Get Inspired: A closer look at Mondo Duplantis’ wedding to model Desiré Inglander
A wedding held in a summer château along the Côte d’Azur has celeb-level charm. However, the real beauty of Desiré Inglander and Mondo Duplantis’ wedding didn’t stem from its grandeur. Rather, the event leaned into natural and intentional elements.
Local wedding and event planner Amy Hazel Shrader provides a few ways brides can achieve a similarly cohesive ceremony.
Intentional Pairings
True to their origins, Mondo and Desiré chose subtle elements as a nod to their roots. Through an effective blend of fleur-de-lis decor and Swedish symbols, the two were sure to highlight their backgrounds.
This dual-nature approach seems to be key in most design choices throughout the wedding. With a two-tone color palette, band and DJ, hydrangea and hanging amaranthus florals, and mixed reception table shapes, the pairings work together to give a simple yet elevated feel.
“Green and white are going to be the number one color combination in 2027,” Shrader says.
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Less is More
A sense of timelessness derived from what the couple did not touch. By not flooring the entire event, the venue maintained a natural, light feel that made the green feel neutral, Shrader says. The surroundings shaped the color palette and made it easy to add earth-toned accents like light wood, beige and crisp white.
Show-stopping florals often come with an equivalent price tag. To maximize your floral budget, Shrader advises considering one or two “wow” moments. For example, focusing on the entry florals while keeping the guest tables lighter creates a luxurious contrast. Using hydrangeas takes advantage of a large bloom that still makes an impact with fewer stems.
Style and Taste
Shrader says brides can also channel class through their cake decorations. Choosing the right style curates romanticism in every slice.
“They had a four-tiered Victorian or antique piped cake,” she says. “This is a very achievable look when using any of the great bakers in South Louisiana.”
Shrader summed up her three top tips for brides to pull inspiration from the Duplantis’ wedding as leaning into the venue, customizing the details and focusing on two to three “wow” moments. Though admittedly, there’s one more element that Desiré Inglander attributes to the process of simplifying.
“She credits the enjoyment and lack of stress to her planner,” Shrader says.
