Every great event tells a story. In 2025, that story is being written in shades of green. From vertical gardens to moss-covered walls and suspended canopies of vines, biophilic design — the art of bringing nature indoors — has become the defining aesthetic of luxury...
Floral design is evolving. No longer confined to tabletops or altar arches, flowers are breaking free of the horizontal plane and claiming vertical space. Across New York’s ballrooms, rooftops, and galleries, sculptural florals — towering installations, suspended...
In New York, an event begins long before the first toast is poured or the band strikes its opening note. For guests, the first impression happens in those pivotal moments between stepping out of a car and entering the celebration space. Increasingly, planners and...
When guests take their seats, the table is the stage. One of our favorite ways to heighten that experience is by weaving seasonal produce into floral designs—grapes cascading from compotes, citrus glinting beside taper candlelight, artichokes and figs nestled among...
Sustainability in floristry isn’t a trend; it’s a responsibility. The good news is that foam-free methods—once considered niche—now deliver more beautiful, longer-lasting, and more flexible designs, especially for large-scale events. At Shields Flowers & Events,...
There’s a new way to think about ceremony design: begin with the aisle, not the altar. “Aisle-first” focuses budget and creativity where the guest experience is longest and photography is most plentiful—walking in, processing, recessing, and those intimate candid...
