Melissa + Tommy's Black-and-White Wedding at The Olana

Melissa and Tommy envisioned a classic black-and-white wedding with organic-style flowers and The Olana was the perfect backdrop with ornate architectural details and chandeliers in every room. We curated a mix of white romantic, delicate blooms and paired them with greenery for elegant floral touches from an arch at the altar to centerpieces and elevated arrangements for the reception.

The floral arch at the altar made a big impact in the space with a mix of Hydrangea, Roses, Stock and Limonium — a great blend of blooms that ended up looking both lush and airy. The venue’s mirrored wall behind the altar reflected the arch from all angles and created a great effect in the small space. The aisle was lined with ground arrangements of white Delphinium and Larkspur strategically chosen for height.

For the reception space, we designed a mix of low compote centerpieces and tall arrangements for the guest tables. White taper candles on the head table tied in with the white flowers, and etched glass containers and candle holders gave the tablescapes a classic feel and added some texture.

Gold chargers were another great accent to the place settings and kept the tables simple and elegant. The ground arrangements from the ceremony were repurposed in front of the band stage for another floral focal point.

The bridal party’s bouquets were done in a manicured, organic-style design and featured a mix of classic blooms and delicate textures — Rose varieties, Peonies, Ranunculus and Sweet Pea — all in white. These brought home the black-and-white scheme with the bridesmaid’s gowns. 

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: white Cloud Garden Roses, white Peonies, Akito Roses, Playa Blanca Roses, white Lisianthus, white Ranunculus, white Majolica Spray Roses, white Sweet Pea, white Tweedia, white Double Tulips, Huckleberry 

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Megan + Nic's Textural Summer Wedding at The Hillside Estate

Megan and Nic’s wedding at The Hillside Estate was texture-filled and played off of fresh neutral tones and lots of greenery for dramatic floral statements that still felt soft and natural. We love how this whimsical mix of neutral and blush textures turned out — especially with other decor details and personal touches!

In the ceremony space leading up to the altar, six tall arrangements filled with blooming branches, Delphinium and Larkspur lined the aisle — they each sat on clear acrylic stands for added height and airiness. We designed ground arrangements for the altar that created a meadow effect surrounding a white wooden cross.

For cocktail hour, we embellished the venue’s outdoor space with some simple greenery touches on the fireplace mantle and floral clusters added to the ferris wheel seating chart display — a nod to the couple’s first kiss story!

Megan and Nic had a sweetheart table at the reception, which we designed a trailing floral garland for — a romantic, lush touch that, with candles at the base, created the perfect statement moment. Long guest tables held the repurposed tall arrangements from the ceremony and bud vases paired with sage taper candles — a subtle pop of color. Petite arrangements and candles decorated the round tables.

Megan’s bouquet was a culmination of all the best textures and tones from the ceremony and reception flowers — white Ranunculus, taupe Lisianthus and Brownie Sweet Pea for a pop to break up the neutrals. Calcynia added in the perfect touch of green and texture to balance out the Roses and Peonies.

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: White Peonies, White Cloud Garden Roses, Playa Blanca Roses, Quicksand Roses, Taupe Lisianthus, White Majolica Spray Rose, White Sweet Pea, Brownie Sweet Pea, White Ranunculus, White Astilbe, Calcynia, White Limonium

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Hailey + Noah's Romantic Wedding at The French Farmhouse

Hailey and Noah’s wedding at The French Farmhouse was the epitome of elegant and romantic with a palette of ivory, blush, champagne and light blue. We worked with Gathered Events on this couple’s big day and love how the flowers and other stunning decor elements came together for a refined and layered event at this gorgeous venue.

The ceremony was filled with flowers — starting with a lush lining for the aisle of ivory, blush and nude blooms with blue Delphinium in between for some height. At the altar, we added ground arrangements at various levels to add dimension, and several clusters installed on the door structure — a floral touch for the existing architecture that fit in perfectly.

We decorated the seating chart structures with asymmetrical arrangements full of the soft blush and ivory tones along with lots of greenery. At the reception, touches like settee seating at some of the guest tables really helped elevate the setup, and the whole space was done up with lush, romantic flowers and delicate linens and decor. 

We designed single-bloom arrangements to give a color-blocked effect to the long guest tables. Glass votive holders, blue flatware and floral-patterned chargers gave these tablescapes just enough visual interest but still light and airy-feeling. Round guest tables had compote arrangements for centerpieces and collection of light blue candles.

The sweetheart table repurposed arrangements from the ceremony to line its front and the tabletop itself was kept minimal with elegant taper and pillar candles. Sitting in front of a wooden door that we decorated with more floral clusters, this was a great focal point in the space.

The fireplace was another statement, also repurposed from the ceremony for an installation on the mantle and a surround for the cake table in front, which held a geometric tiered cake with another touch of blue!

We designed garden-style bouquets for Hailey and her bridesmaids, full of romantic blooms like Roses and Ranunculus, and just a touch of dainty textures like Sweet Pea and Tweedia.

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: white Cloud Garden Roses, Playa Blanca Roses, Quicksand Roses, blush Ranunculus, blue Tweedia, white Majolica Spray Roses, blush Astilbe, white Sweet Pea, Gunni Eucalyptus, Huckleberry Greenery

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Bitong & Zeyuan's Elegant Summertime Wedding

Bitong and Zeyuan got married at The Hillside Estate — the perfect backdrop to an elegant summertime wedding. Silent Tea Studios guided the design of their ceremony and reception to include white and ivory tones in all the decor, as well as touches of blush and taupe for some dimension. We designed floral details throughout the entryway, ceremony, outdoor space and reception to accentuate the romantic, feminine feel of our newlyweds’ celebration!

An elevated arrangement on a welcome table made a statement in the entryway, along with photos of the bride and groom. A welcome sign was also accented with a lush ground arrangement of romantic and delicate flowers.

A gold circle arch was a statement in the ceremony at the altar, and we designed large floral clusters that were placed asymmetrically but created a balanced look — featuring Hydrangea, Roses, Stock and greenery tucked in between. The aisle was decorated with candles and white Rose petals — a simple yet impactful way to add another fresh accent of flowers.

In the outdoor area where cocktail hour was held, we added a floral spray arrangement on the mantle. A simple touch to tie in this charming courtyard area — complete with string lights — with the rest of the event.

For the reception, we moved the ceremony arch to frame the sweetheart table and turn it into the focal point of the room, along with ground arrangements in front. Guest tables held low and lush compote arrangements in etched glass vases. A cascade down the cake that flowed into a floral circle around the base made for another delicate, ornate touch.

The bride and bridesmaids’ bouquets were classic with soft floral textures like Sweet Pea, Astilbe and Spray Roses, with touches of greenery for a natural look.

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: white Peonies, Chiffon Garden Roses, Quicksand Roses, Sweet Eskimo Roses, pink Majolica Spray Roses, light pink Ranunculus, white Lisianthus, white Sweet Pea, light pink Astilbe, white Tweedia, Huckleberry, Nagi Greenery

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Kaleigh + David's Summer Wedding: Natural Touches and Bold Colors

For Kaleigh and David’s ceremony and reception at Scarbrough Haven in Dallas, we worked with Shannon Rose Events to execute the perfect mix of organic, natural-feeling touches and refined decor details, all in a rich summertime color palette.

For the ceremony, we designed collections of single-flower arrangements to sit at the start of the aisle in mismatched baskets. A deconstructed arch of branches, greenery, blooms and colored foliage in ceramic pots framed the altar, in between two vertical beams that were covered with greenery for even more of the natural, lush style.

The reception was held in the same space, which was transformed during cocktail hour — the head table served as the centerpiece of the room, with a textural overhead garland on black stands. Beneath, we added a mix of plants, floral frog arrangements and amber votives for a mix of contrasting warm and cool touches. For another statement moment, the deconstructed arch framed the cake, along with neutral curtains for some added drama.

Long guest tables on either side held petite arrangements, potted plants and candles that mimicked the head table, and the round tables around the room had either compote arrangements or terra cotta bud vases with candles. These centerpieces featured the full range of neutrals and brighter statement shades, and lots of natural-feeling textures. Details like blue flatware, mauve and beige linens, and leather-wrapped menus made the guest tables feel even more refined and polished.

Kaleigh’s bouquet featured all the lightest and brightest elements of the day’s flowers — blush Peonies, blooms in shades of peach and pops of purple. Her dress had floral appliques and altogether her look was the perfect match for the garden inspiration of the whole event.

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: Cafe Latte Roses, blush Peonies, lavender Stock, Quicksand Roses, red Butterfly Ranunculus, Toffee Roses, red Freesia, Bohemian Mocha Lisianthus, peach Yarrow

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