When it came to picking a florist for her own wedding @akilahreleford wasn’t about to settle for anything basic. It had to be timeless...but EPIC. To bring that vision to life, she trusted the one and only, @elpetrosfloral
We talked to Emily to get the inside scoop on @akilahreleford `s wedding and picked her brain on what trends we can expect to see more of in 2027... here`s what she had to say...
What piece were you most excited about/proud of?
I will forever be proud of the way Akilah`s chuppah turned out. The end result graced the pages of Black Bride magazine and has since been used as a reference point for many other weddings. I will always appreciate a client who is willing to go ALL in, and eternally grateful for her trust in me.
Were there any specific challenges that you had to overcome (but made it look effortless)?
Every event will present unknown challenges throughout the day, some events can be worse than others (extreme heat, wind, problematic loading docks, etc). Luckily, I was over-prepared and well-staffed for Akilah`s wedding. The only challenge I can recall is facing morning LA traffic on the way to the venue - even with that, we still wrapped up early. Hiring quality designers and staff might be the most vital key to successful/smooth set-up days.
What trends can we expect to see in 2027?
As a non-trend conformist (haha) I can`t be too bothered by what happens next. But I do think it`s fascinating to see this ultra sculptural, modern movement happening now, and I`m sure this trend will persist into 2027. I`m seeing a lot of wearable floral art, a lot of sculptural mounds and interesting floral art pieces; a focus on larger moments as opposed to traditional "centerpieces" which I think is a smart and interesting use of budget.
Planning: @rowynevents @kt_jstarks
Florals: @elpetrosfloral
Venue: @belairbayclub
Photography: @nikimariephoto
Signage: @velvetfoxdesigns
Dress: @verawangbride
Rentals: @archiverentals
Rentals: @adorefolklore
Linens: @bbjlatavola
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