A Sailcloth Tent and a Muted Garden Palette on the Chesapeake

This Chesapeake wedding was held under a sailcloth tent rather than in a fixed venue, and the couple used a soft, misty set of garden neutrals in place of strong color. Those are the two decisions that matter for anyone planning a tented reception. The tent is the venue, so its fabric sets the tone of the room. A restrained palette works with that fabric instead of competing with it. The coverage runs in order through getting ready, bridal portraits and the first look. That sequence is a reminder to budget daylight for all three before guests arrive. Brides considering a tent at home can take this one as an example of keeping the structure and the colors in the same quiet register.

With reporting from Style Me Pretty.