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A Traditional Wedding in Saint Paul, MN

The couple’s classic, understated elegance with a modern-twist theme was inspired by the classic, metropolitan feel of the University Club and vintage

The couple’s classic, understated elegance with a modern-twist theme was inspired by the classic, metropolitan feel of the University Club and vintage hotel stationery. The Bride Katie Speltz, 27, a graphic designer The Groom David Brooks, 27, an emergency medicine physician The Date May 30 “I was also heavily influenced by a fabulous Dior ad; it’s dreamy and playful while maintaining a timeless quality,” says the bride. A bright palette of chartreuse, yellow, pink and coral kept the look fresh and fun.

Each escort card contained a colored card with guests’ dinner choices and two carnival tickets that urged them to visit the photo booth.
Gorgeous sugar peonies with chartreuse leaves transformed the white-frosted cake with a Swiss dot design into an elegant centerpiece.
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Guests helped themselves to candy served in old-fashioned apothecary jars.
Katie designed the letterpress suite herself and chose a blend of modern and traditional elements.
The bridesmaids matched the bride’s ivory peony bouquet with three blush-colored peonies, wrapped in sheer ribbon.
Guests received mock-carnival tickets that invited them to snap lots of fun shots in a vintage photo booth.
“We made the conscious choice not to do too much to the church,” says the bride. Ferns at the altar and a white aisle runner let the beauty of the architecture speak for itself.
To create dramatic focal points on the tables, the bride’s mother designed tall, oversized arrangements with pink and green blooms, like full peonies and bells of Ireland.