The Best of Late Summer: A Tented Wedding at the Villa


A tented Massachusetts wedding reception with black and white

ASHLEY & ZACK / EAST BRIDGEWATER, MA

Black, white, and open-air. Ashley and Zack’s wedding at The Villa is about to be your new favorite inspo board! Perfecting the art of the late-summer celebration, the couple leaned into a sophisticated black and white color palette that felt incredibly sharp against the lush, vibrant greenery of the season. By utilizing a tented reception that created a flawless indoor-outdoor flow, guests were able to enjoy the open layout and dance the night away.

 

The VILLA wedding vendor team

Venue: The Villa at Ridder Country Club
Photographer: Kellyann Smith Photography
Videographer: Heart String Visuals
DJ/Photobooth: DJ Rolo of Entertainment Specialists
Florals: Diersch Flowers
Makeup Artist: Alannah O’Dwyer
Hair: Anya Connelly
Cake: Maddie Cakes & Carts
Flower Wall: Lux & Lemon

CLASSIC BLACK AND WHITE

The black and white theme adds such a refreshing touch. The high contrast of the details really emphasize the deep greens of the golf course and gardens this time of year. The monochrome details—from the sleek table settings with gold accents to the sharp wedding party looks—brought a massive dose of sophistication to the day. It was chic, it was intentional, and it looked absolutely stunning against the open-air backdrop. And to tie it all together, Ashley custom made their black and white photo wall that tied in her and Zack’s love story.

Massachusetts wedding party black and white theme
Wedding couple with a black and white photo wall
Wedding guests black and white wedding attire
Wedding table details with gold accents and greenery
Groom with black and white tux details

THE “INDOOR-OUTDOOR” FLOW

September in Massachusetts is arguably the best time for a tented wedding. Ashley and Zack took advantage of the lingering summer warmth for their outdoor ceremony under the Pergola, but used their classic palette to keep the tent feeling cool, open, and chic.

The Villa's tented wedding reception space
The Villa's outdoor ceremony under the pergola
Inside the all white tented reception space at the Villa

The tented reception at the Villa gives guests the easy transition from the ceremony to their seats for dinner and dancing.

Wedding couple laughing during reception toasts

The september golden glow

The sun in September is lower and more golden. It creates this beautiful and comforting atmosphere and is amazing for photos. Ashley and Zack were picture perfect during their portraits with the dreamy light.

Solo bridal portrait in the gardens at the Villa
Wedding couple portraits in the gardens at the Villa
Wedding couple portraits in the greens during sunset at the Villa
Wedding couple portraits in the greens during sunset at the Villa
Wedding couple portraits in the greens during sunset at the Villa

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