Moody Moments from Dawn-Dusk
On a dew-drop morning in May of 2023, Team Stoneblossom got an early start to honor the love of L+I, as they tied the knot at dawn, underneath the rising sun at the beautiful Chanler just off the Cliff Walk in Newport. The sun-rise ceremony took place under the branches of an elegant, aged tree, where L+I were surrounded by fragrant rose petals and wondrous, gleaming candlelight. To highlight the natural, organic beauty of the tree, we added romantic, spilling greenery from the base and the branches. Tucked throughout the lush foliage were creamy spring blossoms of white iris, roses, delphinium, and phlox. The rising sun and warm candlelight cast a golden glow on the ceremony site as the couple said their vows, and had their first kiss.
Following the commemoration of love in the morning, guests had a bit of time to enjoy the coastal charm of Newport, before returning for cocktails and dinner in the evening. The reception design contrasted the light and airy feel of the ceremony with moody romantic details and deeper, bold tones. The couple envisioned a Spanish style, al fresco dinner soiree, and the finalized tablescapes looked like something out of an exquisite still-life painting. Dark blooms of pomegranate, burgundy, and jewel tones overflowed from amber, terracotta, and brass vessels creating a rich, lush tablescape of color. Fresh fruit artfully and intentionally spilled from petite compotes and terracotta stands on the table amongst the plethora of moody blooms.
The candlelight in the tent, tucked throughout the moments of lavish arrangements added a warm, intimate glow to the already family-focused layout and design plan of the Tuscan tables. Gorgeous black crystal candelabras were a poignant focal point of the tablescape, providing elegant contrast of the jewel-toned blossoms against the sleek, dark base of the candelabra. Textural blooms of thistle, scabiosa, and astrantia danced throughout the arrangements providing visual interest at every turn. The sweetheart table was composed of an intimate styling of spilling greenery, seasonal blooms, and scrumptious fruit surrounded by glistening taper candles and amber and brass accents.
When approaching a wedding design plan it is important to us to tell the story of the couple through our chosen art form of flowers and our curated collection of hard goods. We enjoyed incorporating elements that were unique to the couple from their ceremony at dawn to the inclusion of white irises which were sentimental to the couple. We love to create ultra-personalized design moments that cover the entirety of the event, providing a cohesive and comprehensive floral story that truly encompasses the couple, just as we did with L+I.
