We are absolutely thrilled to announce all our Fall & Holiday workshop dates for the Woven Workshop!

Woven Workshop // Basics of Hand Lettering

Join Britt of Woven & Wed for an evening of hand lettering. Learn the basics of modern hand lettering through a series of teachings via Britt (of Woven & Wed) and leave with the confidence & expertise you need to create your very own works of art!

This workshop includes 2 hours of instruction with Woven & Wed, calligraphy pen(s), instructional workbook, an assortment of inspiration, writing materials, light refreshments and a Woven Workshop tote bag full of goodies!

You will learn the basics of hand lettering styles & techniques, letter form & the alphabet – as well as enjoy a fun evening filled with creatives!

*note – this is not a pointed pen & nib calligraphy workshop, we will be working with brush pens & calligraphy markers.

Thursday, October 6th – 6:30 PM / Register here

Monday, October 24th – 6:30 PM / Register here

Thursday, November 17th – 6:30 PM / Register here

Holiday Workshop // Hand Lettering + Chalkboard 

Join us for a festive evening of creating with Britt of Woven & Wed! Similar to the courses above, attendees will spend the first half of the workshop learning the basics of hand lettering through a series of teachings. However, the second half of the workshop will be spent creating your own holiday inspired chalk board.

This workshop includes 2 hours of instruction with Woven & Wed, calligraphy pen(s), chalkboard (14×14), instructional workbook, an assortment of inspiration, writing materials, light refreshments and a Woven Workshop tote bag full of goodies!

You will learn the basics of hand lettering styles & techniques, letter form & the alphabet – as well as basic chalkboard lettering & prep!

*note – this is not a pointed pen & nib calligraphy workshop, we will be working with brush pens,  calligraphy & chalk markers.

Sunday, December 11th – 2:30 PM / Register here

Looking forward to creating with you all in the near future!

It’s official. I love these two! Last Spring Jill and I met at the Starbucks along the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway for you non CA peeps) and instantly clicked. She is a wedding planner’s dream – organized and opinionated! Over the course of a few months, we spent time on FaceTime planning details, discussing the overall excitement & praying for the journey her and Garrett were about to embark on.

Their wedding was held at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, CA – no amount of airplane noise could stop these two from tying the not, the whole day was filled with an such an enormous amount of love. These two are filled with SO much joy and it was so evident. Jill & Garrett had a giant wedding party (12 each), so there was no shortage of celebration and they kept the dance floor full all night long.

Enjoy a glimpse into their day.

photography // CHARD Photo 

videography // Fruitful Films

rentals // Archive Rentals

floral // Botanica Floral 

venue // The Pacific Club

G R E T A     L A U S C H

Hometown – Victoria, MN

Student at Bethel University // Political Science major, graphic design minor

G E T  T O  K N O W  H E R…..

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?

       Stockholm, Sweden. Everyone is nice, its safe, and it’s absolutely breathtaking with its mix of modern      and historical touches.

What is your favorite food?

       Fettuccine Alfredo

What is your favorite donut flavor?

       Old fashioned glazed….(dipped in chai tea)

You’re a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be and why?

       Light pink – because it’s pretty, fun – but still subtle.

What inspires you?

       A new season: change. People & growth inspire me.

What is your favorite article of clothing?

       Skinny jeans & a baggy sweater

Waffle cone or sugar cone?

       Waffle cone

What song currently describes your life?

       Any song by Ed Sheeran

What excites you about being the Woven & Wed intern?

       Mostly, I’m excited to get to learn A LOT alongside pretty things and that I get to work alongside someone who truly loves Jesus. AND of course I’m really looking forward to getting a glimpse of the whole event planning world…..

In one word, sum up your hopes, dreams, and wishes for 2016.

       Persistance

Do you have a life motto?

       Be Bonafide

What role does faith play in your life?

       Everything – to say you believe in Jesus is one thing, but to actually live your life as a Jesus follower is another.

// G R E T A

We are SO excited to have you a part of the Woven & Wed team this year! Cheers to the best wedding season!

• B.

TWO. THOUSAND. FIFTEEN.

This year is one for the books. It’s been a year of excitement, growth, opportunity and anticipation. Take a look //

// Woven & Wed launched

// Styled & created countless styled shoots

// Featured on a variety of wedding & lifestyle blogs

// Made it in print

// Walked alongside couples in their pursuit of marriage

// Met some incredible people in the wedding industry.

// Recognized my love for typography & hand lettering.

// Hosted the first ever Woven Workshop

// Ate far too many donuts.

God is good. We hustled and He blessed. Our expectations have been exceeded and we are so excited to have reached so many of our goals in the first year.

However, If I’m being honest with myself, I also have to write that this year has proved to be one of the hardest I’ve had to encounter. Alongside all of the amazingness – 2015 presented countless changes, challenges & heartache.

// Transitioning to life back in Minneapolis

// Starting a business (and the overwhelming process that it is)

// Staying true to who I am, what I want to accomplish & what I believe

// Another year of some of my deepest desires not being met

// Financial stress

// Unanswered prayers

// Hard trials and conversations with friends

I’ve told many close to me, countless times, that I’m ready for this year to be over.

And now it is.

I’ve spent tireless hours dreaming of the future.

And here it is.

But before that happens. I want to look back. I want to see another year of evidence that the Lord continues to work relentlessly in my life. That I’ve persevered and am coming out on the other side. I want to leave 2015 knowing and seeing that the Lord is good and proclaiming that He is enough through each season and year of life. I want to leave 2015 encouraged and expectant of what’s to come.

//

There’s a little of my heart, heading in to the new year. We’re excited for all that Woven & Wed will do in 2016. We have some big things in store and can’t wait to share them with you. May you all have a celebratory happy new year!

Cheers to 2016.

Thanks to all the lovely ladies that attended, worked hard at learning the craft of hand lettering and created beautiful Christmas chalkboards for their home – we love you!

Special thanks to Whimsy Designs for the amazing floral pieces, Amy’s Cupcake Shoppe for the tasty macarons, Amanda at Be Crafty Workshops for the awesome space and Amanda Nippoldt for these stunning photos.

also – shout out to my lady Mari at Collected Rentals for being my right hand gal and encouragement!

Cozy on up and take a peek. Cheers! (& Merry Christmas!)

ps. check back regularly for future workshop announcements //

For this shoot, we let our imagination take flight. We wanted to fully celebrate fall because fall is coveted here in Minnesota. As the leaves fall and the colors change, weekends are spent meandering through the orchards, searching for the sweetest apples and savoring the aromas of a freshly baked apple pie.

Our vision was to celebrate fall, in a non-orderly fashion. We wanted to bring more of a whimsical feel to the orchard, using brighter colors and less of the yellows, oranges and browns that fall can bring about. Our goal was for the shoot to feel “fresh,” full of life and imagination. We created the mint & apple red color palette and added in a rustic elegance with the wooden table, chairs and crates. Added elements such as the scales, balloons, straws and linens gave that whimsy feel we had wanted. We gathered a variety of elements and collaborated to create a cohesive piece – it’s a bit like a modern “Alice & Wonderland” set up with a Snow White twist. I love the playfulness it represents, while appealing to the aesthetic of the farm.

We used apples freshly picked from the Apple Farm and brought in homemade mini apple pies. Let’s just say once the shoot was over, it wasn’t long before those plates of donuts and pies had left us feeling satisfied. Enjoy!

design & styling // Woven & Wed

rentals & styling // Collected Rentals

photography // Rachabella Photography

venue // Aamodt’s Apple Farm

Home. They say Midwest is best.

And we believe them.

On the top of Lutsen Mountains in Northern Minnesota you can see everything. To the right is the ever frigid Lake Superior and to the left is a canopy of evergreens as far as the eye can see. There is a place, shaped by the shadow of the trees. It’s serene, and every so often you have to remind yourself that you’re in Minnesota.

This shoot was an adventure in itself. From hauling all of our supplies up in tiny gondolas, setting up our entire sweets display in poison ivy (and not realizing it until our lovely florists pointed it out!) or crossing a river in a Truvelle wedding gown. It was an incredible day and I’m so thankful to have been a part of it. Our heart behind this shoot was to inspire brides in the midwest that they CAN have their mountain top wedding they’ve been dreaming of…without traveling too far. I loved being able to bring this shoot to life.

Brides, look no further. Enjoy this mountain top elopement. Take in the bold & moody elements, the movement, emotion and shadows that makes you feel something.

Photography: Emily Schmidt Photography  & Natural Intuition Photography

Venue: Summit Chalet at Lutsen Mountains

Rentals: Collected Rentals & Ultra Pom Event Rentals 

Floral: Saffron & Grey

Dress: Truvelle – A&be Bridal Shop 

Cake & Sweets: How Sweet It is

Graphic Design: Andra Delores Design

Hair & Make Up: Katie Triplett

So, it is out there folks and the entire magazine is incredible – I am a little biased however that page 6-9 are the prettiest. I’m so grateful to the handful of creatives that made this happen, as well as all of you that are celebrating this monumental moment with us. If you feel so inspired, you can find the magazine at Barnes & Noble AND/OR let’s grab coffee and I guarantee you I will bring one!

Let’s do this.

“A few years had passed since I had stepped foot on Minnesota soil, and as an event planner and designer, I knew this new season needed to be celebrated. In a recent move back to my homeland after spending a season in California, I wanted to create something that reflected the beauty of Minnesota: the rustic north woods, the warm hearts of the people, and the community that I had come back to. I wanted to make a toast to Minnesota………….” (continued in Mingle Magazine, pg. 7)

photos via Lauren Kirkbride