Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

Meagan & Jaxson at The Bower Estate - Modern, Romantic and Effortlessly Cool

Joyful, considered, and completely their own - Meagan and Jaxson’s wedding at The Bower Estate in the Gold Coast Hinterland is the kind of day we think about long after the flowers are gone. Clear acrylic plinths, a palette that ran from soft blush to hot pink magenta, a glowing fairy light marquee, and a couple who knew exactly who they were from the very first conversation. Here’s how the day came together.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

Terracotta, Plum and Bougainvillea - Kat & Angus at Hillstone St Lucia

Hillstone St Lucia is one of Brisbane's most beautiful and most underrated wedding venues - Kat and Angus's July 2026 wedding showed exactly what it's capable of. Rich autumnal tones, vintage ceramic urns, trailing amaranthus, and a bougainvillea that stopped us in our tracks. Here's how the day came together.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

Inside the Wisteria Room: How to Style The Summit, Mount Coot-tha

The Summit at Mount Coot-tha has a new reception space - the Wisteria Room - and it's as beautiful as the name suggests. We had the chance to style it from the ceremony deck to the last guest table, with moody purples, wicker urns, deep tulips and a palette built entirely around the venue's own character. Here's how we approached it.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

The story behind the name

Everyone assumes Garden Graffiti is just a nice catchy name. But it’s eight years on this September, so i’m unpacking the story behind the brand. And the story behind me.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

Kayla & Samuel at Rosewood Estate - When the View Is the Backdrop

Rosewood Estate doesn't need an arch - it needs flowers that know when to step back. For Kayla and Samuel's August wedding in the Scenic Rim, we designed a nest-style grounded installation that framed the ceremony without competing with one of the best views in Queensland. Here's how the day came together.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

Bouquet Styles Explained: Which One Actually Suits Your Dress?

Your bouquet will be in every single photo - so it's worth understanding your options before you fall in love with something on Pinterest. This is our honest guide to four of the main bouquet styles, which dress silhouettes they work with, and how to figure out which one is actually yours.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

5 Floral Ideas That Instantly Elevate Your Wedding

Not all wedding flowers are created equal. From en masse installations to unexpected colour pairings, these five floral ideas will instantly elevate your wedding and create a design that feels modern, intentional and unforgettable.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

An Evening in Roma

A candlelit Italian dream at Lightspace - rich red florals, abundant tablescapes and a feast to match. Step inside An Evening in Roma.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

Annalise & Mitch’s Countryside Wedding at Bunnyconnellen

.Annalise and Mitch’s countryside wedding at Bunnyconnellen blended modern romance with garden-inspired whimsy. Set beneath sweeping gum trees and surrounded by rolling paddocks, their day featured soft dusky purples, earthy tones, and beautifully textural florals including smoke bush and flannel flower.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

Wedding Colour Palette Trends for 2026 / 2027

Choosing your wedding colour palette is one of the first design decisions couples make - and it shapes everything from your flowers to the overall atmosphere of the day. From layered whites and greens to deep romantic reds and modern monochrome palettes, here are the colour trends defining weddings in 2026 and 2027.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

12 Bridal Bouquet Styles We’re Loving for 2026/2027

Bridal bouquets for 2026/2027 are sculptural, intentional and anything but traditional. From modern cascading shapes to monochrome palettes and textural neutrals, discover the 12 bouquet styles redefining wedding florals for design-led couples across Brisbane and beyond.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

How to Style The Refinery for a Modern Wedding

Industrial, architectural and effortlessly cool - The Refinery is one of Brisbane’s most striking wedding venues. In this post, we’re sharing exactly how to style The Refinery for a modern wedding, with real examples, installation ideas and practical scale tips to help you make the most of the space.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

The Return of Intimate, Design-Focused Weddings

Intimate weddings are having a moment — and not by accident. With fewer guests and a stronger focus on design, couples are creating celebrations that feel more considered, personal and visually impactful. Here’s why smaller weddings are shaping the future of modern celebrations, and how thoughtful floral design plays a starring role.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

Wedding Spotlight: Vy & Sean

A refined Brisbane wedding spanning two iconic venues. Vy and Sean’s celebration began with a classic ceremony at Old Government House, followed by a modern, art-filled reception at the QAGOMA Watermall - a perfect balance of heritage elegance and contemporary design.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

Our 5 Favourite Brisbane Wedding Venues for Modern, Romantic Florals

From iconic city architecture to refined, design-led spaces, Brisbane is home to some of our favourite wedding venues for modern, romantic florals. In this post, we’re sharing five Brisbane wedding venues we love working at as florists - each offering a unique backdrop for sculptural ceremony installations, elevated reception styling and intentional floral design. If you’re planning a Brisbane wedding with a modern, editorial feel, this guide is for you.

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Kathleen O'Sullivan Kathleen O'Sullivan

Our 5 Favourite Scenic Rim Wedding Venues for Modern, Romantic Florals

Dreaming of a Scenic Rim wedding surrounded by rolling hills, lavender fields and unforgettable views? From refined country estates to breathtaking mountain backdrops, the Scenic Rim is home to some of Queensland’s most romantic wedding venues. As wedding florists who know this region inside and out, we’re sharing our five favourite Scenic Rim venues and why they pair so beautifully with modern, intentional floral design.

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