Designing For Your Clients
When design for the wedding of Nicole and Jack the thought was be unique. They asked me to come up with a design plan that would be trendy and unique for their wedding day. Their original venue had cancelled due to the pandemic, so plan B was the family home. It was going to be a fabulous wedding filled with love and floral/foliage décor.
When creating the design plan for the wedding of Nicole and Jack the thought was to create a design plan that reflects their story. They are a fun loving couple who strives to live life to the fullest. They asked me to come up with a design plan that would be trendy and unique for their wedding day. Their original venue had cancelled due to the pandemic, so plan B was the family home. It was going to be a fabulous wedding filled with love and floral/foliage décor.
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It’s all about the elements!
The staircase was to be a major design moment for their big day. I wanted to design something a bit different than the usual draped garland for the couple so I designed hand-tied bouquets of monstera, palms and eucalyptus to be zip tied to the banisters.
Making a statement with tropical foliage!
The stairway was a perfect entrance for the guests and the ultimate photo opportunity. It is all about creating those special moments that inspire awe. We must remember that after the day has come to an end the one thing left of the wedding day is the images captured by a lens and in their hearts.
Carry the decor theme throughout the event!
The ceremony was going to be taking place in their backyard. We utilized a copper stand to create the altar for the “I Dos”. The larger spray was designed in an Oasis Jumbo Cage consisting of monstera, palm, and ferns. The smaller spray was designed in an Oasis Corso Holder consisting of monstera, palm, and ferns.
(No the display did not stay in front of the garage….it was moved to the backyard closer to the ceremony time.)
The Bouquet!
The bridal was to carry a bouquet consisting of tropical foliage, green mini hydrangea, white peonies and white anemones designed within a Syndicate Sales Pillow. The pillow holds the stems perfectly in place.
Decor maintains unity at an event!
Floral/foliage décor was placed throughout the home. This helped transition the family home to wedding venue. It was the perfect place to start a marriage.
Happily Ever After!
Every love story deserves its special day told in the way that best reflects the couple. It is our job as floral artists to create the magic for them.
Microwedding…..Is All About Love!
The definition of microwedding is any ceremony and/or reception with less than 50 total guests. Does the word micro have impact on the importance of the day? It has the same essential components. Most importantly there is LOVE. These components have all come together to celebrate a wedding, so I say we call it by the independent and strong name…. WEDDING. There is nothing “micro” about LOVE.
The definition of microwedding is any ceremony and/or reception with less than 50 total guests. Does the word micro have impact on the importance of the day? Why not just call it a wedding? Why do we have to label it micro? A wedding of 10 vs 400 people has the same essential components. First there is a couple who wants to spend their lives together. Then the celebration of their union begins which includes family/friends who want to wish the very best to the start of a new beginning. Often there is plenty food/beverage, music, photos and beautiful floral (of course). Most importantly there is LOVE. These components have all come together to celebrate a wedding, so I say we call it by the independent and strong name…. WEDDING. There is nothing “micro” about LOVE.
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Design the perfect setting to say “I DO”!
I have had the honor of designing some amazing weddings during this time of uncertainty. When asked by our couples to help design their wedding day the answer is always YES because love is always is something to be celebrated.
Danielle and Jeff decided the perfect location for their venue change was the family home. It was a beautiful sun filled day to set up the ceremony outside. Safely of course!
Make a statement for the couple!
We designed a beautiful moongate consisting of lilies, alstroemeria, roses, garden roses, snapdragons, and monte in shades of white and peach. The springri and plumosa created the movement within the design. When designing outside it is important to understand how the air movement will affect your floral display. Use nature to create magic.
Simplicity creates drama!
The Bride’s mother purchased the candle holders to be placed down the aisle. We added #9 and #3 double satin ribbon streamers on each candle stake. A symphony of movement happened when the breeze made an entrance. The simple touches often add the most impact.
Time to Dine!
The table décor was a series of candles and cylinder vases of peonies, roses, hypericum, viburnum, and green trick. There were candles galore placed in between the series of floral. A tablescape can have major impact by utilizing a series of floral and candles.
Photo credit: Chi-Town Weddings
Floral To Carry and Wear!
I designed a beautiful round garden bouquet consisting of peonies, roses, spray roses, garden roses, dahlias, viburnum, and eucalyptus for the bride to carry towards her forever love. I specifically chose all round shaped items for her bouquet to create the shape. I paid special attention to the colors as I wanted a gradual increase of color from ivory to apricot. There was no sudden pop of color…. it was a beautifully romantic transition of colors for this bride.
The groom’s boutonniere was designed with hypericum stem wrapped in satin ribbon with an accent of bullion wire. The color looked great against his navy-blue suit.
Photo credit: Chi-Town Weddings
Happily Ever After!
Every couple deserves your full attention to detail and design abilities. After all it is their dream day….no matter how many people are able to attend. Make it a day they will remember forever!
Wishing Danielle and Jeff the happiest of marriages filled with love, laughter and floral!
Photo credit: Chi-Town Weddings