Sam & Alissa's "Festivale" Wedding

When a childhood friend contacted me over the winter to let me know he was getting married this summer I couldn't have been more thrilled to help in the conceptual design of the event.


Over the course of the last six months we connected long-distance (they live in Florida) about every detail from invitations to tents, cupcakes to centerpieces, location to ceremony and everything in between. In the end we ended really taking the role of artistic and creative director. What a treat to be able to take this special event from concept to reality.

Sam and Alissa's day was nothing short of perfect. The weather was pristine and the location idyllic...taking place on the fields behind one the groom's family farms. With the venue paying homage to the groom's childhood roots we took inspiration from the bride's heritage when planning the decor. Inspired by the festive colors and textures of the Bahamas and Turkey we used a palette of rich purple, saffron, fuchsia, and orange. Flowers included ornamental pineapples, mokara, dendrobium, and oncidium orchids, roses, craspedia and dahlias. Colored glass, Moraccan and paper lanterns added to the festive environment.

The unexpected hit of the day was our "Social Tent" which soon was dubbed "The Love Tent." It became the perfect setting for fun couples photos...here are a few of our favorites:
























At dusk everyone gathered outside to light Sky Lanterns shipped from Thailand. The intriguingly beautiful paper lanterns took to the sky with the guests well wishes for the bride and groom.



Congratulations Sam & Alissa...and blessings for a lifetime of happiness!

[Photos by Justin Larose]