GET INSPIRED BLOSSOMING

By Yoko Chapman, Editor + Creative Director

Gardens, and the process of their cultivation, have been synonymous with life, love, and community since ancient times. A garden is universally understood to be a safe and peaceful haven where all living things live and work together to nurture and sustain the system of life. This concept of togetherness and community has made gardens, nature, and outdoor spaces in general, an obvious choice for hosting all kinds of special life celebrations. And a beautiful garden bursting with life, potential, and hope, remains without question, the most beloved and adored venue for celebrating weddings, unions, love stories, and life's new chapters with the people we love and care for.

During Victorian times, Floriography – the language of flowers – became a popular way in England and the United States, for an admirer to send a secret coded message during a time when discretely expressing feelings of love and adornment was socially expected. Each flower could

send a different message, the most notorious of which was romantic love, symbolized by a deep, red rose.

In this issue of Wonderful Weddings, local event design pros share a stunning array of floral design inspired by fields of wildflowers, blooms bursting with colour, romantic neutral palettes, and midnight skies, to help you imagine and create intimate and personalized wedding festivities showcasing nature's artwork.

There are options aplenty for celebrating your wedding, shower, bachelor(ette)x parties, or pre-wedding get-togethers in 2023. Elevated garden parties, decadent food and beverage presentations designed for sharing, cozy and familiar gatherings close to home, and even including your creature companions, are all top trends for celebrating your love story with cherished family and friends. 1 celebrationanthologie.com

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