We all know that weddings are ceremonies celebrating love and union. The Romee Willow Team has been fortunate enough to be a witness to a countless of beautiful wedding ceremonies and celebrations. What we love even more is getting a look into ceremonies from diverse cultures that honor love in their own ways. Over the summer we had the gift of curating flowers for Ann and Neal’s wedding at Salvage One in Chicago. Before the couple walked down the aisle and exchanged their vows, the usual ceremony of weddings, they had a traditional Chinese wedding tea ceremony with their family!
Just because the theme of the wedding is classy, doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! I loved working this wedding because of the subtle details that really made it so unique. From the rainbow cake to the fairytale garden disco party! The couple, Julie & MJ, tied the knot at iconic Salvage One this May. This venue has such picturesque details like the tall white pillars to the glimmering chandeliers that it’s perfect for any classy wedding. The couple opted in for Southern-California garden vibe for their Chicago wedding. We went with light, airy, with touch of whimsical (especially for the dance floor decor!). Check out the gorgeous photos down below taken by Jason Brown.
Summertime weddings in Chicago are some of my favorites, especially because the availability of outdoor venues! Ashley & Ryan celebrated their wedding on the rooftop of Morgan’s on Fulton; the entire vibe of the wedding was intimate and nothing short of romantic. The Chicago city views, the classy candles, and subtle summer color palette created such a dreamy ambiance. Check out the beautiful photos by Lauren Sims to feel inspired for your summer wedding!
The couple, Sara & Andy, had the best of both worlds at their wedding. They paid homage to traditional Catholic roots at The Madonna Della Strada Chapel while hosting their reception at the modern and artful, Artifact Events. The duo also opted in for deep colors that truly popped at this more industrial reception venue. They even chose table centerpieces that not most do (see pics below!). It’s also so fun for us to see different worlds coming together and we definitely saw the traditional and the modern meet at this wedding.
We love weddings of all sizes over here! Small and intimate weddings are just as special as a big wedding. For the flowers, some things can definitely range! Maybe we’re not making any extra bouquets or bouts for the wedding party. There are times when ceremony flowers aren’t requested and we’re just working on the reception. Right before spring ended, we had a fun time creating flowers for Hannah and Jessie’s intimate wedding at Lytle House in Chicago! They were going for a vibrant, cheery, and fun look with lots of wildflowers. Check out the gorg photos (especially the artsy film photos!) by Jess Diaz to see what we did for them!
It’s always so special to see how love is celebrated through different and diverse cultures! This last spring we had the honor of curating flowers for Sarah and Jacob’s Jewish wedding at The Westin River North in Chicago. Flower arches are my thing and in Jewish wedding ceremonies, they’re known as Chuppahs! A chuppah is basically a canopy that the couple stands under during their ceremony. Flowers can be adorned all around or made focal point at the top center of the chuppah (this is the route we took—check it out below!). The spring vibes were so high with the use of mostly white and pastel flowers that so beautifully matched the bride and bridesmaids’ dresses (and the stunning lake!). Peep through the beautiful photos below taken by Dominika Photography if you’re looking for some inso for a classic-styled wedding!
Spring and summer weddings are always some of our favorites over here because of the fun and vibrant colors couples are drawn to during this time. Flowers are the perfect way to weave in the energy of the season you’re getting married in! Amanda and Matt chose a color palette that screamed spring—light muted pink, white, light peach, lavender, soft yellow, and a pop of coral. Spring was in the air and you couldn’t help smile and brighten up at the sight of this gorg color scheme. The fun didn’t stop there! One of our favorite elements to play with were the hanging disco that we hung from the ceilings of The Arbory in Chicago. Read more about their wedding below.
As your trusted wedding florist, we want to help you achieve the perfect balance between breathtaking decor and cost-efficiency. In this post, we’ll guide you through the process of maximizing your budget without compromising on beautiful wedding flowers and decor. Here are some tips and strategies to help you save money on floral and wedding decor, ensuring your day is both gorg and financially savvy.
Emily and Jesus tied the knot at the Morton Arboretum this past spring, and went for a rustic, natural aesthetic. They def pulled it off! We loved creating their organic garden party wedding flowers, focusing on whimsical colors like blush, light peach, light blue, soft yellow, and ivory. We are big fans of the way these colors popped against the natural woodsy colors of all the trees at the Arboretum. Take a look at this blog post featuring gorg photos by Sally O’Donnell Photography, and relive Emily and Jesus’s wedding day with us!
With so much information available, it’s easy to fall prey to common misconceptions that can lead to unexpected surprises and unnecessary stress during wedding planning. To help you navigate the world of wedding florals with confidence, we've debunked some of the most prevalent myths. Read this post to learn the 6 most common misconceptions about wedding florals and the truths you need to know.
We had a BLAST creating this colorful styled shoot at one of Chicago’s newest venues in Roscoe Village - Sarabande. A styled shoot is where a team of various wedding vendors come together to showcase their talents to add to their portfolios. Basically, we put together a pretend aspirational wedding- with all the creative aspects we've been itching to create. For this shoot, I wanted to showcase a queer wedding since I didn't have that many in my portfolio and it aligns with my love is love ideology. I also wanted to create something colorful, ethereal and filled to the brim with flowers!! Read more about this colorful, styled shoot and check out the gorgeous photos by Ed and Aileen Photography in this post.
Here at Romee Willow Florals, we are passionate about not only creating artful florals for your event, but also ones that are sustainable and eco-friendly. When Jori started Romee Willow Florals, she knew she wanted to do her part in making the wedding industry just a little bit more green. Over the years, we’ve learned a few easy ways to incorporate green practices into the wedding planning process. Learn six easy ways you can make your wedding even a little more Earth-friendly in this blog post.
New to the wedding world, and finding yourself confused at some of the lingo? We got you covered! In this blog post, we list some vocab words that will be helpful when you have a florist or wedding planner consultation. Grab a pen and paper, take notes, and study up!
Emma and Craig had a colorful and textured fall wedding at Fairlie last November. We loved creating their autumnal floral decor, including bouquets, boutonnieres, ceremony backdrop, staircase decor, dinner table arrangements, sweetheart table decor, and more. If you love fall wedding colors like burnt orange and burgundy, you won’t want to miss this blog post. Photos by Stephanie Lang Photography.
Amanda and Nick’s fictional muse was Wednesday Addams for their Friday the 13th wedding. They got married last October at Salvage One, and they really leaned into the dark and moody vibes. Check out this post to see what we did for their wedding ceremony decor and reception decor. You’ll also learn about some cool details they included like a tattoo station and go go dancers!
Catherine and Patrick really leaned into the colors and textures fall has to offer for their October wedding at The Joinery. We combined fresh flowers, grasses, and leaves with dried elements to create a unique autumnal look. Take a look at this blog post to see all the different floral elements we made for them, like their deconstructed ceremony arch, hanging floral installation, low centerpieces, bridal bouquet, and more! Photos by Allison Williams Photography.
Katie and Evan picked some amazing historical places in Chicago for their elegant summer wedding. They got ready at Palmer House Hotel, and then had their ceremony and reception at the Adler Planetarium. We created elegant, simple wedding flowers using a combination of white orchids, roses and greenery. Take a look at the wedding flowers we created for them - bridal and bridesmaid’s bouquets, boutonnieres, ceremony flowers, dinner table centerpieces, large arrangements for memory table, head table decor, and more! Photos by Ed & Aileen Photography.
Michael and Kelsey had a cozy fall wedding with an intimate dinner party vibe at The Arbory. We used flowers like burgundy and orange dahlias, peach ranunculus, white roses, golden amaranthus, eucalyptus, copper beech foliage, chocolate cosmo, berries, and more. Check out the deconstructed wedding arch, wedding sign hedge, bouquet, boutonnieres, and low centerpieces we created for their dreamy autumn wedding in this post!
When Jess, Dave, and their planner Audrey from Paris Events met with us, they had a specific vision in mind. They were going for simple, chic, and modern - and all white roses and baby’s breath. Check out more photos of their big day by Cassie Anna Photography, and read more about their wedding at Theater on the Lake in this blog post!
If you’re planning your wedding, but feel like it’s all been done before, this is the post for you! We’ve put together six different ideas of unique floral add-ons that are sure to get your juices flowing for your own artistic floral decor. In this post you’ll find epic staircases, cool bar arrangements, dance floor flowers, and more. Check this post out to start brainstorming unique floral pieces for your wedding.
