Arches
Tang Austin Floral Designs
The Inspiration
Trompe l’oeil arches
The Flowers
Florist’s inspiration: Often finding inspiration in color and shape, I was drawn to the trompe l'oeil mural for its elegant white marble tones and architectural arches. I wanted to create something sculptural, ethereal, natural and organic with a color story inspired by the ancient seas of Greece, olive leaf crowns of the Olympic games and ethereal white and gold worn by gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman mythology.
Recipe: Delphinium, sweet peas, olive branches
THE DESIGNER
Tang Austin
Tang Austin Floral Designs
PHOTOGRAPHED BY
Anna Wright Photography
Tang Austin is the proud owner and lead designer of Tang Austin Floral Designs, a creative event floral design studio located in Falls Church, Virginia just outside of Washington, D.C.
Her floral designs capture the organic beauty seen in nature, highlighting color, texture, and shape which allows for unique floral pieces that are artful, timeless and elegant. The natural style of floral design was fostered by the abundance of flowers, fruit trees, vegetables, and herbs that flourished in her parents’ garden. She credits her beautiful mother for her love of flowers, especially for peonies, roses, clematis vines and hydrangea that filled their garden with incredible beauty. As a child, you could always find her fluttering around flowers like a butterfly.
She is a passionate, self-taught floral designer who immigrated from Laos to the D.C. area when she was two years old, lived in Michigan and Georgia and now calls Virginia home. Her initial venture into the floral industry started while working at a top telecommunications company. In search of a creative outlet, she stumbled upon a part time position at a quaint European style flower shop where she first learned to design and fell in love with the world of flowers.
She has been creating beautiful, artisan designs using locally sourced and seasonal blooms for special events and celebrations for over two decades. Her work reflects her love for sophisticated color palettes and fascinating textures. Her goal always is to bring spectacular beauty to your special events and celebrations through the art of floral design.
Anna Wright is an international wedding photographer based in Northern Virginia. Anna is inspired by architecture, history, and creates images that capture the essence of the moment. Anna's wedding work has been featured in BRIDES, Carats and Cake, and more.
