What happens when a bride wants “romantic” but doesn’t want predictable? For Michael & Lanee’s wedding at Martinson Hall this August, we built a palette around soft peach, yellow, and blush tones — then added an unexpected pop of blue that made the whole design feel fresh. Here’s how it came together.
The Inspiration: Soft, Garden Romance
Lanee came to us wanting a garden-romantic feel without leaning too pastel or too predictable. We landed on a palette of peach and yellow ranunculus and blush-and-cream garden roses as the foundation, then introduced blue thistle and delphinium as a contrast note. It’s a combination we don’t get to use often, and it gave every arrangement more depth than an all-peach-and-blush palette would have on its own — it even tied in beautifully with the bridesmaids’ dusty-blue dresses.
The Bridal Bouquet
The bridal bouquet was built around peach and yellow ranunculus and blush garden roses, with blue thistle and delphinium woven through for contrast. Airy celosia added texture and movement, and a mix of eucalyptus and seeded greenery rounded out the base. The result: romantic and full, with just enough texture to keep it interesting up close — exactly what carried Lanee down the aisle at the rooftop ceremony, under a wooden arbor with Martinson Hall’s exposed brick as the backdrop.
Bridesmaids and Boutonnieres
The bridesmaids’ bouquets mirrored the bridal bouquet at a smaller scale, and their dusty-blue gowns picked up the same blue thistle and delphinium running through every arrangement — a full-circle styling moment. Boutonnieres for Michael and the groomsmen echoed the palette too, with light blue ties pulling the whole wedding party together into one cohesive look.
Reception Tables: A Trio of Bud Vases
For the reception, we set a trio of bud vases and votives on navy linens at every table rather than a single large centerpiece — a look that’s grown popular for couples who want a garden, gathered-from-the-yard feel up close. Guests got an intimate view of the same blooms carried down the aisle, glowing against the candlelight.
Why We Loved This One
Every wedding gives us a chance to solve a slightly different design problem, and this one was a great example of how a single unexpected color — a dusty blue — can elevate a peach-and-blush palette without overpowering it. If you’re planning a wedding and want a look that feels romantic but still surprising, this kind of contrast palette is worth considering.
Congratulations again to Michael & Lanee on a beautiful day at Martinson Hall!
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