LESS IS MORE

MINIMALIST STYLE IS STEALING THE SHOW, FROM DAINTY FLORALS TO SLEEK AND CHIC BRIDAL GOWNS

Design and Florals by From The Ground Up Photography by Alante Photography

The Belfry at Seabrook is located at the center of the picturesque town of Seabrook, which is nestled on Washington’s Pacific coast. The quaint venue offers the perfect backdrop for showcasing the beauty of the minimalist trend: dainty bouquets, light and airy centerpieces, muted colors and delicate bridal gowns. “I like giving space to let each flower shine,” says Gina Thresher of From the Ground Up Floral. “And minimal design is the definition of letting the flower shine—you are seeing what makes that little flower great and why it’s beautiful.” Little details make a big impact, such as adding florals to a place setting or adorning the wedding cake with them.

Blooms in shades of white with a hint of blue channel the seaside, while brushed-gold containers in various sizes add dimension. “As a color palette tip: Incorporate shades, tints and tones within your favorite colors to make it blend seamlessly,” says Thresher.

SOFT and MUTED palettes have been popular for a while. I enjoy them because they blend MAGICALLY . You can easily dance between COLORS and blend them with muddy browns or greys to SOFTEN transitions.

Luly Yang’s “Windswept” charmeuse fit and flare gown with Gazar draping and French lace applique, $8,100.

Opposite page: “Curve Appeal” asymmetrical curve-neckline fit and flare gown, $8,200, from Luly Yang; Diamond station necklace, $5,499; Diamond ring, $3,799; Bella Ponte diamond bands, $1,199 and $1,599; all from Ben Bridge Jeweler.

“The factors to know if a dainty bouquet is right for you will come down to sentiment, aesthetic (is your style more minimal?), and practicality (if you don’t want to carry a larger bouquet),” says Thresher. “And yes, it will be a ton lighter!”

If you want to go minimal, a floral bracelet is an unexpected and fashion-forward accessory.

Wearable florals such as this garden-inspired wrap (above right) and the floral “tattoo” on the opposite page are modern, trending options.

Don’t overlook small garden flowers in your design, as they can bring a graceful touch. Says Thresher, “Sometimes a little pansy can often carry more sentimental value than a big ol’ focal flower— calling you out, peony!”

Art Direction: JESSI PALLAN Bridal gowns: LULY YANG (@lulyyangcouture) Design and florals: FROM THE GROUND UP FLORAL (@fromthegroundupfloral) Hair and Makeup: KAYLA KOLLECTION ARTISTRY (@kaylakollection) Jewelry: BEN BRIDGE JEWELER (@benbridgejwlr) Model: ELEANOR KING, FROM SMG MODEL MANAGEMENT (@smgmodels) Photography: ALANTE PHOTOGRAPHY (@alantephotography) Rentals: CORT PARTY RENTAL (@cortpartyrentals) Venue: THE BELFY AT SEABROOK (@belfryatseabrook)

Luly Yang’s “Liquid Tie” silk gown, details on page 52.

Opposite page: “At First Sight” fit-and-flare stretch crepe gown, $8,400; “Abloom” crystal multi-drop chain earrings, $245, both from Luly Yang.

Shooby Doo Catering’s decadent seafood grazing station features creamy crab bisque with grilled como leaf and crab garnish; Kumamoto oysters on the half shell with cilantro Fresno mignonette; herb-poached prawns with horseradish and tomato; bay scallop aguachile with crisp plantain tostone; whole cooked Dungeness crab; whole king crab legs; and lobster doughnuts with Maine lobster salad inside a Top Pot doughnut.