An autumn wedding shaped by bold colour and structure

Sustainable Floral Design for an Intimate Paris Wedding

An American couple came to me wanting something different for their Montmartre wedding. Not delicate. Not traditionally pretty. They wanted deep colour, strong presence, flowers that felt rooted in the season and the place itself. That clarity made everything that followed possible.

I began with what was available in autumn: dahlias with their architectural strength, hydrangeas for depth, amaranths for movement and texture. But the real foundation was foliage. Treated not as filler but as material with its own structure and weight. This approach allowed the flowers to sit within the composition rather than on top of it, creating something that felt grounded and intentional.

The ceremony space needed to hold its own. A three-metre installation rose without heaviness, designed to breathe rather than dominate. A deep red backdrop anchored the space—the florals responded to it through balance and movement, never symmetry. This same thinking moved through to the tables. Each arrangement was bold but intimate, meant to support the evening's mood and conversation, not distract from it.

Everything was built on site, without foam, using mechanics that let the materials move naturally. No shortcuts. No trends. Just seasonal flowers, thoughtful structure, and a commitment to creating something that felt entirely of that moment and that place.