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Avant Gardenia Sophisticated Floral Design for Weddings & Events

The most perfect fall wedding… cozy vibes with the greatest couple 🤍Photography: KELLY | Chicago Wedding Photographer Ve...
09/12/2026

The most perfect fall wedding… cozy vibes with the greatest couple 🤍

Photography: KELLY | Chicago Wedding Photographer
Venue: Cedar Fox Weddings & Events

September tented weddings have our heart! The air is crisp, the temperatures are cooperative, and a tent gives you the u...
09/11/2026

September tented weddings have our heart! The air is crisp, the temperatures are cooperative, and a tent gives you the ultimate blank canvas for a really beautiful design. Think abundant floral, dramatic lighting, gorgeous linens, thoughtful tabletop details…. all the layers that turn a tent into a setting that feels completely your own. The possibilities are endless!

Photography: Luxury Wedding Photography | Serving Chicago & The Riviera Maya
Planning: JDetailed Events
Floral & Decor: Avant Gardenia
Lighting/Draping/Dance Floor: EEL Chicago Wedding & Event Decor
Tenting: Blue Peak Tents
Linens: Nuage Designs
Rentals: Hall's Rental Service
Catering: Food For Thought

There was, in fact, a LOT of labor this Labor Day Weekend. The amazing AG Team worked incredibly hard all week to bring ...
09/07/2026

There was, in fact, a LOT of labor this Labor Day Weekend. The amazing AG Team worked incredibly hard all week to bring four beautiful weddings to life, and if you work in this industry, you know that doesn’t happen without a whole lot of hustle behind the scenes!

To all of our vendor friends who were also running on caffeine, adrenaline, and probably very little sleep: we see you. We hope today brings a slow morning, a quiet day, and a very well-deserved recovery.

Happy Labor Day, friends. You earned it.

Photography: Lauryn Schalk | Chicago Wedding Photographer
Floral: Avant Gardenia
Planning: You Name It Events
Lighting/ Draping/ Dance Floor: EEL Chicago Wedding & Event Decor
DJ: Soundsabound Tony Ho
Venue: Butterfield Country Club

These warmer fall days have given us an opportunity to explore a fresh take on a seasonal color palette. For Michelle an...
09/05/2026

These warmer fall days have given us an opportunity to explore a fresh take on a seasonal color palette. For Michelle and Danny, we paired shades of blue, cream, butter yellow, and peach with deeper, earthy tones. Dark wood chairs, chinoiserie vases, and touches of gold complemented the character of the Three Oaks Ballroom at The Drake Oak Brook, adding depth and warmth while maintaining an overall sense of lightness.

The result was a colorful day filled with lots of love and some of our favorite vendors.

Photography: Tim Tabailloux
Planning: JDetailed Events
Floral & Decor: Avant Gardenia
Lighting: EEL Chicago Wedding & Event Decor
Linens: Nuage Designs
Rentals: Hall's Rental Service
Video: Poetic Productions
Venue: The Drake Oak Brook
Invitations: Catherine Sullivan Design

Some things never need to be overdone. A timeless bouquet in soft, neutral tones, golden hour light, and our gorgeous br...
09/01/2026

Some things never need to be overdone. A timeless bouquet in soft, neutral tones, golden hour light, and our gorgeous bride, Gabby, carrying something beautiful into the next chapter. Simple, romantic, and made to feel just as lovely years from now!

Photography: Alana Lindenfeld
Floral: Avant Gardenia
Planning: Luis Manuel
Venue: The Drake Oak Brook

The flowers are everywhere, the stems are piling up, and now, there are 5000 of you here!Thank you for following along t...
08/29/2026

The flowers are everywhere, the stems are piling up, and now, there are 5000 of you here!

Thank you for following along through all our events, flower-filled days, the behind the scenes chaos, the pretty details, and everything in between. We’re incredibly grateful for every follow, like, comment, share, and recommendation over the years!

We may be a little buried in stems over here, but we wouldn’t have it any other way. Here’s to 5000 and all the beautiful things still to come.

This wedding was a true fairytale! We couldn’t stop staring at our staircase floral installation, made even more magical...
08/28/2026

This wedding was a true fairytale! We couldn’t stop staring at our staircase floral installation, made even more magical once the bride and groom snuggled up on the steps. Speechless - no notes - chefs kiss 👌

Photography: Mayah Lee | Chicago Wedding Photographer
Floral Design: Avant Gardenia
Planning: Colectiva Events
Venue: Christine Gaither, General Manager

Feeling the summer blues, in the very best way 🩵A palette of blue, white, and green was carried through every detail of ...
08/27/2026

Feeling the summer blues, in the very best way 🩵

A palette of blue, white, and green was carried through every detail of this summer celebration. Blue hydrangea and reaching stems of delphinium were paired with crisp white blooms and pops of bright greenery, while patterned linens, taper candles and lamps brought additional layers of color to the tablescape. The result felt fresh, refined, and perfectly suited for summer.

Photography: Lauryn Schalk | Chicago Wedding Photographer
Floral & Design: Avant Gardenia
Linens: BBJ La Tavola
Planning: Nicole Albanese- City Chic City Chic Events
Venue: Stonebridge Country Club

Guess what?! Christmas is 4 months from today! We LOVE a December wedding; it’s one of our favorite months to design for...
08/26/2026

Guess what?! Christmas is 4 months from today! We LOVE a December wedding; it’s one of our favorite months to design for! Here’s why:
-With December comes an effortless sense of warmth, celebration, and coziness… that gives us so much to build upon creatively.
-December naturally lends itself to an abundance of candlelight, velvet, texture, and seasonal elements… all perfect for a fun and unique design.
-So many couples overlook the winter months, which means there’s an opportunity to create something really fresh and distinctive rather than expected.

As you see with Rachel & Kevin’s beautiful December wedding at The Drake Oak Brook, we can create a warm and festive feeling without being “Christmas”. We embraced the magic of the season while still making the design feel like the couple.

Getting married in December (or any of the other 11 months)? We’d love to design something special for you, too!

Photography: Tim Tabailloux
Floral & Design: Avant Gardenia
Planning: JDetailed Events
Lighting/Draping/Dance Floor: EEL Chicago Wedding & Event Decor
Linens+Chargers: BBJ La Tavola
Video: Poetic Productions
Venue: The Drake Oak Brook

Kelly & JD’s wedding unfolded beautifully within the timeless elegance of The Drake Hotel.From quiet moments before “I d...
08/23/2026

Kelly & JD’s wedding unfolded beautifully within the timeless elegance of The Drake Hotel.

From quiet moments before “I do” to a room filled with love, laughter, and celebration, every detail was thoughtfully designed to reflect the couple’s vision. It was an honor to create florals that became part of such a meaningful day.

Swipe through to experience the moments that made this celebration unforgettable.✨

Photography: Fine Art Wedding Photographer
Floral: Avant Gardenia
Planning: Clementine Custom Events
Venue: The Drake Hotel

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