Color & Candlelight Are Magic
Leon, Mexico is my next stop on my floral journey. I am to design a wedding to take place at Templo Expiatorio Diocesano del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. The marriage celebration was to take part at Hacienda Los Rincones. Two amazing and picturesque locations. I could not wait to get started. The bride specified color and romance were important to her. It was going to be fabulous to be a part of this wedding.
We land in Leon after two flights, thunderstorms, broken luggage and a desire to design an amazing wedding. Jaime and I brought many of the hard goods needed from Chicago with us. We placed orders for the floral/foliage at a local supplier in Mexico ahead of time. One thing I can tell you when designing destination weddings is: as prepared as you are you MUST be able to shift items quickly. Most of the items were as expected and some were not. The show must go on!
Our design location was in a guest room at the venue. We stored all the completed items in the room while we designed outside with an amazing view. Something to be aware of is that August in Mexico is HOT. Ensure all your floral has adequate water sources as well as yourself.
Candlescapes were important to enhance the evening. Nothing beats the glow of candles. I utilized some of the large gold pedestals to hold floral arrangements while the rest were adorned with pillar candles. The smaller gold candle holders were utilized as accents for the tablescape.
An Oasis European holder was used to design the bridal bouquet. I enhanced the back of the holder with a satin ribbon and pearl pin treatment. The boutonniere was a garden rose with satin ribbon wrap and Oasis bullion wire accent.
Time has come to set up the colorful and glowing reception! We used bright color fresh floral such as hydrangea, roses, garden roses, orchids, and alstroemeria. The foliages utilized for the wedding were seeded eucalyptus, plumosa, and salal. We accented with permanent botanical orchids, sheer ribbon and candles.
Tall centerpieces were designed for some of the tables. I placed the floral on candle stands the venue had on site.
Groupings of candles and pedestal floral were displayed on other tables.
The estate tables held long floral chandeliers designed upon a wood board. The board was placed upon glass vases the venue had on site. We then hung candles form the board to achieve the chandelier design aspect we were looking for.
The newlyweds sat at an ornate table we adorned with cascading floral and candlelight.
The bride carried a colorful bouquet consisting of orchids, roses, garden roses, hydrangea and assorted foliages as she walked towards her forever love.
Life takes us all on a different journey, but the final stop should always be love!