50th Anniversary at the one & Only + Lone Mountain Ranch

August

No Pro Photographer | One & Only Moonlight Basin + Lone Mountain Ranch | Beautifully Born Events | Rathvinden farm grew all the flowers

Lauren brought this wonderful client to me to create something “ruby” toned because the 50th element is a ruby. She collaborated with the client to put together the most fabulous design including this PERFECT linens. While there wasn’t a professional photographer, Lauren took behind the scenes photos for me that are more than enough to show the incredible textures and soaring spires. For August, we had every weather pattern during the day, but the sun came out just in time for the dinner party.

The first event leaned more dressed-up, but still needed to feel warm, welcoming and like the couple themselves. We created several different sized arrangements to give the table dimension and scale. Does the RUBY shine through, or WHAT?! For the second day, we wanted something casual, but elevated. The flowers are full and colorful without being too stuffy, mixing soft pinks, deeper reds, and neutral tones in a way that feels natural instead of forced. This table setting is meant for people to actually sit, eat, and talk for a while—not just look pretty for a photo. The name cutouts, napkins and glassware add a thoughtful touch, but they don’t steal the focus. The goal was to celebrate and create kind of table that makes a dinner feel like an occasion without feeling formal or intimidating. The One & Only hosted this event so beautifully and was the perfect location near the couple’s lodgings in Big Sky.

The second setup was much simpler and more laid-back. White cosmos in woven baskets, a checkered tablecloth, wooden walls—it feels cozy and familiar, like a cabin meal or a casual gathering with friends. I arranged the flowers to feel wild and delightful; they spill out a bit, bend, and do their own thing—embracing the natural shape of the flower types. That looseness made the space feel relaxed and lived-in. They chose the check tablecloth with the relaxed vibes of entirely cosmos so the guests felt casual, but elevated. I arranged these into baskets with a ceramic vessel inside and voila! Elevated lodge vibes! Lone Mountain Ranch (Near Big Sky) felt just right with all of its wood tones.

What connects both tables is the client—they wanted to create a moment for their people to feel, celebrate and delight in their accomplishment of 50 years but you can tell they aren’t stuffy. Creative, committed, warm and inviting are the words that come to mind. The flowers don’t dominate the space; they support it. The goal was to make the tables feel alive without demanding attention for the flowers. Sometimes it’s just about choosing elements that feel natural, a little imperfect, and easy to enjoy. Locally grown flowers embrace this better than any other flowers I’ve worked with.

Mauve velvet linen on gold charger with votive and cut glass and gold flatware. Flowers all grown locally in butter yellow and burgundy and ruby tones
a detail shot of lisianthus, dahlias, cherry caramel phlox and foxglove arrangement with jewels of opar
the sun comes out and shines on the reflective linens with the flowers floating above the table settings
a view of the rainy afternoon weather with the full tablesetting and candles
cut out names for the table setting place cards and detail shots of the flowers and cups and gold charger and flatware
really cute bubble votives with the flowers in the corner and the gold charger plates at one and only big sky
a shot down the long table of burgundy and mauve with gold charger and flatware and cut glass water and champagne and wine cups
a shot from above of the flowers, the votives and the place setting in the dining room at the one and only moonlight basin
a second detail shot of lisianthus, dahlias, cherry caramel phlox and foxglove arrangement with jewels of opar but with more of the linen in the picture
the second event was a camp-style dinner at lone mountain ranch with enamelware and white and yellow cosmos in baskets this is a picture of the bar arrangement
round table with buffalo check linens and an arrangement in a basket with only white cosmos and green votives with candles
another view of the round table with buffalo check linens, bentwood chairs, and an arrangement in a basket with only white cosmos and green votives with candles and enamelware at lone mountain ranch
an ourdoor buffalo check cocktail table with a basket-covered bud vase and green votive at lone mountain ranch's dining area
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