Camilla & Josh

Photography by Everglow

An intimate, whimsical white wedding at Caffino

Some spaces already feel like a secret. Caffino is one of those places. Twinkling lights, brick walls, and that tucked-away courtyard that feels like you have the city to yourselves.

For Camilla and Josh, we leaned into that cozy, hidden-gem feeling with an intimate celebration that felt soft, whimsical and very them. Our studio handled floral design and wedding coordination, so we were there from the first design call to the last candle being blown out.

Whimsical white wedding at Caffino in downtown Toronto, designed and coordinated by Dereves Studio with soft florals, candlelit details, and intimate restaurant styling

The vision

From the beginning, Camilla knew she wanted white flowers, but not the usual imported suspects. She was drawn to that wild, airy, almost meadow-like feeling, just in a soft neutral palette that would let Caffino’s character shine.

The brief sounded like this:

  • Intimate and warm, not overdone

  • Whimsical, but still refined

  • A white palette with movement and texture

  • Florals that felt fresh from the garden, not stiff or formal

We built the design around local white flowers, which is rarer than it sounds. White varieties can be trickier to source locally in the right window, so we worked closely with our growers to bring in delicate stems like foxglove and orlaya, along with other seasonal blooms that kept the palette soft, layered and interesting.

Elegant white florals and candle arrangements for a whimsical wedding at Caffino, created by Dereves Studio, a Toronto wedding florist and coordinator specializing in intimate weddings.

The florals

The flowers became the quiet storytellers of the day. Think:

  • Airy, garden-style arrangements with little pops of height from white foxglove

  • Orlaya adding that lacy, wildflower detail

  • Soft, layered textures that felt like they were growing right out of the tables

  • Candles woven through the flowers so everything glowed once the sun went down

Because the palette was white on white, we focused on shape, negative space and how the light would hit each arrangement once guests sat down. It felt romantic and whimsical without ever tipping into overly traditional.

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Coordination behind the scenes

For this wedding, we were not only designing the florals. We were also handling wedding coordination, which meant we were in the room with them all night, quietly fixing and adjusting so they did not have to think about a single detail.

Throughout the day and evening, we were:

  • Checking table settings, napkins and menus, making sure everything matched the design plan

  • Resetting candles and florals as the room flipped from day to night

  • Guiding the timeline and cueing key moments so everything flowed naturally

  • Problem-solving the small things guests never see, so Camilla and Josh could just be present

That blend of design, florals and coordination is what made the wedding feel cohesive. The space looked beautiful, but it also ran smoothly. Guests felt cared for. The couple actually got to enjoy their own party.

Candlelit tablescape with whimsical white florals at Caffino, styled by Dereves Studio, a Toronto wedding planner and florist creating elevated intimate weddings.

An evening that felt like them

By the time the lights dimmed and the candles were fully doing their thing, Caffino felt like a little world built just for them. The white florals and soft greenery played perfectly with the brick and twinkle lights. Glasses clinked, plates came out, and you could feel that easy, intimate energy they wanted from the start.

It was whimsical and romantic, but still unfussy, exactly how Camilla and Josh imagined it.

Whimsical ceremony and reception florals paired with soft candlelight at Caffino, coordinated by Dereves Studio with refined wedding flowers Toronto and thoughtful design

Thinking about an intimate, whimsical wedding like this?

If you love the idea of an intimate restaurant wedding with local, seasonal florals and someone on your team to keep the night running smoothly, this is where we do our best work.

For Camilla and Josh, we provided:

  • Floral design with a rare all-white, locally sourced palette

  • On-site styling and setup at Caffino

  • Wedding coordination, from timeline support to in-room fixes throughout the night

You bring your favorite venue and the feeling you want your guests to have. We handle the flowers, the details and the flow so you can actually enjoy it.

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