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Formerly Mariah Made It
Luxury Floral & Event Design ✨
We elevate your event from start to finish. Creating from Milwaukee to Chicago and Beyond✨

10/24/2026

Every table at this weekend’s wedding had its own unique beauty. Natural stones, beautiful table numbers, fresh grapes and figs, and softly glowing candlelight came together to create an elegant and inviting tablescape

Chocolate-colored napkins, warm elevated rolls with butter, and fresh salad welcomed guests as they made their way from cocktail hour to dinner. With candlelight flickering across the tables, every detail felt warm, intimate, and thoughtfully curated. 🤎🕯️✨

Live music from ceremony: Kristen Lejeune violin

10/15/2026

My favorite projects are the passion projects! I at The Modern Orchid are partnering up with White Deer Run to the re-expanded event space.✨

November 12: Full-day styled shoot
November 13: Open house
We’ll be creating 3 unique concepts:

❤️ Red Heart Vintage — romantic, nostalgic + editorial
🍂 Rich Harvest/Fall — warm, moody + elevated
⛳ Golf Couple — stylish + editorial on the course

Looking for:
• 3 model couples
• Tableware/dishware
• Unique stationery
• Bakery/cake artist for a detailed vintage cake
• Rentals/decor
• Signage
• Other fun + unique vendors!

This will be a donation-based collaboration for vendors, with a limited number of vendors so everyone gets quality content and exposure. Professional Galleries guaranteed.

✨ BONUS: Participating vendors will have the opportunity to have a booth at the November 13 open house!

We’re also opening just 5–6 spots for paid photographers to keep the experience intimate and the quality high! My styled shoots are always loved and requested. I take attention to detail very seriously!

10/14/2026

✨ EXCITING NEWS FOR THE MODERN ORCHID✨

I’m so excited to share that I’m bringing on Lindsey as my new admin support! 🤍

As my business continues to grow, I want to make sure every part of your experience feels seamless, thoughtful, and enjoyable. From the very first inquiry to the final details leading up to your special day.

Lindsey will be helping streamline the booking process, communication, and behind-the-scenes details so that I can spend more time doing what I love most: dreaming up creative designs, connecting with you during consultations, and bringing your vision to life. ✨

This is such an exciting step for my business, and I can’t wait for you to experience what’s ahead! Thank you for continuing to trust me, support me, and allow me to do what I love. 🫶🏼

Here’s to growing, evolving, and creating even more beautiful things together! 🤍

Photographer: Savannah Carver | IL and beyond | Film Photographer + Super 8
Bride : Anni Slater (a literal angel and one of my biggest supporters)
Venue : The Renwick Mansion

09/28/2026

Hiiii! It has come to our attention. That with the influx of inquiries, a couple things have happened! When we’re sending a response with our pricing guide and a link to book a call it is going to people spams and they’re not being seen! Or they’re not filtering through our system properly!

We are doing everything we can to sort through and get back to everyone who has reached out to us! We are so grateful to have received so many inquiries for 2027!

If you’re a couple that has inquired with us, please check your spam or send us an email. ✨

[email protected]

09/01/2026

This past weekend She.E.O. Community Builder + Coach for Female Founders showed up for our Founder/President Mariah Christiansen of The Modern Orchid | Floral Artist & Event Curators for hands on help and emotional support for a beautiful wedding. While lots of beautiful BTS was also captured… there was this gem. 😂 What’s happening? What was said?Drop your best caption! 👇🏻

08/16/2026

Together we create magic ✨

07/30/2026

02/25/2026

A creative photo will always get me, killed this shot! ✨

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02/19/2026

Calla Lillies have been one of the most trending florals of 2025 & 2026. Maroon specificly as we lean more into a sensual, romantic and moodier wedding style💋✨

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02/16/2026

The perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day! 🌹
Congratulations Stephanie & Juan 02.14.26!✨

One of the most unforgettable days, two incredible families became one. Beautiful elements of their culture were used to make the day completely unique to them and their love story!

A photo done by me but I can not wait to see the photos by Rocky Pixel Brush Photography! A true talent!🫶🏻

The Fantastic Vendor Team! ✨
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Photographer: Rocky - Brush Pixel Photography
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Makeup Artist : .esthetics_
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Address

112 Cedar Avenue
Lake Villa, IL
60020

Telephone

+12246167119

Website

https://www.themodernorchid.com/

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