Emily & Cope’s Intimate & Warm Wedding
When it came to planning their wedding, Emily and Cope knew one thing for certain: typical wedding traditions were not their thing. After considering an intimate elopement or destination ceremony, the couple ultimately decided they wanted to celebrate surrounded by loved ones — thus a “big day” was set in motion.
They did not want a long engagement, so they planned their festive fete in less than six months. Integral to making their non-traditional ideas a reality was florist and designer Raven Scott from Raven Scott Creative. Following their meeting with her, the couple felt confident in their desired outside-the-box celebration and that the expedited planning process was feasible.
The Carlyle was the perfect celebration venue for the couple. The contemporary-meets-historic space was just the right amount of blank slate for their intimate vision. The space was already lovely as is, allowing the wedding team the freedom to do as much or as little as desired, and it would still be a visually pleasing space.
Color and texture danced against the venue’s clean canvas. And thus, a warm, ethereal summer garden sunset aesthetic was achieved. Notably, the couple and the designer drew inspiration from Henri Matisse’s “La Japonaise,” tulle textiles and frothy plumosa ferns. With a curated selection of floral installations in each area of the event space, guests were invited into another piece of the story and the overall visual narrative. Such installations included bold colors paired with summery greenery, mixed materials and an array of both dried and fresh blooms.
Under the glow of a “Better Together” neon installation, the couple hosted an intimate event that was true-to-them and undeniably fun. The joy radiating off of the couple proved just that — Emily and Cope really are better together.
VENDOR LIST
PHOTOGRAPHER: The Tinsley Co.
VENUE: The Carlyle
EVENT PLANNER, FLORAL & DÉCOR: Raven Scott Creative
BRIDE’S GOWN: Carol Hannah from The Sentimentalist
BRIDE’S ALTERATIONS: White Orchid Bridal
GROOM’S FORMALWEAR: Suitsupply, DAZI
HAIR & MAKEUP: Jade Jamrozy
STATIONERY DESIGN: Claire Maureen Collar
PRINTING: Go Print Plus
CATERING: Carlyle’s Catering
CAKE: Lush Cakery
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ Devin from DJ Cuttlefish
