Sara Jihan 2/28/25 Sara Jihan 2/28/25

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

Sara Jihan 12/27/22 Sara Jihan 12/27/22

A Bold and Colorful Summer Wedding at The Ovation Chicago with Mustard Yellow, Apricot, and Coral Blooms

As a florist, it makes such a difference working with planners who truly take the time to understand our design style, how we work, and the level of care we put into every wedding. Midwestern Bride has always been that kind of partner, and it is genuinely a pleasure working with their team. We collaborated often throughout 2022 across Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee during one of the busiest wedding seasons we have experienced. Even with the pace and volume of events, everything ran smoothly and thoughtfully. Their team is organized, efficient, and incredibly dependable.

Before recommending a florist, Midwestern Bride carefully considers each couple’s needs, budget, and overall style to make sure it is the right fit. We really appreciate that approach. It allows us to step into each project already aligned with the clients and confident in the direction, which makes the entire process more enjoyable for everyone involved.

Photography by Anna Zajac

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From the moment Midwestern Bride connected us with Shelby and Ever, it was clear this wedding was going to be something special. The vision was playful, editorial, and bold, with vibrant citrus tones that immediately caught our attention. Paired with the chic, industrial feel of the venue, the overall direction felt like a natural fit. We were excited to collaborate with such a strong vendor team to bring it all together.

Shelby and Ever are based in New York, so we didn’t meet in person before the wedding day, but we connected right away during our initial calls. We regularly work with couples remotely and focus on making the floral process feel easy and stress free, no matter the distance. They shared a few color preferences and creative ideas, then trusted us to take it from there. The result was an unforgettable celebration that felt bold, personal, and completely their own.