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Pretty purples, bountiful blooms and ethereal elements create a fanciful design at Omaha’s new venue, Zenia. The modern property opened its doors in 2023 and serves as a sleek location for couples to tie the knot.
Inspired by romantic garden atmospheres, Kaitlyn Ryan of 1432 Events crafted an enchanting wedding day concept. “At the beginning of planning, the main word I was hearing was ‘whimsical,’” Ryan says. “I had this idea where I really wanted a fun feel amid a garden setting.”
Dana Osborne Design leaned into the floral-focused theme to yield a stunning array of stationery paired with custom wax seals.
With Ryan’s playfully elegant vision in mind, Jessica Franks of Ethereal Floral Studio used a bright spring mix of allium, stock flower, butterfly ranunculus, hydrangeas, shimmer and quicksand roses and larkspur. “We used fern types for foliage to soften the look and provide a bit of movement for the bouquets and installations,” Franks says. A unique poppy bulb boutonnière brings a dainty bit of beauty to the scheme.
The ceremony space is framed with lush white roses and greenery while blooms in pink and purple shades decorate the aisle. An off-the-shoulder jacquard gown from Ellynne Bridal adds the perfect touch of romance to this joyous day. Adhering to the concept, jewelry from 14 Karat Omaha added sparkle throughout the design, particularly with a one-of-a-kind amethyst ring.
I truly wanted this spread to feel like the perfect garden party atmosphere. I knew that the colors were going to scream feminine and girly, so going heavy on the greenery pushed us into this beautiful garden look. —Kaitlyn Ryan, 1432 Events
Flickering candles cast a mystical glow on the table garnished with an opulent runner of flourishing florals. “The tablescape was my favorite,” Franks said. “I wanted it to look like it was growing upward from the tabletop as if it were a garden,” Franks said.
Iridescent glassware and patterned napkins adorn each place setting, enhancing the atmosphere. “My goal was to pull in some color and pattern without taking too much away from everything else we had going on,” Ryan says. “I think that the subtle pink floral napkins did this perfectly.”
A mesmerizing cloud of blooms grace the cocktail hour, along with arrangements that appear to sprout naturally from the ground. A grand drink installation wall accented with macrame pendant lights reigns over the scene offering celebratory lavender libations.
