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A Le Belvedere Wedding in Wakefield, Quebec

Paula and Andre's wedding in Wakefield, Qc was a mix of modern and rustic chic, accomplished by combining graphic prints, a pastel color palette and a

Paula and Andre's wedding in Wakefield, Qc was a mix of modern and rustic chic, accomplished by combining graphic prints, a pastel color palette and antique accent pieces.

Birch trees with floral accents and flowing sheer fabric gave the ceremony an ethereal feel. Paper flowers in bright pink, mint green and white brought added a modern touch.
Guests offered the newlyweds marriage advice by filling out advice cards, each with a different topic, like Things to do before you have babies. The advice cards doubled as the couple's guestbook. In addition to filling out the advice cards, guests took a picture of themselves and put both the pictures and cards together in an envelope for the couple.
Bright pink lisianthus accented by lamb's air added a pop of color and a modern touch to Andre's look.
Shimmery rose gold and white sequined table cloths in a chevron print covered the cocktail tables. The main table was decorated with a whimsical arrangement of tree branches, hanging moss and a bright mix of roses, hydrangeas and stock flowers.
Vintage family wedding photos were hung strings of twine and secured with clothespins.
Paula's gown was and elegant silk trumpet gown with a lace overlay, pleated skirt and sweetheart neckline.
Instead of cake, Paula and Andre served their guests an assortment of cupcakes with towering peaks of frosting.
The wedding party was decked out in soft grays, pinks and sage green for an elegant sophisticated look. The guys accessorized their look with pale pink ties, while the girls wore layered strings of pearls that gave their long chiffon dresses a more formal feel.
Andre wore a gray tailored, three-piece suit with a gray bow tie and white pocket square that gave the ensemble a more formal look.
Hand-painted wooden signs guided guests to the wedding festivities.
Paula's bouquet mixed bright blooms like roses and ranunculuses with cool blueish gray accents like berzelias and lamb's ear.
Pillar candles in hurricane vases surrounded by a ring of pink rose petals were the centerpieces for the cocktail hour tables.
Paula and Andre's invitations had a traditional, formal look with a faint forest print for a subtle modern touch .