Dave adds drooping phalaenopsis orchids to simulate movement, making the eyes move from one visual element to the next.
Taking his cue from one of Leonardo da Vinci’s aphorisms, event stylist Dave Sandoval demonstrated how simplicity is sophistication with his botanical minimalist-themed setup at The Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan.
Inside the Monet Hall, with its expansive walls entirely swathed in white, gossamer fabric, Sandoval’s setup evoked spring with its scattering of verdant plants and white blooms amidst an immaculate setting done up in shades of white.
“It’s an effortless interpretation of the theme,” explains Sandoval of his aesthetic, which is intended for people who consider relaxation and discourse paramount.
Using mostly low pieces to encourage the flow of conversation, the stylist kept the centerpieces polished and minimal, with clean lines and a straightforward layout. The VIP table and guest tables are similarly decked in white tablecloth with embossed floral print, and both sport the same arrangement. The only distinctive elements are the towering bouquets of white gypsophilas from Ecuador, which are placed in the middle of each guest table.
To achieve warmth, Sandoval chose green and white flowers, as well as accents of gold and copper. By intentionally grouping one type of bloom together in each container, he ensured that the arrangements reflected the theme’s clean and low-effort style. For texture, brass jars of green carnations, berries and achiote plants adorned each table, while sprigs of imported white king proteas and phalaenopsis orchids in copper glass vases were added for freshness. Meanwhile, tall, slim, white candles in mini brass candleholders dotted the rest of the space, along with standard white plates and cutlery.