Colorful Floral Clouds & Bold Ombre Blooms

January 22nd, 2020

I’m always so flattered when other vendors or industry peeps hire Winston & Main to bring the blooms ESPECIALLY when they give me the creative freedom to really go for it.

That’s the dream.

So when David of La Pinata Party Rentals reached out about creating something extra special for his *extra special* birthday party this ombre floral fluff dream became reality.

All 21 feet of it. Floral foam free + 100% reclaimed post event too.

Light it up! I designed the entire table in an ombre, florals + tapers too- moving from yellow to peach to orange to pink to red to blue to purple. SO much fun. SO many tapers.

The pink & red arrangement may have been my favorite because the double tulips were RIDICULOUS for October.

Although, blue & purple are definitely the winner for being MOST on trend- Pantone named Classic Blue as it’s Color of the Year shortly after this.

Talk about an incredible host- David treated his guests to a welcome bar, an epically colorful + delicious dinner catered by Hungry Bear Catering Co., a Xylophone Band AND a post-dinner surprise arcade reveal. YES, an entire arcade. Host AND birthday goals.

The velvet tux wasn’t a bad touch either.

Action shot.

This color combo was the most challenging for me, but I was so happy with the way it turned out. Also, #carnationsforever.

More fluff. You’re welcome.

Love to see our flowers getting papped.

Class photo time.

Ready for her glamour shot.

Head in the clouds.

And an action shot of us making it happen.
Ladders are an indispensable part of great floral design.

Hi-fives all around. Showing you this one despite whatever is going on with my face.

Thanks for capturing these colorful clouds in all their glory Julie Shuford! You the best!

BOOM!

Here’s little mood board in case you want to use our colorful event as a jumping off point for your own.

Don’t forget to send pics!

Venue + Rentals: La Pinata Party Rentals / Rentals: Collective Rentals, Platinum Prop Rentals, Gems Parties Rental / Florals & Design: Winston & Main / Photographer: Julie Shuford Photography / Catering: Hungry Bear Catering Co. / Men’s Styling/Rentals: Eric Acuna for Friar Tux

TROPICAL WEDDING INSPIRATION MOOD BOARD

October 22nd, 2018

So you wanna throw a thoroughly modern, possibly black-tie tropical shindig?

Keep it simple

Tropical greenery is already SO extra, you really just need to pick a few leaves you like and repeat, repeat, repeat.

Add a Fun + Modern Textural Element

We chose acrylic and incorporated it in the escort cards, signage, ceremony backdrop, and seating.

Go Big

Tropical leaves lend themselves to large installations, big bouquets, and elevated centerpieces.

Color is Optional

Sure tropical fetes are often super colorful affairs, BUT for a more formal and/or minimal look, stick with green or add a single accent color like we did.

And that’s it! Easy peasy. Simple, monochromatic, but never boring!
Bonus points if you dress to match your work! 😉

I hope this was helpful! Slide into my inbox or hop over to instagram and let me know what flower inspo/advice you’d love to see next!

Venue: The Modern / Photography: J Wiley Photography / Event + Floral Design, Styling: Winston & Main / Planner & Styling: Moxie Bright Events / Videography: Press Films / Calligraphy: Chasing Linen / Invitation & Chair Signs: Happily Ever Etched / Cake & Desserts: Mwokaji Cakery / Rentals: Borrowed Blu, Classic Party Rentals / Linens: Classic Party Rentals / Hair & Makeup: Betsy diFrancesca / Dress: Bride Boutique LA / Accessories: The Blushing Bird

MODERN TROPICAL WEDDING INSPIRATION AT THE MODERN, LONG BEACH

October 13th, 2018

In 2017 I decided to create the work I wanted to be doing.

So I asked my friend Renee of Moxie Bright Events if she’d like to collaborate on a minimal, modern, and elegant re-imagining of the “greenery” trend taking over the interwebs
(all. that. garland.) and she came on board.

The rest is history. And hard work. And talented collaborators. And lots and lots of tropical greenery, with nary a garland in sight! 🙂

Enough rambling though, check out all the modern, minimal + tropical magic we created at The Modern in Long Beach:

While these elevated centerpieces are black-tie ready, the acrylic escort cards I designed (with calligraphy by Chasing Linen) add a playful element to the table.

We incorporated acrylic details + simple greenery throughout- in this beautiful invitation from Happily Ever Etched…

You’ll also see acrylic details in the table number, and later, the ceremony design.

Texture and tiny details FTW.

These donuts from Mwokaji Cakery are almost too pretty to eat. Almost. 😉

And a closer look at those escort cards. I created three different leaf styles, but the mini monsteras are definitely my fave!

Beautiful table top from Borrowed Blu with styling by Renee! Oh! And dip-dyed napkins by yours truly.

So simple, so perfect.

I still love this ceremony design so much, from the simple gold pipe arch, to the giant tropical leaves, (no floral foam heeeeey) to the always fabulous Ghost Chairs.

A quick close-up of those floating monstera leaves! Acrylic trianges FTW, again.

And a few more delicious sweets!

Real talk: I’ve done at least 3 real weddings as a direct result of this shoot, for which I’m super grateful. So if there’s something you want to start doing (or get paid to do) hurry up and get started! And if you just want to hire me to bring ALL the giant tropical leaves your direction, get in touch right here!

You can check out more in our portfolio.
And make sure you hop on over to Ruffled to check out our feature!

Venue: The Modern / Photography: J Wiley Photography / Event + Floral Design, Styling: Winston & Main / Planner & Styling: Moxie Bright Events / Videography: Press Films / Calligraphy: Chasing Linen / Invitation & Chair Signs: Happily Ever Etched / Cake & Desserts: Mwokaji Cakery / Rentals: Borrowed Blu, Classic Party Rentals / Linens: Classic Party Rentals / Hair & Makeup: Betsy diFrancesca / Dress: Bride Boutique LA / Accessories: The Blushing Bird