Krysta Smith Floral Artistry + Event Design (2024)

13/12/2023

Lily of the Valley for an actual princess 💫

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12/12/2023

As some of you may have seen from my stories, I’m beyond excited to announce that my wonderful friend, and floral artist, is joining me in Sydney, on March 11+12, for a two day Masterclass, “Creating Your Floral Story”, with epic guests, Ash of / , and Ingrid, from - where we’ll be hosting Day One, amongst the flowers wafting around the farm, before taking our learnings to an industrial inner-city warehouse the following day. From soil to the vase - join us on this journey, comment below for more details.

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Images 6 + 7 📷.photography of Ash teaching bouquet techniques to members.
Images 8 - 10 📷 of their beautiful flower farm in the Southern Highlands, where Day One of the Masterclass will be taking place.

12/12/2023

A whole year since I was the floral designer, photographer + witness for this beautiful elopement on the Sydney Harbour for Mo + Stan. Just 6 of us and on the Sydney harbour cruise followed by a delicious dinner at 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

11/12/2023

One bouquet that wasn’t included in my last post, the round up of 2023 bridal bouquets, was this very simple but elegant and “on trend” cymbidium stem, tied with an abundance of black velvet ribbon bows. More of this, please, 2024! 💫

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07/12/2023

Kaitlyn + Shannon gave me free reign on their wedding floral design; with just a few colours + Pinterest photos for inspiration, every email exchange they would let me know they trusted me, and that is just THE best feeling in the world.

With that level of trust and creative freedom, your floral designer can shine. You’ll find it’s at times like this that they feel truly confident in the designs they plan and create. From the sketches and moodboards right through to selecting ingredients at the markets and knowing where to place them on site. Everything feels intuitive and natural and executed with conviction. It helps us tell your story in the best way we can.

Thank you, Kaitlyn + Shannon, for allowing me to tell yours through the language of flowers, and to for capturing them so perfectly 💫

06/12/2023

Having a second dress to change into is such a vibe, so pretty please can we make having a second bouquet to accessorise with, a thing, also?! Ok love you thank you bye x

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05/12/2023

Still holding onto peony season whilst I can! Not to mention smokebush…

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30/11/2023

I love the detail of our designs for Stephanie + Matthew that captured. So many mindfully curated stems that are thought about, planned for, sourced and then placed… sometimes nature will lead us on a different path, and we’re always here for it 💫

30/11/2023

Excited to be supplying the florals for a shoot at on Monday, and remembering our “Earthly Magic” editorial shot there this time last year. 💫

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29/11/2023

My beautiful bride, Stephanie, sent me these photos today and I can’t get enough of them! The very first thing Stephanie, Matthew and I agreed on were these gorgeous freestanding {foam free} asymmetrical flower towers. And what an entrance to greet your guests with! I particularly loved the subtle pops of muted burnt orange and pale apricot… those butterfly ranunculas dancing in the breeze and those spray buttons from popping up to say hello! 💫

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28/11/2023

Clustering growing aisles and spacing them at random, but actually, not random; in fact, exactly how you might find untamed flowers growing in the unpredictability of nature’s artistry 💫

Where Luxury meets Nature 👌🏻

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27/11/2023

As we speed towards December and our last wedding of the year, I’ve been reflecting on our work and some of the ceremonies we’ve had the pleasure and privilege of flowering. As you can see from these images, no two of our weddings are ever the same. As designers, we work tirelessly to create something that reflects the two of you, both as individuals and a couple. If you are a courageous romantic looking to create a space that is unapologetically and unabashedly you, don’t hesitate to get in touch for a consultation. Our 2024 availability is filling up fast with only a few weekends available at the height of the season. Krysta + the team x
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27/11/2023

Dahlias for Daana 💫

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26/11/2023

This time last year I was living my best Hollywood life (in Sydney’s west…) supplying the florals for a movie with my favourite actor (any guesses who?!) This is one of the many arrangements I created but you’ll have to wait until March 2024 to see any more! Kx

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23/11/2023

For Jemi + Ramon’s Melbourne wedding celebrations at the exquisite , we were tasked with crafting a narrative inspired by Dutch Masters, but with a contemporary flair that resonates with the couple's playful spirit.

Each petal and satin bow is a deliberate stroke, reflecting not just an arrangement but telling their story. Structured fruits with an abundant of elegant bows nod to their discerning style, while an abundance of candlelight infused a sense of romance.

Here at , it's not just about flowers; it's about encapsulating our client’s unique style and the joy that radiates when love meets creativity. 🌸💫

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23/11/2023

Planning, designing + flowering one of the first weddings to be hosted at after its renovation was an honour, and an experience I will treasure forever. The brief was beyond fun; think, Dutch Masters meets Met Gala meets Studio 54… we had bows, fruit and an abundance of seasonal blooms. We had candlelight and disco balls and incredible music from . I can’t wait to show you more of these beautiful photos from 🙏🏻

Jemi + Ramon, I miss you both! X

23/11/2023

Visiting a local flower farm today evoked a sense of nostalgia, transporting me back to the flower farms of my dear friends in the UK. Surrounded by the budding blooms, I felt a deep connection to both my current Australian surroundings and the memories I have of days spent on my flower farms in England + Wales. From picking flowers for summer vase and bouquet workshops with , to taking the kids there for fresh water swims, picnics, and Easter Egg hunts, as well as rambling around the Welsh hills at ’s patch, swinging from trees, feeding the lambs and resident donkey, not to mention more picnics in Donna’s poly tunnels amongst the poppies and foxgloves...

For a floral designer, staying connected to flower farms and understanding the journey of flowers is crucial. It's not just about creating beautiful arrangements; it's about appreciating the entire lifecycle of the blooms. By forging a connection with flower farms, a designer gains insight into the diverse varieties, seasonal changes, and the dedication involved in cultivation. This understanding allows for more informed, sustainable choices and ensures a genuine appreciation for the labour and care that goes into each blossom. It's about respecting the journey they take from the soil to the vase and infusing that appreciation into every design, creating a more meaningful and authentic floral experience.

Today may have made me a little homesick, but I’ll just have to make sure I get out and amongst the flowers whilst they’re growing, still rooted, a little more often… Thank you for having me, . I can’t wait to be back. Kx

{Images 1-4 capturing my very first bouquet, created under the mentorship of
Images 5-7, when my children and I were lucky enough to spend long summer days on the farm.
Images 8-10, more beautiful and unforgettable summers days spent with Donna and her children, plus my girls, on her farm}

20/11/2023

We have something VERY exciting to announce soon… make sure to keep your eyes peeled for more information, coming soon! 🍃 💫

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20/11/2023

For this editorial I wanted to create a floral headpiece that felt less “bride” and more “catwalk”… and I think we struck the perfect balance with this exquisite gown, and ’s beautiful handiwork. Captured so beautifully by .kelly 💫

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19/11/2023

Surrounded by love + flowers 💫 wedding day perfection!

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15/11/2023

Remembering this incredible day from a year ago; my first editorial shoot for TWO reasons - one, my first since moving to Australia from the UK and two, my first as a floral designer! My proudest moment was creating this foam-free hanging installation in the Gallery at . It was really important to me to honour the landscape of this beautiful part of the world that I am lucky enough to call home. You can see more of this wonderful shoot on 🙏🏻

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15/11/2023

💫 I just got off a rather exciting zoom call with the beautiful - together, we are cooking up something rather exciting for the new year, so watch this space. In the meantime, take a look at our 5-page editorial in magazine, with Lucy flowering the exquisite , as I styled beside her. One of my proudest moments as a wedding planner + stylist, prior to transitioning across to the incredible world of florals. 💫

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15/11/2023

Lining the banquet tables of newly opened with exquisite locally grown florals was a dream 👏🏻 come 👏🏻 true! Hands up who’s had the fortune of eating at this fine dining restaurant, 55 floors above Melbourne? 👌🏻

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14/11/2023

As we head into summer, I just want to give a moment to the abundance of beauty that Spring brought into our lives and weddings over the last couple of months 💫 If you’re planning a spring wedding next year, and are yet to find the right floral designer for you, we have limited availability from August to October. Don’t hesitate to reach out, today! Link in bio ⬆️ Krysta x

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13/11/2023

Clear, consistent communication with our clients is so very important to me. My decade-long span as a multi-award winning global wedding planner certainly helps me guide my floral design clients, from managing their budget, expectations + helping them to get the most from designing a wedding that is unabashedly and unapologetically reflective of them both as individuals and a couple.

This glowing testimonial was utterly beautiful to receive over the weekend. Thank you so much for your kind words, Alicia + Jackson xx

13/11/2023

K I N D | W O R D S

“Krysta is absolutely incredible! From the first call we had I felt we instantly clicked and she totally got my vision! She was so much fun to work with in the lead up to the wedding, super responsive, so creative and just all around such a beautiful person that I was so grateful to be working with. She absolutely NAILED our florals on the wedding day - they were so stunning and everything we could have dreamed for and morel!! I was honestly blown away with how beautiful the whole experience was with Krysta. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special!”

Thank you for these beautiful words 🙏🏻 I adored working with you. I knew we were the right fit from day one; that colour palette, that entrance! What an honour it has been to get to know you both, your family, and play a small role in your beautiful day ###

11/11/2023

💫 Beautiful Stephanie and her gorgeous girls 💫

I was so grateful to Stephanie for placing so much trust in me, especially when it came to these mono-bloom bouquets + giving each girl something different. I wrote a little letter to each girl explaining what each flower represents, from commitment + kindness of the dahlia to the balance + tranquility of the cosmos… everybody adored this little touch!

What would your flower be? Kx

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08/11/2023

Supporting our local growers and embracing the beauty of nature has never been more fulfilling! This morning, I bought these stunning chrysanthemums from our incredible local growers; not only brightening up the studio but also supporting sustainable, slow floristry.

After having a short chat with Aldo, , this morning, it’s incredible to think about the dedication and hard work that local growers put into nurturing each stem. Every bloom is a true labour of love and a testament to their commitment, just as every design we create is our way of celebrating the diversity of flowers, the stories they carry, and the way in which they tell your story.

06/11/2023

Bacchanalian, bagatelle, epicurean vibes; 55 floors above Melbourne, at the exquisite and newly reopened (). , you have captured the essence of this love story oh-so perfectly!! 💫

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05/11/2023

Pretty maids all in a row…

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02/11/2023

The details, and the spaces in between them, are where you’ll find the magic 🍊

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31/10/2023

And that’s a wrap! 11 years after starting my wedding planning business, 4 years after winning UK National Wedding Planner of the Year, I executed my very last full planning job (part one in the US and part two, here in Australia).

And so, ‘For the Love of Weddings’ is no more; and boy, she went out on a HIGH!! 55 floors high to be exact, at the exquisite . And now, (Floral Artistry + Event Design) has the breathing space to grow creatively and artistically - I can’t wait for this next chapter. Thank you for being the most wonderful clients + Ramon, and to all my wonderful, wonderful clients that came before. Words cannot express how grateful I am to each and every one of you - for the opportunities, the growth, the clients that took me into their hearts and with open arms, into their families.

And here’s to my present + future floral design clients - we are going to make ALL of the magic, baby! This isn’t the end, this is just the beginning xx

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30/10/2023

When a global pandemic scuppers your weekend-long wedding plans in the Yarra Valley, you’ll be certain that I will give everything I have to make the revised plans better than you could have ever hoped, imagined or wished for. Even if that means;
1) legally being married over Zoom at the height of lockdown - when all of the courthouses in the US were shut, came to our lawful rescue!
2) flying to Washington, D.C. and planning, flowering + delivering 5 epic events in 3 days. From Dolce + Gabbana’s “dolce vita”‘Italia is Love’ styling at to a monochromatic modern minimalism at overlooking the White House + the BLM strip.
3) and finally, traveling interstate over 1,600kms to Melbourne and back to deliver the most vibrant, Dutch Masters-inspired, bacchanalian meets bagatelle-vibes, 5x course degustation dinner overlooking the city on one side and the ocean on the other.

Jemi + Ramon, I truly believe we were always meant to meet. Clients for 4 years, but now friends for life. Thank you for choosing me, for bringing me along for this wild ride, for trusting me with your plans + visions, for inviting me into your lives, families, friendship circles. I love you all very much and wish you ALL of the love, health and happiness. WE DID IT!!!!!! 💫👏🏻🩷

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27/10/2023

Designing Jemi + Ramon's wedding ceremony at the in Washington, D.C. was a dream come true; a symphony of monochromatic minimalism with single premium blooms in deconstructed vases, elevated on acrylic plinths, set amongst an abundance of candlelight. But wait, for the Australian celebrations we're taking a journey to Melbourne for their reception at Level 55 , where Dutch Masters will inspire our tablescapes. Stay tuned as we continue to tell their story through floral + event design 💫

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25/10/2023

Still gushing over the photos from this magical day. That light, ! You are an artist 👏🏻💫

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24/10/2023

In the dreamy garden
ruffled petals of the pink
tree peony unfurl
each delicate fold
whispers secrets of love

💫 my favourite time of year 🩷

23/10/2023

Just pear-fect 🤭

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19/10/2023

A playful bouquet for this playful couple 💫

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19/10/2023

Here’s some little notes behind what’s inspired me lately. My inspiration is something that’s constantly changing and evolving. My tastes change, sometimes with the seasons, but I think my style remains the same. Or at least, the purpose behind my style. To tell stories through flowers. I’d love to know what inspires your style/designs?

Image 1: I was tasked with creating a vase arrangement based on my favourite painting. A painting of two little girls, very much like my two girls, holding hands as they paddle in the sea.
Image 2: my favourite flowers; mocha lisianthus. A shade I’ve struggled to find grown here in Oz, or sold at the Sydney flower markets. These pictures I found one bunch of once, but haven’t since… I always keep my eyes peeled at every visit.
Image 3: Winnie, with her favourite colours. Her favourite flower is a Bearded Iris, inspired by our lovely ( )
Image 4. Betsy with her favourite palette. Her favourite flower is a chocolate cosmos, for obvious reasons! She’s 9 and is better at reflexing roses than anyone I know!
Image 5: A Cafe au lait dahlia that I grew in my garden in the UK. Gardening was my therapy but out here I’m too scared of small things that bite, so will get mine from instead! Nearly time!
Image 6: When your mum is a florist + your friend, ’s daughter, whose birthday it is, adores sunflowers.
Image 7: Not a flower but… I took this photo at Betsy’s board training at South West Rocks (the Dunghutti country) - I adore everything about the landscape here, from the colours to all of the native flora I’m still getting used to seeing. I feel so completely humbled and privileged to call this country home. We had the most incredible welcome to country during our visit here.

16/10/2023

My beautiful Jemi + Ramon. Clients for almost 4 years, friends for life. Following multiple postponements, cancellations and variations to the plans, they made the difficult decision to split their wedding into two celebrations to reduce the pressure on their international guests for overseas travel following the global pandemic. DC took place in August at the exquisite Top of the Hay, , overlooking the White House + BLM strip with an incredible team of vendors, including the imitable .kelly, whom they flew in from the UK. At the end of this month, we’ll be celebrating Part ll, up at Level 55 at the , with to get the party started, and to turn these unforgettable moments into family heirlooms. Bring it on! We’ll be there, of course, planning, styling + flowering with my epic team by my side. Bring it on! Kx

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