Beachy Summer Wedding Inspiration

Jul 22, 2020
1 min read

Nature lovers, this one's especially for you! Our wedding inspiration took place at the picturesque beaches along the river at Palisades-Kepler State Park, a gem of a place located outside Mount Vernon, Iowa-filled with lush forests, historic stone lodges, bold cliffs and scenic river bluffs. This delightful wedding inspiration shows that just because we are landlocked here in Iowa, we can get creative and have that waterfront wedding so many of us look for! Enjoy these windswept, ethereal moments captured by Ivory + Bliss.

dusty blue beach wedding calligraphy hand torn invitation suite with ribbon and silver tray

bride at beach wedding session at Palisades Kepler State Park

This inspiration shoot was featured on Style Me Pretty.

diamond ring in white mrs box velvet ring box

studio bloom iowa beach inspired bridal bouquet of king protea, roses, and olive in blush and peach

Bride at Palisades Kepler Park holding studio bloom iowa beach inspired bridal bouquet of king protea, roses, and olive

Bride at Palisades Kepler Park beach with holding studio bloom iowa wedding florist bridal bouquet of king protea and roses

barefoot bride in the sand at Palisades Kepler State Park beach

The palette began with colors inspired by the warm sand and dusty blue sky. The florals started with a base of dusty green and white, and added soft shell and coral tones to warm up the bouquet. There were loads of lush texture, starting with the king protea surrounded with roses, scabiosa, sweet pea, sea oats, and olive.

studio bloom iowa wedding centerpiece detail of king protea, roses, scabiosa, sweet pea, and olive

wedding sweetheart table inspiration at Palisades Kepler Park beach with flower centerpiece, candles, and table runner

wedding place setting detail with silver charger, plate, and napkin

Studio bloom iowa wedding floral designer created a bridal bouquet of protea, roses, scabiosa, and olive for a beach wedding

Thank you to the contributing vendors:

· Photography + Styling: Ivory + Bliss

· Floral: Studio Bloom

· Venue: Palisades-Kepler State Park

· Dress: BHLDN

· Hair + Makeup: The Haley Hair

· Stationery: Kelsey Malie Calligraphy

· Ring: Trumpet and Horn

· Ring Box: The Mrs Box

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GregM. Pine

Feb 24

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