10/07/2026
When I took on the wedding flowers for my second cousin, Jane, I went into it with pure professional focus. Knowing I was going to know a lot of people in the room that night, I think a part of me was just protecting myself from feeling all the feels. I knew I had to deliver and do a flawless job, so I put my head down and worked - (see 5th slide 👀).
But now that the petals have settled and I’ve stepped away, the clarity has hit me. This wasn’t just another job. It was a completely beautiful, full-circle moment.
I vividly remember the day Jane was born. The sun was shining, and there wasn’t a single cloud in the sky. She grew up to be a meteorologist, so of course she was born on a day with a perfect forecast! She was the very first baby of our family’s next generation, and her birth was the biggest deal to all of us. And here I am, all these years later, designing her wedding flowers 🤯🥹
For Jane and Max’s design, we strayed away from the bright skies and went for an aesthetic that was beautifully moody, rich, and deeply luxe. We paired the dramatic florals with cadet blue velvet linens and dark navy taper candles to create a sophisticated, tactile environment that felt entirely theirs. I loved bringing this rich palette to life.
Sometimes you have to step back to realize how special a moment truly is 💙
Of course, none of this would be possible without my incredible team. A huge thank you to them for holding it down and making it all happen behind the scenes so I could step away, get ready, and actually attend the event as a guest 🙌🏼 SHANNON COWAN Sarah Wright Mylene Alcayaga PAIGE and Neutral Bliss Productions
Congratulations to Jane and Max—wishing you both a lifetime of sunny skies ahead!
All photos Brittany | NYC & Destination Wedding Photographer
Video SHANNON COWAN
