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Crafting a memorable wedding in New Orleans or Metairie takes more than beautiful flowers or elegant décor. It demands an immersive atmosphere that speaks to your vision from the moment guests arrive.
Combining expert lighting and custom florals transforms ordinary spaces into enchanting experiences. Here’s why your next celebration should include both, and how TPG – The Plant Gallery brings it all together.
Setting the Scene With Expert Lighting
Lighting is your event’s invisible storyteller. It creates depth, highlights key moments, and underscores your theme while guiding your guests’ emotional journey.
Uplighting for perimeter drama
Uplighting washes walls, drapery, and architectural features in color, instantly shifting the mood. Whether you choose a classic warm white or bold jewel tones, strategic uplighting can:
- Define zones: Distinguish ceremony from cocktail hour.
- Accentuate textures: Highlight brick, molding, or venue fixtures.
- Reinforce branding or theme: For the Greene wedding, TPG – The Plant Gallery swapped to rich emerald uplights in honor of the couple’s name, creating a seamless nod to their family crest.
Candlelight: real or faux, always romantic
Nothing sets the tone for romance like candlelight. At TPG – The Plant Gallery, we offer both real and battery-powered options in the styles couples love most:
- Cylinder vases with pillar candles to create an illuminated aisle that feels personal and intimate.
- Ceremony arrangements that pair florals and candles on either side of the altar, bringing softness and warmth to the space.
- Taper candles, pillar candles, floating candles, and votives that layer beautifully together for depth and glow.
While less of a current trend, lanterns can still be effective in the right setting, from lining an outdoor pathway to framing a ceremony entrance.
Candles don’t just light the room; they elevate the entire atmosphere, adding dimension and romance that uplighting alone can’t achieve.
Votives & lanterns: layered luminosity
Small-scale lighting elements fill in the shadows and draw attention to details:
- Glass votives nestled among greenery mirror the sparkle of crystal glassware.
- Hanging lanterns above a long harvest table create a canopy of light.
These accents round out your lighting design, ensuring every angle feels intentional and inviting.
The Power of Florals at Every Touchpoint
Flowers are the heart of any wedding design. They breathe life into stationery, centerpieces, and altars, weaving your color story throughout the venue.
Ceremony Florals That Speak Volumes
From sweeping arch installations to delicate pew markers, ceremony florals establish the tone of your entire day. At TPG, we:
- Curate premium blooms for peak freshness
- Mix textures, like lush garden roses with airy butterfly ranunculus, to create dynamic statements
- Incorporate organically placed green vines to soften the space, bringing color and life to the area
Reception Centerpieces That Wow
Your reception décor should keep the energy flowing, whether you prefer:
- Tall dramatic displaysÂ
- Low lush floralsÂ
- Small areas with simple organic bud vases
TPG’s team tailors each design to your space and budget.
Bridal & Bridal Party Bouquets: Personalized Keepsakes
From timeless white and green to incorporating your color palette, we will meet with you to determine the blooms that fit your vision.
Round classic, round textural, cascading, trailing, or free of form — we will decide what style meets your personality and enhances your overall vision.
Why Lighting + Florals Are Better Together
Venues collectively have bright lights that dim for your event. Uplighting gives ambient lighting that takes just the room and brings it to the next level, adding depth, drama, and an aura that provokes feeling.
Whether it’s amber for a warm, soft, cozy romantic look, soft blue to capture the feel of your winter wedding, or colorful to set the mood for the party, uplighting creates the mood that matches your vision for your night.(ADD) See how these amber uplights set the mood for this beautiful holiday wedding:
TPG delivers a cohesive design that feels both immersive and photograph-ready by coordinating color temperatures and placement.
Trust TPG – The Plant Gallery for Flawless Execution
At TPG – The Plant Gallery’s wedding page, you’ll discover our full suite of services:
- Full-service lighting rentals: Uplights, string lights, candles, lanterns
- Custom floral design: Bouquets, centerpieces, installations
- Event rental décor: A full collection of candlelight options, various furniture options to create a soft seating area for your event, and plants and greenery that can soften and bring life to your space.
Our dedicated project managers handle delivery, setup, and teardown, so you can focus on celebrating. Learn more about wedding rentals in New Orleans.
FAQ: Wedding Services in New Orleans & Metairie
What types of lighting does TPG offer?
A full collection of candlelight options and a full collection of LED candles, including pillars, tapers, floating, and votive candles.
Whether you prefer a touch of gold or all clear glass, TPG will help you select holders that match your style and create a plan to make it a night to remember and memories that will last a lifetime.
How do florals and lighting set the mood?
Florals and lighting are more than just decor. Each bloom chosen by the bride matches her personality, helping create the vision she has been dreaming of since childhood.
Flowers and lighting create beauty and tell the story of the couple’s romance. We work to get every detail of your vision to make it come to life in a way that creates a truly unforgettable experience.
Do you handle installation and teardown?
Yes. TPG has a team of wedding designers, creators, installers, producers, and planning experts who work with you from start to finish.
We will deliver personal flowers to both you and the groom, make sure the ceremony space is wedding-ready, and ensure the venue is party-ready. TPG will be on-site at the end of the event for clearing and pick-up. Our team will work closely with your planner or coordinator to ensure that everything exceeds your expectations.
Our Wedding Services in New Orleans & Metairie
Ready to transform your wedding into an unforgettable celebration?
Contact TPG – The Plant Gallery now to schedule your complimentary design consultation.
Whether your style is classic, simple, or detailed, our team will work with you to create the vision of your dreams while respecting your budget.
