Love is an invisible force that connects souls across time and space. Inspired by the East Asian legend of the Red Thread of Fate, we designed a tablescape where every color, texture, and aesthetic choice symbolized the unseen bond that brings two souls together. This shoot wasn’t just about celebrating Valentine’s Day; it was about honoring the enduring power of love in a way that felt intimate, poetic, and deeply meaningful.
According to the legend, two people destined to be together are connected by an invisible red thread. It may stretch and tangle, but it will never break. From the very beginning, we knew this red thread would be more than just a symbolic detail—it would weave its way through every part of the design. It twisted around the floral arrangements, ran through the glassware, draped over the décor, and even traced its way up to the chandelier. The red thread became the heartbeat of the shoot–the symbol that tied every element together.
A Dynamic Aesthetic
When designing this project, we embraced a balance between soft and bold, vintage and modern, to create a setting that felt both timeless and full of emotion at the same time. We incorporated 2025 decor trends such as bold red tones, draping fabrics, chandeliers, candlelit ambiance, vintage cakes, and delicate bows.
Red styling took center stage, bringing passion and vibrancy to the table. Soft, flowing fabrics cascaded across the space, adding movement and depth, while chandeliers bathed the scene in a warm, intimate glow. Vintage bows adorned the round table’s beige satin linen, adding a touch of nostalgia and refinement.
Mocha mousse tones worked to soften the scene, bringing warmth and elegance. Brown glassware added an earthy contrast, grounding the vibrant reds. The vintage cake, with light brown frosting and red accents, was the perfect romantic touch.
Flowers as a Love Language
“One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye.”
-Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
Inspired by the above quote, we created mythical figures whose heads have been transformed into sculptural floral arrangements. These faceless beings symbolized love in its purest form, a force that goes beyond the senses.
The floral arrangements told an important part of the story through color and texture. A lush mix of poppies, roses, anthuriums and dahlias created a striking display, complemented by fruits like red peppers, plums, purple grapes, cherry tomatoes, and watermelons.
A Celebration of Love in All Its Forms
We also wanted to celebrate love’s beautiful diversity, showcasing different couples and the many ways love manifests. Because no matter the journey, love always finds its way.
All this vision came to life thanks to the collaboration between Del Cab Events, Aria Vera Floral, and Yaya Rentals, with each brand bringing its expertise to create a concept where love, fate, creativity and beauty are inevitably connected.
