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An Elegant Waterfront Wedding in Westport, CT

The Bride Natalie Heller, 28, a graphic designer and photographer at Greens Farms Academy in Westport The Groom Shaun Gagnon, 28, vice president of sa

The Bride Natalie Heller, 28, a graphic designer and photographer at Greens Farms Academy in Westport The Groom Shaun Gagnon, 28, vice president of sales at a sports nutrition company The Date October 10 Natalie and Shaun wanted a classy, elegant wedding, and their colors came easily after that. They chose deep purple (perfect for a fall wedding) with white, cream and green accents throughout.

For some sparkle, Natalie tucked two crystal hairpins into her loose updo.
All five girls wore strapless Melissa Sweet dresses in the same purple hue. The bows on the back added a fun, whimsical touch.
Natalie was on the hunt for purple shoes to match the bridesmaid dresses, so when she found these peep-toe pumps with bows at the toes, she knew they were perfect.
Natalie wore a silk gown with asymmetrical draping down the skirt, along with a few hand-rolled flowers.
The couple opted for simple program booklets tied together with ivory bows.
The fondant draping on the five-tiered cake was inspired by Natalie’s dress.
Tall trumpet vases filled with floating dendrobium orchids were topped with hydrangeas, roses and snapdragons.
The couple danced to “Whatever It Is.” They both love country music and knew they would never get tired of hearing that song.
The ceremony chairs were decorated with clusters of green hydrangeas, purple lisianthus and cream roses.