From ‘I Do’ to Tattoos: This Wedding at the Icehouse Had It All, White Roses, a Tattoo Station & a Wild Afterparty
Ashley and Nick’s wedding at The Icehouse in Phoenix, Arizona was the perfect balance of classic romance and pure fun. The couple wanted to keep things chic and minimalistic, so we went with using a white, monochromatic color palette for all the floral and decor. We decorated the tables with gorgeous Playa Blanca white roses and assorted white candles. The historic brick walls of the venue provided the perfect contrast — a blend of modern industrial charm and timeless romance.
But this wasn’t just any wedding — it was a celebration with a twist. Instead of the usual wedding favors, there was a tattoo artist on-site, offering guests the chance to commemorate the night with mini tattoos. Whether it was a tiny cactus, initials, or something more adventurous, it was a wedding memento that would last forever (literally).
The afterparty was nothing short of exciting — craft cocktails, late-night snacks, and one of Phoenix’s favorite DJ’s keeping everyone moving. A whole day filled with a little elegance, a little edge, and a whole lot of love.
photography: Cara Mia Photography ❖ florals: 1209 Creative ❖ venue: the icehouse
beauty: makiaj beauty ❖ planner: events by paris ❖ dj: Amani Jae Entertainment
lounge rentals: Prim Rentals ❖ rentals: Bright Event Rents ❖ lighting: Divinity Event Lighting
catering: Elizabeth Banks Catering ❖ bar: Another Round Bartending
cake: Ruze Cake House ❖ signage + stationary: Deco Ink Designs
tattoo artist: Mackenzye Oliphant
Modern, Spring Garden-inspired Wedding at Scottsdale's Camelback Inn Resort — bright pastels, Taupe accents
Photography: Carmela Joy Photography ❖ Videography: Madison P Films
Venue: Camelback Inn Resort & Spa ❖ Planner: The White Saguaro ❖ Florals: 1209 Creative
Arch Rental: Wood-N-Crate ❖ DJ: Dean Entertainment ❖ Marquee Letter Rental: Desert Sage
Hair: Braids by Ellie ❖ Makeup: Emily Mosby
an intimate Tuscan-inspired, romantic garden wedding at The Royal Palms Resort — organic textures and soft white blooms
Photography: Molly McPhoto ❖ Venue: Royal Palms Resort & Spa
Planner: Hitch Without a Glitch ❖ Florals: 1209 Creative
Hair & Makeup: Something Beautiful ❖ DJ: The Beat Booth ❖ Dessert: A Bake Shop
A Delightfully Bold + Colorful Summer Wedding at The Ovation Chicago — mustard yellow, Apricot, and coral colored blooms
As a florist, one of the best things to notice is when wedding planners take the time to get to know who we are, our design style, and appreciate the quality + work ethic we put into every wedding. Midwestern Bride has truly been one of these planners, and it is always an absolute pleasure working with this team. We worked together A LOT throughout 2022 in Chicago, Madison, and Milwaukee areas. It was one of the busiest wedding seasons for everyone due to Covid overflow, but each wedding went off without a hitch. The Midwestern gals always get sh*t done, and we love them for it!
Before Midwestern Bride recommends their client to a florist, they always take into consideration the couple’s event needs, budget, and overall style + personality to make sure that they are paired with the perfect match. We really appreciate this because it allows us to already take the guesswork out of whether or not we will be a good fit for the clients they send our way.
The moment Midwestern Bride put us in touch with Shelby and Ever, we knew this was going to turn out to be the most epic day. The keywords were playful, editorial, and bold citrus colors. The chic, industrial style of the venue and the inspiration for this wedding had our name written all over it, so we were thrilled to work with such an incredible vendor team to make it happen.
Shelby and Ever live in New York, so we were not able to meet in person before the wedding day, but we instantly hit it off over the phone. We remotely work with a lot of couples, so we were confident we could help put them at ease and make the flowers a fun and stress-free part of the planning. The couple shared a few of their ideas and colors they liked, and then we took the reins from there to create them one unforgettable party!
Photography: Anna Zajac ❖ Venue: The Ovation Chicago ❖ Planner: Midwestern Bride
Hair & Makeup: Goldust Woman ❖ Florals: 1209 Creative ❖ DJ: Rendezvous Music
Catering: Hearty Boys ❖ Dessert: Dipsy Desserts ❖ Transportation: The 312 Limo
Romantic Garden Wedding at the Royal Palms Resort
Melissa and Andrew were looking to have a romantic garden-style wedding in Scottsdale, AZ. They chose to get married at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa, which couldn’t have been a better choice since it would be guaranteed they would be surrounded by lush greenery in every direction. When it came to floral and color choices, Melissa simply shared that they really wanted to incorporate mauve tones. We suggested to add a pop of a gold or mustard to really make the arrangements and bouquets pop against all of the greenery.
When it came to her ceremony decor, Melissa didn’t have much of a vision except that she really wanted to see twinkle lights and geo lanterns used. So we constructed a suspended design filled with bay laurel and tree fern, a variety of florals, and of course, twinkle lights and custom-made paper geo lanterns. It definitely added to that romantic, garden vibe that they wanted to see.
I have to say that Melissa and Andrew were such a pleasure to work with and the ideal client to have. When someone has so much trust in a florist, it truly helps us thrive and deliver the best quality designs!
