romantic meets modern

Whew! What a year it has been. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench in the wedding plans of many couples throughout this year. Couples have had to pivot and change everything from their wedding date, venue, guest count, and honeymoon plans. Micro weddings have become the latest trend as couples have had to downsize their guest lists from 250+ attendees to 25 (or fewer) in order to follow their local COVID-19 ordinance. Even some of our own clients have reimagined their wedding day and decided to move forward with hosting an intimate reception at their family homes or ranches (it’s Texas, y’all). We love the idea of hosting a beautiful soirée under the stars in a location that is special to you and your loved ones. We hope this styled shoot provides you with some inspiration for hosting your own event whether it be a grande gathering or intimate celebration.

Garden party themed outdoor styled wedding shoot. Joseph West Photography, Kiran & Leigh Bespoke Panning, Your Butler’s Pantry, La Tavola Fine Linen, Maxit Flower Design

Intimate wedding reception tablescape with gold flatware, lilac napkins with ivory ribbon, crystal glassware, and a garden-style centerpiece arrangement. Joseph West Photography, Kiran & Leigh Bespoke Panning, Your Butler’s Pantry, La Tavola Fine Linen, Maxit Flower Design

When designing a tablescape there are a variety of different elements that you can incorporate to achieve your desired look. Once you select your color palette you can begin to bring in different linens, glassware, candles, chairs, light fixtures, and blooms to create a cohesive design. These are some of the elements we considered when designing the editorial shown in the images below. Over the summer we partnered with Kiran and Leigh Bespoke Planning to produce a styled shoot for the season between late winter and early spring. We were inspired by garden parties and watercolor tones. The combination of the floral table linens, premium garden-style arrangements, wishbone chairs, and hanging pendents helped us achieve a look that is romantic with a modern edge.

Garden-party inspired wedding invitation suite. Joseph West Photography, Kiran & Leigh Bespoke Planning, Maxit Flower Design

Bridal bouquet full of roses, ranunculus, and spray roses. Joseph West Photography, Kiran & Leigh Bespoke Planning, Maxit Flower Design

Bridal portrait with a garden-style bridal bouquet. Joesph West Photography, Kiran & Leigh Bespoke Planners, Maxit Flower Design

Bridal bouquet full of roses, ranunculus, and spray roses. Joseph West Photography, Kiran & Leigh Bespoke Planning, Maxit Flower Design

Styled signature cocktails on vintage gold tray. Joseph West Photography, Kiran & Leigh Bespoke Planning, Your Butler’s Pantry, Maxit Flower Design

Intimate wedding reception tablescape in a private residence. Joseph West Photography, Kiran & Leigh Bespoke Panning, Your Butler’s Pantry, La Tavola Fine Linen, Maxit Flower Design

Intimate wedding reception tablescape. Joseph West Photography, Kiran & Leigh Bespoke Panning, Your Butler’s Pantry, La Tavola Fine Linen, Maxit Flower Design

Intimate wedding reception tablescape with gold flatware, lilac napkins, crystal glassware, dusty blue taper candles, and a garden-style centerpiece arrangement. Joseph West Photography, Kiran & Leigh Bespoke Panning, Your Butler’s Pantry, La Tavola Fine Linen, Maxit Flower Design

Flowers: Maxit Flower Design

Event Planner: Kiran & Leigh Bespoke Planning

Photographer: Joseph West Photography

Linens: La Tavola Fine Linen

Place settings: Your Butler’s Pantry

we aren't the right fit for everyone, but i hope we are the right fit for you

Our Little Ranch Photography for Garden & Gun’s private event at Hughes Manor

It is such an easy statement to say and I wholeheartedly believe that, we aren’t the right fit for everyone. But the day in and day out of that statement is so much harder than I thought it would be. After I meet with you, I literally started envisioning us creating the flowers for your special day. I day dreamed of the flowers, the textures, the new vases we would source. The excitement to tell my employees that we would be working at the venue you booked, with your photographer, with your family.

My passion is what built this business.

There were no previous owners, current owners who assist, parents money, partners, investors etc. JUST ME.

Yes of course I have some of the most amazing employees that have ever existed. But I still answer every email, every inquiry with the same passion and excitement that I did this first day I started this. And I have been compelled to let everyone know.

I want you to know that your event means so much to me. It means you saw our hard work, all the years, all the passion filled moments. You took the time to reach out and explore the possibility of working together, and that makes my heart explode with joy.

And for that, I thank you.

I wish we were perfect for everyone, that I could drive to your venue that is an hour away, book your Christmas event, or take on another event on an already booked date. But we decided to make this a place of long term passion. Where we create from a place of deep love and understanding of the art of flowers and event design. Of 13 years of perfecting, learning and understanding what elements create a perfect event and to 13 more. We only take on what we are 100% sure we can do, and do correctly.

Thank you for challenging us and making us the designers we are today. Here’s to a fun 2019 season.