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Gorgeous Simplicity: A September Evening Wedding

Stephanie and Gabe were married on a cool September evening at Durham Springs in Bucks County. As they said their vows in the afternoon light, the world seemed to stand still for a moment.

Stephanie and Gabe’s wedding was all about gorgeous simplicity. The couple chose this modern triangle ceremony piece which we used from our good friends and neighbors, Fox and Finch Vintage Rentals. The triangle of loooooove (as we sometimes call it in the studio) really does offer the perfect structure to highlight Stephanie’s natural, boho look.

Stephanie chose a loosely gathered bouquet with lots of texture and greenery! A neutral color palette of creams and greens, gave this wedding a simple, modern elegance that we all crave! As much as we love working with color, florals with a neutral color palette, give us the unique opportunity to really focus on texture and movement.

What gives this bouquet so much interest is the wide variety of florals and seeded and gunni eucalyptus. It features spray roses, local dahlias, stock, astrantia, scabiosa and polo and playa blanca roses. This bouquet is about half greenery, offering a more natural, organic look.

Aimee Blasko did an amazing job of capturing the pure joy shared by Stephanie and Gabe during their first look! Don’t you love how he takes her bouquet, so she can twirl in the sunlight?! What a gentleman!

Aimee always seems to somehow capture both the quiet softness and the bold confidence of newly-wed lovers. Just look at these gorgeous shots of Stephanie and Gabe on the lovely grounds at Durham Springs.

The bold, symmetrical lines of the triangle are perfectly balanced with an asymmetrical floral design. Stephanie and Gabe’s ceremony piece features two arrangements and some lush greenery at the base to visually anchor the design. The pampas grass and huckleberry greens give this piece its boho feel.

After a beautifully heartfelt ceremony, they shared a moment together in the tall grass, before gathering at the table with loved ones for their first meal as husband and wife!

While they shared a private moment together, we were busy at work, carefully transferring the ceremony triangle and florals to the sweetheart table. We LOVE being able to design something that can be reused and have life beyond a 15 minute ceremony.

This wedding is a perfect example of the way a floral designer can bring a client’s ideas to life. This all started with a few inspiration pictures and a general boho vibe that Stephanie and Gabe wanted for their wedding. We got to take those ideas and push them further to create a design that felt personal, and expressed who they were as a couple and set the scene for an incredible PARTY! This is perhaps my favorite part of what we get to do-start with little inspiration and create something beyond what our couples might have dreamed was even possible.

|| Photography: Aimee Blasko || Venue: Durham Springs || Rentals: Fox and Finch Vintage Rentals || Cake: Cake and Corolla || DJ: DJ’s Unlimited || Dress: Willowby by Watters || Hair/Makeup: Alisha Nycole + Co. ||

More inspiration:

Lush Greenery and Soft White Florals Completed the Romantic Look for Amanda and Forrest’s September Wedding…

Ethereal Wildflower Wedding

Katie and Cody’s Autumn Country Chic Wedding

Tea Inspired Microwedding in the Poconos

Winter Weddings: Naturally Beautiful Muted Color Palettes

A Dreamy Springtime Poconos Microwedding

Tea Inspired Microwedding in the Poconos

How do you design florals for a wedding that is saturated in lavish patterns and colors? Of course we love designing weddings where the florals are the center of attention. But what really showcases a designer’s craft is when they are able to recognize that the “wow factor” of a ceremony might be something else. Like an intricately embroidered wedding dress, or the rich aromas of carefully crafted Ayurvedic teas. Maybe it’s the bright pink pastries, dusted lightly with sugar, or the painterly and mystical wallpaper, like that of The Mural Room at Promise Ridge in the Poconos.

When we sit down with you to design your wedding florals, we are focused on YOU. This bride has so much personality. Her wedding wove together like a tapestry that delights the senses and draws us in. By curating florals that have a softer, more ethereal feel, it brings to life the other elements. You can’t help but feel transported to a world of wonder and enchantment by this tea inspired microwedding.

What really made this wedding unique, beyond the potpourri of patterns? The Chai and Little Bites reception, hosted by Cardamom and Curry. They hand-crafted custom Indian Chai and Wellness teas using an exceptional blend of fresh-ground traditional Indian spices. Paula, founder of Cardamom and Curry, along with her husband, Nick (of Bombay Nick’s Chai Bar), are inspired by the holistic and spiritual practice of the Original Bowen Technique and Ayurvedic Medicine. “Bowenwork as it is called is a gentle soft-tissue technique in which the body is relaxed and thus returns to a healing state” (bodymindbowen.com). Paula and Nick’s wellness teas leave the belly calm, and the mind delighted. Paula describes her tea as “joy and health in a cup.” Cardamom and Curry’s rich, Ayurvedic, robust chais paired with their unique hand-crafted finger pastries create a both delectably delicious and uniquely fragrant experience unlike any other!

The florals in Leena and Sai Praveen’s wedding compliment the bold textures, robust aromas, and decadent flavors with soft, dreamy whites and pastels. Her bouquet features shades of cream, pale yellows, lavender, and light green. The pop of pink from her hair piece gives the bride an aura about her that brings out her natural beauty. Her floral embroidered dress adds so much interest to her look. We can’t help but become mesmerized by the intricate details and ornate patterns and colors! Adding a bright, but simple pop of color to her dark hair, completes her look without distracting us from her embellished attire.

Leena and Sai Praveen exchanged their vows on the infamous Infinity Deck at Promise Ridge in the Poconos. Their cake was hand-crafted by the very talented team at Kitchen Chemistry, with florals added by yours truly! Hand and Arrow Photography perfectly captures the bold colors and rich textures from this wedding.

|| Photography: Hand and Arrow Photography || Venue: Promise Ridge || Baker: Kitchen Chemistry || Videographer: Roslyn Films || Tea: Cardamom and Currey and Bombay Nick’s Chai Bar|| Celebrant: Alisa Tongg || Floral Design: Allium Floral Design ||

More Inspiration:

Autumn Jewel Tones and Endless Joy

Romantic Folino Estate Wedding

Ice Dinner and a Frozen Lake Elopement

A Blushing Bride and a Blush Bouquet: Perfect Combination

Intimate, Whimsical, Summer Microwedding

Charming Coral Spring Styled Shoot

Creating Your Holiday Tablescape: Winter Wonderland

Happy Hanukkah, dear ones. Delighting in the light of this winter wonderland tablescape. May this festival of lights bring blessings upon you and your loved ones for happiness and health. This is our second feature in our holiday tablescape series, and we truly hope you enjoy.

|| Produced/Directed by: PGP Weddings || Photography: Lytle Photography Company || Floral Design: Allium Floral Design || Table Rentals: Lovely Luxe Rentals || Napkins: Action Party Rentals || Placecards: Stone Hill Paperie || Furniture: Fox and Finch Vintage Rentals || Studio: Fox and Finch Studio || Creations by G ||

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Creating Your Holiday Tablescape: Classic Red and Green

Well, holiday gatherings are looking a little different this year. We partnered up with Lovely Luxe Rentals to create some stunning tablescapes for you to enjoy and make your intimate gathering feel ultra special. Adding our florals to her place settings was just a dream. Using the space at Fox and Finch Studio allowed us the perfect canvas to make this beautiful holiday look come to life. John, from PGP Weddings, filmed, directed and produced such a fun tutorial for you, at home, to be able to create this tablescape for your own holiday celebration. We are excited to share this full tutorial to create your own! Not only that, but Lytle Photography Company also capture some incredible images to really showcase every detail of creating your holiday tablescape!

We had such a blast creating this holiday tablescape. We hope you enjoy creating your own as well!

A Dreamy Springtime Poconos Microwedding

If you recently got married or are actively planning your wedding, chances are you’ve heard the term microwedding. 2020 has been the year of microweddings, and honestly, we are all about it! These smaller celebrations are great because they empower you with the creative and financial tools you need to cultivate a more personalized wedding day! If you’ve had to change your plans and downsize, you’ve probably noticed that you suddenly have the time and opportunity to really curate the smaller details that distinguish your wedding from others. Whether it’s personalizing the details in your dress or creating a more embellished floral presentation, microweddings allow you the time and financial freedom to indulge in the details!!

So, where do you start? How do you create an unforgettable microwedding that truly speaks to the love that you and your partner share?

Through each step of planning, find what speaks to you. Let’s start with location. Maybe you and your partner feel a deep connection with nature. Find a space with a gorgeous mountain view or quiet stream in the woods. Maybe you both love city life. Take advantage of an intimate rooftop terrace to get an expansive cityscape view. There are endless possibilities when you only need space for 20 people! We have seen some breathtaking microwedding backdrops. For larger weddings the reception is the highlight, but for microweddings it’s the ceremony. So, take a moment to consider… “What IS my dream location?”

Next, find an officiant or celebrant that can really personalize your ceremony. The right celebrant can make a huge difference. Find someone who will create a unique, professional, and flawless experience. Now, what about that “reception”, or should we call it “the greatest dinner party you’ve ever thrown”?! When working on a smaller scale, you have the unique opportunity to really take it up a notch on all decor, table settings, florals, and food! Create a menu that is lavish and extravagant! Microweddings allow your chef or caterer to really personalize each course. Let’s be real, nobody can resist the pure delight of a sumptuous meal!

Most importantly, let’s talk about florals. A larger wedding might need 15 table centerpieces, five boutonnieres and bridesmaids bouquets, plus an arbor piece, plus cocktail table bud vases, and more! But microweddings let you focus on the floral elements that are most important to you, like the bridal bouquet or the arbor piece. You might still want a few table centerpieces, but because you will need fewer arrangements, you can really go all out! Maybe you want to make a statement with your bouquet, with large lush blooms and trailing greens. Or maybe you’d prefer a smaller bouquet, but a massive ceiling installation so you and your partner can literally dance and dine under a canopy of opulence! We especially love microweddings for this reason. They allow the client to build the floral package of their dreams!

Speaking of dreamy microweddings, take a look at this gorgeous one from the spring. Our couple was married amongst the pines at Promise Ridge in Stroudsburg, Pa. Promise Ridge is one of our favorite venues, especially for microweddings. A cozy, modern lodge overlooks a breathtaking Pocono mountain top view. It’s the perfect location for nature lovers! They create and maintain their own floral elements on their iconic “Living Wall” ceremony site. This allowed our client to create the bouquet of her dreams. It’s not every day that we get to create a bouquet with so much texture and interest. Notice how the xerographica airplant adds a subtle touch of grey greenery. These unique blooms come together to make a bouquet that has a textured, organic, almost fairytale-like feel to it.

Carolyn Jorgensen captures the essence of this springtime wedding perfectly. Her light and natural style compliments the florals in the most magical way. A microwedding isn’t just “a smaller wedding”, it’s an opportunity to make your dreams come true!