Journal


Spring in full swing at Saatchi Gallery

The Mary Jane Vaughan Designs Team hosted an unforgettable evening, bringing together industry friends, incredible suppliers, and of course, dazzling, joyful spring flowers. We loved bringing everyone together to celebrate creativity and collaboration, in a room filled with icons of floral inspired fashion at the iconic Saatchi Gallery. Botanical inspired cocktails and bubbles flowed, creativity… Read More


Romance in full bloom at the Natural History Museum

We brought luxurious botanical elegance in abundance to this stunning Autumn wedding planned by wedding planner Chenai Bukutu with thousands of stems ruffled flowers in honeyed tones, armfuls lush late summer foliage’s and candles in every corner. A statement staircase conjured from a fairytale wrapped our newlyweds in flowers as they descended the steps to… Read More


An autumnal celebration at The Grove

Set at The Grove, this autumnal celebration featured a scene setting entrance for a big reveal. Over 30 trees were designed to envelop the guests as they took their seats at an elevated woodland banquet with stylish, curved tables adorned with flowers, moss and plants. Wonkie Hills of Zest Events said: “It looked so pretty… Read More


Gucci Cruise 2025

Mary Jane Vaughan Designs were honoured to have been invited by long standing clients Inca Productions to play a part in the production of Sabato De Sarnos’ Gucci Cruise 2025. Our scope was to immerse the ceiling and doorway of Tate Modern’s Tanks with a tapestry of sprawling foliage and vines designed to merge seamlessly… Read More


Playful pastels & pops of hot colour at The National Gallery

The Roden Centre for Creative Learning at the National Gallery opened to the public in February 2025 – a space where everyone can start a lifelong journey with creativity by finding ways to connect with great paintings from the past. We were delighted to create fresh and seasonal spring displays to celebrate the launch, choosing… Read More


A Saatchi Soiree

February saw the opening of the Saatchi’s FLOWERS IN CONTEMPORARY ART & CULTURE exhibition and our team were honoured to have been invited to create an installation for the entrance to the gallery to celebrate the opening night. Our design was a living homage to everything we love about flowers and foliage – the drifts… Read More


Warm neutrals & autumnal colours at The National Gallery

Evenings at The National Gallery are always unforgettable – for this stunning drinks reception, we worked with warm neutrals alongside flashes of autumnal colour to complement the tones of the Barry Rooms. Brushed gold accessories were used for our designs featuring hydrangea, roses, spray roses, cosmos, nerines and foliages to include autumn leaves. Photography by… Read More


Citrus scented escapes with the Orient Express

With grey skies overhead, we can’t help but dream of brighter days and citrus scented escapes! For the launch of The Orient Express La Dolce Vita and Hotel La Minerva; we worked alongside INCA Productions to design a tablescape which featured pedestal bowls overflowing with classical yet contemporary arrangements. It was important for the design… Read More


From London to Havana

We received such lovely words from our client following the success of this sun soaked VIP event created to transport guests to a place of convivial, Havana-inspired relaxation…

“How to disguise a marquee in Belgrave Square. Mary Jane Vaughan performed a miracle with 36 hours notice – in the busiest week in the busiest month. Unreal… Read More


Joyful colours to celebrate a milestone anniversary

A masterclass in celebrating a special anniversary in bright and beautiful style! Flowers were chosen for their fragrance and crisp, joyful colour with tones inspired by all the beautiful details in the tableware. A statement chandelier was the cherry on top – made using fresh foliages to create a wild, full and textured look with… Read More


Bringing the Orangery at Kensington Palace back to life!

Having been closed for a 7 year refurbishment, the reopening of the Orangery at Kensington Palace had to be nothing short of spectacular. It’s a big ask to create something fresh and exciting for an audience of industry veterans, but our team of talented fellow suppliers did just that. Guests dined under a bespoke tabletop… Read More


Statement colours for a brand event with an edge

Deeply saturated purples and aquatic blues combined to dress a brand event with edge at one of the newest additions to our Accredited Supplier slate – The National Gallery. We love this venue – a hive of creativity that inspires and humbles us every time we walk through the door. 

A longside creative agency Wonderland… Read More


Creating a garden within a garden in Belgrave Square

Working with the wonderful Zest Events for Hunters & Frankau Habanos World Days new cigar launch, the brief was to create an understated yet elegant design within Belgrave Square. Our design featured an abundance of hanging plants, shrubs, lush foliage curtains and delicate wildflowers everywhere from the entrance, around seating and in and around the… Read More


Transporting guests to the Mediterranean at Syon Park

A sensational brand event for Bvlgari at the majestic Syon House Conservatory where guests were transported to the sunkissed Mediterranean to sample the new Allegra Chill & Sole Eau de Parfum during a lavish drinks reception and dinner. We echoed notes of the scent with citrus trees and bougainvillea – evocative of a radiant setting… Read More


Garden inspired dining within the Crypt at St Paul’s Cathedral

A citrus and spring garden inspired tablescape for a special dinner at St Paul’s Cathedral. We wove fragrant flowering plants through the design alongside delicate glass vases filled dainty cut flowers including sweet peas, orlaya, scabious and zingy yellow oncidium orchids. We designed a mix of arrangements from meadows to elevated gardens in small ceramic… Read More