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A lakeside garden party wedding in the heart of the Catskills

Elegant lakeside wedding in the heart of the Catskills

Alexi and Andrew's stunning lakeside wedding in the heart of the Catskills was a masterclass in elevated garden party design. Since a mutual love of the outdoors brought them together, it was important for the couple to translate that passion into their wedding decor. Event designer Kelli Teglas Events brought the beauty of the outdoors into the couple's tented reception through a lovely pastel palette that wonderfully complemented blooms by Mira Mira.

Keep reading to see the chic mix and match bridesmaids' dresses and the wildflowers that matched them! All captured beautifully on photo by Lynne Reznick Photography.

Elegant watercolor garden party wedding invitation suite

Design that started with the invites

What better way to introduce the wedding theme to Alexi and Andrew's guests than with a watercolor painting of their venue? The couple chose these modern circular invitations from Stacey Himmel Stationery who designed the custom, animal-adorned wedding crest that was carried over to their wedding favors.

Watercolor wedding crest on elegant wedding invitation

Light & airy getting ready outfits

Alexi and her bridesmaids got ready in style - wearing floral and white ruffled dresses paired with fuzzy slippers! This cute look was perfect for the light and airy vibe of the day, while Rebeckah & Co. styled flouncy hair and KMR Makeup Hudson Valley Bridal provided natural glam.

Floral and white bridal party dresses for getting ready

Bride in light and airy getting ready dress and fuzzy slippers

Romantic, floral Galia Lahav wedding gown

Bride Alexi wore a romantic Galia Lahav gown with floral applique that climbed up the bodice with a dramatic overskirt. We love how prevalent floral motifs were to the design of the wedding aesthetic from attire to decor!

Romantic Galia Lahav wedding dress with floral applique

White bridal bouquet with pops of pastel blue larkspur Beautiful natural bridal glam for elevated garden party wedding

Timeless, dapper Ermenegildo Zegna suit for traditional weddings

Groom Andrew wore an Ermenegildo Zegna suit that gave a timeless, dapper effect paired with red bottom loafers.

Dapper groom in traditional tuxedo for lakeside wedding

Bridesmaids that matched the bouquets

Garden party weddings mean all the floral decor - from attire to centerpieces! Choosing bridesmaid dresses to match your floral design is a fun way to carry your theme while making a fashion statement. Alexi's bridal party wore mix and match pastel dresses with a hint of flower motif, in a palette that perfectly complemented their bouquets and the reception wildflowers, designed by Mira Mira.

Mismatched pastel floral bridesmaids dresses and bouquets

Back of pastel bridesmaids dresses for garden wedding Light blue and green bridesmaid dresses for garden wedding

Groomsmen in timeless black tuxedo suits

Floral pastel bridesmaids with timeless groomsmen in tuxedos

Lakeside ceremony in the beauty of the Catskills

Guests convened for a lakeside ceremony in the heart of the Catskills in a minimalistic affair that highlighted the natural views. Low to the ground pastel floral arrangements by Mira Mira created a sweet and bubbly atmosphere for the couple's heartfelt "I do's".

Lakeside ceremony in the beautiful Catskills, New York

Pastel aisle flowers in wooden boxes Beautiful pastel floral centerpiece for ceremony backdrop

Boho dressed flower children for garden party wedding

Elegant New York bride walking down aisle with dad

Alexi and Andrew met while in grad school in New York City. During their first meeting, they bonded over their shared interests like skiing, dogs, and travel – and from there, it was history. While on a hiking trip in Vermont, Andrew knelt beside their dog and said he found something stuck on him. When Alexi rushed over to look, she found a ring tied to the handkerchief around his neck. She ecstatically accepted the proposal, and the three hiked back in the sunset. (You'll have to keep reading to see how they incorporated their dog into their cocktail hour!!)

Lakeside wedding ceremony in Catskills New York

Bride and groom exchanging rings at lakeside wedding ceremony First kiss at lakeside wedding ceremony in the Catskills

Newlyweds cheer walking down aisle at Catskills wedding ceremony

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Bride leading groom down lake boat dock to reception

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Summery cocktail hour on the lawn

The gorgeous lawn of the venue provided space for guests to enjoy an outdoor cocktail hour, sipping on the signature drinks: a Summer Old Fashioned (His) or a Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita (Hers). We especially loved the couple's touch of custom cocktail napkins with a sweet message and image of their pup, Jackson!

Unique watercolor summer wedding cocktail hour menu

Blue wildflower stem bouquet for cocktail hour table Guests enjoying outdoor cocktail hour at Catskills wedding

Custom dog of the bride and groom themed cocktail napkins

Wedding guest in dark blue dress with oversized bow Modern Take Your Seat

Tented garden party reception in pastel hues

Tented receptions are a great alternative to a fully outdoor party - as they cut the summer heat and provide a cool, shaded area for guests! Kelli Teglas Events transformed the blank template of the white tent structure into a garden party colored in pastel hues, accented with floral design by Mira Mira. Reception tables popped in baby pinks and blues, while the watercolor crest guest favors created by Stacey Himmel Stationery tied the tablescape together.

Pink and blue reception centerpiece with matching table number

Elegant tented garden party wedding reception table

Wedding reception table seen through lush greenery Watercolor wedding crest on elegant wedding dinner menu

Rustic pastel garden party reception under white tent

Grand entrance into greenery filled reception tent

"Following the ceremony, guests moved into the reception tent, greeted by rustic wooden furniture and garlands of lush greenery dotted with blush and periwinkle flowers. A delectable dessert display included lemon blueberry cheesecake bites and the fresh, local donuts the region is known for — perfect fuel for a night of dancing and revelry."

First dance dip at tented garden party wedding reception

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Wedding guests enjoyed a scrumptious dinner from Main Course Catering, followed by dessert and dancing to Dexter Lake Club Band.

Personal cheesecake bites for reception dessert table Luxury donuts for wedding reception dessert table

Bride dancing to live band on reception dance floor

Congratulations Alexi and Andrew! Be sure to check out the full gallery of images by Lynne Reznick Photography below for even more garden party inspo.

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