Steele Orchid

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween!!

30/10/2024

Timeless green and white buds elevate any affair.

29/10/2024

Wowser…how’s this for steamy? Pasties were applied to this beautiful model who happened to be lying in a luscious mahogany bed in the middle of a field. Cue the romantic music!

28/10/2024

Unicorns, princesses and fairy godmothers…..look at this beauty! This overall look was curated by a crack team composed of a stylist, a makeup artist, a photographer and, of course, yours truly. Every last detail was seen to! Loved every second working with this team to create this look. This is what dreams are made of.

24/10/2024

Manipulating leaves/flowers to go with the vibe is a favorite of mine. Why have a green monstera leaf when you can change its color to peach to go with the delicious orange ranunculus? Do you agree with fooling with Mother Nature?

23/10/2024

Moody flowers in white pumpkins….what says Fall more than that?

23/10/2024

This ginormous hanging installation was floating on top of the dance floor. The bride and groom walked from their ceremony location to the reception for their first look of the florals. It was love at first sight!

21/10/2024

Well, I’ve officially reached a terrible milestone. Greg and I were waiting for a shuttle bus to take us to the drop off point for the Narrows hike in Zion National Park. A park ranger was directing people to the various buses to make the line go faster. The middle aged woman-ranger looked at me and said you can sit in the front in the reserved seats (for seniors). WTF. So, I finally look old, goddamnit. The ranger’s comment to me was literally as bad as asking an overweight person when they are due. Except in my case, it was kinda true. I guess it’s time to ditch the capris, f***y pack and comfortable shoes with almond shaped toes.

17/10/2024

I love using archways for ceremonies because they can be moved inside the venue for a double whammy reuse. More bang for your floral buck!!

16/10/2024

Splendor in the grass…..this photo was shot in the middle of a meadow on an antique mahogany bed with vintage bedding (from ). captured .richardson_ in the most beautiful light. Finally, Steele Orchid created a shoulder tattoo made of fresh flowers to add to the organic-ness of the shot. Truly splendid!

15/10/2024

Paris’ pink petunia-filled 👛 is practically perfect!

10/10/2024

Thoughts and prayers for all in Milton’s pathway.

09/10/2024

Groom jams with his bandmates/groomsmen on a stage of a pimped out chuppah! The colors of the flowers so matched with the old brick wall behind. How fun to play at your own wedding?

08/10/2024

A dear friend found this vase with a built in frog at goodwill for $3. I went into my garden, picked some zinnias and found some poke w**d in the hedgerow and voila! I love my new vessel! Thank you . Xoxo

07/10/2024

This bride and groom loved to travel so why not put florals in old suitcases? So pretty with a vintage flair!! Love how the deep florals blend with the old leather.

03/10/2024

Hi there! Chief Floral Guru Sherrerd here. Today is get to know your floral designer day. So, little known fact: I am highly allergic to poison ivy. So much so that if I just look at it, I get a rash. Worse case I ever had was the 1st day of school at a BRAND new school. I woke up that morning with my eyes LITERALLY swollen shut. AND MY MOTHER STILL MADE ME GO TO SCHOOL LOOKING LIKE A FREAK! I am still bitter. My second worse case was when I had to go to the bathroom so badly I just could not wait until the rest stop a few miles up the road. I don’t think I need to explain the outcome of that situation.

02/10/2024

I loved every element of this wedding!Pampas balls and baskets on the ceiling, rustic looking florals on the tables and great basket lights from above. Where industrial meets rustic. Oh so cool! Actually, this wedding was featured in Rock n’ Roll Wedding magazine!

01/10/2024

Compote bowls are absolutely my favorite vessels to arrange in. Elevated off the table just gives the arrangement more attention and doesn’t blend in to the tablecloth. Team compote bowl!!!

30/09/2024

Bounce houses, Lego building stations and other games. Such fun for a wedding!!!

26/09/2024

Repurpose, repurpose, repurpose!! That is the name of the game!! This weekend we are using linear aisle florals (27 feet of them!) as beautiful tablescapes for the reception. In addition, we are using every stem of the altar flowers in the reception area as well. Visually, the guests see a ton of florals and would never know that they are repurposed. The only exception to repurposing are the bridesmaids bouquets. I don’t like how they look in vases (these were not designed for vases). But that’s just my opinion.

26/09/2024

This photoshoot actually took place in my neighborhood’s open space. curated the gorgeous mahogany bed and vintage linens to make the bed oh so cozy. shot the most gorgeous, magazine worthy photos during the golden hour. Finally, Steele Orchid made florals for each of the four corners of the bed and gathered vines to drape over the head and foot boards. In my opinion, this collaboration team is the trifecta!! Look for more awesomeness from this trio in the near future!

24/09/2024

Talk about a next level bottle styling!! The color of Tost rose totally inspired these autumnal seeds, w**ds, berries and flowers. Cheers!!

19/09/2024

A garden right in the middle of your table? Hell yes! And it can be designed for round or rectangular tables. Bring the outside in!

18/09/2024

17/09/2024

Little floral moments on hi tops.