Check out our latest feature in Minnesota Bride Magazine!

I spy Melissa and Mitch’s wedding day featured in the latest Minnesota Bride Magazine. This amazing couple had to postpone their wedding due to Covid-19, but that didn’t stop them. We partnered with an incredible vendor team to bring this intimate celebration to life. Style Architects planned and designed the couples wedding day and post celebration in Ireland. You heard that right. They took 40 of their guests on a trip to Ireland to continue the festivities.

Everything about this intimate day was planned and executed perfectly. And I will never get over that cake! Scroll down for the full vendor list.

Vendor List

Planner - Style Architects

Photographer - Lena Lakoma Photo

Venue: Loring Social

Gown: a&be Bridal Shop

Bridesmaids Dresses: Birdie Grey

Hair & Makeup: Primped

Groom’s attire: Indochino

Catering: D’Amico Catering

Florist: The Petal

Linens: Linen Effects

Shikha + Aman

Could this couple be any more handsome and photogenic? Every photos is more stunning than the next. And don’t get me started on Shikha’s showstopping dresses. I can’t pick a favorite…and I won’t! They are both exquisite.

We partnered with Phos Events to hang chandeliers and florals down the aisle for the ceremony and it was epic! Since this was a room flip we made sure the head table was right under the gorgeous chandeliers to create an amazing focal point in the room. It was magical!

Venue: Hutton House

Photographer: Bravado Weddings

Planning: Bella Mistique Events

Drapery & Mandap: Noor Events

Lightings & Rigging: Phos Events

Brown + Lee Wedding

When a bride comes to us and requests peonies we do a happy dance! Especially when it is peony season! So, when Kayla specifically said she wanted peonies in her bouquet we knew we were the perfect fit. It was a gorgeous day with an outdoor courtyard ceremony and gorgeous reception filled with gold geometric accents. The perfect balance of modern and timeless. First time working at the Van Dusen Mansion and it did not disappoint. Photos by Gina Ziedler Photography.

Whimsical Garden Wedding

Video: Charlie Hilbrant Films

Event Design & Styling: Beso Events

Photography: Maria Harte Photography

Venue: Chicago Botanic Gardens

Florals: The Petal

Event Furnishings: AFR Rentals

Linens: BBJ Linen

Bridal Gown & Accessories: Ultimate Bride Chicago, Miraz Willinger, Maria Elena Headpieces

Shoes: Louboutin

Groom Attire: Formally Modern

Hair and Makeup: Three One Two Bridal

Calligraphy & Paper Goods: Emily Rose Ink

Cake Design & Dessets: Flourish Cake Design by Sugar Fixe

Custom Engagement Ring: Susie Saltzman

Engagement Ring Box: The Mrs Box

Custom Wedding Gifts: Teak and Twine

Glass Shadow Boxes: West Elm

Shanele + Andrew

This sweet couple was looking for an elegant, romantic wedding filled with varying shades of lavender and plum.  I don't typically work with these colors, so I was really excited to get my hands on something a bit different.  So happy with how everything turned out!  

Photographer: Event Tide Wind

Meghan + Connor

There is beauty in simplicity.  And this wedding was the perfect example of modern elegance.  Every wedding should have peonies and a hanging installation, I'm just saying :)  

Photographer: Courtney Cimo

Venue: Chez Event Space

Charron + Mark

Photographer: Soda Fountain Photography

Venue: Pinstripes

Kimberly + Patrick

Happy New Year!

Bring it on 2017!  

This year was incredible.  I honestly couldn't have done it without the support of my family and the amazing clients I've worked with.  Seriously though, I have the BEST clients!  So honored they let me be creative and to make magic on their wedding days.  

I've learned and grown a lot this year and I can't wait to see what's in-store for 2017.  Growing as a florist and a business has been a process, but after 2 years of The Petal I can finally say I'm completely confident and happy with where my brand is going, who I am as a designer, and all the possibilities for the future.  

Here are some highlights from this year.  

Amanda + Max

It's freezing outside, so I'm just going to chill in front of my computer and look at pretty pictures of flowers and happy couples.  Amanda and Max were a pleasure to work with.  When I heard she wanted an Italian Mediterranean theme for her big day I was all over it.  Here are a few photos from the amazing photographer Sally O'Donnell Photography and some taken by yours truly.  

Photos: Sally O'Donnell Photography

Venue: Pazzo's

Catherine + Andy

I was so lucky to work with such a sweet couple for a wedding in spring of this year.  They were so happy and easy-going it made it so easy to work with them.  It was such a pleasure.

The bride requested rich, vibrant colors to compliment their traditional Chinese wedding.  The balance of the rich pinks, purples and blush tones complimented the venues red and gold accents.  And that archway!  Boy was it a pain to get it in and out of the courtyard of the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, but it was totally worth it!  

All packed up and looking amazing.

Photographer: Main + Simple Photography

Venue: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (ceremony), MingHin Cuisine (reception)

Classic and elegant wedding

I love the feeling of opening my email and seeing photos from a wedding I've done.  Elizabeth and Keith had a classic and elegant wedding filled with gorgeous peonies and hydrangeas at the Metropolitan Club of Willis Tower.  What a view!  The venue was gorgeous and this couple is so sweet. 

Photo credit: Dennis Lee Photo