One of my favorite parts of the wedding floral design process happens long before wedding day ever arrives.
It starts with conversations, color inspiration, a few early ideas, Pinterest boards, and a whole lot of intention.
For Lindsey and Talon’s wedding, the goal wasn’t to overpower the setting or force a highly structured vision. Instead, the design was meant to feel natural, relaxed, and deeply connected to the land where they were getting married – Talon’s family property in the East Texas.
This wedding is a perfect example of how a thoughtful design board can transform early ideas into a wedding floral design that feels effortless, cohesive, and completely personal.
Inside this post:
- How the couple’s vision shaped every design decision
- How the design board brought clarity (without overwhelm)
- The key floral elements that tied everything together
- How the final design stayed true from concept to wedding day
A Laid-Back Vision Rooted in the Landscape
From the very beginning, Lindsey was incredibly laid back. What mattered most to her and Talon wasn’t following trends or checking boxes, it was getting married on family land and fully embracing the scenery around them. While this wedding took place at the Bell Family Ranch in Sulphur Springs, an East Texas setting rather than our typical Hill Country backdrop, the approach to wedding floral design remained the same: thoughtful, intentional, and deeply connected to the surrounding landscape.
The trees, rolling hills, and open views weren’t just a backdrop; they were the foundation of the entire wedding floral design. Every choice needed to feel intentional but not overworked, elevated but still grounded in nature.
That mindset guided the entire creative process!
Creating the Design Board: Turning Uncertainty Into Clarity
Like many couples, Lindsey didn’t come in with a fully formed floral vision yet, which is totally normal.
What she did know was what she wanted her bridesmaids to wear. From there, we built outward.
Using her chosen color palette, the season (a fall outdoor wedding in Texas), and the natural surroundings, I created a design board that showed her what her wedding florals could look like. It wasn’t about locking in rigid details – it was about offering visual clarity and inspiration.
Once she saw the design board, everything clicked. She LOVED IT! 😍
That’s exactly what a design board should do: remove uncertainty and replace it with confidence.
How the Design Board Guided the Floral Decisions
One of the most important elements we had to account for was the clear tent – essentially, the “venue” for the reception.
Clear tents are beautiful, but they come with unique considerations. In October, Texas heat can still linger, and a clear tent can act like a greenhouse. That meant being thoughtful about materials, scale, and airflow while still creating a space that felt full, inviting, and ambient as the sun set.
The design board helped guide those decisions early on, ensuring that beauty and practicality worked hand-in-hand.
Why Hanging Greenery Was the Right Choice
If there was one element that truly brought this wedding floral design to life, it was the hanging greenery.
Paired with soft lighting, the greenery completely transformed the clear tent from a simple structure into a completely new environment. It added movement, texture, and warmth overhead – drawing the eye upward and making the space feel intentional and alive without overwhelming the tables below.
Sometimes the most impactful floral choices aren’t always about what’s placed on the table, but what shapes the atmosphere around your guests.
The Florals That Anchored the Design
To tie everything together, Moab roses were used throughout the majority of the floral designs.
Their soft, romantic tones worked seamlessly with the bridesmaids’ dresses, the surrounding landscape, and the overall color palette. They became a quiet through-line that connected bouquets, installations, and accent pieces into one cohesive wedding floral design story.
What Changed (and What Didn’t) From Design Board to Wedding Day
One of the most rewarding parts of this wedding was how closely the final design mirrored the original design board.
Very little changed. The biggest adjustment we made had nothing to do with the design board – the ceremony location changed because the angle of the hill was a little steeper than originally planned.
The overall design, palette, and floral vision stayed true from start to finish, which speaks to how much clarity the design board provided early in the process.
Why Design Boards Matter So Much to Me
I’m a deeply visual person, and I want my clients to feel confident in what we’re creating together.
Design boards aren’t a quick step in my process – they’re one of the most time-intensive and meaningful parts of booking. I treat them as a creative piece, carefully curated with intention, research, and time.
Sometimes it takes me a week or two to really get everything together. Great wedding floral design isn’t rushed – it’s layered, thoughtful, and built with care from the very beginning to the end.
A Wedding Floral Design That Felt Like Them
At the end of the day, this wedding wasn’t about trends or over-the-top moments. It was about creating something that felt natural, beautiful, and true to Lindsey and Talon.
From moodboard to wedding day, every decision worked together to support the setting, the season, and the couple – and that’s always the goal!
While Reiley + Rose is known for wedding floral design throughout Texas Hill Country, we love opportunities that take us beyond our usual surroundings. Whether a wedding unfolds in East Texas, the Hill Country, or somewhere entirely new, our design process stays rooted in understanding the setting, the season, and the couple’s vision – wherever the celebration takes place.
Thoughtful Wedding Floral Design, From Start to Finish
Every wedding floral design begins with a conversation – about your vision, your setting, and how you want your day to feel.
Whether you’re starting with a fully formed idea or just a color palette and a feeling, my goal is to guide you through a design process that feels clear, collaborative, and intentional from the very beginning. From curated design boards to thoughtfully executed florals on wedding day, every detail is created with care and purpose.
If you’re planning a wedding and want florals that feel natural, elevated, and truly reflective of you, I’d love to connect and explore what your wedding floral design could look like.
Inquire here to begin your floral design experience.
About Us
Reiley & Rose is a Central Texas wedding floral design studio that believes flowers are more than decor – they are nature’s way of telling your love story. We take pride in getting to know our couples and designing floral moments that feel personal, intentional, and unforgettable. When you choose Reiley + Rose, you don’t just get gorgeous wedding day flowers – you become part of a family that’s here to love, support, and hype you up every step of the way.
The Vendor Team Who Made This Beautiful Day Happen:
Photography: Tyler Tyndell Photography
Videography: Reverent Wedding Films
Rentals: Big D Party Rentals
Cake: Rosie’s Bakery
Florals: Reiley + Rose
Catering: Big Smith’s Bar-B-Q & Catering
Hair & Makeup: Tease to Please Hair and Makeup
DJ: DJ Calvin
Officiant: Joel Tiemeyer
Bartending: Two Pour Gals Bartending
January 27, 2026
