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A Fun Contemporary Wedding in Duluth, MN

The Bride Juliet (Julie) Hamel, 35, a registered nurse The Groom Timothy (Tim) Ross, 36, a chemical engineer The Date July 23 Starting out with orange

The Bride Juliet (Julie) Hamel, 35, a registered nurse The Groom Timothy (Tim) Ross, 36, a chemical engineer The Date July 23 Starting out with orange as their main color—Julie and Tim are both San Francisco Giants fans—the couple added in formal gray and some playful pinks as accent colors.

Julie carried an exotic bunch of proteas, orchids, ranunculus and roses.
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The couple’s sleek white cake was wrapped with ribbon in two shades of orange and topped with flowers.
Julie wore an elegant, eco-friendly strapless silk gown. Tim chose a fitted gray suit.
Guests took home boxes of the wedding cake.
The couple served a strong Timulie (a fun combo of their names) and added striped barbershop straws.
Ceremony site: Leif Erickson Park, Duluth, MN Reception site: Nokomis on the Lake, Duluth (closed) Photography: Al and Lyndsey Johnson/ON3 Wedding Photography Consultant: Janelle Vick/White Confetti Gown: Adele Weschler, Glamour Closet, San Francisco, CA Shoes: Martinez Valero Wedding rings: Jewelry by Peter Other accessories: Fascinator: Ce Jaune Bridesmaid dresses: Siri, San Francisco, CA Formalwear: Groom: Express Stationery: DIY Flowers: Bouquets: The Flower Cart; Reception flowers: DIY Rentals: Runners: TableClothsFactory.com Catering: Nokomis on the Lake Music: DJ Doug/Applause Entertainment Cake: The Exchange Bakery and Deli Transportation: LCS Coaches Honeymoon: Quintana Roo, Mexico Registries: Amazon.com; Macy’s; Pottery Barn
Tim’s orange ranunculus blossom was the perfect complement to his bright-orange paisley tie.
With the help of a devoted bridesmaid, Julie arranged all the hydrangea, rose and ranunculus centerpieces.