This bridal open house, hosted with Gathered Events at The Hillside Estate, featured a unique bright and vibrant take on a winter color palette — the venue’s reception hall was set up with a long rectangular table to mimic a head table for a wedding party, and round guest tables around the perimeter. These and a cake table were decked out with flowers in red, taupe and purple tones with pops of blue and yellow.

A red and burgundy checker-patterned dance floor anchored the space, and added a bold statement to an otherwise neutral space — light and bright linens and chairs. Several larger arrangements in stone bowls lined the table — these were designed with a combination of blooms like Lilac, Sweet Pea, Roses, Tulips and others that all created a layered look that varied in style, height and texture.

Place settings that featured lattice-pattern placemats with cutouts and gold-embellished drinkware also added texture and interest. Burgundy candles lined the long table to complete that red statement and add in some romance!

Other tables held centerpieces made up of blush taper candles and bud vase arrangements in a softer palette in contrast to the head table. The cake was a stunning focal point — a stand suspended the top tier of the cake so it floated above the rest — we embellished the arm with a floral cluster to accentuate the effect and create a continuation of the blush and red color palette.

Arrangement Ingredients: Quicksand Roses, cappuccino Roses, Barista Roses, Brownie Tulips, Red Spray Carnations, Red Ranunculus, Purple Lilac, Purple Clematis, White Sweet Pea, Yellow Daffodils, Tuberose

Vendors:

Venue: The Hillside Estate

Planning: Gathered Events

Photos: Marissa Merritt Photography

Florals: Wedfully Yours Events + Design