Holly & David @ Pagoda Park

WOW, what can I say? Holly and David's reception was so awesome! Though their wedding ceremony was private and held in Jamaica, they chose to have their reception at home here in Norfolk at Pagoda Park. Let me state for anyone who considers themselves a naturalist and loves all aspects of nature, The Pagoda is one of Norfolk's most incredibly beautiful and serene places. I have visited and have designed weddings in many states and private gardens, as well as the beautiful Botanical Garden here in Norfolk. The Pagoda is my favorite for so many reasons! When Holly came to us the location told me everything I needed to know. Holly wanted to see blues, purples, lavender and greens. With this knowledge my task was to execute a look perfect for a wedding, contemporary for the location and memorable for Holly & David.
Starting with their place cards...we took our base poles of Aspen, yes real Aspen, and stretched them to make a hanging display of guest cards using ribbon in blue and lavender. The supporting pots for the Aspen held purple larkspur, purple and blue hydrangea and blue iris. The centerpieces were in simple glass cubes sitting atop tables draped in blue linen. The cubes were billowing with blue and purple hydrangea. We lined the inside of the vases with lilac in lavender and the rest of the arrangement was a combination of blue and purple iris, purple lissanthus, purple tulips, lavender roses, deep purple mini calla lily's and beautiful blue scabasia. As a final accent we added vanda orchids.
The look was awesome! My fondest memory of the day will be Holly and David's entrance. They entered through one of the Asian passageways, crossed over a small bridge as their guests watched from across the pond. When they entered onto the larger wooden bridge right in front of the Pagoda they began their first dance. Now, let me tell you, I love my business I get to witness many special moments, but to witness that moment was worth more than I can explain. One that will not soon be forgotten. I love all things and elements in Nature, but the love that was so obvious that day between David and Holly makes my job so very rewarding. It was indeed my pleasure to have been a small part of a great wedding!