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Summer Editorial at Karpeles Grand: Ethereal Flower Arches

  • Writer: Christie Walsh-Myers
    Christie Walsh-Myers
  • Aug 18
  • 3 min read

Updated: Aug 20


When wedding vendors gather for a styled shoot, it’s not just about creating pretty pictures. Styled shoots are creative playgrounds—places where florists, planners, photographers, and other artists get to stretch their imaginations beyond the everyday constraints of real weddings. For vendors, it’s a chance to showcase skills, experiment with design ideas, and collaborate with like-minded creatives. For couples, these images can serve as both inspiration and reassurance—a visual promise that your vendors have the talent and vision to bring extraordinary ideas to life.

Styled shoots also come with a little freedom. Budgets and logistics that typically guide wedding design take a back seat, making space for daring concepts that might not always be possible on a wedding day. That’s exactly what we leaned into for our Summer Editorial at Karpeles Grand, where the historic architecture met a floral design that was moody, ethereal, and anything but traditional. This editorial is a perfect example of styled shoot inspiration that can be adapted into real wedding moments.


The Design: All-American Grown Florals

Our design focus for this editorial was on creating flower arches (sometimes searched as floral towers) that could anchor a ceremony space with drama and beauty. Every stem was American grown, honoring both local and domestic farms and sourced in partnership with The Floral Source. We layered seasonal textures including:

  • Smokebush for its deep, smoky plumes

  • Garden roses for lush romance

  • Queen Anne’s lace and hydrangea for soft volume

  • Hanging amaranthus for an ethereal, draping effect

  • Curly willow for sculptural movement

  • The textural inflorescence of local palm trees for a nod to place

To keep the design modern and moody, we intentionally avoided traditional green foliages. The result? A sculptural, atmospheric statement piece that feels elevated, current, and entirely at home in both indoor and outdoor ceremony settings.


A Modern Floral Statement: Flower Arches & Floral Towers

The floral towers created for this shoot prove how impactful a ceremony backdrop can be. Instead of blending in, the florals set the stage—literally—for the most photographed moment of the day: that first kiss as a couple. Built with all-sustainable mechanics, these designs show how eco-conscious practices can still deliver breathtaking scale and style. For couples searching for moody wedding florals with impact, these towers deliver a true statement ceremony flower moment.


Takeaway for Couples

For couples planning their own wedding, styled shoots like this aren’t just aspirational—they’re a way to:

  • Discover what’s possible with florals

  • Gain confidence in your florist’s expertise

  • Spark inspiration for your own unique day

And while styled shoots can often push past budgets, the ideas can be scaled, adapted, and personalized to your vision.

all photos in this post captured by Kara Brooke Photography

Style Shoot Vendor Team

Host & Creative Designers: @karabrookephoto / @chipxhazard

Creative Manager & Editorial Director: @theeventfulgals

Event Content Creator: @btsbymollysocials

Event Videographer: @gin_marquis


Ready for Your Own Statement Piece?

Imagine standing before a breathtaking floral tower or arch as you say your vows, framed in blooms and surrounded by the magic of the moment. Whether you envision something moody and ethereal like our Summer Editorial or a design tailored to your own color palette, we’d love to create statement ceremony flowers worthy of your first kiss. Contact us today to start designing a statement piece for your ceremony.



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