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Sophisticated Floral Design for Weddings & Events

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

08/20/2026

Our inbox has been very busy lately, and 2027 dates are officially starting to disappear.

If Avant Gardenia has been on your wedding-day vision board, now is the time to make it official. Because nothing says “I should’ve booked sooner” quite like finding out your date is already taken... 😉

Inquire now and let’s make your wedding wildly beautiful!

Photography: Lauryn Schalk | Chicago Wedding Photographer
Linens: BBJ La Tavola

08/19/2026

What your floral designer means when they talk about “scale” ⬇️

When designing an event, a true floral designer never simply makes an arrangement to plop on the table. So many things go into styling the elevated events you see photographs of all over the internet. One of the biggest things floral designers consider is scale and proportion.

What size is the table? What size is the vase? How tall are the ceilings? How big is the room? We can’t narrow our focus to just the center of the table - we must zoom out to ensure the entire venue design comes together.

If a centerpiece is too small, then it is not memorable and can look insignificant on your table. If a centerpiece is too large, then it impedes on the guest experience and can look ostentatious. When we design events, we are like Goldilocks - it has to be just right to evoke a feeling of tasteful, memorable elegance.

Photography: Colette Marie Photography
Lighting & Draping: EEL Chicago Wedding & Event Decor
Linens: BBJ La Tavola
Venue: Morgan MFG

08/16/2026

The flowers & decor are part of the experience for you and everyone you share the day with. They’ll frame the first look, surround the vows, sit beside heartfelt toasts, and quietly become part of the memories that last a lifetime.

Being trusted with even a small part of those moments is something we’ll never take for granted. 🤍

Photography: Hannah Forsberg
Planning: Clementine Custom Events Suzy Sparacio
Floral + Design: Avant Gardenia
Lighting + Dance Floor: EEL Chicago Wedding & Event Decor
Venue: University Club of Chicago

Address

916 E Roosevelt Road
Wheaton, IL

Telephone

+16309993030

Website

http://www.avantgardenia.com/

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