Close-up of a bride in a lace wedding gown touching the groom’s wrist as he wears a tan suit, floral tie and colorful boutonniere.

Little Chapel on the Prairie at The Friesian Empire viewed across a green lawn, white fencing and pond.

Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand across the lawn at The Friesian Empire beside white fencing and a pond.

Abby & Nate’s Colorful Wedding at The Friesian Empire

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Introduction

Abby Obert and Nate Yun brought plenty of color to their spring wedding at The Friesian Empire in Westerville, Ohio. Bright floral arrangements, colorful bouquets, pastel bridesmaid dresses and Nate’s floral tie created a cheerful palette against the venue’s green lawns, tree-lined drive and classic white fencing. Abby kept her bridal look timeless in a fitted white lace gown and veil, while colorful details carried throughout the wedding party and portraits. Sarah Ferrall Photography captured the couple around the property, including the Little Chapel on the Prairie, and the reception included catering, a photo booth and a live wedding painting for another memorable touch.

Wedding Profile & Quick Facts

Couple: Abby Obert & Nate Yun
Wedding Date: May 16, 2026
Season: Spring
Venue: The Friesian Empire
City: Westerville, Ohio
Wedding Style: Colorful
Color Palette: Pink, coral, yellow, blue, lavender and white

Why This Wedding Stands Out

Abby and Nate’s wedding was filled with vibrant color and playful details from beginning to end. Bright blooms appeared throughout the celebration, from the bouquets and boutonnieres to floral arrangements displayed on clear acrylic stands. The bridesmaids each wore a different shade of yellow, lavender and coral, creating a colorful mix that felt coordinated without being overly matched.

The couple also incorporated a live wedding painter from Sara Josephine Art, who captured the celebration as a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Alongside portraits throughout The Friesian Empire’s expansive grounds, these thoughtful details brought personality to the day while tying the colorful celebration together.

The Design Vision & Wedding Palette

Color was the central design element throughout Abby and Nate’s spring wedding. The Flowerman Columbus created floral arrangements featuring vibrant shades of pink, coral, yellow, blue and white. The bouquets carried the same mix, connecting the ceremony details, wedding-party portraits and personal flowers.

Inside the venue, elevated arrangements on clear acrylic stands allowed the colorful blooms to remain the focal point. Rather than limiting the celebration to one or two shades, the wedding used a wider palette and repeated those colors in intentional places throughout the day.

Bridal Style & Fashion Details

Abby wore a fitted white wedding gown with lace detailing, a low back, covered buttons and a veil. The classic white bridal look provided a simple contrast to the celebration’s brighter colors.

Her bridesmaids wore three different pastel shades yellow, lavender and coral and each carried a colorful bouquet. Nate chose a light neutral suit paired with a multicolor floral tie and colorful boutonniere. Personalized cufflinks added another small detail to his wedding-day look.

Cactus Hair Salon provided bridal and wedding-party hair.

Ceremony & Reception Experience

Abby and Nate held both their ceremony and reception at The Friesian Empire. Sarah Ferrall Photography used several areas around the Westerville property for portraits, including its tree-lined gravel drive, white-fenced grounds and the Little Chapel on the Prairie.

Catering by Scott provided catering, while The Friesian Empire handled bartending. Grit and Grace Photo Booth added an interactive reception element, and Sara Josephine Art created a live painting of the newlyweds.

Planning Takeaways From This Wedding

A multicolor wedding palette can still feel cohesive when the same shades are repeated through florals, attire and smaller details.
Different bridesmaid dress colors are an easy way to add variety while maintaining an intentional palette.
Choosing a venue with multiple outdoor portrait locations can give your wedding gallery more variety without additional travel.
Interactive reception additions like a photo booth or live wedding painter can also create keepsakes from the celebration.

Planning a Wedding at The Friesian Empire

Located in Westerville, The Friesian Empire offers both indoor and outdoor wedding settings across approximately 48 wooded acres with two ponds and extensive white fencing. The Wed Society profile also lists bridal and groom suites, onsite bartending, complimentary tables and chairs, parking and several venue settings including a ballroom, outdoor event space, barn, chapel and waterfront areas.

Couples looking for more venue inspiration can also explore our Outdoor Wedding Venues in Columbus guide and Wedding Venues in Columbus Ohio guide.

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Venue: The Friesian Empire

A Westerville wedding venue with wooded grounds, ponds, indoor and outdoor event spaces and a variety of settings for celebrations and portraits.

Complete Creative Team

Venue: The Friesian Empire
Photography: Sarah Ferrall Photography
Wedding Planner / Coordinator: Rustic Romance Wedding Co.
Floral Design: The Flowerman Columbus
Catering: Catering by Scott
Bartending: The Friesian Empire
Photo Booth: Grit and Grace Photo Booth and Photography
Bridal Hair: Cactus Hair Salon
Wedding Party Hair: Cactus Hair Salon
Live Wedding Painter: Sara Josephine Art