Melanie & Dane

A Gorgeous Late Summer Wedding at Seneca Ridge: Melanie & Dane's Floral Celebration

September 27th, 2024

We had the pleasure of designing the florals for Melanie and Dane's breathtaking wedding at Seneca Ridge, a stunning venue nestled in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Set against the rolling vineyards and picturesque landscape, this late summer to early fall wedding was filled with vibrant colors that perfectly captured the essence of the season. The couple’s choice of florals reflected their love for warm, rich tones, incorporating hues of orange, peach, yellow, and deep red—creating a romantic and inviting atmosphere that felt like the perfect blend of summer’s warmth and autumn’s charm.

For their ceremony, we designed a beautiful half moon ground meadow with a mix of dahlias, zinnias, and soft peach roses & more that we then repurposed to the sweetheart table. The bridal bouquet was a masterpiece, combining dahlias and zinnias in rich oranges and peaches with touches of craspedia and delicate greenery, creating a bouquet that felt fresh, seasonal & wild, yet timeless. The welcome sign was a striking modern “floral box” style arrangement to set the tone for the day as guests entered the ceremony.

The reception continued the floral magic, with simple mismatched bud vase centerpieces that mirrored the same vibrant tones and featured lush mixes of roses, dahlias, amaranth, and zinnias, adding a cheerful, whimsical vibe to the tablescapes. We also provided the candles using a mix of elegant taper candles in gold holders with glass shades and little votives to make the tables glitter throughout the evening.

The event was captured beautifully by photographer Taylor Isselhard, whose images perfectly preserved the romance, joy, and natural beauty of this unforgettable celebration. From the flowers to the venue to the couple’s spirit, every moment was a testament to a perfect day spent surrounded by love and nature.

We could have never pulled this day off without the prep and on-site help of Tanya from Moondream co, day-of set-up by Kasey from The Wedding Dress in Geneseo, and flowers from Mayesh, Welch’s Farm, & Flowerwell!