Emma & Bradley | Silverton, Oregon
Creating for a friend is always such a special experience, but creating for a friend while her family hangs out, took all of the isolating feels we sometimes catch while designing out of the equation. Weddings, to me, are all about community and expanding the circle of people you can rely on - and that is exactly what was felt when we were welcomed into the marriage of Emma and Bradley.
Emma and I met while working on a vineyard one summer. It was a Covid summer, our faces were covered in masks and we didn’t see the bottom halves of each other’s faces until a few weeks later. After a few long hot days of pouring wine for customers, we were taking a break in the AC when we realized we were cut from almost the same cloth. We bonded over our similar childhoods, instantly understanding massive pieces of each other, and finding solace in our instant friendship while the world was going through a strange period of isolation.
When Emma met Bradley a year or so later, I could instantly tell, even before meeting him, that her joy and heart would be protected.
Creating florals for Emma and Bradley’s wedding was a unique experience that I’ll never be able to replicate. We clipped a few select blooms from her garden and spent the day creating flowers in her mom’s home, with family members popping in and out as they gathered to celebrate E & B. After a day of designing, we went out to dinner with her siblings and their partners, shared stories, and wound up back at E & B’s home where we opened a bottle of wine from the hill we met on, spent a few hours working on wedding crafts, while the boys loudly laughed, played games and flipped records.
Oftentimes weddings and the days leading up feel like a rushed flurry. Emma & Bradley’s felt like a little bottle of joy, filled with the steadiness of Emma and the excited wonder of Bradley. Spending time with her family while designing Emma’s flowers was the perfect kind of fuel to feed the design process. Normally we design in our own studio, but with our travel schedule surrounding Emma’s wedding, Emma’s mom welcomed us into her home enveloping Aaron and I into the family for a few days.
Creating for a friend is always such a special experience, but creating for a friend while her family hangs out, took all of the isolating feels we sometimes catch while designing out of the equation. Weddings, to me, are all about community and expanding the circle of people you can rely on - and that is exactly what was felt when we were welcomed into the marriage of Emma and Bradley.
Josie & Teddy | The Ocean Club of Florida
What helped create this breezy classic oceanside wedding? Read more to see what elements we pulled together to bring Josie’s vision to life.
Josie and Teddy’s wedding was chic, classic, and allowed the backdrop of the ocean at the Ocean Club of Florida to shine.
We wanted the ocean, the sky, and the crash of the waves to be the focal point. Luckily, they even got an appearance from the full moon.
We brought in texture on a statement bar with a gorgeous linen overlay. Kept florals monochromatic and fluffy. Brought in cafe lights to create an intimate and magical feeling, a weathered oak dance floor that felt like driftwood and kept everything crisp with moments of antique-style elements to keep it feeling grounded and classic.
Their welcome party was a sunny celebration that allowed guests to mingle and relax at The Ocean Club of Florida. The club ended up feeling like the backyard of Josie and Teddy’s home, as they would welcome guests back the next day to celebrate their marriage.
What helped create the breezy classic oceanside wedding?
Attire that was frothy, blue and white, like the crash of an ocean wave.
Cafe lights that felt like stars strung across the sky. Antique-style vessels were used for monochromatic white blooms. A statement bar with textured linens and large floral arrangements anchored the expansive green space. A weathered oak dance floor evoked driftwood, and clear glass candle accents created ambiance and simplistic refinement. But the part that always elevates a wedding to me? True linen linens. The light reflects differently off a natural texture as opposed to a white poly. Your pictures will look all the more soft and chic if a natural fiber is used.
Final touch? The ocean breeze and a couple in love.
Planning and Floral Design Port & Palm Co.
Photography Sunny Lee Photography
Lighting Sperry Tents
Venue Ocean Club of Florida
Band Derek Mack Band
Sweet words from the bride
“I don’t even know where to begin! Thank you, truly, for everything you did to make our wedding so beautiful, meaningful, and seamless. From our very first email exchange, your calm energy and thoughtfulness gave me such a sense of peace. You had this incredible way of making even the most overwhelming decisions feel manageable. Your organization, insight, and gentle guidance brought everything together in a way that felt so personal and true to us.
And the flowers! Jenny, I was absolutely blown away! They were beyond gorgeous. Every single arrangement was stunning, from the bouquets to the boutonnieres to the lush centerpieces. The two large floral arrangements at the church especially took my breath away. They were so grand and elegant. It made my heart so happy when I saw them again later on the satellite bar at the reception, they added so much beauty to every space they touched.
It’s not lost on me how many hours and moving parts went into this day. Your grace, professionalism, and patience did not go unnoticed. I was able to be fully present and in the moment, knowing you had everything under control behind the scenes. That is such a gift, and one I will never forget!!
So many people told us it was one of the most special weddings they’ve ever attended, and that is in no small part thanks to you.
With all my love and deepest gratitude,”
Taylor & Chad | The Ocean Club of Florida, Ocean Ridge
It was as if the rain clouds knew exactly when to finish their dance, leaving our team just moments to jump in and install lush gatherings of florals across the fence line. Nature somehow seems to always know exactly when it needs to let the party start at The Ocean Club.
Taylor and Chad’s wedding was the third wedding we’ve been lucky enough to see come to life at The Ocean Club of Florida, and it felt so uniquely her own. Taylor and I spent a year together dreaming up florals that felt whimsical and timeless, with elements of the sea infused. In usual Florida fashion, it was a blustery rainy afternoon. Bursts of storms kept rolling through as we were trying to perfectly time the ceremony install and maintain the dream of her outdoor ceremony. It was as if the clouds knew exactly when to finish their dance, leaving our team just moments to jump in and install lush gatherings of florals across the fence line. Nature somehow seems to always know exactly when it needs to let the party start at The Ocean Club.
The weddings that leave a lasting impression on me and my team are the ones where the family seems to effortlessly absorb us in their day. I usually try to remain a fly on the wall, letting the family enjoy their moment while me, the fly, adjusts lighting, or coordinates speeches with the band. But when you’re stuck in a corner under layers of tulle trying to bustle a gown you’ve never had hands on before and the groom is giggling along with you, when you witness the bride and groom weeping from happiness just while simply looking at each other, when the mother of the bride loads florals in the back of her car at the end of the night accompanied by the biggest smile and most sincere hug - the hours seem to fly (no pun intended) by and before you know it the magic is being packed up, but certainly never forgotten.
Floral Design & Month of Coordination | Port & Palm Co.
Photography | Stephanie Tarno
Video | Joe Pineiro Films
Venue | The Ocean Club of Florida
Stationery Artist | Solari Studio
HMU | Jess Bolina
Danielle & Julian | Wedding Floral Design Workshop
The day before their wedding, I arrived with buckets of flowers that were uniquely selected with Danielle’s vision in mind. I called her aesthetic “Modern Nonna”. It was a gorgeous blend of florals from times past, in a modernized color story of mango, rich purples, and creamy buttery yellow.
Danielle and Julian’s wedding is one of the most memorable experiences I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of. Every little detail felt so uniquely them and pulled their friends and family into their love story. Cocktail napkins printed with love letters hand written by each of them were sprinkled across the venue alongside floral arrangements that were designed the day before by her closest girlfriends.
The day before their wedding, I arrived with buckets of flowers that I specifically selected with Danielle’s vision in mind. I called her aesthetic “Modern Nonna”. It was a gorgeous blend of florals from times past, in a modernized color story of mango, rich purples, and creamy buttery yellow.
After stations were setup, her besties filled pin frog dishes with florals, caught up with each other, and drank mimosas. While everyone created their own arrangements, I worked on a focal ceremony arrangement, Danielle’s bouquet, and Julian’s boutonniere. In the end, Danielle had a living room full of lush arrangements that were wedding day ready, all with a different personality and representing a few of her favorite people.
Included in each wedding workshop
Bridal Bouquet
Boutonniere
1 Statement Piece, perfect for the altar or other focal point
Centerpieces handcrafted by your favorite people
The morning of their wedding, ceremony arrangements were sent to the Ann Norton Sculpture Garden for their intimate ceremony with immediate family. Reception arrangements landed at Composition Coffee where unique bunches of fruits and nuts from the farmers market were intertwined with the florals.
After working in the wedding industry for over 10 years, I often check in with myself and ask “why are we doing this?”…. Danielle and Julian’s wedding offered a clear answer. It is about community. It is about a celebration of love and the resulting next chapter. Danielle’s workshop highlighted all the things I love most about weddings. I told her afterwards that her floral workshop reminded me of the wedding scene in Fiddler on the the Roof. The entire community excitedly puts everything aside to gather. It is rooted in tradition, one that celebrates a success and the continuation of what a family has fought for and poured endless amounts of love and effort into. It doesn’t need to be showy or sparkly to feel special. The sparkle comes from the effusive smiles on everyone’s faces and the collaboration of multiple family members and friends, all in the hopes that a new, strong home is created and certain traditions might remain. I hope that Danielle and Julian find ways to gather with loved ones and create something together for years to come, and that a floral workshop just might become a tradition in their family.
Photography | Mary Cain Photo
Florals | Learn more about our workshop offering
Sara & Christoph | The Pelican Club
Sara’s vision was playful, breezy, and classic, with the Pelican Club in Jupiter, FL offering the perfect backdrop. I loved seeing all of her bridesmaids’ dresses paired with cloud-like gatherings of baby’s breath bouquets. Tables were decorated with peach toned taper candles, and whimsical bud vases.
Sara and Christoph knew how to have fun together and throw a dang good party with their favorite people. Sara’s vision was playful, breezy, and classic. I loved seeing all of her bridesmaids’ dresses paired with cloud-like gatherings of baby’s breath bouquets. Tables were decorated with peach toned taper candles, and whimsical bud vases. Sara made sure to create an impact with her ceremony with lush pillars of blue and white florals. The Pelican Club offered the perfect backdrop with the iconic Jupiter Lighthouse standing proud on the shore. It was a picturesque Florida wedding with a truly joyful and fully in love couple.
Floral Design | Port + Palm Co.
Photography | Berkley McGaughey
Venue | The Pelican Club
Planning | Anna Caroline Weddings
Charlotte & Lonnie | The Ocean Club of Florida, Ocean Ridge
When I saw them on their wedding day I gawked. Full on mouth open, weirdo. They are chic. Truly breathtaking. But most importantly, they are so goofy and in love. You could just see the two of them melting, not only in the May Florida sunshine, but for each other. I don’t think either stopped grinning, a genuine lit from within grin, for more than 2 mins at a time.
Charlotte and Lonnie just got it. You know? I didn’t meet them in person until their wedding rehearsal- the day before the big day, but I just knew that we were going to be on the same page from the start. When I saw them on their wedding day I gawked. Full on mouth open, weirdo. They are chic. Truly breathtaking. But most importantly, they are so goofy and in love. You could just see the two of them melting, not only in the May Florida sunshine, but for each other. I don’t think either stopped grinning, a genuine lit from within grin, for more than 2 minutes at a time.
A few things I’ll never forget from their wedding day: my first look of their first look - stunning, watching my team bring a design vision I had in my mind for their ceremony, but not on paper, right to life, Charlotte clearly stating they were all wearing sunglasses for the ceremony because she had already done the whole thing without them the day before and she had no intention of squinting (respect), their infectious laughs, how excited they were about the design we conjured up for their table numbers, their parents being complete icons, the joy they share with each other, their incredible key lime dessert spread, and jamming with the venue’s crew to 2000’s hip hop and the sound of waves crashing on shore while we packed the night away.
St. Edward Ceremony & Palm Beach Welcome Dinner
Ocean Club of Florida Ceremony and Reception
Floral Design + Month of Planning | Port + Palm Co.
Photography | Stephanie Trano Photography
so honored to have someone this creative capture our work. stephanie is a calming presence on a wedding day, she’s funny, and she’s so talented.
Venue | Ocean Club of Florida
hands down beset venue team i’ve ever worked with. they work hard, present gorgeous food, keep the laughs coming, and do it all with a sense of grace and professionalism. hospitality at its finest.
Emily + Dillon | Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
It is hard not to be completely enamored by the grounds of the Bonnet House. It is a whimsical sand castle and will leave me feeling inspired for quite some time.
The older I get, the more I become inspired by historic properties and their stories. My mom has been dragging me to historic towns, their home tours, and museums my entire life. It wasn’t until recently that I genuinely started to wholly enjoy the experience. The Bonnet House is a place I’ve been enamored by ever since I saw one of my friends in the industry plan a wedding on their grounds. When I received an email from Emily inquiring for florals for her Bonnet House wedding, I squealed a little and texted my mom immediately. Before I knew it, Emily had booked my services and my mom and I were strolling the grounds, learning about the family who built the home and gardens, and becoming more and more enchanted by the whimsical nature the property so easily absorbed and showcased.
I’ve included some photos I took during that tour, with Emily and Dillon’s wedding photos following.
Photography | Chelsea Erwin
Florals and Planning | Port + Palm Co.
Venue | Bonnet House
Catering | Alexander Event Catering
Carly + Niko | Delray Beach, FL
They have the sort of energy you seek out in a life partner. There is a certainty emanating from both of them. They both can’t wipe smiles off their faces when they look at each other, they work hard and respect each other. I mean hell, they somehow survived overhauling their backyard and turning it into their perfect wedding venue. That is true partnership there.
There is something uniquely special about growing up in a small town. Sure, Florida isn’t covered in sprawling cornfields or those usual images that come to mind when you picture a “small town”. But growing up in Delray Beach felt like that. My neighborhood was originally a mango grove, I grew up rollerblading the same 1 mile path to my grandparents’ house and would see at least 10 of my schoolmates while cruising around. My mom saw people she knew from high school in the grocery store on a regular basis, her childhood friend owned the office supply/stationery store that had been in town for almost 100 years. My best friend, Ashley, who I met in high school thanks to our mom’s (former classmates) forcing us together - her best friend in elementary school was Carly. Did you follow that? I barely did. I’ll create a flow chart later.
I had seen both of them go through the ups and downs of serious relationships and serious breakups, mainly because I was close to some of their closest friends. I’d hear about Carly’s through Ashley, I’d hear about Niko’s from the guy I was dating at the time. To see them link up and know that all of that heartache was done felt a bit fairytale like. They have the sort of energy you seek out in a life partner. There is a certainty emanating from both of them. They both can’t wipe smiles off their faces when they look at each other, they work hard and respect each other. I mean hell, they somehow survived overhauling their backyard and turning it into their perfect wedding venue. That is true partnership there.
Carly’s perfected designer’s eye brought every little detail together. She jumped into color, worked with the natural surroundings seemlessly, brought in textures and classic Florida design elements and had a modern but elegant vision for her bouquet that felt so perfectly suited for her. It was the perfect wedding. It was exactly what a wedding should be. A reflection of the couple, a place for family and friends to celebrate and uphold an unbreakable bond, and a damn good dance party.
Photography | Coviello Photo
Floral Design + Coordination | Port + Palm Co.
Catering | Nosh
Band | Girlfriend Material
Rentals | Atlas Event Rental