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An Elegant Lakeside Wedding in Nisswa, MN

The Bride Paige Bechtle, 24, a buyer at Target The Groom Aaron Gill, 31, works for Cargill The Date August 6 Although they had settled on a rustic la

The Bride Paige Bechtle, 24, a buyer at Target The Groom Aaron Gill, 31, works for Cargill The Date August 6 Although they had settled on a rustic lakeside venue, Paige and Aaron wanted to capture a simple, elegant style for their wedding day. Crisp linens, silver antique-style candelabras, and sparkling chandeliers set a clean aesthetic, while deep-purple blooms, linens, and attire added richness to the natural forest-green backdrop.

Stone vases filled with lush green and purple blooms were placed outside the reception tent.
To match with her soft romantic gown, Paige opted for a simple updo and minimal makeup.
Paige loves calla lilies, so she made sure to request plenty for her bouquet.
The bridesmaids held a vibrant mix of calla lilies, roses, ranunculus, and eucalyptus berries.
Paige's mom made lavender and eucalyptus-mint soaps by hand. They were a hit! Paige says.
The cake was inspired by Aaron's favorite: white-on-white.
Guests sipped on a refreshing blend of gin, limeade, soda, and mint.
Paige worked with her stationer to create a simple, elegant purple-and-white design, inspired by an invite she saw in a magazine.
Paige and Aaron danced to everything by Michael Buble, which was sung by a close friend.
Each card was handwritten by the couple's calligrapher and displayed at the entrance.
Silver antique-style candelabras were adorned in purple and green blooms.
The girls wore purple one-shoulder dresses, which accented the guys' black-and-white attire.
Simple white cards marked with rich purple script listed the three courses of the night.
Tented Reception
Purple Table Numbers