intentional design speaks for itself
Wedding & Event Design by Erin McDonald
For over three decades, we’ve shaped environments that feel refined, architectural, and deeply human, from intimate ceremonies to celebrations of 1,600 guests. Each event tells a unique story through thoughtful design and impeccable execution.
Rooted in floral artistry and layered with fabric, lighting, furnishings, and spatial composition, our work is known for restraint, scale, and subtle drama.
No repetition. No trend chasing. No excess.
Our Approach to Wedding Design
Our approach to wedding design centers on creating environments that reflect each couple’s unique vision while maintaining sophistication and elegance. We’ve had the privilege of designing celebrations across diverse venues, from historic estates to contemporary spaces, each requiring a distinct creative approach.
We rarely repeat the same design twice, ensuring each celebration receives a completely custom approach. Somewhere in every project, there is an unexpected detail, a signature gesture, that quietly sets it apart.
Areas We Serve
Chicago & Suburbs
With crews based in Chicago since 2010, we have extensive experience with the city’s premier venues and understand the unique logistics of each space.
Destination & International
Our work extends throughout the United States and internationally. We have designed celebrations in Mexico, France, Italy, and across major U.S. markets including Boston, Vermont, Florida, and throughout the Midwest and East Coast. We build local teams in each market rather than traveling with staff, ensuring intimate knowledge of regional vendors and venues.
Rochester & Finger Lakes
Our Rochester office, opened in 2019, serves the beautiful Finger Lakes region with deep appreciation for the area’s natural beauty and seasonal offerings.
Comprehensive Design Services
Our full-service approach encompasses every aspect of event design and production, from initial concept through final execution. With over three decades of experience, we’ve refined our services to deliver exceptional results consistently.
Wedding & Event Design
Planning & Production Coordination
Sustainable Design Practices
global Capabilities
Event Design & Creative Direction
Our philosophy is deceptively easy: Keep it simple, and the design will speak volumes. This principle has guided our work for countless celebrations worldwide. We focus on creating environments that enhance rather than overwhelm the natural beauty of each occasion.
Wedding Design Services
We offer comprehensive wedding design services from intimate ceremonies to celebrations including thousands of guests. Our experience ranges from private estates to grand hotel ballrooms, each requiring unique creative solutions.
Corporate & Social Event Design
From galas to benefit celebrations, milestone anniversaries, fundraisers and more, our experience includes work with charitable organizations, the entertainment industry, and large corporations.
Floral Design & Environmental Decor
Floral design forms the foundation of our event environments. Our approach emphasizes architectural arrangements that complement venue spaces while creating emotional impact.
There is nothing more expensive than cheap.
Signature Floral Artistry
Our floral philosophy centers on creating arrangements that enhance architectural spaces rather than competing with them. We rarely repeat the same design twice, ensuring each celebration receives a completely custom approach.
Color Theory Expertise
As faculty with The Event Leadership Institute teaching color theory classes, we bring academic understanding to practical application. Our knowledge extends beyond trend-following to understanding how colors interact with lighting, architecture, and human emotion.
Sustainable Floral Practices
We’ve eliminated floral foam in favor of sustainable alternatives and work with local farms when seasonally appropriate. These practices reduce environmental impact while often providing superior design materials.
Design is not decoration.
It is amosphere. It is memory.
It is arrival.
Custom Installation Services
Large-scale installations for ceremony and reception spaces, designed to complement venue architecture while creating memorable focal points. Our installations range from intimate arrangements to palatial scaled designs appropriate for grand celebrations.
Ceremony Environments
Altar arrangements, aisle treatments, and architectural enhancements that create beautiful backdrops for wedding ceremonies while photographing beautifully from every angle.
Reception Centerpieces & Table Design
Table arrangements scaled appropriately for guest interaction while maintaining visual impact throughout reception spaces. We consider lighting, guest flow, and conversation facilitation in every design.
Candle & Lighting Integration
We use Lucid oil-filled reusable candles as part of our sustainable practices while creating warm, romantic lighting environments. Lighting design integrates with floral arrangements to create cohesive environmental experiences.
Corporate & Social Events
Having designed events for three U.S. Presidents, international dignitaries, and celebrities, we bring the highest level of expertise and discretion to every celebration. These experiences have refined our ability to execute flawless events under any circumstance.
But prestige is not the point. Emotion is.
Contact us today to discuss your celebration.
Call 585.472.6072 or visit our Rochester office at 510 State Street
to begin planning your unforgettable event.
