The Highlawn Wedding Flowers

The Highlawn sits high in Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, and on a clear evening the whole New York City skyline glows below you. Being a Highlawn wedding florist is one of the sweetest parts of my work, because the view does half the talking.

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Sweetheart table with white flowers, draping and candles at The Highlawn in West Orange, NJ, by Blooms by Lily

What we love about The Highlawn

The skyline behind your vows

Every design here starts with the city view. I like to face the ceremony arch toward the skyline so Manhattan sits right behind you, and I keep the florals airy so they frame it instead of hiding it. As the sun goes down, a few candles along the aisle make the lawn feel warm and close.

The black gazebo

The gazebo on the lawn is such a pretty place to say I do. Its dark lines look wonderful with white and blush blooms, and a soft garland or a pair of arrangements at the steps is often all it needs.

A covered patio with a chandelier

The covered patio, with a chandelier glowing overhead, is lovely for cocktail hour. Low arrangements on the high-tops and a few hanging blooms near the doors invite guests to linger.

Natasha and Grant's day on the hill

Our very first meeting with Natasha and Grant happened right at The Highlawn, so we planned every piece while standing in the rooms themselves. Their ceremony was planned for the lawn and gazebo, with a floral arch facing the skyline. Inside we created a draped grazing table like a modern Greek table, hanging flowers with globes framing the balcony door, high and low fresh centerpieces, and a sweetheart table set against the city. When rain came, our team set up the whole ceremony in about an hour, and afterward we moved those ceremony flowers to the sweetheart and cake tables. Natasha wrote, "She took our vision and transformed it into something even more beautiful than we could have imagined." You can see their whole day here.

Below are a few moments from The Highlawn.

Designing your flowers at The Highlawn

For the ceremony, a floral arch on the lawn facing the city is my favorite choice. Indoors, mixing tall and low centerpieces keeps the sightlines open to the windows, and placing your sweetheart table where the skyline shows behind you makes the photos glow. Soft draping behind the cake or a grazing table, with florals tucked into the folds, adds a quiet bit of romance.

Good to know

What if it rains on our ceremony day?

We plan for it together. Our team can reset your ceremony flowers quickly, and we can carry them into the reception so nothing is wasted. The moving fee depends on your pieces and the walk between spaces.

What do wedding flowers at The Highlawn cost?

Full-service fresh florals start at $7,500, and our silk Signature packages start at $2,900. This guide to what wedding flowers cost walks you through the details.

Is delivery included?

Yes. Delivery, setup and pickup are all handled by our team, and a travel fee is added based on your venue's location. You will find plenty more on our FAQ page.

More venues we love

If you are still touring nearby, I also adore The Grove, Pleasantdale Chateau and Crystal Plaza. You can also browse every venue we love.

Thank you for thinking of us for your Highlawn wedding. Whenever you are ready, tell me about your day and we will start sketching it together.

Warmly, Lily