Prada heels, three custom gowns, caviar, oysters, and the merging of two cultures made this Milwaukee wedding a true fashion moment. When Fanny and Jake reached out, they wanted their day to feel like an experience—stylish, unexpected, and rich with personal touches. As a talented florist in the industry herself (M&F Floral & Decor), Fanny envisioned a luxe celebration at her in-laws’ private residence, complete with live entertainment, immersive food activations, and a reception design that had guests forgetting they were in Wisconsin.
An intimate ceremony was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church for family and close friends. We kept the design understated to draw focus to the bride’s custom Zurik Bridal gown. With intricate floral detailing along the bodice, an architectural hairpiece, and Prada heels, Fanny’s walk down the aisle was striking in its quiet elegance. She carried a cascading bouquet of white Dendrobium orchids, handmade by her and her family—each petal individually hand-threaded to symbolize beauty, strength, love, and affection. The simplicity allowed the fashion and emotion of the moment to speak for themselves.
After the nuptials, guests were welcomed into a lively cocktail hour that felt more like an experience than a transition. Interactive foodscapes invited guests to mingle and indulge, while live musicians set an elegant yet energetic tone. At the center of it all was a striking display by Events by Manna—an abundant spread of oysters, caviar bumps, artisanal bread and butter, and clusters of Concord grapes—designed to feel indulgent and tactile. Specialty cocktails, a portrait backdrop, and a cozy lounge offered guests a chance to sip, unwind, and take in the moment. The bride mingled with guests, carrying her second bouquet of the evening—a bold arrangement of red anthuriums and amaranthus that offered a glimpse into the evening’s evolving color palette.
For dinner, guests were invited into a clearspan tent designed to feel warm and intimate, with ethereal draping overhead and a sculptural chandelier installation suspended above the dance floor. Each place setting featured a custom accordion-folded napkin—meticulously pressed by our team over the course of ten hours—to accompany the bride’s floral arrangements of deep burgundy and red calla lilies, garlic scapes, anthuriums, amaranthus, and roses. Dramatic taper candles added verticality and depth, their flickering light intertwining with the soft draping above.
As the evening evolved, the bride and groom changed into her second looks—custom traditional African ensembles—just as guests were surprised with a powerhouse performance by Ms. Kaprice, a beloved local artist. The energy only grew from there, with live music by The Midnight Purchase, the groom’s own band, leading into a late-night DJ set that kept the dance floor full until 2 a.m.
In every moment—fashion, food, and feeling—this wedding reflected the effortless duality of the couple’s style: elevated yet personal, bold yet meaningful. It was a night we’ll never forget.
Photo: Lisa Young Photography
Content: Social Brides Collective
Planning: Q Jancola
Florals: M&F Floral & Decor
Creative Catering: Events by Manna
Rentals: Event Essentials, Cordial Co.
Stationery & Signage: Somos Paper, Ideal Party Rentals
Fashion: Zurik Official
Entertainment: The Midnight Purchase, Ms. Kaprice
