Wedding at The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera

January 24, 2013

Erin and Brad are Chicago natives who decided to wed in the Vail Valley, one of their favorite vacation destinations. They were high school sweethearts and have been together for over ten years, so they had a well-defined personal "couple" style, and it was such fun to translate their style into a wedding that was distinctly them. From the birch archway I constructed and decorated as a backdrop as they said their vows, to the carpet of delicate petals on their aisle way, to the whimsical bouquets and boutonnieres, to the highly textural tablescapes, no two alike, this wedding was infused with mountain-elegance from beginning to end. Working with Erin and Brad and Erin's parents along the way was easy and enjoyable, despite the distance separating us, because truly, these are some of the kindest people I've ever met. Wishing great joy and many more decades of love and togetherness for Erin and Brad!

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Wedding at T Lazy 7 Ranch

January 10, 2013

When I first met Erin, I knew I was going to have the most fun in the world designing her wedding, and I was absolutely right. She and Andy were easy-going, creative, and game for all sorts of fresh ideas. I felt like I was able to "get their pulse" immediately, and their wedding was perfectly, effortlessly THEM. With the ceremony taking place in an impossibly stunning location in Aspen surrounded by mountains, and the reception in a rustic lodge, with a large range of botanical elements, an ombre color scheme, button and lace details... well, it was bound to be an exceptional event. There were a few stand-outs, like Erin's crazy amazing bouquet, the ombre floral treatment I created on their ceremony arch, and the ombre ribbon treatments I designed to hang from the lighting fixtures at the reception. Looking back on these photos, I'm reminded of what a wonderful couple Erin and Andy are, and how honored I was to be a part of their unforgettable day!

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sneak peek!

October 11, 2012

Erin's bouquet, from Erin & Andy's August 2012 wedding in Aspen, Colorado.

Image by Laura Murray Photography. Floral Design by Lauryl Lane.

sneak peek

September 26, 2012

I love that I can look at these photos and my first thought is, "Oh, that is so Elana." There is definitely something about my designs that make them mine, but it is so very important to me that I taylor the design of each individual event to my individual clients. I feel like I've really done my job when I can look back on an event and see my client's personalities and aesthetics shining through in my designs.

Floral Design | Styling | Images by Lauryl Lane.

Wedding at Shady Canyon Country Club

August 22, 2012

When I first sat down with Amanda and Trevor to discuss their vision for their wedding, I was thrilled to hear words like "Distressed Victoriana," "high fashion," "fantasy," "eclectic," "grunge" and "haunted." They described the crumbling estate home of Miss Havisham from Dickin's classic novel Great Expectations as their primary inspiration, and I was sold! I designed charmingly "overgrown" florals, added trailing greenery to chairs, tables, and the tent structure, brought in massive amounts of ferns, olive trees and other plants, added skeleton leaves to all the arrangements, wrapped the bouquets and boutonnieres in a luxurious French velvet, and draped the lounge furniture in cheesecloth "covers." The event ended up being a little bit Miss Havisham, a little bit steampunk, a little bit high society, and a whole lot Amanda and Trevor!

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Wedding at Cypress Sea Cove

July 22, 2008

Sunshine and Gary were first wed at Burningman, but what a delight to design their formal wedding for them! I loved getting to know them and tailoring their floral decor to suit their personalities. It was particularly special to decorate the archway knowing that it had been designed and built by the groom. We went with a palette of white, green and yellow for the ceremony and then added in lots of vibrant color for the reception: reds, pinks, oranges! There were wooden boxes, lots of fresh moss, and tiny sea shell details. Every moment of this day was beautiful, elegant, and full of love.

CREDITS | Photography: Ryan Phillips Photography | Florals & Decor: Lauryl Lane | Planning: Avesta Carrara | Venue: Cypress Sea Cove, Malibu.

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