Wedding Inspiration: An Elegant Floral Garden

A garden of natural delights captivated one and all at this Montecito, California wedding.

-AS SEEN IN BRIDAL GUIDE MAGAZINE-

A muslin-draped tent protected guests from both rain and sun, while the whitewashed, cushioned chairs "elevated the experience of what was technically a 'backyard' celebration."

wedding reception tent

When So Happi Together's Nancy Park and Paean Wang arrived at a home that had been offered as a wedding site by a family friend of the couple, they knew it would be perfect. "Our bride loves green, so all that natural greenery was a bonus!"

The team went for "a timeless, fine-art garden elegance" — perfectly suited by the place settings and beribboned menus.

 floral wedding place setting

The tiered cake was adorned with hand-pressed florals.

floral wedding cake

A masterful mix of airy, whimsical blooms.

wedding flowers

Programs and menus were printed in green ink on handmade paper.

wedding programs

Once the sun went down, guests found themselves "dining under a magical sky full of stars and lights."

wedding reception tent

Before hitting the dance floor, the bride changed into a short dress and custom hand-painted tennis shoes.

floral wedding shoes

The bouquets, centerpieces and floral decor throughout were composed of ranunculus, sweet pea, peonies, lilac, hellebores, garden roses and more.

wedding welcome table flowers

The ceremony took place in a grassy area of the property beneath a towering oak tree. The team built a flower-filled custom wooden deck that served as both aisle and stage.

outdoor wedding ceremony

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