The M.O.B. Created the Florals for This Regal + Intimate Pennsylvania Wedding

Bella + Sam’s New Hope, Pennsylvania wedding was a rich + colorful floral fantasia, and that’s not even the thing we love best about it. 

The  event design? Yeah, that was the work of the bride’s sister Emily Hoeke.

And all those gorgeous flowers? “All floral work was done by my mother,” Bella says. “It was a fun and creative project for me and my mom to tackle together. Since my mom is a lifelong gardener and overall creator of all things beautiful, I was eager to have her take on the floral design.”

The family project feel of this stunning celebration has completely warmed our hearts. Hotel du Village made for a dreamy + elegant garden setting that spoke to the couple’s love of nature and the outdoors. Nods to Bella’s Celtic heritage were threaded throughout. And the day’s work-of-art design made each detail feel like something straight out of an oil painting.

Photographer Anna Panutsa put it best when she said: “The celebration transitioned seamlessly from a romantic outdoor ceremony to a lively reception where the couple’s love for each other and their guests was palpable. The evening sparkled with golden candlelight, laughter, and dancing, creating an atmosphere that was both regal and intimate. This wedding was truly a unique, captivating blend of color, culture, and personal expression, making it an unforgettable celebration of love.” 

Now let’s take a look at her glorious photos of the day!

Creative sis-of-the-bride Emily Hoeke also designed these delicate minimalist invite suites. We absolutely love the way they’re somehow modern and Old World all at once. And that they feature those delicate images of the Scottish countryside.

The comfy-yet-chic black pajama sets that Bella gave her girls as bridesmaid gifts made for perfect getting ready gear.

Here’s your first peek at the day’s magnificent flowers by Kellie Hoeke (aka the MOB)!

There are so many things to love in this pic: Bella’s crimson red wedding nails. The sentimental charms attached to that rich green velvet bouquet wrap ribbon. That sparkly + super unique engagement ring from Barsky Diamonds!

Our Favorite Memory
Looking back on the day, both Sam and Bella especially cherish their vow exchange. The couple exchanged vows privately, after their first look, with just the two of them. It was a moment where all of the nerves of the day completely melted away as they were able to be themselves together, and share the special moments over the last 10 years that brought them to this day.

These bouquets have us actually speechless. And, not only did Bella’s mom create the day’s arrangements, she also grew many of the flowers herself, too! “Florals were sourced by the MOB through local farms, her own garden, and foraged in surrounding woodlands,” says the couple.

“I wanted to highlight the beautiful fall landscape colors, and so I asked the bridesmaids to wear shades of olive green, gold, and brown,” remembers Bella. “With a mixed and matched palette, the bridesmaid dresses contributed to the autumnal and nature themes, while elevating the look with a variety of dresses that included sequins, silks, and ruffles.”

Sam scored his sophisticated black wedding tuxedo from Ventresca Ltd. and went with classic tuxes for his groomsmen’s suits, too.

“I found my dress during my very first dress shopping appointment, and although I didn’t purchase it on that day, I eventually came back, knowing the dress would be perfect for the big day,” Bella says of her elegant + feminine Martina Liana gown from La Belle Mariée. “I knew I wanted a mermaid fit with a dramatic, long train, but the dress’s romantic ruffle along the bust and 3D florals are what sold me on the dress.”

“Another must for me was a dress that wasn’t stark white,” Bella says. “I was looking for a softer tone of ivory, with shades of beige or rose, to add to the romantic, ethereal feeling of the day.”

The Ceremony

Our Musical Choices
Processional
"Cigarette Daydreams" by Cage the Elephant + "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" by Iron & Wine
Recessional
"Sugar Magnolia" by Grateful Dead
First Dance
"Strawberries" by Caamp

“It was essential for us to include our families on their day,” the couple reflects. “In addition to the MOB doing the florals and older sister doing the design work, the couple also had the bride’s younger sister officiate the wedding, with both of the groom’s sisters doing readings during the ceremony. With the groom’s brother as best man, the couple truly felt as though the entire wedding was a perfect family affair.”

The Reception

How opulent is this green velvet ruffle edge table cloth!! Textiles like velvet are a great way to add rich texture to any tablescape.

We love this shot! So fun that photographer Anna Panutsa captured a moment with Bella’s rings garnishing a martini!

“The family’s barn was used as a processing facility for the cut stems, where family and friends worked for several days leading up to the wedding to create close to 100 different floral arrangements,” says the couple of how these one-of-a-kind florals came together. “We loved being a part of this experience and cherish the memory of cutting flowers from local farms to be used in the bride’s own bouquet.”

“The mother of the bride worked for months leading up to the wedding,” Bella says, “curating vases and urns through local antique shops to create a floral design that felt like a romantic countryside dream.”

“The bride’s father led a caravan of friends and family to transport all arrangements on the morning of the wedding, where the mother of the bride oversaw all of the tablescapes and decor being arranged with her florals.”

Bella used her wedding shoes to included her Scottish family tartan with a pair of The Party Platform in Blackwatch Tartan from Hill House.

“The tablescape design added romanticism with dripping grapes, luscious figs and pomegranates, as well as seasonal produce including honeynut squash, pears, and cabbage leaves,” the couple says. “The local produce highlighted the countryside feel of Bucks County, while elevating the tablescapes with a unique addition to the florals. The fruit and vegetables surrounded the base of the table urns creating a sense of Dutch master still -life artwork…”

“The wedding cake was also decorated with fruit to continue the tablescape theme.“

Let’s hear it for the reception dress!! Loving that Bella included a glam-yet-sophisticated drapey scarf to match!

Bella says the switch into a short wedding dress with lots of movement was “essential for the dance floor!” where Elegant Music Group kept the tunes coming all evening long.

“Another highlight of the day was definitely the after party,” the couple remembers. “With the venue, we were able to book out the entire property, so we had full access to the venue and hotel amenities. Both the wedding  space and the hotel on property have beautiful outdoor spaces, fit with several fire pits. Once the wedding ended, they kept the night going – first at the bar with late night bites, and  then later moved the guests to the hotel patio area. The fire pits and fall weather made for the perfect after party where we kept the celebrations going into the early hours of the morning with cocktails and s’mores.”

Our Advice
Include friends, family, and loved ones if you’re able to. It makes the entire experience feel like such a group project, and everyone is able to enjoy the day even more if they are involved. We truly felt overwhelmed with all of the love and support that we got from our family and friends leading up to our big day.

Congratulations, Bella + Sam, on your beautiful Bucks County wedding! GWS wishes you nothing but the best!