Holly + Scott's Refined Boho Wedding

HOLLY + SCOTT’S REFINED BOHO WEDDING

A formal picture of Holly and Scott with their bridal party. All the bridemaids are on the left in their Sienna coloured gowns holding their bouquets. Holly and Scott stand in the center and all the groomsmen are on the right in black suits with their hands clasped in front of them.

I have a super gorgeous wedding to share today, Holly and Scott’s refined boho wedding. This wedding was beautifully coordinated for a look that was the PERFECT combo of being elegant and romantic with the bohemian accents full of texture from feathered pampas grass, bleached bracken fern and ruscus and dried palms. The colour palette was a soft and serene combination of sage greens, blush pinks and cream.

Holly is so pretty, and as a bride went for a super classy and elegant look. Her timeless soft, wavy curls and understated make up are flawless! I also loved her dress with the gentle lines, sweeping cap sleeve and the slit, which added a little playfulness.

Her bouquet is exquisite!! Rather than your typical bouquet with flowers equally dispersed throughout, this style was designed with the flowers more in groupings, for a strong visual effect. We used ‘Playa Blanca’ roses, ‘Quicksand’ roses, white phalaenopsis orchids, natural pampas grass, bleached bracken fern, bleached ruscus, bunny tail grass, silver dollar eucalyptus, cinerea eucalyptus and olive branches. I love the juxtaposition of the luxurious orchids with the earthy grasses, it created a magically balanced bouquet!

All of the bridesmaids looked divine as well, of course. The gowns were a mash up of different styles in Sienna Rose coloured satin. That colour is absolutely magnificent and was very complimentary to all of the girls! Their bouquets were a slightly smaller version of Holly’s which contrasted beautifully against their dresses!

Scott and his groomsmen looked dashing as well sporting classic black suits. For them we designed “mini bouquet” boutonnieres to match the ladies. These boutonnieres featured white spray roses, olive branches, bunny tail and bleached bracken fern.

A close up image of Holly's engagement ring, Scott's wedding band and her wedding band with big, beautiful white phalaenopsis orchid blooms.

Holly, with her blond hair curling down her shoulders, is looking down at her gorgeous bridal bouquet of phalaenopsis orchid, roses, pampas grass, bleached bracken fern, eucalyptus and olive branches.

Holly is standing with her bridesmaids in Sienna coloured gowns holding their Calyx Floral Design bouquets of roses, orchids, pampas grass, dried fern and eucalyptus.

Holly and Scott stand closely looking at each other, while some of their bridal party are blurred, like they are walking around them quickly.

Holly and Scott are standing closely, gazing at each other and smiling. Holly holds her beautiful bouquet at her side.

Scott' sharp black tux, complete with a black bow tie. He wears a simple boutonniere of white spray roses, and olive branch.

Holly and her bridesmaids have linked arms and are holding their bouquets as they walk together laughing and chatting.

Holly and her bridesmaids strike a pose, standing with one hand in the air with their bouquet

Holly looks radiant stands with a natural backdrop of trees and grass behind her. She is holding her bouquet at her waist and smiling at the camera.

A close up image of the bridal bouquet with gorgeous white orchids, full roses, pampas grass, bleached bracken fern, olive branch and eucalyptus. Holly is gently feeling the soft petals of one of the roses.

Holly and Scott are standing closely in front of a lovely tree, looking lovingly into each others eyes.

CEREMONY

Holly and Scott’s ceremony was phenomenal! Hilltop has several outdoor ceremony locations available, and they opted for the one near the pond with the fountain which is so pretty and tranquil.

The start of the aisle was marked by two wooden barrels with floral arrangements on them to welcome guests as they arrived. One of the barrels also had a sign in honour of loved ones no longer with them who they were thinking of on their special day, along with a candle. It is so hard when there are special loved ones you are unable to have with you on your day, and having a little tribute is a beautiful way to make space for them.

The end of the aisle was the archway, and she was glorious! It was overflowing with fluffy pampas grass, roses, orchids, bleached ruscus and bracken fern, olive branch, eucalyptus, dried palms (sun palm and anahaw palm). So, so pretty and very much matching the aesthetic of the wedding. It looked so lavish and romantic, and it framed Holly and Scott perfectly. After the ceremony, we were able to disassemble the floral pieces and make use of them at the reception as large arrangements, adding to the décor.

While impossible to compete with the archway, honourable mention to the striking floral arrangements at the end of the aisle as well. They were made to match the archway, so naturally they looked stunning.

Last, but certainly not least, I can’t leave without highlighting the adorable flower girls. They wore the sweetest crowns made of olive branches and gunni eucalyptus. Along with their wispy curls it was a cuteness overload! They were perfect little prelude, hinting at the beauty to come when Holly would make her grand entrance.

The stunning ceremony set up at Hilltop Wedding Center with a lavish arch with the pond in the background.

A close up shot to capture some of the details of the fabulous flowers in the archway including roses, orchids, dried palms, pampas grass, bleached ruscus, eucalyptus and olive branches.

The gorgeous aisle arrangement with pampas grass, eucalyptus, roses, bleached greenery and olive branches.

The end of the aisle with two stunning aisle arrangements and big, beautiful archway with the fountain of the pond in the distance.

Beautiful archway with scenic views in the background of Hilltops pond.

In memory of loved ones who could not be with them, a sign with an arrangement and a candle sat on top of a barrel at the start of the aisle.

One of Holly's beautiful bridesmaids coming down the aisle with a big smile carrying her Calyx bouquet.

Adorable flower girls with flower crowns coming down the aisle and scattering petals

Holly + Scott standing in front of the archway, clasping hands during the ceremony

The beautiful couple, Holly + Scott, make it official at the signing table

A beautiful arrangement of pampas grass, roses, eucalyptus and olive on the signing table.

RECEPTION

Hilltop is such a lovely venue for receptions. While there was definitely assistance from the keen eye and hardworking team of Engaged by Darcie– the natural surroundings of the Hilltop tent on beautiful summer days is nothing short of magical. All the radiant natural light, as well as the lush greens and charming landscapes visible throughout the tent is delightful.

We enhanced this natural beauty by adding the Calyx Treatment to the chandeliers. We used a combination of pampas grass, ruscus and eucalyptus for Holly and Scott’s reception, adding colour, boho vibes and visual interest to the room.

Additionally, we had a number of floral accents pieces – the base of the welcome sign, at the top of the seating chart, the guest book table, as well as some small pieces at the cake table. Having these natural elements incorporated throughout the room really levels up the beauty, in my humble opinion.

The guest tables looked fabulous, again, a little help from Engaged by Darcie. I love the frosted glass table numbers, the subtle texture of the linen napkins, and the splashes of gold. The little details really captured the elegant, refined look while the flowers added some of the wild, boho feel. Our centrepieces complimented the classic beauty of the roses with the rich textures of the pampas grass, bleached ruscus and bracken fern, dried palms, olive branches and eucalyptus.

The head table looked amazing. We used the large aisle arrangements as well as the pieces from the archway to feature the head table, without being in the way for the bridal party or the guests. Instead, clusters of sand coloured pillar candles at varying heights were displayed down the length of the table as well as the floor, pulling the look all together and adding ambience.