If you’re looking for wedding inspiration that feels meaningful, architectural, and rooted in Wisconsin history, this styled shoot at the A.D. German Warehouse is one to save. Set inside one of Richland Center’s most iconic landmarks, this editorial celebrates the beauty of getting married close to home, surrounded by thoughtful design and timeless architecture.
The A.D. German Warehouse is a beloved historic landmark located in Richland Center, Wisconsin. The warehouse, originally built in 1912, has ties to renowned Wisconsin architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, and has been undergoing a recent revitalization thanks to the AD German Warehouse Conservancy, Inc. (ADGWC).
Today, the warehouse hosts weddings and community events. Frank Lloyd Wright is known for open floor plans, clean lines, geometrical designs, organic details, and functional furniture. Concepted and designed by Velvet Rentals, this styled shoot includes two distinct wedding scenes honoring the legacy of one of Wisconsin’s most remembered residents.
Larissa Marie Photography captured both designs—plus some bonus fun!—across both scenes, with care and attention to detail. Scroll down to experience all of the nods to Wisconsin’s history, honoring vintage styling within a unique industrial setting.
Style 1: Offbeat Retro Romance
The first design was retro and whimsical, focusing on flat color, geometry, and Mid-Century Modern influence. The color palette included orange, red, yellow, white, and olive green.
Fest Paper provided both stationery suites for the day, beginning with a vertical arrangement. Designs and ornaments were clean and minimalist, featuring solid shapes and colors paired with clean lines and high-contrast typefaces. The suite included three pieces, alternating in height, secured together with orange thread. The paper was a thicker stock, as shown by the luxurious, hand-torn edges.
The choice of a standard envelope, rather than the current 5″x7″ wedding invitation, calls back to the days of handwritten letters sent by traditional post.
Additional printed pieces in this styling included layered, contour-cut menus at the tablescape.
The Cosmic Garden brought a modern, whimsical approach to the florals, beginning with a tulip waterfall bouquet for the bride. Stems were carefully secured so the piece could flow, draping down the bride’s arm or across her lap.
Tulips, in shades of red, orange, and yellow, continued at the ceremony and at the tablescape. The Cosmic Garden stepped fully outside the box on presentation, forgoing vases and ceramics for red bricks. Stacks of bricks also made for an industrial-chic backdrop at the ceremony space, set atop a red stage and against green velveteen drapery.
Velvet Rentals brought their unique eye for style, providing rentals throughout every space. The tablescape featured their fluted round tables, scalloped edge linens, and their iconic 70s Show Glassware Set. Warm lamp lighting and glowing orbs completed the setup.
At the dessert table, Palmett Pastry brought a three-tier cake with painted orange florals around the bottom tier. A ruffled, fabric-like draping spanned from top to bottom for an artful, asymmetrical decoration.
The bride wore an elegant, tea-length dress from Anthropologie. Makeup by Francesca provided a bold, smoky eye with black liner, full lashes, and subtle pops of pink on the lips and cheeks.
Style 2: Textured Neutrals
The second styling showcased muted hues and organic textures, also reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s signature style.
For their second suite, Fest Paper took a minimalist approach to text and graphics, leaving ample negative space and choosing simple, monoline icons. They added dimension with luxe, hand-torn edges and abstract watercolor florals on the envelope liner, name card, and additional printed piece.
The ceremony backdrop also featured drapery against the A.D. German Warehouse’s brick-and-concrete aesthetic. The setup played with light, casting shadows in all directions, while highlighting the center aisle. Natural wood chairs, white pedestals, and vases with white anthurium added a structured, organic feel to the design.
The second model wore a long-sleeve, drop basque waist dress with a high neckline, sheer lace paneling on the sides, and a lace overlay. Her makeup also accentuated the eyes with peach shadow, upper eyeliner, and thick lashes. A bold lip was the perfect finishing touch!
The Cosmic Gardens brought a variety of blooms for this styling, also keeping with a monochromatic theme. The bridal bouquet was a cascading bouquet with a micro-hoop, held in front or at the side. Blooms throughout the vignettes included roses, lilies, orchids, daisies, and anthurium.
The table centerpiece was sculptural and dynamic. Placed in the center of the tablescape, this piece, elevated on a vintage pedestal, added natural textures to the mix, including pampas grasses, strips of bark, and dried leaves.
Velvet Rentals supplied the seating, furniture, and tabletop pieces, including crystal glassware, natural fiber chargers, linens, and candles.
Palmett Pastry brought a modern twist with their second cake design. Their three-tier illusion cake began as a classic white, elegantly frosted tier—then surprised with a whimsical center-layer pedestal that supported the top layer for a floating effect. The center pedestal added a gold circle, and was perfect for an artistic floral arrangement.
Bonus: Photo Shoot!
Whether your style leans bold and retro or soft and organic, this editorial proves that meaningful wedding inspiration can be found right here in Wisconsin.
Keep exploring our website for more real weddings, styled shoots, planning tips, and vendor inspiration from across Wisconsin and beyond! You’ll discover fresh color palettes, unique venues, and talented creatives ready to help bring your vision to life.
