Julia & Ryan’s Romantic Black-Tie Garden Wedding at Waverley Country Club

Waverley Country Club was the perfect setting for Julia and Ryan’s timeless black-tie garden wedding. Nestled along the river, their day unfolded with a balance of romance, southern charm, and playful details that felt deeply personal.

A Ceremony Overlooking the River

Guests were welcomed with parasols and hand fans before making their way to a garden chair-lined aisle, where florals framed the path in lush shades of hydrangeas, garden roses, cosmos, and larkspur. At the end of the aisle, Julia and Ryan exchanged vows atop a custom round platform, surrounded by a floral nest and shaded by market umbrellas. The river view created an unforgettable backdrop for their promises.

Ceremony welcome table with postcard guest book, baskets of parasols and hand fans, and a lush floral arrangement on a fluted wood table beneath a green tree at Waverley Country Club wedding.

Romantic wedding ceremony aisle with garden chairs, market umbrellas, and a floral lined aisle at Waverley Country Club.

Elegant hydrangeas, garden roses, cosmos, and larkspur in lush garden wedding florals.

Bride and groom just married at ceremony altar, standing in a floral nest on custom round wood riser at romantic garden wedding overlooking the Willamette River at Waverley Country Club.

A Celebration of Style & Story

Every detail was intentional, starting with the custom invitation suite — a nod to the classic charm of the Masters golf tournament, the suite incorporated a refined palette of green and butter yellow, hand-drawn illustrations, and a green-and-white envelope liner that set the tone for the celebration.

Custom Masters-inspired wedding invitation suite in green and yellow with hand-drawn illustrations.

Custom Masters-inspired wedding day stationery in ivory and yellow with hand-drawn illustrations.

Fashion carried that spirit forward. The wedding party was beautifully classic — bridesmaids in butter yellow silk gowns, including the iconic “Andy” dress from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Guests leaned into the festive black-tie garden theme with brightly colored gowns, lively patterns, and undeniable southern charm, making the celebration feel vibrant and stylish.

Bridesmaids in chic butter yellow silk dresses at black-tie Waverley Country Club wedding.

Wedding guests in vibrant gowns and southern charm-inspired fashion.

Bride and groom entering Sperry tent through floral arch entrance, bride’s long train flowing behind her, at an elegant and timeless Waverley Country Club wedding.

Thoughtful Guest Experiences

At cocktail hour, guests discovered a custom seating chart wall that doubled as an interactive experience. Mounted envelopes held each guest’s table number, along with a charm pull — a playful nod to Ryan’s New Orleans roots and the tradition of the cake pull. The couple continued this theme at the reception, where each table number corresponded to a charm, with the meaning of the charm elegantly printed on the back.

Custom wedding seating chart wall with New Orleans-inspired charm pulls.

Custom wedding seating chart name cards with New Orleans-inspired charm pulls.

Guest finding name at custom wedding seating chart display at Waverley Country Club.

Custom touches extended everywhere: a fabric-draped bar menu, personalized koozies and matchbooks featuring their golden retriever Bailey, and a floral-framed Sperry tent entrance. A lounge vignette under café lights, just steps off of the dance floor, created a chic space for conversation and late-night dancing. Bailey even joined the celebration in his tuxedo bow tie, stealing hearts during portraits.

Chic wedding signature drink with custom wedding napkin showcasing a hand drawn champagne tower at Waverley Country Club wedding.

Floral entrance into Sperry tent at Waverley Country Club wedding reception.

Elegant guest table setting with light olive napkin, lace-patterned charger, striped ivory and butter yellow table number, custom menu, ribbed candle holders, and a simple floral centerpiece at Waverley Country Club wedding.

Couple’s golden retriever Bailey in tuxedo bow tie at elegant garden wedding.

Heartfelt Moments & Late-Night Magic

The reception unfolded with timeless traditions and personal surprises. Julia shared a first dance with her grandfather, while her grandparents celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on the same night. In one of the most touching moments of the evening, Julia and her cousins surprised the couple by interrupting their anniversary dance, each handing Julia’s grandmother a single ivory rose.

Grandparents honored on 70th anniversary with ivory roses at Waverley Country Club wedding.

Guests enjoyed a champagne tower, a dessert bar featuring Russian and American sweets, and late-night sliders paired with glass bottles of Coke — disco balls gleaming nearby. Under the Sperry tent, friends and family filled the dance floor, creating a night both elegant and joyfully unforgettable.

Champagne tower at classic Waverley Country Club black-tie wedding.

Dessert display featuring Russian and American sweets at garden wedding.

Wedding guests under cafe lights glow at romantic black-tie Waverley Country Club wedding.

Late-night glass Coke bottles with disco ball details at wedding reception.

A Timeless, Personal Celebration

Hints of butter yellow, creamy ivory, and light olive carried throughout the design, weaving a thread of understated elegance from ceremony to reception. From the florals to the fashion, from Bailey’s bow tie to the anniversary roses, Julia and Ryan’s Waverley Country Club wedding was a celebration that honored family legacy, personal history, and the timeless joy of gathering together in style.