Katie (Old Slate Farm) and I were inspired by the beauty of East Central Ohio. Both of us have lived in the area at some point and felt it deserves a lot more recognition than it gets. We chose Clary Gardens because it’s such a unique venue to the area – it has historic charm nestled in rolling hills, and obviously, some beautiful gardens. It was easy to decide on an English garden/Jane Austen inspiration from there. Katie suggested a “strawberries and cream” palette and it couldn’t have suited the gardens better. Her foam-free arch design was a show stopper and her loose, organic shaped centerpieces had everyone’s attention (including one rather fond butterfly that hung around the table all afternoon!) We tried to incorporate lots of antique and delicate feminine details, from the brass candlestick holders to the lace dress & heels to the engagement ring from Dean’s Jewelry’s estate collection.

One of our goals was to showcase how well the venue could transform into a fine art backdrop in an area dominated by rustic venues. We worked closely with Jandi at Clary Gardens to ensure that we highlighted the venues attributes and provided realistic expectations for a wedding design. Most of the vendors involved hail from Coshocton county and neighboring Knox County, with a few talented additions brought in from Columbus and Northeast Ohio. Even in small towns, there are TALENTED, wonderful vendors that can turn your wedding day into something that matches the beauty and excitement you feel about getting married. The big cities get a lot of credit, but the small towns have a lot of heart.

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