Petals + Paint | Social House Workshop
Petals + Paint holds a really special place in my heart. It's one of those things that can't happen without a few stars aligning and they have somehow managed to align over and over again. I can't imagine a better way to spend my wedding-free weekends, and I'm always so blown away by the incredible women who come out to enjoy a day of creating with me and Grace.
Petals + Paint holds a really special place in my heart. It's one of those things that can't happen without a few stars aligning and they have somehow managed to align over and over again. Walking into Social House on a Petals + Paint day is always so rewarding. To see a group of 24 eager to learn women dive their hands into a craft that is either new to them or something they've dabbled in over the years and keep coming back to, never grows old. Everyone has a different story and everyone leaves with a different arrangement and painting completely unique to their own creativity. I love sharing something I love with others, I love seeing my friend Grace float her paintbrush across the page, and Frankie dance around with her camera capturing sweet little moments happening all around Social House in that 3 hour period. It is a day that is full of laughs, a buzz of creativity, and the guest of honor: champagne.
Photography | Coco Prop Shop
Melissa + Chris | Social House Wedding
The first time Melissa and I met we grabbed a cup of tea and I still remember sitting there and feeling like we had been friends for ages. She's just my kind of girl. We talked about how she met her boyfriend Chris, which was quickly followed up with, "we're not getting engaged anytime soon". Low and behold about two months later I get a text and it's a picture of her finger with a new shiny sapphire and diamond accessory. Chris clearly had other plans.
Are you guys ready for this gush fest? It's about to get real emotional real fast. Melissa first came into my life through instagram- which seems to be how many of my relationships form recently. She was starting her letterpress/gold foil company and was looking to connect with local wedding peeps. We grabbed a cup of tea and clicked immediately. I still remember sitting there chatting and feeling like we had been friends for ages. She's just my kind of girl. We talked about her friends, her move to Florida, and how she met her boyfriend Chris, which was quickly followed up with, "we're not getting engaged anytime soon". Low and behold about two months later I get a text and it's a picture of her finger with a new shiny sapphire and diamond accessory. Chris clearly had other plans.
From there we started talking about their wedding day dreams, their likes and dislikes, and what they wanted the night be like for their loved ones. It's crazy to think that all those chats and all those dreams became realities. Sure, there were some hiccups along the way, some dreams had to be altered, but in the end these two cried and laughed through their vows, danced for hours, hugged every single person, and celebrated for a whole weekend.
Melissa and Chris wanted to keep decor minimal and modern with pops of vibrant colors and nods to our Floridian surroundings. Her bouquet was full of bright blooms in shades of pink, oranges and yellows and accented with wild greens that seemed to dance out of the sides. When designing their ceremony backdrop, we wanted to keep it modern while still feeling natural. We used greenery with defined lines and stark shapes making a bold and modern impact. Fluffy blooms were sprinkled throughout their cocktail style reception, and bold tropical greens lined the walls. Their sweetheart table featured a vintage barkcloth table runner and a bright and lush centerpiece, while guests clinked vintage champagne coupes.
I always stress the importance of working with your venue and the location you've selected. Melissa and Chris did just that. Social House is a modern blank slate with plenty of Floridian charm, and midcentury frame work. That allowed us to design a modern Floridian wedding with old Florida accents - which to me really is the best of both worlds.
I've said it before, and I'll say it again- Melissa and Chris are two of the most emotionally connected couples I know. They get each other. They appreciate every bit of the other person. They know they are flawed and they kind of revel in that. Their cores are so completely tied, like little magnets that lock onto each other and don't let go. Life isn't always easy, it can throw you for a loop, it can break you down and leave you feeling lost and helpless, but I see them, I see the love they have for each other and it is so evident that these two will always have each other's backs wherever life takes them. At the end of the day that's what it's all about. It isn't about what design decisions are made, whether you have peonies or garden roses, or whether its a hot dog food truck or taco truck. It's about the rest of this messy, intricate, short life and who you want with you on that ride.
See Melissa and Chris's wedding featured on Junebug Weddings!
Photography | Lauren Louise Photography
Floral Design | Port + Palm Co.
Planning + Event Design | Port + Palm Co.
Catering | Aioli
Venue | Social House
Tent | Sperry Tents
Invitations | Gold Cotton Print
Makeup | Palm Beach Makeup Pro
Bride's Hairpiece | Acute Design Shop
Bride's Attire | Rachel Marie Hurst
Video | By Design Films
Rentals | Atlas
Vintage Rentals | Port + Palm Co.
See their emotional first look featured on Junebug Weddings, BuzzFeed, and Huffington Post!
Mollie | Social House Bridal Shower
Let me tell you, Mollie, Brett, and Camille have been nothing but incredible and so when they asked me to provide floral details and vintage rentals for Mollie's upcoming bridal shower I was thrilled! Mollie's shower was hosted at Social House, our home away from home, and it was like two families I love coming together for a holiday, or dare I say - like a wedding.
Our couples and their families' are everything to us. They can make or break our day. Not to sound melodramatic or anything, but this business is incredibly personal and it can be difficult most days to use the word "client" when we would rather use "friend". When we bring on someone as a client we can be a bit apprehensive. We are about to jump into a very personal journey. It is their wedding, it is our day-to-day, and we want to make sure it is a good fit for everyone involved. Mollie and her mom Camille first came to me WAY before I bring on most clients, and I was honest with them about this, but they were adamant. They really wanted to work with me and so I buckled. They were undeniably kind, laid back, and had all the right intentions. They wanted the kind of wedding I wanted, they mentioned my past weddings and how magical they thought each one was, and we clicked immediately. Let me tell you, Mollie, Brett, and Camille have been nothing but incredible and so when they asked me to provide floral details and vintage rentals for Mollie's upcoming bridal shower I was thrilled! Mollie's shower was hosted at Social House, our home away from home, and it was like two families I love coming together for a holiday, or dare I say - like a wedding.
I hope your bridal shower was everything you wished for and more, Mollie! We cannot wait to see you on your wedding day and celebrate your love right alongside you and your family. Also, we may just steal your mom and never return her. Sorry in advance.
Photography | Coco Prop Shop
Venue | Social House
Floral Design + Vintage Rentals | Port + Palm Co.
Cake | Earth + Sugar