Lakeside Wedding Inspiration

August 27, 2015

Planning an outdoor wedding in beautiful BC? Why not take cues from the natural environment surrounding your wedding location.

Today we're sharing this organic wedding inspiration shoot we had the pleasure of working on with Sarah Park Events.

Published on Magnolia Rouge, this editorial highlighted the lakeside's best attributes, with everything from the florals to the tabletop pieces and stationery blending in seamlessly with the surrounds.

While we are loving every minute of this glorious Summer, reliving this shoot sure has us dreaming of Fall and all of its colors and textures.

Celsia Floral, Sarah Park Events, Lani Elias Photography

Featured: Magnolia Rouge / Photography LANI ELIAS PHOTOGRAPHY / Event Designer SARAH PARK EVENTS / Florals CELSIA FLORIST / Cake & Desserts CAKE BY NICOLE / Make up artist KATIE ELWOOD / Hair AISLE HAIR / Dress SHOP GOSSAMER / Stationery Design WRITTEN WORD CALLIGRAPHY / Ribbon SILK & WILLOW / Model CLAUDIA BAKEHOUSE / Location VANCOUVER, CANADA

The Art of Romance

July 23, 2015

As we're beautifully consumed by another Summer wedding season, we always find ourselves thinking back to some of our favorite designs from weddings past.

We had a ball creating this modern and geometric-inspired wedding with Petite Pearl Events; the color palette alone was a fun challenge. (Red, navy, sea-foam green, gold and silver was the inspiration!)

When the florals and the decor combined, it was a fresh combination that beautifully complemented the couple and their venue, the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Thanks for the great captures Tomasz !

Featured: Real Weddings Annual Planning Guide Magazine | Photography: Tomasz Wagner Photo and Video | Wedding Planning and Decor: Petite Pearl Events | Venue: Vancouver Art Gallery | Florals: Celsia Floral

Celsia Floral for Boheme Workshop in Greece

July 13, 2015

If we were to utter the phrase “Greek Wedding”, there are certain to be a particular series of images that come to mind. Blue-domed churches, whitewashed buildings perched on the edge of cliffs, bold colors, bright sun, extravagance and sweeping ocean views.

While these scenes do indeed exist, they are not necessarily representative of Greek beauty in the deeper sense of the word. Presented with the opportunity to photograph in Athens with Vasia Photography for Boheme Workshops, we wanted to explore the concept of beauty further and create something authentic and honest. Something culturally true and something personal. When we spoke of a Greek bride on her wedding day, the local neighborhood and her church were central to the experience. These small churches are rich in history and a focal point of daily life for the communities of which they are a part. We pictured our bride making the journey to her nearby church where she would exchange vows with her loved one before joining family and friends for an intimate dinner party overlooking the sea at sunset.

We drew inspiration from the natural environment, the surrounding architecture as well as the color palette and textures provided by the landscape.The tonality of the stone ground surrounding the church flowed seamlessly towards the ocean and the rocky outcrops forming the coastline.

We foraged many blooms and foliage from the nearby village with the daphne and olive leaf a subtle connection to the floral detailing on our bride’s gown. We hope the contemplative simplicity of these images encourages a bride to think of the moments, experiences and spaces that are an important part of her wedding story.

We are honored to be a part of the Boheme Workshops and will be travelling to Greece again in September to provide florals and styling as part of their upcoming 5-day fine art photography experience.

These images were captured as a part of our first visit in June this year. You can see the full feature on Wedding Sparrow, and find all of the details regarding September's workshop here.

Elegant red wedding ideas

April 13, 2015

The bold lipstick in these stunning bridal portraits is the perfect blend of drama and elegance.

Paired with an over-sized bouquet and this delicate cap-sleeve gown by Jenny Packham, it's a little bit of magic we just had to share.

You can see more bold ideas from this styled shoot on Pacific Weddings, and a full list of credits below.

Colourful, gallery-inspired wedding in the Okanagan

March 17, 2015

We love a bride who dares to be different!

When our great friend Kate, from the Vancouver Art Gallery, told us she wanted a colourful and modern wedding ceremony, followed by a crisp and classic white and green reception, we couldn't wait to get started.

Drawing inspiration from Kate's job as an event specialist at the art gallery, Spread Love Events suggested incorporating plinths and acrylic display boxes in to the ceremony decor, in to which we designed specimen-like florals which acted as altar arrangements.

The plinths proved the perfect complement to the modern decor, including large cutouts of the bride and groom's initials, and a geometric blue and white rug which the couple stood on to say their vows overlooking the spectacular Lake Okanagan, an unbeatable view provided by Sparkling Hill Resort.

A nod to the couple's Australian heritage, the bride's gown was by Australian designers Sass and Bide, and the style of it just happened to be called "The Gallery Dress". Meant to be?

Travelling to the Okanagan to complete wedding florals was an exciting first for Celsia. We are grateful to Kate and Graham for allowing us to be a part of their day.

Thank you to Jarusha Brown for capturing the day so perfectly and sharing her images with us.