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The Most Luxurious Baby Shower Design

March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 by Rachel

The most special delivery, a baby boy, is on the way, and we loved designing the most stylish baby shower for our clients and proud parents S & H! There was no shortage of beautiful blue and fluffy delphiniums for this design. We often get asked, “What do you do with all those flowers after an event?”. Well no worries here, because nothing was wasted. Every guest went home with a personally wrapped bundle of the beautiful blooms. Lots of extra for Mom-to-be of course. We worked closely with Toronto Event Planner and friend, Michelle, from Sincerely Yours Events on this one and rest assured, every detail was perfect! The sweetest sweets included petite hot air balloon cookies and stunning macaroon towers from the talented artist Nadia from Nadia & Co. The focal point of design interest for the flowers and decor was found in the middle of the room and surrounded Nadias’ sweet treats. Our fabulous, metal hot air balloons grounded with mounds of delphiniums were a show stopper. Possibly one of my favourite looks for a baby shower! Thank you to H & S and their PR team for trusting us with such a special event.

For luxury event design, decor and flowers, including baby showers, in the Toronto and GTA area, reach out to our team for more information at www.rachelaclingen.com. For a full list of vendors see bottom of post.

Our metal hot air balloons, filled with delphiniums, created a stunning area to display the adorable blue macaroon towers. The concept for the baby shower, ‘Special Delivery’ was developed around the hot air balloons. How cute is that?

floral and decor design – Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design, planning and design – Sincerely Yours Events, photography – Barely Blush, sweets – Nadia & Co. placesettings – Splendid Settings, stationery – So Pretty In Print

Aly’s Beautiful Italian Inspired Bridal Shower At Casa Loma

March 27, 2024 by Rachel

We are dreaming of summer events and that includes beautiful bridal showers. One of our favourites to date, is Aly’s Italian inspired brunch in the pavilion at Casa Loma. A stylist herself, Aly wanted a stylish garden party vibe which included the most thoughtful guest experience, including a customized jewelry gift area. The flowers and decor were reminisce of Italian courtyard and included a oversized custom Olive Tree. We loved working on all the pretty details with our talented friend, and Toronto wedding planner, Michelle from Sincerely Yours Events. Her creative floor plan included sofa vignettes, and gave an elevated feel to the afternoon affair. For a full list of vendors see bottom of post.

floral and decor – Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design, planning – Sincerely Yours Events, venue – Casa Loma, photo – 5ive 15ifteen, furniture – Detailz, table top – Splendid Settings, cake – Nadia & Co. guitarist – Cody Cuisia,

Lawson Crouse Marries Beautiful Claire At Harding Waterfront Estate

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 by Rachel

I’m so excited to share this stylish wild flower infused summer wedding. The truth is, we are still swooning over the images from NHL Player Lawson Crouse and his beautiful bride, Claire Stewarts’ stunning wedding at Harding Waterfront Estate.

Claire, a model/stylist and Lawson, a professional hockey player for the Arizona Coyotes, crossed paths throughout his hockey career, but it was after Lawson reached out on instagram, (usually replying to Claires cooking posts), and a conversation over a cheesecake that sealed the deal, and ultimately lead to a dinner date. “When you know you know, and after our first date we both told our friends that “he/she is the one”, recalls Claire. During a memorable summer trip to France, on one knee and in front of the Eiffle, Lawson proposed. The couple celebrated their new engagement for the following weeks on the French Riviera.

We loved working with Claire on the design for her wedding. Her love for personal styling, interior design and her modelling career, brought to the table fresh ideas and a keen eye for style. Modern elements breathed sophistication a chic-ness to the look, while wild flowers and artistic stationery, brought an ‘un-done’, yet fashionable feel to the table. My favourite floral feature to design was the oversized and very dramatic floral urn created which created a visual focal point in the reception tent and towered over the circular wood bar. It was a pleasure to work with wedding planner Ashley Pigott on this one and as expected, the day was executed to perfection. Thank you Claire and Lawson for trusting us with your flowers and decor design. It was such a pleasure working with you.

Thank you to our talented friends at 5ive 15ifteen for sharing their incredible captures of the day. For a full list of vendors, see bottom of post.

I always enjoy receiving feedback from our clients. I asked Claire what her thoughts were on working with our team, but wow, such sweet and thoughtful response. “I will start by saying how much fun we had with the process of working with you and your team. It is not enough to say that you exceeded our expectations, because everywhere our heads turned on the wedding day was lightyears beyond that!!! The aisle was breathtaking… but when when we walked into the tent, we were absolutely speechless. I remember being blown away by your posts and past event images when I was first looking at wedding vendors. It was very clear to me that if I wanted floral magic, that you are the best of the best!! I had such high expectations from the photos alone, but after meeting with you and your team in the studio, it really solidified that you guys are all that, and so much more. I loved coming in and seeing the table mock ups, and sample arrangements brought to life. The process was so creative, and welcoming, and just fun to experience! I felt like my wants, and over all vision was taken by you and amped up beyond anything I could have imagined. Your personalities and passion for what you do makes all the difference in not only the process, but the end result. I don’t have the words for how grateful we are for the wildflower heaven you curated for us at Harding. The pleasure was all ours, and I will be looking for any excuse to work with you again.”

flowers and decor – Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design, wedding planning – Ashley Pigott, photography – 5ive 15ifteen Photo Co. venue – Harding Waterfront, bridal glam – Jessica Savedra from Lac + Beauty, Faces by Alex, Allison Kam Hair, and Virasack Hair, stationery – Ashley Pigott and Karli Stroschein, custom linens – Simply Beautiful Decor, furniture – Detailz, place settings – Splendid Settings, carpet – Reznik, tent – Premier Tents, vinyl on stage and aisle and dance floor – Event Graffiti