Katie + Drew's Sweet Southern Outdoor Wedding

This week’s blog is a recap on a dreamy fall wedding that had the sweetest southern style and classic details. Our team coordinated Katie and Drew’s intimate ceremony and reception, which were designed by Ashley Mason of Saunter Events, and took place at a gorgeous private estate outdoors. We were so thrilled to help curate the floral vision for this wedding and send this couple down the aisle!

For the ceremony, we designed ground arrangements that sat along the aisle and looked so natural against the lush outdoor landscape while still adding a bit of drama to the setup. At the altar, we designed two large baby’s breath arrangements that sat on stone urns to frame this lovely couple against the whimsical tree-filled space that the guest seating faced.

This reception was held in a white tent with open-air sides on the same ground as the ceremony. This was such a gorgeous, simple and refined setup that made for an absolutely perfect intimate space. The tables were dressed with both blue and white patterned linens and blue runners, and we decorated them further with several stand-alone blooms and a smattering of delicate votive and pillar candles. Other special touches of the table design were gold flatware and glasses, as well as navy blue place cards and the guests’ favors.

Some other fun elements of this reception were the bar, which had a unique cutout that we placed floral arrangements in, and the cake, courtesy of Cakes by Shannon Star, which was the perfect culmination of the color palette and style. We adorned the cake table with a few small eclectic arrangements and candles.

The bridesmaids’ bouquets of baby’s breath perfectly complemented the bride’s bouquet of statement blooms like panda anemone and peonies. This bridal party was the epitome of elegance in their neutral gowns!

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: white Peonies, white Cloud Garden Roses, Panda Anemones, Pieres, Snowberry, Hellebore, Viburnum berries, Queen Anne’s Lace, Sweet Pea, Lisianthus, Huckleberry Greenery

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Katie + Alan's Rose-Filled Ceremony

This week, we’re sharing some details on a gorgeous September wedding full of statement blooms in the prettiest shades of pink and purple! Katie and Alan now share the last name “Rose,” so it was only appropriate to deck out their ceremony and reception with everything from garden to spray varieties! We had such fun putting this floral wonderland together along with Shannon Rose Events.

For the ceremony at Firefly Gardens’ outdoor space, we designed two large urn arrangements at the aisle entrance. At the top of the aisle, we created a statement arch covered in rose clusters and greenery that came across as a very dramatic and intentional rosebush. This ceremony setup was overstated yet classy, and the most romantic garden-like setting! 

The venue’s indoor reception space had windows for days and the most amazing natural lighting. On some guest tables, we designed tall organic-style arrangements with plentiful greenery and all possible rose varieties. Candles were used to accessorize these tables since the floral action was overhead. For the rest of the guest tables, we put together smaller centerpieces that added the perfect romantic touch to the delicate decor elements.

For the head table, we designed a lush garden-like garland of roses and other floral textures, with lots of stunning purple shades throughout. This piece sat on gorgeous linen with a subtle floral print and emerald green accents. This head table was so sweet and airy but packed a punch with the volume and the bold color palette.

The bouquets for this wedding were created from a vision of simplistic, neutral bouquets with pops of color. Katie, our bride, looked absolutely stunning holding her statement bouquet!

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: white Garden Roses, Snowy Jewel Roses, lavender Spray Roses, lavender Campanula, Tulips, Cappuccino Ranunculus, lavender Sweet Pea, black Scabiosa

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Eclectic and Colorful: Styled Shoot at The Mason

Everyone loves some good wedding inspiration, and let’s be honest, beautiful photos to look at! This week we’re sharing some details on the floral design for a styled shoot at the beautiful venue The Mason, and in collaboration with the wonderful Shannon Rose Events. This colorful-yet-refined vision was brought to life with the help of these vendors and many others. Read on for all of the exciting details!

This styled shoot was our first opportunity to work at The Mason, and we were thrilled to work on such a gorgeous space. The lush garden-style vision for this photoshoot went so well with the venue style and decor, including the stunning wall paneling and chandeliers! 

For the tablescape, we designed two arrangements that sat in black floral stone compotes, which tied into various other touches of black throughout. We also decorated the table with smaller floral moments and candles, both of which added to the intimacy and warmth. We just adored this color palette and all of the eclectic design elements, from the linens to the tableware!

Another “wow” factor of this photoshoot was the cake! We paired a dynamic floral set up next to this elegant cake courtesy of Sweet Somethings by Ashleigh. The green linen on the cake table was yet another pop of color in this eclectic palette and brought out all of the bright greenery in the floral design.

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The bridal bouquet was another unique element while still incorporating the same tones and dynamism. It was full of rose varieties, ranunculus, and unique pops like mini Gerber daisies. This bouquet made the best statement with the bride’s classic ivory gown!

Editorial shoots are amazing creative outlets for vendors and the perfect chance to collaborate with so many talented artists. As always, we enjoyed curating this unique fairytale moment at such a gorgeous venue!

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: Amnesia Roses, Toffee Roses, taupe Lisianthus, Mini Gerber Daisies,  Ranunculus, Butterfly Ranunculus, Frilly Tulips, Foxglove, Dogwood Branches, Lilac

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Devon + Nick's Garden-Inspired Soiree

The possibilities are endless for summer weddings! Whether you prefer soft and fresh, loud and colorful, or anything in between, your favorite colors and styles can take on a fun summer twist. Devon and Nick’s August wedding was full of garden-style delicate floral designs that brought so much elegance to the celebration! 

Their ceremony was held at St. Patrick’s cathedral, and guests went on to the beautiful Ashton Depot venue for the reception afterward. We had so much fun designing and executing the floral statements in this room! For the head table, we put together an overhead garland full of bright yellow blooms and greenery that hung down. Underneath, we layered more greenery, bud vases, and candles down the table top.

On the guest tables, we designed some elevated arrangements, and balanced the room out with low compotes on others. The tall arrangements made a great statement in Ashton Depot’s space and were full of hydrangeas, roses, and lots of greenery to add to the organic feel. The low arrangements were in gold compotes which paired so well with the pops of color the flowers brought in.

Aside from the table design, we put together a staircase installation of greenery and flowers that seemed to grow up the stairs. It made for such a perfect way for the couple and their wedding party to enter this reception! We also added some floor arrangements around the cake table to contribute to the garden atmosphere. The venue’s intricate details and grand feel created a great mix of modern and classic style when decorated with these floral designs.

Devon’s bouquet was the epitome of fresh and colorful flowers, filled with peonies, rose varieties, and touches of blue Tweedia. The bridesmaids looked stunning with smaller versions of the bridal bouquet and light blue dresses. This wedding also featured two precious flower girls and we loved designing matching flower crowns for them!

This fresh and bright color palette was such a fun take on summer flowers and we love the way they accessorized this lovely couple and their venue.

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: white Peonies, yellow Garden Roses, white Majolica Spray Roses, Snowy Jewel Roses, white Butterfly Ranunculus, lavender Scabiosa, blue Tweedia, Cosmos, yellow Sweet Pea, lavender Campanula, Huckleberry

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Rachel + Anthony's Sunflower Summer Romance

Today we’re looking back on Rachel and Anthony’s warm and bright August wedding. This couple was so sweet and we brought the flowers to match! We curated a blend of romantic white blooms and pops of wildflowers, and they turned out so stunning and complimentary of the rustic and natural-styled venue.

We had so much fun with the palette we curated that included yellows, oranges, blues, and some neutral tones. Sunflowers were a special request of Rachel’s, so we were sure to include those! We decorated an outdoor floral arch with flowers and also created two arrangements that sat at the base of the stair banisters. The wood and natural elements of the venue complemented the wildflowers and the color palette so well!

The personal florals for this wedding party were so cheerful and fun. The bridesmaids, in hues of blue, carried bouquets that included sunflowers and greenery, with hanging silk ribbons that added more visual interest and were so fitting for this outdoor summer feel. Rachel’s bouquet was a dynamic combo of peonies, sunflowers, some blue blooms, and some sprawling greenery.

This couple and their wedding design were nothing short of sweet summer romance! We loved curating a special vision that fulfilled all of Rachel’s wishes and played to her personality. Summer weddings can take on so many different bright color palettes, and these warm-toned sunflower-centered designs were such a fun take!

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients:  white Peonies, Sunflowers, Ranunculus, Nigella, blue Tweedia, Vendela Roses, blush Stock, white Majolica Spray Roses, Huckleberry Greenery

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