06/04/2026
Not every day looks like this.
Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to decorate a 600-person wedding reception at the Bismarck Civic Center and honestly, it’s still a little surreal looking back at these photos.
75 guest tables.
A head table for 16.
An usher table for 8.
Gift tables.
Guest book displays.
Dessert areas.
Tons of greenery.
Totes on totes of vases.
Baby’s breath.
Candles.
Candles.
And somehow… even more candles.
We transformed the stage with white draping, curtain lights, black swags, uplighting, and layers of eucalyptus, ruscus, and baby’s breath to create a soft glow against the scale of the room.
Events of this size don’t happen because of one person.
As much as The Poppy Creative is often a one-woman show, this wedding was a reminder of how lucky I am to have friends, family, and fellow chaos coordinators who jump in when things get big. The people willing to haul boxes, fluff greenery, place candles, troubleshoot problems, and help bring a vision to life. You know who you are, and I couldn’t have done this without you.
To the bride and groom, thank you for trusting my little company with such a huge part of your day. Being chosen to help create the space where 600 of your favorite people gathered to celebrate is something I don’t take lightly.
And a huge thank you to the Civic Center staff. From planning and setup to teardown, your team was wonderful to work with every step of the way.
This one pushed us, stretched us, and reminded me that sometimes the projects that feel a little scary end up becoming the ones you’re most proud of.
Congratulations to the newlyweds. 🤍
