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The day’s embellishments, both in the décor and on the cake, were kept simple to let the venue’s beauty shine through.
“The inspiration for the color palette was wheat since the Mill City Museum used to be a flour mill,” Cory says. The couple chose a bright blue to go along with this motif and incorporated wheat into all the floral arrangements.
The Mill City Museum is a converted flour mill from the 1800s. Originally built in 1874, it suffered an explosion in 1878, was rebuilt and then used as a flour mill until 1965. A fire in 1991 nearly destroyed the building again. “Now the ruins have been converted to a venue that combines modern aesthetics with the historical landmark in a way that is very respectful to the heritage of the building,” Cory says. The couple’s evening ceremony was held in the outdoor courtyard.
Modern Wheat Escort Cards
Stylish Argyle Socks and Wingtip Oxfords
Mill City Museum Reception Space
“The venue itself has a lot of visual interest, so we kept our centerpieces simple,” Cory says of the colorful floral arrangements. Cory, her mother and her bridesmaids put them together with flowers from the farmers market.
Boardwalk Wedding Party Portrait
Wheat and Fresh Flower Arrangements
Bridge Inspired Table Numbers
The First Dance
Hand-Picked Wheat and Floral Bridal Bouquet
The new Mr. and Mrs. John Butler’s chairs were decorated with DIY signs at the reception.
The day’s embellishments, both in the décor and on the cake, were kept simple to let the venue’s beauty shine through.
For her “something blue,” Cory wore a pair of royal blue satin peep-toe pumps.
Lace Jasmine Haute Couture Gown
The couple designed the stationery suite themselves, incorporating the wheat motif that was carried throughout all of the décor.
The Happy Couple Sharing a Kiss
Bright Blue Bridesmaid Dresses