We recently had the pleasure of working on the wedding of Dao and Jason at Front and Palmer in Philadelphia, a venue celebrated for its unique aesthetic and exceptional event hosting. The industrial aesthetic of Front and Palmer, with its tall, airy spaces and loft-style finishings, provides a stunning canvas for events, and we couldn't wait to see what the couple envisioned for the space.

Dao and Jason knew that they wanted to utilize their combined ceremony and reception space beyond the traditional wedding fixtures, and hoped for a floral experience that was both innovative and striking.

We ultimately decided on a hanging installation above the aisle that would harmonize with asymmetrical pillars that framed the ceremony space, and Dao and Jason chose a soft, spring palette that leaned towards apricot, soft orange, soft yellow, blush, and white.

Dao's bouquet was a dream to design with the warmer pastels and free-form florals, and we loved making the complementary bridesmaids' arrangements and boutonnieres in the cooler sunset tones, but the hanging installation design was the piece that ruled the day for us.

While every hanging flower installation needs to be designed specifically for the space and type of blooms used, this design had to fit within the venue's rules, complement the non-traditional existing light structure, and be visually captivating in a busy industrial space. The sheer number of ideas and possibilities that we explored was tremendous.

The challenge was ultimately to create a 45-square foot upside-down garden aisle, a concept that required meticulous planning and attention to detail.

There were multiple trips to Home Depot, securing chicken wire to metal grates in the yard, and even some balancing on tables in the studio to ensure that the spacing was just right.

Our team made 250 bundles ahead of time, each secured with rubber bands, and on-site, we set to work clipping each one to the chicken wire and interspersing additional greenery where gaps were apparent.

The end result was nothing short of enchanting.

Front and Palmer's event space has diffusely lit areas with custom lighting design, a gauzy backdrop with internal string lighting, and more traditional overhead lighting that made each portion of the night unique.

The asymmetrical pillars beautifully mirrored the hanging flower installation overhead during the ceremony, with everything adorned with lush greenery and pops of their muted but warm palette. The soft apricot tones were our particular favorite.

Afterward, the reception tables were graced with a combination of tablescapes replete with flower frogs with freestanding blooms for the long tables. and centerpieces in antique gold and glass compotes for the round tables. The aesthetic was a little glamorous and a little vintage.

Designing for Dao and Jason was a testament to the power of trust, planning, and creativity in floral design. I am deeply grateful to them for entrusting me with their vision and allowing me to create something truly bespoke for their special day.

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