MAKE TR ADITION
THE DETAILS The couple shared the stage with the 160 guests who attended their lively celebration on September 14, 2019 in Columbus.
THE COUPLE
Clare Georges (28 and an account manager) and Derek Roath (30 and a controller) first met at an outdoor concert.
THEIR WEDDING, THEIR WAY
FINE-TUNED A pair of music aficionados marched down the aisle to their own beat at their outdoor music festival wedding, complete with colorful tropical touches. B Y L I L LY B LO M Q U I S T P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y J E N N A P O W E R S
DANCING ON AIR To supplement the live band’s performance, the pair moved to the beat of their favorite song, “Electric Touch,” by Arizona, for their first dance. “We loved being able to dance the night away under the stars with our guests,” the couple says.
STATIONERY Clare’s
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graphic designer friend created the pair’s stationery to mimic concert lineup posters, while incorporating tropical accents. RECEPTION The duo decorated their outdoor reception with bright pops of color, allowing the natural setting and live music to shine.
TABLE SETUP
“I wanted the reception to be minimal and modern but still organic,” Clare says. She paired tropical leaves with sleek chairs.
FESTIVAL CHECK-IN
Clare and Derek dubbed themselves “Clerch,” a combination of their college nicknames, so they named their wedding weekend “Clerchfest.” Guests began the night by receiving “Clerchfest” wristbands.
THE TEAM CEREMONY SITE Saint Joseph Cathedral RECEPTION SITE Columbus Museum of Art PHOTOGRAPHY Jenna Powers VIDEOGRAPHY Happy Kamper Films FLOWERS The Flowerman! OFFICIANT Father Haddad GOWN Rime Arodaky, Alice in Ivory, Chicago MENSWEAR TheBlackTux.com ACCESSORIES Veil: Sara Gabriel; earrings: BHLDN ENGAGEMENT RING Renée James INVITATIONS Flannery Haas
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Temporary tattoos and glow sticks were handed out to guests while they enjoyed the music.
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