A Glamorous, Winter Wedding at the Brick in South Bend, Indiana
Shortly after their epic engagement in Napa, California (a surprise trip), Lindhal Wiegand (31 and works in fund-raising) and Eric Chase (31 and works in manufacturing management) got to work planning a glamorous winter wedding that was filled with timeless elegance and romance. “I loved the idea of a winter wedding, and when we decided on a date in early December, I was thrilled,” Lindhal says. “The only problem with having a December wedding is that everyone assumes it’s a Christmas wedding—not at all what I had in mind.”
To bring their sophisticated wintry vision to life, Lindhal and Eric selected a palette of soft gray, ivory and blush, weaving pops of silver and gold throughout to capture a festive, seasonal feel. The festivities unfolded with a traditional Mass at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church in South Bend, Indiana. “The church is so beautiful with its woodwork, high ceilings and hanging lights that we didn’t need to decorate it further,” Lindhal says. The tradition-packed format was the perfect fit for Lindhal and Eric, who savored every moment together during the ceremony and soaked up the warmth, love and support that permeated the room. “The wonderful thing about a Catholic ceremony is that you have so much time to sit together and enjoy each other’s company. We loved watching everyone come up for Communion, giving waves and smiles to friends and family who were so excited to see us,” Lindhal says.
The newlyweds switched gears for the reception, inviting their guests to join them at the Brick in South Bend for a night of lively celebrations. With it’s chic industrial aesthetic, exposed lighting and loft ceilings, the space set a modern tone for the evening. “We were really able to make it our own by mixing in our metallic colors, neutral flowers, farm tables, amber uplighting and one amazing chandelier,” Lindhal says. Details like ghost chiavari chairs, a DIY vintage door escort card display, silvery centerpieces and floating candles tied together the glamorous winter theme and the Brick's urban aesthetic to stunning effect. After dinner guests indulged in a decadent spread of sweets like metallic cake pops and classic wedding cake, then hit the floor where ProShow DJ was spinning endless dance beats. “Music was really important to us, and I think we did a pretty good job with it—the dance floor was packed all night,” Lindhal says. A tip from Lindhal and Eric: “Communicate constantly during the planning process. Understand what is important to each of you, and respect that about the other person.” —Libby MacCarthy