01/10/2026
September/rehearsal dinner magic let me have wayyyy too much fun with the details. Our theme was moody cozy harvest picnic but I wanted to make it a little punk rock and masculine and not more typical harvest abundance vibes.
Pops of black and lime starting freaky blooms textures on textures and lots of seasonal bits. Every September a frost grape vine gives me trusses of true black perfect for an inky palette and I love it so. I gathered some freshly fallen chestnuts from our driveway and clipped clusters of green cherry maters and baby sized eggplants out of Samâs plants to trail out of bowls. I hope the guests could smell my very flowered out lemon basil that was the backbone of these table pieces, aromatherapy for the studio that week. (Everleaf lemon is my new must grow farmer pals. Didnât look mildewed for months despite me letting it go to flower and sit for weeks. Infused into cream made my favorite ice cream ever too- just FYIđ)
I adore when the rehearsal dinner allows for some bold design that may be a little toooo offbeat for the big day depending on your taste. The night before doesnât just have to be a mini version of the nuptials night. Trust your vendor team to run with it/make it a little weird but classy and it may just be our favorite part of the whole design. Any opportunity to use quail eggs in styling sign me UP!
THE TALENT:
Planning + Design:
Venue:
Florals:
Caterer:
Bar:
Photography:
Videography:
Signage:
Beauty:
Bridal Beauty: Megan Evy
RD Entertainment:
Band:
Draping: gathered_draping_studio
Rentals:
Linens:
RD Table Runner:
Desserts: +
Transportation:
Getaway Car: The Perfect Getaway
Stationery:
Rehearsal Dinner Dress:
Bridal Dress:
Custom Veil: Behind the Seams bespoke
Tux:
Bridal Shoes:
Late Night Look: