There is so much artistry that goes into a wedding. I had never imagined that getting married would mean connecting with some of the most creative minds in San Francisco. From floral arrangements to tableware to lighting to food, there are so many details that pull an event’s aesthetic together. As a guest, I had never thought about how seemingly minor visual details could make such a great difference.
On the one hand, my husband and I were floored when we realized the price of all these services. How many zeroes are there after that number? Why in the world would costs be so high? Anyone who has planned an event knows that prices often run higher than one expects, and maintaining a budget is a challenge. (We did maintain ours, by the way.)
But on the other hand, what we were paying for were not simply physical flowers, fabrics, and lightbulbs. Instead, we were employing a creative person’s vision and ability to execute that vision. And we were beyond impressed.
Our florist, Neil Hunt, was one of the most artistic and eloquent people I had ever met. After chatting with him for only a few minutes, he drew an image of what he thought my wedding dress might look like. And he nailed it. Then, he proceeded to draw possible floral arrangements after only hearing a few indiscriminate words from me. The drawings promised floral creations that were far beyond my wildest dreams. Neil was not simply a florist; he was an artist.
What I learned from these creatives– our chefs, photographers, lighting experts, wedding coordinators, tailor, florists– was that this was a way for them to do what they loved. It was not simply about my wedding and what I wanted. It was an opportunity for them to showcase their best creative work in service of a very special event. And though I would have dismissed the wedding industry as deceptive and profit-driven before, I now better understand the challenge of making a living off of one’s aesthetic gifts.
So next time you’re at an event, take a look around you. Perhaps you’ll be admiring someone’s masterpiece, or a collaboration of several different artists. Whether an event is fancy, simple, elegant or rustic, there is creativity and talent that went into it. I now feel privileged to have worked with passionate creative people for our wedding. They love what they do, and for that alone I am inspired.
Have you especially enjoyed the aesthetics at an event you attended? Have you worked with creative people in planning your own event? I’d love to know!
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Thanks so much, friend! I myself am blown away sometimes… like was that real?! Haha. But these people are truly amazing, I really admire them for pursuing what they love!
Aw you are the sweetest! It totally made my day when I read that, Jeannette! There really were so many talented people who worked on my wedding, and so many creative people out there! I’m so glad you enjoyed this post 🙂
Thank you so much Rachel! You are so sweet, I love hearing from you 🙂
Thank you so much Danyelle! 🙂 You are so kind, and those words from a photographer mean so much more. We really loved our photographers, they were incredible!
Absolutely beautiful! As a wedding photographer myself, I really have learned to appreciate the artistry that goes into every detail of a wedding. Its amazing how everyone works together to create something so beautiful and special.
xo, DanyelleDee
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Your wedding looks so amazing! It’s incredible how much effort goes into every little detail. Your dress is also gorgeous- you look beautiful 🙂
Rachel xx
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Hello Daisy, I couldn’t help but to also read this post. You are an amazing human being. The fact that you can see beyond what human eyes can see, is admirable. To see the passion and talent behind any created object is something not everyone can see but is so important. I loved every picture of your wedding, they are all beautiful and magical. Thanks for sharing:-) XOXO, Jeannette
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Gosh, every time I see your wedding pictures, my jaw drops. I am absolutely floored when I head to weddings and see amazing creations made by hard working folks. I totally appreciate the businesses behind the creativity!
Thank you so much Rachel! You are always so kind 🙂 There really is a ton of creativity that goes into special events, and sometimes I don’t even notice!
I love all your wedding photos, absolutely beautiful! It’s wonderful that you appreciate all the creative talents. I went to a friend’s wedding once and I really noticed all of the creativity that went into it. From the building and the flowers to the color choices and dresses.
Thank you so much Lindsay! I really appreciate you stopping by 🙂
Thank you so much Jaelan! And people in the wedding industry can be so amazing, so glad you had that experience too 🙂
Thank you so much Erin! And when is your wedding?? So exciting:)
Thank you so much Jasmin!! You are so kind, thank you for reading it:)
Thank you! I was totally blown away by what florists can do… it was a revelation of sorts.
You were a gorgeous bride and I love your centerpieces!!
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What a beautiful wedding. I love all the details. You’re totally right. It’s expensive, but these people are truly artists. The folks in charge of all of these things for my wedding were A+. I loved working with them, and seeing how they made everything come together.
The details are everywhere…in areas you would never expect! That’s been one of the most challenging parts about planning our wedding. There are so many things to think about and decide upon! Phew! Thanks for sharing. Your wedding was so pretty!
xo Erin
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Wow, those flowers are gorgeous! And that’s such a lovely photo of you and your husband.
What a fantastic post Daisy! It certainly looks like a dream wedding to me. Thank you for sharing those intimate pictures…you guys did a great job and both look incredibly beautiful 🙂
Jasmin xx
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Thank you so much Jessica! They really were quite talented and I was so grateful. I really appreciate you stopping by 🙂
Thank you so much Brittney! I really appreciate you stopping by 🙂
Thank you so much Kelsey!! And look who’s talking, you two always look incredible!
Thank you so much Deniz! It was a wonderful wedding, and I’ll cherish it always. 🙂 I really appreciate you stopping by and your sweet comments, Deniz!
Thank you so much!! It’s incredible to have diy’ed so much of your wedding. We’ve helped some friends do it and what a challenge… kudos to you!
Thank you so much, Shannon!! Your comments are always so sweet, I really appreciate it 🙂
Aw thank you so much Sarah!! And your wedding won’t be perfect– mine wasn’t– but you’ll definitely remember and cherish it with joy! Let me know if you ever want any wedding-planning tips, we’ve been through a gamut of issues 😉
Thank you so much Elmira!! I so appreciate your sweet words, as always!
Thanks Becca! It really was a lot of labor– and we were very happy to allow experts to do a lot of the thinking and analyzing!
Thank you so much Heidi! It’s really incredible what some people in the wedding industry can pull off!
Exactly! 🙂 It’s amazing what these people can do!
Aw thank you so much Amanda!! That’s so neat you also did white florals– love them 🙂
Thank you so much Garazi! 🙂
Thanks Oli!
Thank you so much Lauren! I really appreciate you stopping by 🙂
Thank you so much Olivia!! And yes of course, marrying my husband was the absolute best part 🙂
Looks like you guys had a very special day,thanks to your talented group of artists! You two make a lovely couple 🙂
Wow, everything looked beautiful, including you! I love all the details it seems like you two put into your special day!
these photos are perfection! you two look amazing!
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Seems like you had such an elegant wedding Daisy! The floral arrangements look especially beautiful! (:
– Deniz
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What a beautiful and elegant wedding! I made most of the decorations and floral arrangements myself (not live flowers though) for our wedding due to our tight budget, and it’s not easy! I’m not claiming to be an artist, but yours did a wonderful job! 🙂
OMG your wedding was so beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing these! You looked stunning! Love your flowers!
<3 Shannon
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Wow! I keep being amazed by the beauty of your wedding! Man, I’m afraid of the day I’ll have to plan one – everything looks so perfect! I’m sure it took a crazy amount of time (and was worth it!) because every detail is just stunning! The floral arrangements are gorgeous (reminds me of my favorite wedding ever – the royal one!) and that last picture of you and your hubby walking up the steps needs to be in a magazine I tell ya!
– Sarah 🙂
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Beautiful centre pieces. Your wedding details look amazing. You are right when you say that you pay mostly for their creativity and design.
xo
Elmira
http://www.wellputtogetherstylebyelmira.com
Gorgeous photos! I was shocked at the amount of detail and planning that went into a wedding, too. Thank goodness for talented people!
Your wedding look so beautiful! You are right, it really is about bringing a vision to life.
Heidi D.
http://www.wishesandreality.com
You are so right! Your not paying for the flowers, but for the creative input and design. And thats worth every cent!
Oh my word your wedding was GORGEOUS!! I did all white flowers as well and I love how simple and elegant they look!
congrats! lovely pictures!
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nice blog 🙂
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What a beautiful wedding! You made such a lovely bride
Lauren
Mi Luz. Mi Luna.
Aw these pictures are lovely! Everyone has their dream weddings but it can be so hard to stay within budget. Your wedding pictures look amazing and you look beautiful. I’m sure that the best part of it, no matter the cost, flowers, photos, etc was the fact you were marrying your husband! 🙂
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