Simple Summer Wedding at Hawthorn Estates

Gabi and Brad were married on a beautiful summer day back before Covid was a thing. Ah, the good old days, right?

When Gabi first inquired, she told me that she loves plants and gardens, that her style is simple and elegant, and that she just wanted something really beautiful. I was happy to oblige! The plans for her simple summer wedding at Hawthorn began, but don’t be fooled by the word “simple,” because that does not mean it wasn’t beautiful.

I rarely get to work with shades of purple, so anytime I do, I’m excited by the challenge. Purple can be hard to design with — it was a strong trend in design a few years back, which means that it can easily feel tired. It can also feel really aggressive, and that’s not really the vibe that most couples are hoping their wedding gives off. So, I really liked the way that Gabi was working with multiple shades, using both warm and cool tones, and softening it with light greys and whites. It felt fresh and just really lovely.

Bridal bouquet ingredients: peonies, roses, anemones, ranunculus, fritillaria, tulips, astrantia, and eucalyptus and smokebush foliages.

I love the shades of these bridesmaid dresses!

I added one asymmetrical corner floral piece to the arch, which was then repurposed to the fireplace mantle — see that below!

Hawthorn Estates is such a beautiful venue. I love the tone of all the exposed wood beams, the harvest chairs, and there’s a ton of natural light. Gabi painted table numbers onto rocks, and I added a floral arrangement in whites with shades of purple and locally harvest pussy willow.

I also designed a large hanging piece on the ladder above the head table, focusing on textured foliages and branches, with long delphinium stems tucked throughout to add touches of that soft, feminine colour.

I can’t wait for days like this to start happening again! Gabi has since told me that she wishes she could have more weddings, so that she could have one for every colour palette that she falls in love with. Look guys, I think this is a really awesome idea. Can we make this happen? After this last year, I think we all deserve to start throwing ourselves some awesome parties, and we all know parties need flowers! 🌸

Aimee DeLaLande Photography ~ Hawthorne EStates ~ Ashley Brooke Events ~ Bliss Bridal Boutique

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Laurie and Joël's Summer Tent Wedding

One very wet and rainy Saturday in August, Laurie and Joël got hitched! This was an incredibly awesome wedding for me to be a part of. Not only did I design the florals for them, but I also coordinated the wedding. I don't normally do that, but when Laurie asked, I couldn't say no -- she's just SO sweet. She's the kind of person who makes you feel like she's known you forever and has a way of making you feel special. Their ceremony was one of the best ceremonies I've ever seen. A reading from The Princess Bride, shots of whiskey, and the most gorgeous vows I've heard were all part of it. So despite the mucky grass and a windstorm that knocked the whole tent down (don't worry, it was well after all the guests had left!), their day was just amazing.
Photos by Melissa Cahill Photography, with more credits at the end of the post!

Some of my favourite parts of this wedding: 
-The flower girl. She was just the sweetest and so excited to be a fairy princess flower girl wearing a crown :) 
-Growing some of the ingredients for Laurie's bouquet in my own garden! Sweet touches of basil and rosemary were awesome. 

Vendors: 
Photography: Melissa Cahill Photography
Videography: JP Media Works
Silk Ribbon: Silk & Willow
Catering: Urban Prairie Cuisine (SO GOOD!)

Luxurious Purple Wedding Centrepiece

Last week I shared with you the bouquet and boutonnieres I designed at the flower workshop I attended earlier this year. Today, it's all about the centrepieces! 

This one all started with the lilacs! Some more of my favourites were added in, which was exciting because they're not varieties I can always get my hands on: hellebore, foxglove, and some seriously amazing greenery varieties like honeysuckle and elaeagnus. Plus, I love how the purple tones look against this deep navy velvet backdrop. Can this please be your wedding palette? Pretty, pretty please? I promise I'll make you pretty flowers :)

Photos: Almond Leaf Studios
Calligraphy: Leen Jean