A Bright & Heartfelt Lakeland Wedding at the Bride’s Childhood Home and The Loggia at Lake Mirror Taylor & Matt’s Colorful Florida Celebration
- Jill Heaton Floral Design
- Nov 22
- 4 min read
Colorful Florida Celebration: Vibrant Floral Wedding Inspiration
There is something undeniably special about a wedding hosted at home especially when that home is where the bride grew up. Taylor and Matt’s Lakeland, Florida wedding was the perfect blend of meaningful tradition, bold color, and elevated design. Inspired by the classic charm of Father of the Bride yet reimagined with a vibrant, modern floral palette, their celebration was filled with personal touches, stunning lakeside views, and unforgettable details.
As a Florida wedding florist specializing in luxury floral design across Lakeland, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, Clearwater, St. Pete, and Melbourne, this joyful event was the kind of creative dream that reminds us why we love what we do.
A Heartfelt Ceremony at Taylor’s Childhood Home
Taylor and Matt exchanged vows in the front yard of the bride’s childhood home creating an incredibly intimate and emotional setting for their ceremony. The colorful Florida celebration faced a sparkling lake, giving guests a breathtaking natural backdrop.
The Floral Arch: Lush, Wild, and Full of Color
The star of the ceremony design was the large custom floral arch, created to feel organic, textural, and overflowing with life. We combined:
Multiple varieties of lush ferns
Natural manzanita branches
Bright pops of color in orange, raspberry, magenta, peach, and golden tones
Cascading greenery for soft movement
The result was a garden-meets-tropics masterpiece bold, joyful, and perfectly suited to Taylor’s vision for a colorful spring palette. Paired with aisle florals bursting with roses, stock, and ranunculus, the space felt vibrant and romantic without overpowering the serene lakeside view.
Reception at The Loggia at Lake Mirror in Lakeland, FL
After a cocktail hour featuring lake views and golden Florida light, guests moved down to the other end of The Loggia at Lake Mirror, one of Lakeland’s most elegant and iconic venues.
The reception design embraced long rows of wooden farm tables classic, warm, and ideal for a communal, family-style feel.
Reception Details That Made the Night Unforgettable
Rows and rows of candlelit tables filled with colorful floral centerpieces
Custom menus placed at every seat
Personalized favors and napkins designed for the couple
Delicate string lighting overhead reflecting soft light onto Lake Mirror
The cheerful yet refined color palette continued into the centerpieces, which featured roses, ranunculus, stock, calla lilies, and greenery arranged in low, lush vessels to encourage conversation. As the sun set over Lake Mirror, the florals glowed beautifully in the warm evening light.
The Cake: A Work of Art by Sweet Cakes by Andrea Reed
The cake was a true showstopper simple in structure yet extraordinary in detail. The clean white tiers were adorned with meticulously crafted sugar flowers that mirrored the real florals used throughout the event.
Soft peach, deep plum, raspberry, and blush sugar blooms cascaded gracefully along the cake, blending seamlessly with the surrounding fresh floral arrangements. Displayed on a carved gold stand, the cake
became a centerpiece all its own.
A Celebration Filled with Love, Color, and Florida Charm
Taylor and Matt’s wedding was everything a Florida celebration should be lakeside beauty, heartfelt moments, and design that reflects the couple’s personality. From the sentimental ceremony location at the bride’s family home in Lakeland to the elegant, color-filled reception at The Loggia at Lake Mirror, every moment felt intentional and unforgettable.
Planning a Wedding in Lakeland or Central Florida?
As a Winter Haven wedding florist serving all of Central Florida including Orlando, Tampa, Clearwater, St. Pete, Sarasota, Melbourne, and the surrounding areas we specialize in creating lush, artistic, and meaningful floral designs for couples who want their wedding to feel personal and elevated.
If you’re dreaming of a vibrant color palette, a garden-inspired ceremony arch, or custom florals that transform your reception space, we would love to bring your vision to life.
Vendor Team for Taylor & Matt’s Lakeland Wedding
Wedding Planner: Handled by Holly Events – Central Florida Wedding Planner specializing in Lakeland, Orlando, and Tampa weddings
Photographer: Evan Davies Weddings – Florida Wedding Photographer capturing luxury weddings across Lakeland, Orlando, and the surrounding areas
Catering: TLC Catering Polk – Lakeland wedding catering and event catering services in Polk County Rentals: A Chair Affair – Florida event rentals, including French country chairs, décor, and specialty wedding rentals
Cake: Sweet Cakes by Andrea – Custom wedding cakes and sugar-flower artistry in Central Florida
Florals & Design: Jill Heaton Floral Design – Orlando & Lakeland Wedding Florist serving Tampa, Sarasota, St. Pete, Clearwater, and Melbourne
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