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An Elegant Outdoor Wedding in Toledo, OH

The Bride Kati Kerekes, 29, a studio owner of The Dance Factory The Groom Bryan McDougle, 27, a sales representative at Tesco The Date August 13 Two

The Bride Kati Kerekes, 29, a studio owner of The Dance Factory The Groom Bryan McDougle, 27, a sales representative at Tesco The Date August 13 Two sources of inspiration fueled Kati and Bryan's overall wedding style. First, the details were designed to embody a look of tailored sophistication, with clean lines and fresh colors like green and blue. Second, as a nod to their shared love of Dave Matthews Band, the couple personalized the day with a subtle motif of interlocking circles inspired by one of the band's album covers.

Tall Orchid Centerpieces
Lime orchids brightened up the groomsmen's gray suits and striped blue ties.
With fondant sculpted to match the ruffles and pleats on Kati's dress, and a topper that resembled the couple and their pets, the cake had lots of personality.
Blue and Yellow Cocktails
Guests left their well wishes next to their thumbprints on a tree painting created by Bryan's brother.
White Canopy Altar
Simple sprigs of orchids tucked into a square of wheatgrass was one of three centerpiece designs.
Against a lush backdrop of trees, Kati and Bryan exchanged vows beneath a canopy of draped white fabric.
Donning dark suits and cocktail dresses, the wedding party looked chic and formal.
Jeweled Bridesmaid Belt
Daisy pomanders and moss balls wrapped in calla lilies embellished the entrance to the ceremony aisle.
Placards listing the menu incorporated the circle motif inspired by a Dave Matthews Band album cover (the couple went on lots of dates to the band's concerts).
Kati and Bryan danced to You Are The Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne because it was the song Bryan chose to play when he proposed.
White Orchid Boutonniere
Kati carried a sizable bouquet of large white orchids resting on a bed of spider mums and calla lilies.
Cones made out of Dave Matthews Band sheet music held flower petals, which guests tossed at the end of the ceremony.
The bridesmaids held green bouquets of spider mums, orchids, roses, and scabiosa pods that popped against the blue of their dresses.
The clean blue, green, and white decor fit in perfectly with the country club's green architectural details.
Olive, White, Navy and Silver Color Palette