Elegant, Rustic Wedding at Hawthorn Estates

Working with Sarah on the floral plans for her elegant, rustic wedding to Cam, at Hawthorn Estates, was a breeze. She came to me with a clear vision: romantic, simple elegance, and wanting the beauty of the venue to shine through.

Hawthorn Estates is a gorgeous venue, which makes it really easy for me to work at! One of my favourite luxurious fall weddings took place there, and with a deep red palette, it looked a lot different than Sarah and Cam’s, which is really cool. I always want each of my weddings to look and feel differently, even when they’re at the same venue.

Sarah requested a very light palette, mostly whites and greens, with accents of a dusty pink and mauve tucked throughout. I knew right away that secret garden roses would be perfect for her - they’re the most amazing shade of pink and almost look like they’re made of paper., they’re so delicate.

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: secret garden roses, white stock, white ranunculus, blushing bride protea, Dara Queen Anne’s Lace, and calcynia (that perfect, textured filler!) with Italian ruscus and seeded eucalyptus.

The bridesmaids carried petite version, which looked beautiful with their taupe gowns.

Sorry not sorry for all the images of this ceremony set up 😏 Hawthorn has a popular outdoor space they call the marriage hill, with an arch and some large boulders. I personally prefer the solarium, which is attached to the main building and covered but not enclosed. I love the wood beams and the vibe of the whole space — it’s also very adaptable to a lot of different designs.

Sarah wasn’t originally planning to include ceremony flowers, but decided to add them in to the budget and I’m so glad they did because this arch was really beautiful. We did an asymmetrical floral piece over Sarah’s side, couple with two greenery pieces on Cam’s side. I wanted it to feel very organic and fitting with the space, so we grew some greenery up the base of Cam’s side and then capped the top with more greenery.

I don’t think this reception space could possibly be prettier! With that stone fireplace, wood beams, and wood cross-back chairs, Hawthorn Estates makes for a really beautiful blank canvas. I love the bronze linens Sarah chose from Planned Perfectly — aren’t they the perfect neutral, warm addition to the palette and the room? She asked for two centrepieces styles: a low floral arrangements, which I designed in bronze urns, and a greenery/candle combination.

We also added a hanging greenery installation over the head table, utilizing the vintage wood ladder that Hawthorn has hanging there as the base. I’m telling you, they make it so easy for me!

I was also excited to see that Kayla from Laugh Love Cakes was making the cake, and asked for fresh flowers to be added to it. It was one of Kayla’s first weddings back in the Winnipeg wedding industry and she does such a lovely job every time! I sent along flowers that matched Sarah’s wedding bouquet along with some gorgeous dried pink hydrangea that could not have been more perfect!

Stephanie Lauren Co ~ Prairie Sky Events ~ Hawthorn Estates ~ Laugh Love Cakes ~ Planned Perfectly ~ AshlEy Tiopo Artistry ~ Hairology ~ Bliss Bridal Boutique

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English Garden Themed Wedding at St Charles Country Club

I love a classic wedding every once in a while! Alexis told me that she wanted an ethereal English-garden themed wedding, with a ballet pink and sage green colour palette. I loved the antique floral inspiration and how Alexis was drawn to ruffly, big roses. The wedding came together really easily because she had such a clear vision of her style and I don’t think it could have been prettier!

Charmaine Mallari Photography ~ St Charles Country Club ~ Taylor Neufeld Hair ~ Colour Me Artistry

For her wedding bouquet, Alexis didn’t want anything too perfectly shaped but also not too wild - just that perfect English garden mix. I used multiple varieties of roses and garden roses to achieve that full, ruffled look she was after and then tucked in some of my other favourites!

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: White o’hara garden roses, faith roses, quicksand roses, locally grown foxglove and white sweet pea with trailing ivy and eucalyptus.

The reception space was kept fairly simple - since St Charles renovated their banquet room a few seasons ago, it’s become a really lovely, clean backdrop for this type of style. Look at all of that natural light! We decided to do a floral arrangement on each table after looking at some candle options as well, all set in these sweet little stone urns I have. I love the slightly worn patina - it lends itself so well to that garden feel. I tucked a little more green into these centrepieces with the Bells of Ireland, along with the prettiest locally grown phlox and snap dragons. I love using locally grown flowers as much as I can during the summer! And early August is the BEST time - those gardens are fully in bloom with all sorts of great stuff.

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Elena and Jeremy's Romantic Spring Wedding at the WAG

If you like fluffy, ruffled flowers (like peonies, ranunculus, and stock), then springtime is totally when you should get married. That made May the ideal month for Elena and Jeremy's romantic spring wedding at the WAG. Seriously. Take a look at the fluffy dream cloud that was Elena's bridal bouquet (and by the way, if you love peonies, then check out this gorgeous springtime inspiration shoot I did at Cielo's Garden!).

Austin Kylie Photography ~ Winnipeg Art Gallery ~ Storm Catering ~ Jessica Kmiec Makeup Artistry ~ Planned Perfectly

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: peonies, anemones and ranunculus (both locally grown!), and roses with touches of eucalyptus foliage.

Elena actually booked her wedding date around my availability - talk about an honour! Their entire day came together so beautifully. The couple has two sweet little kids and it was so lovely to receive these photos from Austin Kylie Photography and see their beautiful family. Even cooler? Elena grew up with my younger sister! We all went to school together when we were kids and I remember sleepovers in our bunk beds and tons of time playing together when we were little. 

I did a simple hair piece for the bride to wear, and white ranunculus boutonnieres for the men. It was all simple, classic, and beautiful!

And now we get to the decor! Sometimes, we have to go with the backup plan. Plan A for the outdoor ceremony (on the rooftop at the WAG!) was to have a 4 post chuppah with a lush floral garland added to the entire top. Unfortunately, the chuppah that was made didn't come close to supporting the weight of all the flowers that we had planned for.

SO, what did we do? After calling a few vendor friends to see if we could get an alternative arch that morning (sadly, that option didn't pan out but we tried!), we decided to forgo the floral on the top and instead attached two bouquets to the sides of the arch. We took all those flowers intended for the top of the chuppah, and moved those over to the head table. Can't wait to show you that beauty!

WOAH, GUYS. LOOK AT THIS HEAD TABLE. CAN EVERY COUPLE PLEASE ASK FOR THIS? I WILL HAPPILY OBLIGE.

We did a combination of tall and short centrepieces in the reception space, which filled out the venue really nicely. Both of them features peonies, roses, and stock in whites,, blush and peach.Gold chivari chairs, gold-rimmed glass charger plates, and ivory linens from Planned Perfectly finished the design off beautifully.

I'm going to be designing flowers for a few more weddings at the Winnipeg Art Gallery this year and I'm excited for all of them! Each is going to be so different. 

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Meredyth and Brock's Tent Wedding with Eucalyptus Garlands

When Meredyth and I first started planning her wedding flowers, we didn't actually have the opportunity to meet. I typically like to do an in-person flower consultation with all of my clients, but sometimes, a Skype meeting is the only way to go! Meredyth and Brock live a few hours away, in Brandon, and the wedding was going to be hosted out there as well. 

Gorgeous photos: Pantel Photography | Bridal Gown: Vera Wang

Over the course of their engagement, we ended up changing the plan for the flowers a few times, but through all of the new ideas, one thing was very clear: Meredyth had GREAT style. The palette of soft blush and pinks, creams, and sage greens felt lovely and fresh in the all-white tent where they held their reception. In the end, we decided on simple eucalyptus garlands with a few blush roses tucked in here and there, gold-rimmed candle holders, and bouquets of cream and the softest pink that looked beautiful against the ballet-pink bridesmaid dresses. 

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: hydrangea, stock, white O'hara garden roses, sweet pea, astilbe, silver brunia, dusty miller, acacia, and gunni eucalyptus. 

I absolutely ADORE a cute flower girl and ring bearer duo!

Christine and Brent's Wedding at The Gates on Roblin

Christine's bridal bouquet was one of my absolute favourites of the year! It was just so much fun to put together. I chose so many fantastic flowers for her, and she loved everything ruffly and girly. It was such a pleasure to be a part of this wedding! Oh, and seriously - not that I need to point it out because I'm sure that every one will already see it...but how hot is this bridal party!? Special thank you to Curtis from Moore Photography for the great images!

PS An extra special congratulations to Christine and Brent whose next big adventure is parenthood! 

Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: peonies, garden roses, ranunculus, spray roses, astilbe, Queen Anne's Lace, baby's breath, and eucalyptus. 

Photos: Moore Photography ~ Linens: Planned Perfectly ~ Venue: The Gates on Roblin

Christine found a really cute assortment of white lanterns, which we accented with a simple greenery wreath and a few pops of light pink floral.