Ashley & david
The inns of aurora
Ashley and David's luxurious fall Inns of Aurora wedding happened on the most stunning late October day. Their wedding design was inspired by their love of art and nature, combining their personal tastes that were both historical and contemporary.
For their invitation suite, vintage postage stamps paid homage to Ashley's childhood home in Hawaii and their love of gardening. Inside, guests found their invitation tucked into a pocket decorated with blindpressed ginkgo leaves and tied with a velvet ribbon.
During the ceremony, members of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra played classical pieces while Ashley walked down the aisle in a stunning Monique Lhuillier gown.
At cocktail hour, guests enjoyed seasonal signature drinks, including a Maple Cider Bourbon Smash and a Cinnamon Roll Martini. For their escort card display, we incorporated the couples' love of reading with bookmarks that doubled as favors. On the right side, a large scroll depicted a romantic quote by one of Ashley's favorite authors, J. R. R. Tolkien.
Ashley and David's dinner reception design included neutral creams, subtle peaches, pops of maroon and rose. Dark teal and blue added depth to represent the Finger Lakes while gold accents added formality. For the table numbers, we continued our reading theme and used gold picks hand painted with numbers. Every detail had a purpose.
For the sweet finish, the couple served multiple wedding cakes, including one decorated with gold gingko leaves that tied into their design.
Caroline and Ben's wedding weekend was inspired by a visit to the Mediterranean. The weekend began with a welcome party at Taylor House inspired by the Amalfi Coast.
The bride’s family has Italian roots and Ben’s family hails from Australia, so the fresh, summery aesthetic was a perfect combination of both their heritages.
Cheerful shades of lemon, soft peach and blood orange represented the vibrant culture of Italy. Green accents remind us of olive leaves and Cyprus trees. Bright Aegean blue added depth and mimicked the Mediterranean. We added wood and botanical elements and scalloped edges to keep it light, summery, and fresh.
About the Event
Planning & Design Verve EventCo.
Attire Monique Lhuillier, Style by Blum
Beauty Ashley Knight, Hair by Jessica Shade
Cake & Desserts Scratch Bakeshop
Entertainment Rochester Philharmonic, BreakThrough DJ
Florals Pistil & Pollen
Photography Coryn Kiefer Photography
Rentals Revival Rentals, Something Borrowed
Stationery & Event Branding Loria Letters
Table Settings Petunia Rose, BBJ La Tavola
Venue The Inns of Aurora
Welcome Party Taylor House
After Party Fargo Bar & Grill
Ashley & David's Luxurious Fall Inns of Aurora Wedding
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Planning & Design Verve EventCo.
Attire Monique Lhuillier, Style by Blum
Beauty Ashley Knight, Hair by Jessica Shade
Cake & Desserts Scratch Bakeshop
DJ BreakThrough Entertainment
Entertainment Rochester Philharmonic
Florals Pistil & Pollen
Photography Coryn Kiefer Photography
Rentals Revival Rentals, Something Borrowed
Stationery & Event Branding Loria Letters
Table Settings Petunia Rose, BBJ La Tavola
Venue The Inns of Aurora
Welcome Party Taylor House
After Party Fargo Bar & Grill
