Golden Hour: A Sunlit Palette of Yellow Hues Composes a Fanciful Scene at the Wexford at Emerald Greens

There is a reason yellow is often considered the universal color of happiness. From butter and pale tones to golden and vibrant shades, each hue evokes a sense of joy. Utilizing this cheerful palette, Diana Torgerson, owner of Reverie Floral Design, and Lexi Skoog, owner and event lead of NOUSOCIAL, collaborated to create a monochromatic wedding design centered on yellow.

The Wexford at Emerald Greens served as the host, offering a serene outdoor ceremony site with pristine golf course views. Mirroring the movement of the flowing waterfall, Torgerson designed a one-of-a-kind, overflowing floral aisle bursting with texture that appeared to grow organically from the ground. “Diana dreamed up the perfect floral design that tied in the colors and complemented the existing natural setting,” Skoog says.

With the beautiful outdoor setting the venue has onsite, we didn't need much to make it feel magical.

--Lexi Skoog, NOUSOCIAL

Rattan elements were at the forefront of the design, adding visual interest and warmth that complemented the buttery palette. Building on this concept, Brooke Thies Designs crafted charming invitations featuring a rattan gatefold and a three-panel escort card display. Stripes were also incorporated to match the playful aesthetic and add depth to the monochromatic theme. Intentional details, such as scalloped edges and yellow floral stamps, worked together to enhance the cheerful atmosphere.

It became a fun game of layering in textures, colors and shapes that made sense with the overall look and feel.

--Lexi Skoog, NOUSOCIAL

Inside The Wexford’s stunning reception space, natural light poured through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a soft glow over an ethereal tablescape. A grand floral meadow served as the focal point, overflowing with lush yellow botanicals. “We wanted to add an element of surprise,” Skoog says. “And we did just that by having the florals sprouting from the center of the king's table, all the way down, then pouring out at the end of the table to the ground.” Romance was in full bloom, magnified by the gentle flicker of butter-colored candles and a delicate, gardenesque aroma that filled the room. “Subtle hints of blush and gold became the unsung hero in certain placements, and the scalloped print pieces shouted happy!” Skoog says.

A magnificent three-tiered buttercream cake made by Hey There, Cupcake was subtly adorned with florals that highlighted its vertical line pattern. Inspired by the event’s floral composition, Zhinus Delights created exquisite floral cupcakes in soft shades of yellow, naturally. The finishing touch was the addition of two boldly patterned linens that flawlessly complemented the entire vignette.

The sun-drenched cocktail hour featured drinks served from Piccadilly Pours’ revamped mobile camper. Refreshing libations were inspired by the surroundings: the Fairway Fizz included frozen orange juice shaped like a golf ball, while the Layup Lemonade offered a sweet blend of coconut milk. Plush striped chairs, scalloped signage and rattan accents all echoed the overall design theme.