Inspired by Lenox’s “Orchard in Bloom” china collection, this editorial shoot reimagined the rugged Oregon coastline as a garden escape. Set at Pelican Brewing in Pacific City, the design played with contrast—pairing the crisp, powerful energy of the ocean with the softness of florals and fruit-laden details.
For planner Anna Kameshima, leading this project from concept to execution was both creative and personal. “Our model couple was intentionally chosen to bring authentic chemistry to the shoot and to help increase Asian representation in wedding inspiration,” she says. “Styled shoots are an incredible opportunity to experiment creatively, strengthen vendor relationships and push design boundaries.”
The day began at Two Capes Lookout, where the real-life married models shared a quiet morning inside the property’s mirrored domes before their first look. The clean geometry of the space and the muted coastal light created a tranquil start to the day before the scene shifted to the sand.
On the beach, an intimate ceremony framed by dune grass and minimally flowered pillars overlooked Haystack Rock. The arrangements were light and organic in shape, featuring ranunculus, poppies, lilac, hyacinth and amaranthus in a palette of soft whites, peaches and vivid oranges. The bride’s veil lifted in the breeze, her sleek A-line gown with lace detailing standing out against the backdrop of sand and sea.
Following the ceremony, guests would be welcomed to a garden-inspired reception on the oceanfront patio. The tablescape exuded vintage charm—scalloped-edged plates, delicate glassware and fresh fruit woven among airy florals and displayed on dinnerware. Each setting felt intentionally layered, an echo of the “Orchard in Bloom” motif that first sparked the concept.
Unique touches added character throughout the afternoon: hand-painted watercolor portraits offered attendees a fashionable keepsake, and a s’mores cart served playful desserts oceanside. A dome-shaped cutting cake with free-form texture bursting with single-stem blooms carried the same whimsical energy that tied the design together.
