Spring into Monet: Lavender and Lemon Hues at Willow Brooke Farm

“This design was inspired by a color combination I had been wanting to bring to life for a long time: soft yellow paired with complementary tones of lavender and purple,” says Candace Holmstadt, owner of 651 Studio & Floral Design, who teamed up with My Event Buddee to create the design. “The result was a romantic scene that felt like stepping into a modern Monet painting—soft florals, layered textures, sculptural bouquets and playful details that still felt luxurious.”

Rather than opting for predictable pastels, the team took a fashion-forward approach, leaning into storytelling through design. Abundant arrangements of tulips, orchids and ranunculus in layers of yellow, lavender and soft lilac with hints of blush deliver an airy, garden-like feeling to the scene. As an ode to spring, tulips were artistically woven into every element—particularly the bouquets, which embraced the latest trends. “I experimented with bouquet trends by wiring florals to create sculptural movement and shape,” says Holmstadt. “One bouquet featured wired cascading tulips, creating dramatic movement unlike a traditional hand-tied bouquet. Another explored wired orchids, allowing the blooms to float and move in a whimsical way.”

The reception styling was equally reimagined, with an oversized statement lamp standing in for the expected table lamp and a wavy fabric ceremony backdrop adding texture and dimension. A Monet-inspired seating chart brought the artistic reference full circle.

“My biggest advice is not to be afraid of color,” Holmstadt reflects. “Sometimes pairing colors you simply love can create something completely unique.”