Wedding Inspiration Featuring Our Local German Heritage

Our German heritage is a large part of our Southwestern Indiana culture. Our festivals, restaurant offerings, and town and street names are examples of that ancestry. The Bauerhaus in Darmstadt is an example of German style. (Also, the name of the venue and the town name is another give away!) Some of the talented area vendors gathered at the Bauerhaus in March to create wedding inspiration that plays off of our German traditions.

head table decor with ribbons, flowers, and candles at the bauerhaus

The inspiration was drawn from European festivals and May Day celebrations. We paired bright colors, spring flowers, and ribbons with copper accents, German beer steins, and traditional German foods.

bride and groom standing in front of the Bauerhaus in Darmstadt, Indiana — The Bauerhaus in Darmstadt, Indiana

wedding at the bauerhaus in evansville indiana, brightly colored spring bouquet by emerald design, sign by 5 pink peonies — Sign by 5 Pink Peonies

brightly colored spring bouquet created by emerald design of evansville indiana — Bridal Bouquet

wedding stationary suite by 5 pink peonies at the bauerhaus — Stationary by 5 Pink Peonies

bauerhaus wedding ceremony in front of ribbon backdrop — Ribbon Backdrop by Just Your Style Events

head table decor for bauerhaus wedding — Head Table

bride and groom chairs with floral garland — Seating for Bride and Groom

food by bauerhaus catering — Food by Bauerhaus Catering

pretzel bar at the bauerhaus — Pretzel Bar by Bauerhaus Catering

cake table by bauerhaus pastry — German Chocolate Cake and May Day Inspired Cake by Bauerhaus Pastry

german chocolate cake by Bauerhaus Pastry — Cake by Bauerhaus Pastry

I am always honored to work with these vendors! Let me know what you think. Would you consider or have you incorporated your heritage into your wedding? What is your favorite aspect of this inspirational photo shoot?

floral design by emerald design, photo by shillawna ruffner photography

More from this photo shoot is available in the latest issue of Engaged River Valley. Find more here and visit the sites of the talented vendors involved.