Modern Retro Inspired Wedding at Starlit Point
Ah, Karina and Matt’s wedding. The absolute perfect fall wedding — gorgeous scenery that dreamily coordinated with her colour palette, the greatest vibes, and amazing weather (and the last of the locally grown flowers for the year!). I’ve been waiting to share this modern retro inspired wedding at Starlit Point for the perfect time of the year, and right around their first anniversary seems perfect.
Ah, Karina and Matt’s wedding. The absolute perfect fall wedding — gorgeous scenery that dreamily coordinated with her colour palette, the greatest vibes, and amazing weather (and the last of the locally grown flowers for the year!). I’ve been waiting to share this modern retro inspired wedding at Starlit Point for the perfect time of the year, and right around their first anniversary seems perfect.
Karina is a talented videographer, with a really well-defined personal style. It was a delight to be part of making her vision come to life last October.
Karina’s bridal style and bridesmaids’ style was off the charts. Her gown was custom made by Cathy Wiebe, and dang was it ever incredible. All the saucy, all the sweet, all the vintage vibes were hit perfectly. And the palette of those bridesmaid dresses, combining velvet, chiffon and satin? Hot dang. See what I mean, Karina knows her own style really well?
IS SHE NOT SO GLAMOROUS?
Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: toffee and cappuccino roses, marigold, leucadendron, smokebush, spray roses, bunny tails, amaranthus, phragmites, and nandina foliage.
I love seeing how your entire wedding day turns out. It makes me so happy to see my couples surrounded by people who obviously love and support them so much ❤️
When it comes to styling a ceremony site, Karina’s wedding was a dream. Why? Because she brought us PROPS. We had multiple baskets and large jars and bottles to tuck florals and dried foliages in to, and the rug at their altar grounded the space. It wasn’t just an arch — it was an entire SPACE.
We were originally going to use Starlit’s usual house-shaped arch, and a few weeks before the wedding, Karina asked if we could pivot and use my gold 2 piece deconstructed arch instead. I love the more earthy vibe this gives, and that it doesn’t compete with that killer view.
FYI to all of you looking for unique rental pieces for your wedding — Karina actually rents this lounge set up, along with the orange love seat pictured at their head table below! Check out all her pieces here!
Karina planned everything out to such beautiful detail that I knew I shouldn’t have been worried…but I was still worried that the arch pieces were going to look bad with the curved name sign behind their head table. I was happy to be very wrong on that :)
She also sourced all of these orange table runners and mixed glass and amber bottles, so we had mixed arrangements running down all the tables. It honestly couldn’t have looked more beautiful out at Starlit Point — with the leaves having perfectly turned colour, everything just coordinated so beautifully and just looked and felt like KARINA.
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White Rose Garden Inspired Wedding at St Charles Country Club
You know I don’t do a lot of all-white weddings, because I’m such a colour lover. But there’s something (or rather, lots of somethings) about Marisa and Rob’s white rose garden-inspired wedding at St Charles Country Club that had me singing a different tune.
When Marisa first emailed me, she was inquiring about event design as well as floral design. With the all-white palette, I honestly wasn’t confident that I could pull off the complete event design, so I suggested she connect with Emily at Feast & Festivities. And as you can see, that was a good direction to point her in because this wedding was STUNNING.
You know I don’t do a lot of all-white weddings, because I’m such a colour lover. But there’s something (or rather, lots of somethings) about Marisa and Rob’s white rose garden-inspired wedding at St Charles Country Club that had me singing a different tune.
When Marisa first emailed me, she was inquiring about event design as well as floral design. With the all-white palette, I honestly wasn’t confident that I could pull off the complete event design, so I suggested she connect with Emily at Feast & Festivities. And as you can see, that was a good direction to point her in because this wedding was STUNNING.
Marisa’s uniquely shaped bouquet was a modern take on a classic white rose bouquet. We kept the bridesmaids’ bouquets even simpler, but not a boring rose dome.
Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: white playa blanca roses and Jeanine spray garden roses.
Marisa wanted roses, roses, and lots of roses. She also loves hydrangea, and we wanted to include some feminine texture throughout. At the church, we kept the aisle simple with baby’s breath bouquets and a pair of white pedestals at the front of the church with overgrown, rose-filled arrangements sitting on top.
Aren’t they so cute?
I LOVE seeing the moment when the couple sees their wedding reception for the first time! You spend a lot of time and energy (and money) creating a space with just the right ambiance for you and your guests to celebrate your marriage. It’s something that’s worth celebrating! The look on Marisa’s face shows how excited she was to see her classic rose garden-inspired wedding come to life.
And now on to the reception, where I was fully and completely obsessed with the design. Layer upon layer of white goodness and hot dang, it was breathtaking.
The floor plan combined round tables with a tall white floral centrepiece, and elongated banquet tables with repeated clusters of black taper candles with low white floral arrangements. These all-white florals felt really fresh and chic, and I realized the reason why is because we didn’t use any foliage. It elevated the design from a basic white-and-green to something more chic.
Alright, let’s talk about this cake table!! Marisa wanted it to feel like a rose bush was growing around her cake, which was delicately designed with sugar hydrangea petals. I would really love to do this again so HELLO PLEASE CALL ME if you want a little something something like this.
I LOVED THIS FIREPLACE MANTLE. We really kept the rose bush vibes going here, and just wanted it to feel natural, slightly overgrown, and organic.
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A Chic Spring Wedding at the Assiniboine Park Pavilion
I wasn’t planning on working on Mother’s Day weekend. I had my baby about 5 months earlier and was looking forward to a relaxing Mother’s Day with my boys. Then Andrea from Soiree texted me, asking if I knew of any floral designers who were still available for that weekend. I felt myself starting to cave a little…so I asked about the style and vision for the wedding…and then I saw the design board…and heard that it was at the Pavilion…and before I knew it, I said “You twisted my arm, count me in!” and there it was.
Julia and Rob’s chic spring wedding at the Assiniboine Park Pavilion was officially on my calendar!
I wasn’t planning on working on Mother’s Day weekend. I had my baby about 5 months earlier and was looking forward to a relaxing Mother’s Day with my boys. Then Andrea from Soiree texted me, asking if I knew of any floral designers who were still available for that weekend. I felt myself starting to cave a little…so I asked about the style and vision for the wedding…and then I saw the design board…and heard that it was at the Pavilion…and before I knew it, I said “You twisted my arm, count me in!” and there it was.
Julia and Rob’s chic spring wedding at the Assiniboine Park Pavilion was officially on my calendar!
Photos: Brittany Mahood
I love this romantic colour palette — soft pink, moody mauves, crisp black — and it worked beautifully to create the modern, romantic vibes. And can we take a moment to take in her dress and headband combination? Dang.
Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: wabara garden rose, anemone, butterfly ranunculus, faith rose, sweet pea, and pieris.
I haven’t worked at the Pavilion in a few years so I was super excited to be here again! It was closed for a few years, then underwent a huge remodel, and then Covid happened so everything that was scheduled was cancelled or moved. The remodel that was done there is really beautiful — it’s always been one of my favourite spaces in the city with the amount of windows and natural light. In the summer, the terrace is stunning for ceremonies or cocktail hours, and it’s obviously in the park so there are plenty of perfect photo locations within walking distance.
I love this floor plan! The mix of round and banquet tables, the “head table nook” utilizing 3 round tables for the VIPs in the alcove, it all worked to create great movement throughout the room.
The focal point of the design was obviously the hanging florals above the head table! The colour palette, the shape, the inclusion of pussy willow branches…it was all just do great. I’d do it again any day 🥰
We also kept the centrepiece on this “head table” simpler, just focusing on black candles so the floating florals above could sing.
The floor plan situated round guest tables around the outsides of the room, which we styled with a lush floral arrangement with a duo of black taper candles. It felt both full and minimalist in a good way. Across the dance floor was a pair of long banquet table, which had cards placed on them advising guests that the tables would be removed for dancing — so smart! — and because the tables were being removed, we went simpler on the centrepieces here, using black taper and votive candles, and petite bud vases for just a bit of colour.
“I just want to let you know that you are KILLIN’ it in the floral game. And more importantly, you are a lovely human and just a joy to work with and be around. I am so honoured you agreed to be part of my special day. The flowers were the talk of the day and still are. I can’t tell you how many guests asked WHO did the flowers. So from a “consumer” point of view - you are pure magic! Correction* in all ways you are pure magic ❤️ ” - Julia
So now you can see why I left mat leave early! This was the perfect wedding to start my season off with and I’d just love to do it over and over and over again.
What I Bought vs How I Styled It — Wedding Flower Edition (and How Much it Costs!)
What I Bought Vs How I Styled It
And how much it costs!
I love this Instagram Reels trend with home decor and design, so I thought it might be fun to add a little floral twist to it.
Floral Ingredients:
Top Row: Hellebore, Cappuccino Rose, Schwartzwalder Mini Calla Lilies
Bottom Row: Lepto, Amnesia Rose, Tulip, Barista Rose
And here’s the final product!
Well, “final” before the design tweaking and the ribbon went on :)
Now let’s talk about the Cost.
I made this bouquet for myself, so I’ll start this off by saying I chose flowers regardless of budget. Some of the selections I made were very premium, so this bouquet is more expensive than my average bridal bouquet.
Bridal Bouquet PRice: $375
The more expensive elements in the bouquet are the calla lilies, the hellebore, and the cappuccino roses. I’d personally say that they’re totally worth it, but that’s up to you!
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I’m now booking 2023 weddings!
Flowers are the best way to make a statement at your wedding. Whether you already have a specific vision or want me to dream up something custom just for you, reach out to Stone House Creative for stunning bridal bouquets, truly unique ceremony backdrops, and beautiful floral centrepieces to create the perfect ambiance for your wedding!
Now Booking 2023 Weddings
I cannot wait to start connecting with couples planning their weddings for next year, and now that my maternity leave is winding down, it’s time to get talking!
My schedule is Open:
I’m now booking 2023 weddings!
I cannot wait to start connecting with couples planning their weddings for next year, and now that my maternity leave is winding down, it’s time to get talking!
I design beautiful weddings for great people.
whether you’re looking for florals only or need a little more help and want to inquire about event design services as well, I design wedding flowers that are an elevated take on a garden-inspired aesthetic, and I specialize in dreaming up compelling designs that you haven’t seen at your friends’ weddings.
Stone House Creative is known for our signature lush, garden style floral design. Inspired by the way flowers look in nature and their intoxicating scents, I’m constantly seeking to elevate my work through unique colour palettes and intriguing details, and make it simple for design-oriented couples who believe that flowers bring life to a celebration.
My clients are genuine, taking a light-hearted approach to life while appreciating creativity and design. You are attracted to quality and beauty, rather than the trendy and temporary, and aspire to always incorporate an interesting touch to liven things up. You work hard, and want to be taken care of by a professional in an inspiring environment.
If you need
Unique ways to bring special touches to your wedding design;
Someone to handle the aesthetics while you handles the details — a designer to take your ideas and flesh them out, bringing together your entire wedding;
Excellent customer service from a professional, while still fun and inspiring, environment
Then I would love to connect with you about your wedding!
A few things as I begin booking my 2023 calendar:
With 2 little kiddos at home and my desire to make sure that both my family AND my clients get the best of me, I’ll be taking fewer weddings than in previous years.
Stone House Creative has a minimum $2500 floral investment, so that I can guarantee my clients the design style they’re looking for
I only book one wedding per date to provide a higher level of service to each of you. I love being able to be on site, finessing and making sure that every detail is perfect. If I don’t have to rush off to another wedding, then I can actually do that for you!
Stone House Creative offers both floral design and full scale event design for weddings in winnipeg, southern Manitoba, and Northwestern Ontario.
Flowers are the best way to make a statement at your wedding. Whether you already have a specific vision or want me to dream up something custom just for you, reach out to Stone House Creative for stunning bridal bouquets, truly unique ceremony backdrops, and beautiful floral centrepieces to create the perfect ambiance for your wedding!