Elegant, classic, with unique touches and twists. Andie and Charles (okay, Andie) had a traditional vision for their wedding and I was so thrilled to make it happen.

I love finding those tweaks that take something traditional and elevate it into something personal, something unique, something fresh — without straying off-course. The Manitoba Club was of course the very perfect location, with its heritage interior and warm finishings.

Andie brought me on board pretty early in her planning process, so much of the design was really guided by the florals. Within her idea of a classic white and cream palette and traditional overall style, she was really open to letting me lead the design and here’s what we came up with!

There are some weddings that come together beautifully after much back and forth, brainstorming, and ideas…and there are some that seem to come together so effortlessly! This textural summer wedding reception at the Winnipeg Art Gallery for G+D was the latter — at least on my end!

Eventzy brought me in to design all the personal and reception florals, and they had already conceptualized such a great design plan. Textured rattan elements, touches of floral pattern, a calming twist on the classic white/green/blue palette, and a few modern elements brought it all together.

Kate and Denis’ wedding was set in late May — one of the best times for flowers! We’re talking tulips, lilac, AND spirea — and you know I used it all!

They had chosen SMITH for their reception, loving the intimate setting and delicious food. But, they have a more classic style overall, so in the design process we needed to find ways to blend that more traditional style with modern design elements, to create an overall event design that worked with the restaurant setting.

An intimate Monday vow exchange wedding in the park. An elegant dinner at one of Winnipeg’s most iconic restaurants.

For Claire and Lee’s late summer wedding, we let the colour do all the talking, layering in flowers and candles to create visual movement, depth, and a really fun ambiance for a twinkling, elevated dinner party.

Restaurant weddings are some of my very favourites. It’s so much fun to work in a space that already has its own aesthetic and vibe. Deer & Almond is one of Winnipeg’s most treasured eateries, and was the perfect location for Sharyne and Gavin’s bold evening reception.

Sharyne and Gavin are both artistic and creative (he’s a photographer), and would you believe me that they started out wanting a French countryside-inspired, white and green wedding? In her initial inquiry, she said “I've also taken a look through your instagram account and we could probably be swayed to some brighter and funkier colours.” — cue my happy tears :)

So I swayed them! We did originally talk about the whites and greens, but it honestly didn’t feel right in the restaurant. The space has some vibrant, joyful tones and we decided to move that direction.

They were married in a private ceremony the week prior, and this was their celebratory dinner with a small group of friends.

Photos by Michael & Melanie