Heather + Hunter's Modern Black-and-White Summer Wedding

Heather and Hunter had a June wedding at The Hillside Estate, and the floral design and decor took inspiration from the bride’s black diamond engagement ring - we leaned into bright neutrals for the flowers themselves and tied in black details to give this a fresh and modern feel.

At the venue’s entrance, guests were welcomed with a sign paired with a low floral arrangement, framed by the double staircases accented with vines of greenery. The ceremony in the chapel was designed with ground arrangements and candles to line the aisle, leading up to a semi-circle of flowers at the altar, also made up of ground arrangements that the couple stood in.

For the reception, the head table was designed as a focal point with black linens and bright floral arrangements lining its center, along with two ground arrangements at its ends. Guest tables were covered with white linens and low arrangements growing up from the table - we opted for no vases to give the appearance of a small meadow of flowers at the centerpieces. We also added touches of flowers on the top of a small cake and a floral accent on the groom’s “golf ball” cake display.

The bouquets were designed in a manicured, organic style, with symbolism in the flower choices - Calla Lillies and Tulips, each to honor the bride’s mother and new mother-in-law since they were featured in their bridal bouquets. Panda Anemones added the perfect touch of black to the white blooms!

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: white Cloud Garden Roses, Playa Blanca Roses, white Mini Calla Lillies, white Fringe Tulips, white Majolica Spray Roses, white Ranuculus, white Sweet Pea, white Stock, white Limonium, Nagi Greenery

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Ashley + William's Whimsical Springtime Wedding at The Hillside Estate

Ashley and William’s wedding at The Hillside Estate was designed in a pastel yet vibrant palette of lavenders and blues, with touches of other seasonal shades like yellow and peach - whimsical floral and decor elements made this ceremony and reception both playful and elegant.

The venue’s indoor chapel was the backdrop for the ceremony and an arch at the altar was accented with ground arrangements - lush greenery and purple Wisteria made this feel straight out of a garden, and more arrangements marked the start of the aisle. Smaller compote designs dotted the aisle along the pews.

The guests’ seating chart was a colorful statement in the cocktail hour space, with pink-purple place cards and a tree and blooms painted on the sign. We added some organic-style ground arrangements in front to give this more dimension. An asymmetrical floral installation on the outdoor fireplace was the backdrop for the bar, which was also framed by baskets of single-stem arrangements - another garden-inspired touch.

The reception was full of round and rectangular guest tables, with either compote arrangements or bud vases styled with pink taper candles - another pop of color for the sage green patterned linens.

Garden-style bouquets - lots of delicate textures and movement - complimented the bridal party’s neutral palette, and Ashley’s bouquet was wrapped in hand-painted ribbon for the perfect personal touch!

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: Kiera Garden Rose, Purple Clematis, Bush Butterfly Ranuculus, Quicksand Rose, Patience Garden Rose, Peach Ranuculus, Blue Tweedia, White Sweet Pea, Lavender Sweet Pea, Variegated Mini Pittisporum

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Erin + Spencer's Colorful Midsummer Wedding at D'Vine Grace Vineyard

Erin and Spencer got married at D’Vine Grace Vineyard - a staple in North Texas with picturesque Italian-inspired indoor and outdoor spaces, perfect for a mid-summer wedding. We coordinated and designed a summery yet soft and elegant ceremony and reception in a palette of pink, peach, blue and purple tones.

The outdoor ceremony was held at a pergola that we designed around - blooms and greenery accented the structure and sat behind the altar. Low ground arrangements decorated the aisle to add to the natural, lush, garden-inspired look and the venue’s own grove of trees was the perfect backdrop!

At the indoor reception space that hosted dinner, a long rectangular head table was the center of the room, with a full-length floral garland made up of round arrangements and colored taper candles tucked in for more subtle pops of color. Guest tables carried on a similar vibe with bud vases as centerpieces and more candles. A ring of flowers sat at the base of the cake for another sweet floral touch!

Blooms like Chamomile, Tweedia and Ranunculus made Erin’s bridal bouquet playful and colorful - perfectly accented by her bridesmaids’ mismatched gowns. A floral collar for a furry ring bearer was the final touch of flowers for this bridal party!

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: white Cosmos, Kiera Garden Roses, Sweet Esicmo Roses, blue Tweedia, Lavender Clematis, Chamomile, white Majolica Spray Roses, Lavender Sweet Pea, yellow Lisianthus, Peach Ranuculus

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Savannah + Caleb's Blue-and-White Spring Wedding at The Nest at Ruth Farms

Savannah and Caleb’s wedding at The Nest at Ruth Farms was full of blue and white Hydrangea-centered designs that we loved collaborating with Gathered Events on! An outdoor ceremony followed by an indoor reception with coastal, natural touches was perfect for this Springtime wedding.

For the ceremony, we accented the venue’s altar structure with clustered blooms and greenery, and designed baskets of single-stem arrangements at the start of the aisle - a simple, sweet way to incorporate lots of flowers and incorporate pops of blue.

The reception featured more Hydrangea, with a statement floral runner on the head table that also had pops of other blooms to make it textural and lush. Guest tables were decorated with bud vases for more blue and white flowers that tied in with blue taper candles. Tree-inspired tall arrangements were the main statement of this indoor space and accented either end of the room. The seating chart display sat outside at the entrance to the reception and we added ground arrangements and floral clusters to accent the blue-and-white patterned signs.

The bride and bridesmaids’ bouquets were designed in an organic style with mostly white blooms and just a few pops of blue, the perfect look for the bridal party’s mismatched gowns!

Bridal bouquet Ingredients: white Cloud Garden Roses, Playa Blanca Roses, white Tulips, white Ranunculus, blue Tweedia, blue Delphinium, white Sweet Pea, white Lisianthus, white Majolica Spray Rose 

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Romantic June Styled Shoot at The Hillside Estate

The perfect summertime wedding site, The Hillside Estate was the backdrop for an event hosted by Hailey Marie Photography and Foxbelle Fine Art - an afternoon focused on networking and education for event photographers! Inspired by the work of Monet, the flowers and decor were soft and feminine in a palette of champagne, blush, and lavender with touches of blue.

In the outdoor ceremony space, we designed a floral meadow installation that grew up the altar as a backdrop for the couple. Aisle arrangements down the aisle continued the meadow concept. All the flowers were in soft shades of pink, purple and ivory – with a fun mix of texture and some height for added drama. An installation on the grand piano was another floral moment at the ceremony site - an added visual wow factor for a live musician!

The reception was also held outdoors on the venue’s patio, centered around a long rectangular table. A mix of organic-style compote arrangements and candles ran down the middle and round tables around the perimeter were decorated with similar centerpiece arrangements. The seating chart was another floral feature - planter boxes mounted on a baby blue backdrop held wooden signs with table numbers and names among the flowers.

The bridal bouquet was designed in the same soft, textural, romantic style with Rose varieties, Ranunculus, Tulips and delicate Tweedia for a pop of blue.

Bridal Bouquet: Amnesia Roses, Cappuccinos Roses, Lavender Clematis, Blush Ranunculus, Blue Tweedia, Sahara Sensation Spray Roses, Bohemian Mocha Lisianthus, Blush Tulips, Orlaya

Vendors:

Coordination: @somethingborrowedeventco

Venue: @thehillsideestatetx

HAMU: @rwn.beauty

Florist: @wedfullyyours

Event Rentals: @poshcouturerentals

Linens: @poshcouturerentals

Bridal Gowns: @wedbridalboutique

Bridal Shoes: @bellabelleshoes

Accessories: @wedbridalboutique, @untamedpetals

Rings: @zafirojewellers

Suits: @mistertuxedodallas

Cake: @cakesbytayte

Stationery: @patricepapier

Escort Wall: @craftedbycambridge 

Mobile Bar: @thehillsideestatetx

Mocktails: @mamasmedicine.cocktails

Live Pianist: @lindsayknightpiano 

Vintage Car: @dfwclassiccarrental

Backdrop: @chasingstone

Solo Bride: @_victoriarose26

Bride and Groom with Ceremony: @robbieebrooke, @joshuajhatch

Bride and Groom Around the Venue: @corn_on_the_con, @williamob4

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