First things first: yes, it’s official.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce confirmed their engagement with a joint Instagram post today. Multiple outlets reported it (because the internet promptly melted). ABC News! Online
The photos show a lush, floral-forward proposal—very “secret garden,” very on-brand for Taylor’s soft-romantic side. People.com
And the ring? Vintage-leaning and deeply personal. Reports point to an old-mine-cut diamond in yellow gold, co-designed with jeweler Kindred Lubeck of Artifex Fine Jewelry—classic, elegant, and a little bit storybook. People.com Vogue
Why this matters for wedding style
Taylor’s engagement just put garden romance back at the top of everyone’s mood board. We expect to see:
- Softer palettes (creamy whites, ballet pinks, butter yellow, sage).
- Looser, meadow-style florals with movement.
- Vintage touches (hand-tied ribbons, pressed-flower details, engraved metal accents inspired by that ring itself.
How can I do a garden wedding (without losing your mind or your budget)
1) The Secret-Garden Ceremony
I must say that this excited me greatly, as I love garden-inspired weddings and all the various ways to curate the design. But for the sake of this blog, we will use the floral palette and design from the engagement.
- Look: Aisle “meadows,” a loose floral arch, petal pathways.
- Palette: Soft blush, ivory, sage, and champagne. Sage is already pretty big this year.
- Do it smart: Put the dollars where cameras live—altar, aisle entrances, and the first 10 feet of the aisle. Keep guest-row posies minimal. (Impact > everywhere.)
2) Garden-Party Cocktail Hour
- Look: Linen-wrapped high-tops, bow-tied bud vases, herb-garnished spritzers, string lights.
- Easy win: Use mixed bud vases with 1–2 stems each. It reads lush across many tables without blowing the floral count.
3) Black-Tie in the Greenhouse (Evening)
- Look: Long tables, layered candles, antique brass taper holders, and trailing vines on chandeliers.
- Pro tip: Rent smarter—repeat a few statement items (matching candleholders + consistent linen) for cohesion.
A “Swift” take on details (subtle, not cheesy)
- Stationery: Deckle edges, hand-torn paper, pressed flowers in the suite.
- Signage: Etched acrylic or hand-engraved brass nameplates (a nod to the ring’s vintage feel). Vogue
- Fashion: Pearls and bows are having a moment; keep silhouettes clean so the garden florals don’t fight the dress.
Some of our favorite Color palettes you can choose to use.
Palette A: Soft Garden Romance
- Blush #F4D9DF
- Ivory #FAF7F2
- Sage #DCE6D5
- Champagne #EAD6C4
- Antique Gold #C4A356
Palette B: Moonlit Greenhouse
- Forest #2F4A3C
- Soft White #F8F6F2
- Smoke #B6BABF
- Champagne #E8DCC9
- Ink #1E1E24
Florals that read lush, romantic, and not overstated.
- Types: garden roses, sweet peas, ranunculus, lisianthus, jasmine vine, butterfly ranunculus, delphinium for height.
- Shape: Asymmetrical, airy, and not tight ball shapes. Let it breathe.
- Savings move: Focus your floral budget on the ceremony and head table. Re-use the arch as a photo backdrop or behind the band, or as low pieces in front of the band.
Décor that does the heavy lifting
- Linens: Soft textured solids in ivory/champagne; layer napkins in sage or blush.
- Candlelight: Votives + tapers + pillar candles in mixed heights = instant romance.
- Chairs: Natural wood or upholstered seats always beat plastic. If you must save, dress them with ribbon or a small greenery sprig.
Inspired by the ring: vintage but modern
Taylor’s old-mine-cut diamond in yellow gold is a blueprint: think heirloom energy with clean lines. Mirror that in:
- Place settings: Gold-rim glassware, simple white china, engraved flatware.
- Personal pieces: Wax seals, mini lockets on bouquets, or engraved cufflinks as gifts.
Budget snapshot—same vibe, three ways
- Luxe ($$$$): Full aisle meadows, custom arch, premium blooms, gold-rim glassware, embroidered napkins, live strings.
- Brilliant Mix ($$–$$$): Lush ceremony + focused head table; bud-vase cocktails; rent basics, splurge on lighting.
- Save ($–$$): Greenery-forward ceremony pillars, repurposeable aisle arrangements, candles everywhere, mono-bloom bud vases.
Reality check: Garden weddings aren’t “cheap.” Flowers and labor add up. The trick is to concentrate impact zones (altar, aisle entry, head table) and keep the rest clean and intentional.
Quick planning checklist
- Pick your palette and stick to 4–5 tones.
- Choose 2–3 main blooms and let the florist build around them.
- Prioritize ceremony + head table for florals.
- Lock rentals + lighting early; they’re your best “wow per dollar.”
- Add a vintage touch (seal, ribbon, engraving) to make it feel personal.
Explore our galleries, featuring a variety of color palettes!
