Bringing the Beauty to A table: A floral Dinner at Elawa Farms
As founders and designers, we believe each event deserves thoughtful design, crafted with natural elements that tell a story. For us, every table is a canvas, and our craft lies in pairing texture, color, and detail to create a setting that feels truly unforgettable.
Recently, we had the honor of designing a dinner at Elawa Farms in Lake Forest, Illinois, a gathering that celebrated community and the debut of Maker’s Mark’s first wheat whiskey. It was a celebration where history, craftsmanship, and design came together, and it reminded us why clients trust us with their most important events.
Inspired by the Land
Elawa Farms is a venue that holds timeless beauty. Its historic architecture, sweeping lawns, and serene gardens shaped the way we approached our design. Rather than compete with the surroundings, we created arrangements that elevated the setting with texture, warmth, and natural movement—designs that felt at home within the farm’s story.
Designing with Craft and Intention
With decades of combined experience, we know that it’s the smallest details that define an event. For this dinner, we layered seasonal elements with precision and care, creating a tablescape that was abundant, elegant, and deeply connected to the occasion.
The runner we designed traveled down the length of the table, blending every element into a seamless flow. As the light shifted from golden hour to evening, the design seemed to change with it—offering new tones, shadows, and beauty at every stage of the dinner.
Why Clients Trust Us with Their Events
When clients bring us into their events, they’re placing their trust not only in our design eye but also in our craftsmanship. Our decades of experience allow us to balance bold elements with soft ones, and to know how to create a design that doesn’t just look beautiful but feels meaningful.
We believe that thoughtful design is what brings everything together. It softens a room, sets the mood, and creates an energy that lingers long after the last guest leaves. That is why clients turn to us—for the details, the expertise, and the artistry that transform gatherings into experiences.
The Power of a Thoughtful Table
At Elawa Farms, we were reminded that what makes a table unforgettable isn’t just the setting or the ingredients—it’s the heart and time poured into the design. Every project we take on is crafted with care, patience, and intention, because we know those are the qualities that transform a dinner into a memory.
That is the true difference of intentional floral design. When every detail is shaped with meaning, tables become the heart of the gathering, and events become moments guests carry with them long after the evening ends.
Planning an event at a Chicago-area venue? Trust us to design with the care, detail, and artistry it takes to bring your vision to life. With decades of experience, we specialize in crafting event designs that make gatherings unforgettable—created with heart, time, and a true love of the craft.