Caroline Moore and Mark Hinrichs

ENCHANTED ELEGANCE

Story by Hannah O'Keefe
Photographs by Justin Limoges, Lucas Marshall

If there is one thing that Omahans Caroline Moore and Mark Hinrichs know, it is the importance of love and friendship.

The couple's friends and family handled nearly every aspect of the wedding, from planning, designing the invitations and programs, performing the music, and creating one-of-a-kind hair pieces for the bride and bridesmaids. Caroline, an event planner, challenged herself to let go and allow others' talents shine.

“Honestly, I think everything went swimmingly,” says Caroline.

The ceremony and reception, much like the couple, was a combination of classic and chic. As the evening unfolded and the lights in the Magnolia Hotel courtyard began to twinkle, guests couldn't help but feel enchanted by the atmosphere.

SWEET ASIDE

How he proposed: On Christmas Eve, Mark asked Caroline to wait in the kitchen for a moment. In the backyard, sitting atop the patio furniture, was a sign in Christmas lights that spelled out, “Will you marry me?”

Best advice: A friend told Caroline to look at her guests rather than her groom as she walked down the isle. “Seeing the expressions of my loved ones during my wedding was such a blessing.”

WHO DID WHAT

Ceremony: First Unitarian Church of Omaha
Reception: Magnolia Hotel
Number of guests: 185
Theme: Classic chic, elegant; colors inspired by blush tones in peonies/ranunculus and the black & white of the bride's dress
Bride's dress: Tadashi Shoji, from Von Maur
Hair: Katie Harrower for BUNGALOW/8
Hair Accessories: Princess Lasertron
Makeup: Kelly Haley for Sephora
Groom's Attire: Suit by Indochino
Wedding Bands: Borsheims
Flowers: Habitat Old Market
Caterer: Magnolia Hotel
Wine Selections: Spirit World
Photography: Justin Limoges, Lucas Marshall
Rentals/Decor: United Rent-All, vintage finds, STEP Group event closet
Invitation Design: M�ldeen
Ceremony Music: Glen Smith, Jacob Duncan, Doug Hinrichs, Camille Metoyer-Moten
Reception Music: Galizia Brothers soft jazz; DJ Cicio (Anthony Mazzara), dance music