Lighter Than Air

A bright, open venue sets the stage for luxury and romance with fresh colors, sumptuous linens and soft accents.

By:

Sherri Hildebrandt

Issue:

Fall/Winter 2021

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Blues of all hues and whispers of pink and green cast a spell in the District Loft Benson in Omaha. It might be chilly outside, but this bold floral tablecloth and divine bouquet from Stems Florist bring the freshness of a spring morning inside.

The softly folded linen napkin tied with a pink satin ribbon and adorned with pretty white posies is a mini work of art, showcased on a plate and charger in matching colors. Details like the pale pink and silver votive candles add a grace note. Below, coordinating cakes from Sweet Magnolias Bake Shop are a study in simplicity, with the promise of rich taste within.

Our bride is beaming and beautiful with barely-there makeup that accents her azure eyes and finishes with a tender pink lip color; drop earrings from Lovebird Jewelry Collective add shimmer to her look.

Flowers in sweet pastels from Stems Florist add an extra-chic touch to this marble and vanilla cake with vanilla frosting.

The understated stationery suite by Dana Osborne Design features a swirling typeface that’s as breezy as the venue itself. No reception is complete without a toast — raise a glass of rosé or a Benson Bohemian, concocted for this event by Abraham Catering: gin, grapefruit juice, bitters and St-Germain, garnished with a lemon twist.

In a Casablanca gown from Blush Bridal Boutique, the bride is framed by an arbor of lush greenery, including smilax accented with white roses. The magic moment is almost here!