One of the questions I get asked most often as a wedding florist is, “What venues do you love working at?” After years of designing florals across South Chicagoland, there are a few standout spaces that always make me smile when I see them on my calendar. They each bring something unique to the table—whether it’s rustic elegance, vineyard romance, classic sophistication, or lush garden beauty—and they all create the perfect backdrop for unforgettable celebrations.

When it comes to wedding flowers, there’s something about elegance and timelessness that never goes out of style. Trends come and go, but soft palettes, graceful shapes, and balanced textures will always feel classic. These are the kinds of designs that make you smile when you look back at your wedding photos—even decades later.

Hey, Hi, Hello. Coming at you in the thick of wedding season. It's a wild time right now. We have been go, go, go since mid August with weddings every weekend and we are about halfway through.

Every couple has a different vision for their wedding, and the right venue is where that vision starts to take shape. I love working at each of these Northwest Indiana wedding venues because they all offer something unique, and florals bring out the best in every space. If you’re starting your venue search—or if you’ve already booked one of these favorites—I’d love to help you dream up the floral designs that make your day feel authentically you.

Your floral budget should reflect your priorities, venue, and vision for the day. Some couples want to focus primarily on personal flowers, while others see florals as a key design element for both the ceremony and reception.

At Sweet Pea Designs, we don’t believe in “one-size-fits-all.” Instead, we help you decide where to place emphasis, making sure every bloom serves a purpose in creating a day that feels authentically you.

But what makes rustic design so captivating? It’s the way color, texture, and movement come together to create a look that feels both organic and elevated. Let’s take a deep dive into how to bring the rustic vision to life with flowers that embody warmth, charm, and authenticity.

Whether it’s a jaw-dropping welcome install, a floral aisle entrance, or a tall bar arrangement guests won’t stop talking about, these high-impact pieces create those wow moments that live on in photos (and guest memories) long after the day is over.

Summer of Self Care is your reminder to pause, breathe, and put yourself first. No more running on empty—this season, we’re all about slowing down and recharging.

Today, I’m opening up about the deeper, more difficult beginnings of Sweet Pea Designs.

“Makes me want a hot dog real bad.” I don’t even like hot dogs, but this collection has me craving a hot dog in one hand and a cold drink in the other by some water somewhere

I could write all day the trends that live rent free in the back of my head, but time is of the essence, and we don’t need a bible sized wedding trends book.  And truth be told you’d get bored of me relatively fast. So, to sum it up. Do your wedding how YOU want it. Plan the details. Do what means the most to you! This is your day to share as a couple and no matter what we are here to support you.

Our collection for the dads and father figures in our life is nothing short of greatness. The collection features stylish watches, manly smelling diffusers and soap, travel necessities, quirky socks, heart felt books and more. Whatever your dad’s vibe is, we got you covered.

Now we are a year in. A year more of knowledge, skill, systems, organization and flow. A year more of meeting some amazing customers and flowering for so many people. A year more of a few mistakes that we have learned from and adjusted to not make them again. A year more of creating and perfecting systems and organization to best serve our customers and clients.