Anna Grace + Brandon's Surprise Ceremony

This week we’re looking back on a legendary “gotcha” wedding for Anna Grace and Brandon. After getting engaged the couple decided to surprise friends and family by inviting them to what looked like an engagement party, but was actually their Big Day. Guests arrived with no idea that they would be attending the couple’s ceremony instead of celebrating their engagement! Programs that were given out explained the real plans and everyone got up to speed before they got to see the bride walk down the aisle. We were thrilled to design and provide flowers for this unique celebration of such a lovely couple.

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The flowers for this wedding were the epitome of classic and organic style. For the ceremony, we added a greenery-and-floral arrangement to a wooden cross at the altar and decorated the aisle with greenery and lots of romantic candles. Tying the room together and adding to an organic feel, vines of greenery accented the wall of windows behind the altar. This ceremony space was simple and light while being lush and romantic.

The reception was held in Hickory Street’s beautiful industrial-style space that had stunning black accents and romantic lighting. We designed a mixture of tall, larger arrangements that sat on gold stands, and low centerpieces and bud vases on the rest of the guest tables. We also accessorized with candles, as always! This space has lots of great natural light, but after dark the candlelit atmosphere is perfect. Candles are also a great way to bring in any accent colors you have by choosing specific votive candle holders. 

Anna Grace’s bouquet was light and bright yet so full and lush. Different white rose varieties, peonies, and ranunculus paired with vivid eucalyptus made for a gorgeous and classy accessory for our bride!

Flowers were so important to this event since they helped immerse guests unexpectedly in a surprise ceremony and reception! We loved adding these classic and romantic touches to this special celebration.

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: white Peonies, white Cloud Garden Roses, Vendela Roses, white Majolika Spray Roses, white Scabiosa, white Tweedia, white Ranunculus, white Sweet Pea, Gunni Eucalyptus, Huckleberry greenery

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