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Today, we are heading to the Hudson Valley for a cheerful welcome party. Lindsay and Brandon welcomed guests to a wedding weekend at Troutbeck, and we designed a vibrant celebration that started with cocktails on the lawn and dinner in the stables. All photos from KT Merry.
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Of course, guests get excited the moment they receive the custom Lettered Olive invitation design in the mail.
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The party begins with guests mingling on the front yard of this special property.
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One of our absolute favorite vendors to work with in the area is Heirloom Fire catering. It’s just good food with them, it’s also a show, a whole look.
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A beautiful and bountiful charcuterie table makes for an amazing conversational centerpiece.
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I love that the guests can watch as the food is prepared, and it’s always beautiful.
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During cocktail hour, guests also got their “pretty pot” escort card for dinner.
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We found a fabric we loved and made panels as a backdrop to make the more industrial space feel more like a room. Mixed with terracotta velvet linens, and pretty fresh blooms, the room is bright and beautiful.
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Lettered Olive printed the menus on linen fringed napkins for a fun detail.
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The first course is brought out on boards as part of an interactive centerpiece for guests.
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Toasting is always the best part of the rehearsal dinner, in our opinion.
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Afterwards guest move outside for more fun, dancing, and roasting marshmallows. A perfect weekend evening in the Hudson Valley.
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