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There are phone calls that stay with you. The ones where you hang up and already know exactly what you’re going to create. My first call with Paige and Paul was one of those.

They didn’t come with a Pinterest board full of specific flowers or a list of must-haves. They came with a feeling. And a reference point that spoke directly to me as a florist- Terrain by Anthropologie. If you know this brand like I do (and like my credit card does), you get it immediately. Artful, textural designs. Earthy vessels. Warm, neutral palettes. Botanicals that feel gathered, not arranged.

I knew before we even ended that call that this was going to be one of my favorites of the year.

The Bridal Bouquet: A Recipe Rooted in Story

Every flower choice has a reason. Every bouquet tells a story. That’s the only way I work.
For Paige’s bouquet, the design was grounded in something personal: poppy flowers hold a special place close to her heart, carrying the memory of a loved one. Bringing poppy pods into the entire floral design wasn’t just a stylistic choice- it was intentional. Meaningful. Love worked into every stem. But dried and structural elements have visual weight, and the trick is knowing what to pair with them so the whole design still feels fresh and alive.

That’s where the recipe starts playing in my head.

Nerine for playfulness and wispy texture. Queen Anne’s lace to keep things soft and airy. Hellebores as the base- I love their moodiness and the greenery they bring to a personal bouquet. Sweet peas for movement and a little romance. Chocolate sherry oncidium orchids that I found at a nursery one week before the wedding and immediately thought of Paige. Some stems just find you at the right moment. Teddy roses to ground everything in that warm, neutral-brown tone. Scabiosa pods, poppy pods, and dried eucalyptus clusters with a hint of millet woven through.

And the ribbon. I had been saving a botanically dyed silk ribbon from Silk & Willow in my favorites for exactly this moment. This was it.

It’s more than a recipe. It’s more than a bouquet. Always.

Paul’s Boutonnière: Simple, Intentional, Just Right

Paul came to our call with a clear vision for his boutonnière, which I love. Sprigs of rosemary tied with a few stems of baby’s breath. Clean, simple, and quietly meaningful. Rosemary for good luck- and a small thread connecting his boutonnière back to her bouquet.

The Wedding Day: Church, Golden Light & Hidden Oaks

Paige and Paul said their vows in a beautiful Richmond church ceremony- romantic and full of meaning. The altar florals were lush and earthy, designed to complement the space rather than compete with it.
Then Richmond did what it does best in November: it turned gold. The ginkgo trees were at peak color, and the saturated yellow backdrop for their portraits was one of those things you simply can’t plan for. It’s one of my favorite things about fall weddings in Richmond.
The reception and cocktail hour were held at Hidden Oaks- a venue with a secluded, beautiful property that feels removed from the rest of the world in the best way. The tiered landscaping, the glass pavilion lit up with string lights, the layered outdoor spaces- it’s a setting that really rewards intentional floral design. The centerpieces carried the warmth of Paige’s bouquet throughout the room: caramel-toned garden roses and ranunculus, white blooms, dried textures, and greenery among candlelight and sage-tinted glassware. And yes, there was a white soccer ball on all the tables- a personal touch that felt perfectly them.

What Made This One Special

Paige and Paul gave me the best thing a couple can offer: trust, paired with meaning. They didn’t ask for a look they’d seen somewhere else. They shared what moved them, what mattered, and what they wanted to feel on their wedding day.
And from that, we built something that was genuinely theirs.
This is the Virginia wedding floral design work that reminds me why I do this. Not just for the beautiful blooms- though that bouquet really was something- but for the stories they carry. The poppy pods for a loved one. The rosemary for luck. The ribbon I had been waiting to use.

Planning a Richmond wedding, a Hidden Oaks celebration, or a Virginia wedding where the florals should feel like more than decoration? I’d love to hear your story. Get in touch to start designing florals rooted in what matters most to you.
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Photography: Luke & Ashley Photography
Venue: Hidden Oaks | Richmond, Virginia
Ribbon: Silk & Willow
Floral Design: Aster & Bee Floral | Virginia Wedding Florist