Understanding The Client’s Vision
Listening and understanding is key to your client’s happiness. When I meet with a couple, I ask them about their event vision, floral and design likes/dislikes, and their love story to create a one-of-a-kind wedding look specific for them. I believe in inspiration however as a floral artist it is up to us to create a custom design for our clients utilizing their dreams.
Listening and understanding is key to your client’s happiness. When I meet with a couple, I ask them about their event vision, floral and design likes/dislikes, and their love story to create a one-of-a-kind wedding look specific for them. I believe in inspiration however as a floral artist it is up to us to create a custom design for our clients utilizing their dreams.
Give them what they want….
This specific client requests were white floral, candlelight, multiple vessels, gold, glass and romance. Of course, my answer is YES, I would be happy to incorporate their vision into the final designs.
This is going to be a stunning wedding!
Picking the blooms….
For this tablescape I selected Playa Blanca roses, white peonies, white spray roses, silver dollar eucalyptus, and ruscus. The shades of white and guaranteed to add to the romance of the day.
I choose all round shaped blooms as I wanted a round compact floral arrangement for this centerpiece.
Playa Blanca are my go-to roses for wedding design. They open beautifully and are a strong rose choice.
Element by element the design comes to life….
Accent Décor Athena Candle Holders provide the visual weight for this tablescape. They are visual luxurious and the perfect shade of gold.
When selecting elements for the centerpiece I always take into account the room they will be going in. This specific room is luxurious with gold accents.
Glow….
I incorporated candlelight by adding pillar candles enclosed in cylinder vases to two of the candlesticks (tall and short). A beautiful floral display will be placed on the third candlestick.
You need to be educated on venues regulations when designing within their spaces. Example: many venues require all candles to be enclosed in glass.
Keep adding elements….
As the tablescape continued to come to life I will added 3 various height cylinders with pillar candles around the design. The success of this tablescape is the various levels being created by the vessels.
Bringing it down to the table….
The final hardgoods added to this tablescape was 8 votive candles. 4 will be mercury gold and 4 will be clear glass. I have grouped the candles (1 gold, 1 clear) around the display.
When the guests walk into the room they will be greeted by various heights of candlelight and floral. A perfect visual welcome!
Bringing in the green….
I prepared the floral elements by greening two arrangements with ruscus and eucalyptus. I utilized a 4” and 6” liner to hold the designs. For event work I prefer to utilize Oasis Midnight Floral Foam. I highly recommend this foam as it is easily covered and takes less product to create the final look.
Pretty petals….
Next, I added the floral elements. The Playa Blanca roses, white peonies, white spray roses were designed in a round and compact style. I wanted to ensure I did not block the candlelight with the floral. It ia all about enhancing each element to complete the final cohesive look.
When designing for a wedding I prefer to have the floral elements hydrating for 4 days prior to designing. This will ensure the blooms open and are healthy for the final designs.
It all comes together….
I loved utilizing all the couple’s requests for this design. By listening and understanding you will be sure to create the dream day the couple envisioned.
LOVE….
This is a picture of the sample floral. I can not wait for the wedding day to fill the room with floral!
Color & Candlelight Are Magic
Saying I Do in a foreign land. Working out of my studio in Chicago is one thing but working in a hacienda in Leon, Mexico is completely another adventure. What does it take to complete a wedding design in an unfamiliar location? How will it all come together? Will the end result be everything the bride expected? Read on to learn more about the answers to the above questions.
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!