Historic Charm Meets Modern Chic: A Stunning Wedding at Milwaukee's Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
Nestled on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum is the perfect blend of old-world charm and modern elegance. This historic Italian Renaissance-style villa provides a stunning backdrop for a romantic wedding, and this celebration was nothing short of breathtaking.
With a minimalist yet chic design, the wedding decor let the natural beauty of the venue shine. Soft, dainty bud vases with assorted pink ranunculus, coral charm peony, lavender iris, and peach garden roses decorated the reception space, adding a pop of color to the villa’s warm, historic tones. The lush and serene gardens offered an intimate setting for the couple’s first look photos and family portraits.
Guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening filled with love, laughter, and good vibes all around. As the evening came to an end, the couple made a grand exit in true style, driving off in a classic 560 SL Mercedes-Benz. This wedding was a perfect blend of historic elegance, modern romance, and meaningful personal touches.
planner: jesse austin wedding ❖ photo: wanderlynn photography ❖ floral: 1209 creative
venue: villa terrace decorative arts museum ❖ rentals: festive frog ❖ catering: ball n biscuit
entertainment: By Request DJ Service ❖ h&m: Wide Eyed Bride ❖ signage: made & true
cake: Haley Tushaus ❖ transportation: Blackline Limo ❖ linens: BBJ
Chic Minimalist White, Whimsy Wedding Flowers at Blackhawk Country Club in Madison
We’re loving the return to chic minimalism and monochromatic white florals. White blooms have a way of setting the tone without trying too hard. Whether you're planning your dream wedding, hosting a dinner party, or curating an intimate brunch, white florals set the perfect tone for a minimalistic and sophisticated atmosphere.
For Bridget and Andrew’s micro-wedding, we focused on locally grown dahlias paired with delicate white ranunculus and Playa Blanca roses. Centerpieces were arranged in matte white ceramic vessels, with added height from airy stems of Queen Anne’s Lace to keep the compositions light and natural.
We also provided simple taper candle decor and pleated glass votives, which complimented the crisp white linens, silver flatware, and white dinnerware. As the sun set, the gentle glow of the candlelight made the space feel undeniably romantic. The beauty of minimalistic styling is that is keeps the overall aesthetic feeling more intentional and effortless.
photography: kate senger photography ❖ florals: 1209 creative
venue: blackhawk country club
A Chic Contemporary Wedding at the Overture Center for the Arts with Muted Hues and Café Latte Roses
From our first consultation, it was clear that Kelsey and Zack had an incredible energy and a strong sense of trust in the process. They came in with a clear vision, but were also open to letting us guide the floral design, which always leads to the best results. When couples trust our experience and knowledge of flowers, it allows us to do what we do best and bring their vision to life in a way that feels authentic and intentional.
Their design direction leaned chic and minimal, with a soft, neutral color palette. To keep the look from feeling flat, we introduced an earthy café latte rose for contrast and warmth. That subtle pop added depth while still staying true to the refined, muted aesthetic they were drawn to.
Below is a look at the floral varieties we used throughout the day:
Focal Flowers: Cafe Latte Rose, Ranunculus, Quicksand Rose, Playa Blanca Rose
Gesture Flowers: Campanula, Lisianthus, Carnation, Snapdragon, Spirea, Stock
Filler & Foliage: Blueberry Bush, Gypsophila, Variegated Pittosporum, Leather Leaf, Smilax
Photography: Maison Meredith Photography ❖ Venue: The Overture Center
Planner: Midwestern Bride ❖ Florals: 1209 Creative ❖ Rentals: Event Essentials
Hair & Makeup: Lovely Elegance ❖ DJ: David Charles Pro
Catering: Fresco ❖ Dessert: Miggy’s Bakes ❖ Transportation: The Edgewater
Urban Wedding with a Touch of Toffee at The Ivy House
After making the decision to open up 1209 Creative to the Midwestern wedding scene, I am not sure that I could have asked for a better couple and vendor team to work with for this beautiful, and 1209’s first, Milwaukee wedding at The Ivy House. I have been so grateful for those I have worked with in Madison so far, and to be able to work in another group of wonderful people in another cool city made me smile so big!
During my first meeting with the bride, Elizabeth, she stated that they wanted the overall design to be something minimal yet still made a statement. The couple wanted to see a lot of texture with ferns and greenery, along with a pop of toffee within their clean, neutral color palette. And let me just say, the Toffee Rose we opted for stole ALL of our hearts.
Above image: The white ranunculus and bleached ruscus boutonnieres were the perfect contrast against these gentlemans black tuxes.
Below image: We were thrilled that the couple wanted to have a statement welcome design for their guests to enjoy as soon as they entered the ceremony space. Again, the couple wanted to see a lot of greenery, so to really give this some fullness and variation of shades of green we combined tree fern, flat fern, bay laurel, lemon leaf and plumosa (and we added in a few extra scabiosa pods just for fun)..
Above image: We lined the aisle with the fern designs (a combination of tree fern, flat fern, bay laurel, and lemon leaf), and we repurposed these for the reception table centerpieces. This is such a great way to minimize both waste and cost!
“And then suddenly, you meet that one person that makes you forget about yesterday, and dream about tomorrow.
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Photography: Studio 29 Photography ❖ Venue: The Ivy House ❖ Video: One Fine Day
Planner: Midwestern Bride ❖ Rentals: Chance Productions & A La Crate Rentals
Florals: 1209 Creative ❖ Makeup: Blush by Brittany ❖ Hair: Beauty by Michelle Senour
❖ Catering: Gracious Events ❖ DJ: Milwaukee Airwaves ❖ Stationary: Hall Creative Co.
Romantic Garden Wedding at the Royal Palms Resort
Melissa and Andrew were looking to have a romantic garden-style wedding in Scottsdale, AZ. They chose to get married at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa, which couldn’t have been a better choice since it would be guaranteed they would be surrounded by lush greenery in every direction. When it came to floral and color choices, Melissa simply shared that they really wanted to incorporate mauve tones. We suggested to add a pop of a gold or mustard to really make the arrangements and bouquets pop against all of the greenery.
When it came to her ceremony decor, Melissa didn’t have much of a vision except that she really wanted to see twinkle lights and geo lanterns used. So we constructed a suspended design filled with bay laurel and tree fern, a variety of florals, and of course, twinkle lights and custom-made paper geo lanterns. It definitely added to that romantic, garden vibe that they wanted to see.
I have to say that Melissa and Andrew were such a pleasure to work with and the ideal client to have. When someone has so much trust in a florist, it truly helps us thrive and deliver the best quality designs!
