Pink Charming

Michelle and Michael

Cairnwood Mansion, Bryn Athyn
September 2012

Bridal Fashions: The Wedding Shop of Wayne

Ceremony and Reception: Cairnwood Mansion

Caterer: Feastivities

Invitation and Stationery Accessories: La Petite Fleur, weddings and events

Flowers and Décor: La Petite Fleur, weddings & events

Couple's Photographer: Robert Wood

Detailed Photography: Lori Gail for La Petite Fleur

Entertainment: EBE

Michelle and Mike’s September sunset celebration at Cairnwood Mansion in Bryn Athyn had guests swooning from the start. Think pink… and not just any shade… lipstick pink. La Petite Fleur finessed the playful palette to establish a baroque, yet contemporary, styling for this charming couple’s alfresco affair.

This style-story starts with LPF collaborating with the couple to create a stationery suite that resonated with refined flair. The sweet save-the-date hinted at the forthcoming invitation wardrobe, custom-designed and assembled LPF.

With couture paper stock and expert typography, LPF created a piece that included a black metallic pocket, within which the palette was artfully represented with a black and white damask-backed invitation card and tiered soft-white inserts printed with the event’s signature pink and soft black text. in mixed fonts. Closed with a custom monogrammed seal-- the unique invitation exuded personality-- reflecting the fun, classy feel guests could expect the day-of.

Charming white garden chairs, adorned with black and white polka dot ribbon-tailed pomanders (in a kissable shade of pink), beckoned guests to have a seat before the mansion’s majestic double doors, which proudly displayed “M” and “M” magenta flower wreaths. The doors, serving as the backdrop to the nuptials, were flanked by pedestal urns filled with grand arrangements of soaring stems, including pink and fuchsia roses, hydrangea and stock.

The bridesmaids carried bouquets of pink blooms, including dahlias and phlox— with black satin-wrapped stems.  The flower girl excitedly carried a sweet pomander of lipstick pink blooms— with a black and white polka dot grosgrain ribbon.

Michelle carried an elegant, rounded bouquet of lipstick pink and white blooms, including attaché roses, peonies, lisianthus and ranunculus— finished with white a satin-wrapped stem. The groomsmen wore pink kalanchoe boutonnieres, while the ring bearer wore a petite version of Michael’s tailored ranunculus boutonniere finished with a black satin stem.
 

Following the ceremony, guests were invited to enjoy cocktails on the Mansion’s terrace amidst tables topped with sleek black glass blooms filled with more rich pink blooms. Cocktails extended into the garden where Sheppard’s hooks cradled white lanterns which framed the reflecting pond. Hot pink gerbera daisy blossoms and pillar candles in submerged glass cylinders.

As part of the event’s stationery suite, LPF custom-designed and printed a bridal party sign-- presented in a “blinged” black  frame, as well as patterned table numbers displayed in white easel frames.  And as for the escort cards, mini wine bottle labels were customized with each guest’s name and seating assignment.  The “escort bottles” were displayed atop an apple-lined glass-top table, accented with rounded arrangements of rich red apples and fuchsia blooms in black ceramic vases.  

 
For the reception on the Mansion’s tented terrace, LPF created three centerpiece designs. The first featured a trio of black ceramic candlesticks: two topped with pillar candles in glass cylinders wrapped with pink satin; the third, an arrangement of pink roses and white hydrangea.  
 

The second tablescape featured an over-sized pink flower cluster beneath a glass cloche— finished with votives. The third tablescape design included a trio of ribbon-wrapped glass cylinders (of varying heights) each filled with a different variety of pink blooms, including roses and phlox.
 

As the sky grew dark, Michelle and Michael, along with their friends and family, enjoyed dancing and celebrating in the glow of  the dining tables’ twinkling, beribboned votive candles.

Espresso and Rose Soiree

Photography by Lori Gail for La Petite Fleur

Kevin York Photography

Vanessa and Jonathan

June 2011

Cairnwood Mansion, Bryn Athyn Pennsylvania

Flowers, Decor and Paper Accessories by La Petite Fleur

Detail Photography by Lori Gail Photography for La Petite Fleur
Kevin York Photography

 Robert Fair Caterers

Set against the picturesque setting of historic Cairnwood Mansion, the June wedding of Vanessa and Jonathan was simply… picture-perfect.

Exuding ethereal romance, the alfresco affair’s aesthetics boasted the best this beautiful venue has to offer— utilizing the lush, natural landscape as a springboard for its delicately sophisticated look.

To achieve this traditional, sweetly sleek concept, the design team from La Petite Fleur, weddings and special events, collaborated with Vanessa and Jonathan to fashion a style that married the mansion’s existing décor elements (inside and out) with the bride’s lavender, dusty rose and mocha palette.

As guests pulled up to the estate’s entrance, a soaring arrangement of blush and white gladiolas, with palms and grasses greeted them from atop a column in the fountain—letting them know they had arrived at what was to be a truly special evening.

Inside, Cairnwood’s great hall played host to a grand seating chart displayed in an oversized gilded frame, which coordinated with the custom-designed, hand-assembled white and mocha table cards that were named for the couple’s favorite hot-spots: the Florida islands!

A unique arrangement of dusty pink calla lilies, Esperance roses and exotic greens perched upon an oversized antique frame was suspended from the great hall’s magnificent staircase with pink satin.

The couple walked the rose petal aisle to exchange vows on the grounds of the mansion beneath an arbor elegantly adorned with blush pink gladiolas, white hydrangea, curly willow branches and assorted greens.

Vanessa carried a lush gathering of antique pink roses, mauve cymbidium orchids, sleek white calla lilies, as well as intricate white blooms, including bouvardia and hydrangea,. Her stems were finished with pearl-secured ivory satin.

Her bridesmaids held round bouquets of lavender bluebird roses, mauve calla lilies, and white hydrangea—accented with greens and blush pink satin-wrapped stems. A sweet pomander of mini pink carnations and pink spray roses with trailing pink ribbon tails was carried by the flower girl.

A grand white tent set the stage for the outdoor reception, which featured tables dressed in couture white and mocha linens, and then one of the three styles of centerpieces. This
flight of designs included coordinating blooms in unique presentations.

The first of which was an arrangement of white calla lilies and bear grass cascading from a coffee bean filled glass compote—accented with a beribboned cylinder of full, Bluebird garden roses. The second style used two heights of turned, white candlesticks finished with rich mocha ribbon; one topped with a bowl of cascading white dendrobium orchids, the other, with a lavender bluebird rose ball.

The third centerpiece in the trio was a lush, oversized arrangement of white hydrangea and snap dragons, dendrobium orchids, roses, curly willow branches and a variety of greens, atop a tall glass trumpet vase with submerged Bluebird roses and orchids in the neck. Each centerpiece was accented by the custom white and mocha table cards.

Infusing their special day with personality didn’t end with the table cards named for their favorite Florida islands. Their favorite pets also made an appearance at the affair as fondant fixtures on the wedding cake!

Blushing Bride (and Groom)

Amy and Dan
November 2010

Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

Flowers & Decor by La Petite Fleur

Cairnwood Estate

Photography courtesy of Costello Photography

Juicy Citrus Couture

Christina and Mike

August 28, 2010

Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania

Flowers and Decor by La Petite Fleur

Photography for La Petite Fleur, courtesy of Lori Gail

Orchid Opulence

When Laura came to us with her ideas for an asian-inspired wedding, we were excited at the opportunity to add our modern flair to her florals. Little did we know that we would also fall in love with the Gatsby-esque vibe at the Cairnwood Mansion. It's grand architecture was the perfect backdrop for the simple elegance that Laura and James intended to create.

Over the course of just a few weeks, we worked with our couple on the use of orchids throughout personals and centerpieces. The result was fabulous (if we do say so ourselves)! Laura carried a rich, elegant bouquet of white cymbidium orchids. Her bridesmaids carried black fans, adorned with a simple spray of white dendrobium orchids--lovely!

When Laura and Jim said their vows, they were flanked by oversized potted palms in black baskets. These coordinated with the table centerpieces that were enjoyed by guests during dinner, and as a take-home--potted white phaleonopsis orchid stems adorned each table.

We loved the effortless statement made by pairing modern, exotics in a traditional mansion venue. The contrast between the two, made for an amazing display--reminiscent of the 1920'a. And our bride, groom and their family and friends 'roared' the night away.

Flowers: La Petite Fleur
Photography: Nick Gould Photography
Catering: Jimmy Duffy Catering