The best part of my job is how this work makes me feel connected—to the people I work with, to myself, and to the natural world around me.
Read MoreAs an interior designer, Sabrina knew exactly what she wanted and how to describe it. Wild elegance. Traditional with a touch of modern. One of a kind. The event would be all about a visual story.
Read MoreATHABOLD worked with Elite Wedding Planning to transform the venue into a lush, romantic garden.
Read MoreWith sweeping views of the Catskill Mountains, floral designs at Onteora Mountain house need to work in harmony with the natural beauty of the space.
Read MoreElevated centerpieces atop tall glass urns mixed with traditional arrangements and floral garland took advantage of Monteverde at Oldstone’s high tent.
Read MoreWhen a bride works with textiles, texture is an important part of her design.
Read MoreA mural of flowers and greenery crawled across the barn wall and onto the railing above the reception area for this summer wedding at Seven Ponds Farm in the Catskills.
Read MoreWhite florals and the summer sun illuminated this outdoor ceremony alongside the waterfalls at Beacon’s Roundhouse.
Read MoreFor this couple, Athabold delivered an elegant design to compliment the natural beauty of Meadow Ridge on Hudson and this beautifully adorned English-Dutch style dairy barn.
Read MoreAs a designer, my work can be artistic, yet must incorporate the client’s vision, fit the venue’s aesthetic, and serve a purpose as an integral part of the event.
Read MoreClients come to me with varying degrees of clarity on what they want. Some have a pretty clear vision and are looking to partner with someone who can bring it to life; for others, the process can involve an engaging conversation and a lot of education, for both of us!
Read MoreFor Triona and Sam’s wedding, I got the best of both worlds: a beautiful venue atop Catskill Mountain peaks and the opportunity to not only collaborate with some local creatives but to work with them as my clients and their wedding party!
Read MoreFor this event, my client wanted me to create something that combined a touch of the couple’s nature-loving personality with the elegance of a classic venue that featured a grand hall and large chandeliers.
Read MoreI put a lot of time and thought into designing the bridal bouquet—creating the right look, size, and shape to match perfectly with the bride on her special day. Sometimes my client knows exactly what is desired, while other times it’s a collaborative process, where I can guide her through the key decisions.
Read MoreIt may sound cliché but in many ways, it all starts and ends with the bridal bouquet. While the wedding flowers will be captured in nearly every single photograph from the special day, the bridal bouquet is specifically featured in those images that couples will hold dear for the rest of their lives.
Read MoreWhat a year it has been! As I look through these photos, I’m amazed at how much has happened in the the past 12 months. I feel so blessed and am forever thankful to all my clients who are choosing Athabold to design florals for their weddings, their loved ones, and their homes.
Read MoreThere is something so special about a small wedding among the hustle and bustle on a fall evening in New York City. For this intimate event, guests filled the wonderfully adorned private space of a popular Greenwich Village restaurant to celebrate with family and friends who gathered from across the country and around the world.
Read MoreWith the wedding set for mid-July, the mountains would be filled with shades of green and flowers would be in full bloom! With such a beautiful venue and natural environment, it was important to find color combinations that were harmonious; designs were full of color, yet complimented the natural materials used throughout the space.
Read MoreCollaboration is a big part of my design. Sharing examples and even creating samples of work allows my clients to envision the look on their wedding day while providing me insight into their ideal design. I love the challenge of working so closely with someone on these designs, yet still finding ways to surprise and delight them on their special day.
Read MoreDesigning this wedding was such an amazing experience; I had the vision and all the details lived in my head for eight months, and it still gave me chills when we put everything together on the big day.
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