The Big Fake Wedding is a bridal show alternative featuring a couple who renew their vows in front of guests (engaged couples) followed by food and dancing. The BFW staff developed a mood board for the vendors to follow. New England’s theme was a garden house/conservatory vibe using shades of green, clay, and orchid.

For the floral portion, four designers each got 2 tables and an extra area to focus on. I selected bouquets and boutonnieres. My bouquets were not typical of those seen on social media and were well received by brides visiting my vendor table after the ceremony.

The bridal bouquet featured a mix of interesting textures with an airiness and movement. Anthurium and orchids were some of the flowers added for the greenhouse touch.

Ribbon treatment includes hand-died silks from @honeysilkcophoto by @emilyteresaphotography — Ribbon treatment includes hand-died silks from @honeysilkco
photo by @emilyteresaphotography

Side view of bouquetphoto by @emilyteresaphotography — Side view of bouquet
photo by @emilyteresaphotography

Want something interesting? Here’s a new take on bridal bouquet shapes. Bridesmaid’s bouquet #1 was designed in a custom crafted wire structure. Wool and jasmine vine were captured by wire tendrils and butterfly ranunculus floated above.

Bridesmaid’s bouquet #2 was a clean, contemporary interpretation of a conservatory. Tropical flowers and foliage are grouped for emphasis.

The guys also wore a touch of the greenhouse vibe. The groom sported a white anthurium with kalanchoe and greenery. The groomsmen wore either an orchid with kalanchoe and greenery or a spray rose with tillandsia and seeded eucalyptus. A floral pocket square was also an option but the guys opted to wear vests and not jackets.

A modern take on corsages were worn by the gals during the reception with flowers magically worn on their wrists. It was a fun way for the gals to have flowers without carrying their bouquets.