Moody Vibes, Colorful Florals in Candlelit Wedding Day at Hotel Deco

Vibrant, stunning colors and intimate candlelight made Jillian Pannell and Kevin Willmer’s wedding ceremony a timeless and deeply personal celebration. Although the couple went to the same high school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, it was not until 10 years later, when they went out for drinks with one of Jillian’s co-workers, that the stars finally aligned. Kevin and Jillian adored the boutique hotel, Hotel Deco, from their first visit, and soon decided the city would make for an ideal destination wedding, being equidistant from their family in Wyoming and Minnesota. The couple reserved the Rockefeller Room in the venue for an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and one best friend each. Inspired by the beautiful mural within the space, Blue Fern Event Florals chose décor to create a brilliant contrast with the dark hues of the moody space. By mixing aesthetics from several decades—Art Deco wallpaper, sparkling disco balls and deep, rich colors—the ceremony evoked a truly unique atmosphere. Jillian and Kevin incorporated a ring warming ceremony into the celebration, a tradition that originated in Ireland in which each guest gave well wishes and advice as the rings were passed around the room. The bride also attached a Norwegian Solje pin to her bouquet, which was a symbol of heritage and ancestry gifted to Jillian by her mother-in-law. After the tearful and moving ceremony, the party moved to Dolce Omaha for the reception where everyone was treated to a carefully crafted 5-course meal and shared the joy of each other’s company.