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Wallis & Levi: An Outdoor Wedding in Winona, MN

  • Photos: Christy Murray Photography, Simsbury, CT | Event Planning: Laura Mullen Event Design, Minneapolis | Location: Groom's family farm, Winona
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Wallis & Levi in Winona, MN
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see more: minneapolis-st. paul, outdoor/garden, spring
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The bride carried a modest bouquet of purple and white lilacs, hanging amaranthus, green brunia, apricot ranunculus, scabiosa pods, Queen Anne's lace and flowering kale. For "something old" the florist adding a rolled up note from the first flowers Levi ever sent Wallis. The bridesmaids carried simple lilac bouquets.
The bride carried a modest bouquet of purple and white lilacs, hanging amaranthus, green brunia, apricot ranunculus, scabiosa pods, Queen Anne's lace and flowering kale. For "something old" the florist adding a rolled up note from the first flowers Levi ever sent Wallis. The bridesmaids carried simple lilac bouquets.
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Going for a classic look, the bride chose a simple, strapless ivory silk taffeta gown with a modified mermaid skirt. The groom donned a traditional black tuxedo with a matching vest and tie.
Going for a classic look, the bride chose a simple, strapless ivory silk taffeta gown with a modified mermaid skirt. The groom donned a traditional black tuxedo with a matching vest and tie.
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For "something blue," the bride added bright turquoise sling-backs from Nine West.
For "something blue," the bride added bright turquoise sling-backs from Nine West.
see more: blue, shoes
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Natural-colored programs were layered with textured leaf print paper and a white card with the couple's names and wedding date.
Natural-colored programs were layered with textured leaf print paper and a white card with the couple's names and wedding date.
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Wallis and Levi exchanged views on the highest point of a rolling field overlooking a valley. They made a plank aisle out of deck wood and crafted benches from old tree stumps.
Wallis and Levi exchanged views on the highest point of a rolling field overlooking a valley. They made a plank aisle out of deck wood and crafted benches from old tree stumps.
see more: ceremony
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Two large urns with branches, leaves, and flowers sat at the beginning of the wooden plank walkway.
Two large urns with branches, leaves, and flowers sat at the beginning of the wooden plank walkway.
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Wooden stirrers with the couple's wedding date dressed up each cocktail.
Wooden stirrers with the couple's wedding date dressed up each cocktail.
see more: cocktail hour, reception decor
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During cocktail hour, guests slipped into flip-flips (supplied by Wallis and Levi) and played lawn games like bocce ball, croquet, horseshoes and krue, a Norwegian block game.
During cocktail hour, guests slipped into flip-flips (supplied by Wallis and Levi) and played lawn games like bocce ball, croquet, horseshoes and krue, a Norwegian block game.
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Handmade chandeliers, created by the groom's family, hung above rectangular tables covered in with white linens with light wood chivari chairs.
Handmade chandeliers, created by the groom's family, hung above rectangular tables covered in with white linens with light wood chivari chairs.
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Centerpieces and votives lined the rectangular tables leaving space for the food -- which was served family style -- and bottles of wine from the Larson Family Winery
Centerpieces and votives lined the rectangular tables leaving space for the food -- which was served family style -- and bottles of wine from the Larson Family Winery
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The menu, including Tuscan lemon-garlic chicken, roasted potatoes, asparagus salad and more, was written on a chalkboard.
The menu, including Tuscan lemon-garlic chicken, roasted potatoes, asparagus salad and more, was written on a chalkboard.
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Black vases overflowed with purple and white lilacs, flowering kale, sweet pea vine, apricot parrot tulips, green brunia, hanging amaranthus, peach spray roses and brown galax leaves.
Black vases overflowed with purple and white lilacs, flowering kale, sweet pea vine, apricot parrot tulips, green brunia, hanging amaranthus, peach spray roses and brown galax leaves.
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Guests snacked on assorted cookies from a local bakery and individual bottles of milk. The couple added labels to the milk to make it look like it came from the groom's family farm.
Guests snacked on assorted cookies from a local bakery and individual bottles of milk. The couple added labels to the milk to make it look like it came from the groom's family farm.
see more: desserts, wedding cookies
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The couple's cake, a three-tiered brown and sage chocolate torte, sat on a homemade table created from an Amish wagon wheel.
The couple's cake, a three-tiered brown and sage chocolate torte, sat on a homemade table created from an Amish wagon wheel.
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Wallis & Levi in Winona, MN

Wallis and Levi were both working for Bear Stearns when they met at a work conference and immediately hit it off. Although Wallis lived in New York and Levi was based in Chicago, the pair decided to try a long-distance relationship. The Bride Wallis Avalone, 26, investment banking The Groom Levi Larson, 29, equity sales The Date May 17 After four months apart, Levi flew to NYC to surprise Wallis, unexpectedly showing up on her doorstep. As she was getting dressed for a night out, Levi dropped to one knee and asked if she had anything to wear with a sparkling engagement ring. After 20 months of planning, The couple exchanged vows in a rustic, elegant ceremony on Levi's parents' farm in Winona.
- Brianne DiSylvester
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