Selina & David’s Romantic Crane Cottage Wedding on Jekyll Island | Ivory & Beau Flowers

There is something undeniably timeless about a wedding on the Georgia coast, especially when it takes place at the historic Crane Cottage on Jekyll Island. In February 2025, Selina and David celebrated their wedding day surrounded by the charm of the Jekyll Island Club, romantic coastal scenery, and thoughtfully designed wedding flowers by Ivory & Beau Flowers.

Set against the elegant architecture and natural beauty of Crane Cottage, their wedding brought together soft ivory blooms, delicate blush roses, lush greenery, and sophisticated floral details. From the bridal bouquet to the reception tables and statement-making fountain florals, Ivory & Beau Flowers designed all of the wedding florals to complement the venue and create a cohesive, romantic atmosphere throughout the celebration.

For couples dreaming of a luxury wedding on the Georgia coast, Selina and David’s Crane Cottage wedding is full of inspiration for incorporating beautiful floral design, meaningful details, and timeless Southern elegance into a wedding day.

A Romantic Coastal Wedding at Crane Cottage on Jekyll Island

Crane Cottage at Jekyll Island Club Resort is one of the most beautiful wedding venues on the Georgia coast. Known for its historic architecture, European-inspired details, and intimate garden surroundings, the venue offers an unforgettable setting for couples planning a sophisticated Southern wedding.

For Selina and David, the natural character of Crane Cottage provided the perfect backdrop for a romantic floral design. Ivory and soft blush tones brought warmth and softness to the celebration, while fresh greenery added texture and dimension. Every floral arrangement was designed by Ivory & Beau Flowers with the venue, setting, and overall wedding aesthetic in mind.

One of the most important elements of wedding floral design is creating a consistent visual story. From the flowers carried down the aisle to the arrangements displayed throughout the reception, each detail contributes to the overall experience. Selina and David’s wedding showcased how a thoughtful floral palette can connect the ceremony, reception, and personal wedding portraits into one beautifully cohesive celebration.

The Bridal Bouquet: Elegant White Orchids and Timeless Bridal Style

Sometimes, the most striking bridal looks are the ones that embrace simplicity. For Selina’s February wedding at Crane Cottage on Jekyll Island, a cascading bouquet of elegant white orchids was the perfect finishing touch to her sophisticated bridal style.

Designed by Ivory & Beau Flowers, the all-white orchid bouquet featured graceful, flowing stems and delicate blooms that brought natural movement and understated luxury to her wedding-day look. The clean, sculptural beauty of the orchids allowed every detail of Selina’s bridal ensemble to shine without overwhelming the overall aesthetic.

Paired with her stunning Dior earrings and sheer pearl-embellished gloves, Selina looked effortlessly elegant. The combination of designer accessories, delicate textures, and classic white orchids created a refined, fashion-forward bridal look that felt both timeless and distinctly her own. Her bouquet complemented the romantic atmosphere of Crane Cottage while adding a modern touch to the traditional Southern wedding setting.

While Selina carried a statement bouquet of white orchids, her bridesmaids carried their own romantic arrangements featuring ivory roses, soft blush blooms, and delicate greenery. Together, the contrasting bouquets created a cohesive floral palette that tied the wedding party's look together while allowing the bride’s all-white orchids to stand apart.

For brides planning a luxury wedding on Jekyll Island, white orchids are a beautiful choice for a bouquet that feels sophisticated, sculptural, and effortlessly chic. Whether paired with pearl accessories, statement earrings, or a classic wedding gown, orchids offer a timeless approach to bridal flowers that never feels ordinary.

A Romantic First Look and Courtyard Portraits at Crane Cottage

Before the celebrations began, Selina and David shared an intimate first look in the courtyard at Crane Cottage on Jekyll Island. Surrounded by the quiet charm of the historic estate, this private moment gave the couple a chance to see one another and take in the excitement of their wedding day before joining their loved ones.

The courtyard provided a beautiful backdrop for their portraits together, with its timeless architecture and romantic atmosphere adding to the natural beauty of the photographs. Following their first look, Selina and David took advantage of the setting for portraits that captured both the anticipation of the day and the joy of finally celebrating as a couple. The peaceful courtyard offered a lovely contrast to the festivities ahead, creating a collection of photographs that felt intimate, classic, and true to the elegance of their Crane Cottage wedding.

Statement Reception Florals: A Beautiful Floral Moment Around the Fountain

Reception flowers are an opportunity to transform a wedding venue and make the celebration feel personal. At Crane Cottage, architectural details and garden-inspired surroundings provide a wonderful canvas for floral installations that feel connected to the property.

Ivory & Beau Flowers carried the romantic floral palette into Selina and David’s reception with fountain florals that added beauty, dimension, and a natural focal point to the space.

Fountain arrangements are a particularly lovely detail for weddings at historic estates and garden venues. Rather than treating the fountain as simply another feature of the property, floral design can help incorporate it into the overall wedding atmosphere. Flowers placed around a fountain create a seamless connection between the surrounding architecture, landscape, and celebration.

The soft ivory and blush flowers used throughout Selina and David’s wedding helped create a consistent look while bringing fresh color and texture to the reception setting. Paired with lush greenery, the arrangements enhanced the venue without competing with its distinctive character.

For couples getting married at Crane Cottage or another historic Jekyll Island wedding venue, fountain florals can be a beautiful way to elevate an outdoor reception, cocktail hour, or garden-inspired gathering. These arrangements also create gorgeous opportunities for wedding photography, giving guests and photographers another memorable detail to enjoy throughout the celebration.

At Ivory & Beau Flowers, we believe that the most successful wedding floral designs work with a venue rather than against it. Selina and David’s fountain florals are a beautiful example of how flowers can highlight the existing beauty of a location while making it feel uniquely yours.

A Champagne Tower for an Elegant Wedding Reception

Some wedding details are designed to be enjoyed in the moment, while others become unforgettable photographic memories. A champagne tower is both.

For Selina and David, the champagne tower added a celebratory touch to their wedding reception. With its stacked glasses and sparkling pour, a champagne tower creates an interactive moment that feels sophisticated, festive, and effortlessly photogenic.

Champagne towers have become a favorite detail for couples planning luxury weddings because they combine timeless celebration with a statement-worthy presentation. They are especially beautiful in historic venues such as Crane Cottage, where elegant architecture and classic surroundings complement the tradition of a celebratory toast.

When planning a champagne tower, couples can consider how the moment will fit into their reception timeline, where it will be positioned, and how the surrounding tablescape and floral arrangements will appear in photographs. Coordinating these details helps create a polished presentation that feels intentional rather than separate from the rest of the wedding design.

For Selina and David, the champagne tower was another special element of a day filled with thoughtful details, beautiful flowers, and opportunities to celebrate with family and friends.

Golden-Hour Wedding Portraits with a Fur Shawl

As the day transitioned toward evening, Selina and David’s wedding story included another timeless detail: a fur shawl for sunset portraits.

February weddings on the Georgia coast have a special kind of charm. The softer winter light, cooler coastal air, and quiet beauty of the landscape can create an incredibly romantic atmosphere for wedding portraits. A fur shawl adds warmth while bringing a classic, elegant touch to a bridal look.

Paired with the romantic floral styling of the day, the shawl offered a beautiful finishing detail for sunset photographs. Its texture and timeless appeal complemented the historic character of Crane Cottage and the refined aesthetic of the celebration.

For couples planning a winter or early-spring wedding on Jekyll Island, it is worth thinking beyond the ceremony and reception when preparing the wedding-day design. Accessories such as a wrap or shawl can add personality to portraits while helping brides feel comfortable during cooler outdoor moments.

Golden-hour portraits are also a wonderful opportunity to capture the atmosphere of a wedding day in a quieter, more intimate way. After the excitement of the ceremony and reception, stepping away for sunset photographs gives couples a chance to pause, enjoy the setting, and create lasting memories together.

Ivory & Beau Flowers: Luxury Wedding Florals on the Georgia Coast

From the bridal bouquet to the reception fountain florals, Ivory & Beau Flowers brought Selina and David’s floral vision to life throughout their February 2025 wedding at Crane Cottage.

Designing all of the wedding flowers allowed us to create a cohesive floral experience from one detail to the next. The soft ivory and blush palette, elegant orchids, romantic roses, and lush greenery complemented the historic venue while maintaining a timeless, refined look.

Our approach to wedding floral design begins with understanding each couple's vision, the character of their venue, and the atmosphere they want to create. Whether that means a garden-inspired ceremony, a statement floral installation, romantic reception centerpieces, or a carefully curated bridal bouquet, our goal is to make every floral detail feel intentional and personal.

For couples planning a wedding at Crane Cottage, Jekyll Island Club Resort, or another destination along the Georgia coast, the surrounding landscape and historic architecture offer endless inspiration. Florals can be designed to emphasize the venue's natural beauty, bring softness to architectural spaces, and create memorable moments throughout the celebration.

At Ivory & Beau Flowers, we specialize in wedding and event floral design for couples who value thoughtful details, beautiful blooms, and a design that feels true to their story. Selina and David’s wedding is a wonderful reminder that the most memorable celebrations often come together through a balance of timeless flowers, meaningful details, and a setting that feels extraordinary.

Featured wedding: Selina & David | February 2025 | Crane Cottage, Jekyll Island, Georgia | Wedding florals by Ivory & Beau Flowers l Makeup: Coastal Glam l Wedding Planning: Ally Moline Events l Photographer: Rhonda Rowell Photography