For Derek & Steven’s wedding weekend, they brought friends and family to Deventer—the city where Steven grew up before moving to the U.S. The result was a celebration that felt personal, elegant, and effortlessly welcoming.
We opened with an easy, rustic dinner at Chez Antoinette: cozy round tables, local dishes, candlelight, and relaxed speeches—perfect for reunions and jet-lagged guests.
Their brief for the wedding day: embrace the feel of Dutch still-life paintings, but keep the palette neutral and modern. We layered soft linens, sculptural florals, and warm candlelight to echo the artwork’s quiet richness without overwhelming the contemporary spaces.
Post-reception, guests were whisked to a surprise boat afterparty, cruising along the IJssel river with music, late-night bites, city lights and a surprise firework show—an unforgettable finale.
