Jennifers unique cascade

Jennifer loved the idea of having some flowers hanging down the front of the bouquet, but did not want the plastic handle. Traditional cascades are created in a holder that has a handle. Some flowers actually work well to being manipulated into hanging down the front of a round bouquet and others really don't. But, Jennifer loved dendrobium orchids and they work perfectly for this style of bridal bouquet. Along with white roses, pale green roses, white hydrangea and stephanotis sporting crystal centers, Jennifer's bouquet was just what she ordered! Thank you to Chris at Blue Moon http://www.springsdj.com/ for referring Jennifer to me. I really enjoyed working with her!

Double Duty Flowers

Just what are double duty flowers? Simple. Flowers that can be used in several ways for your wedding. That is just what Nicole did for her wedding to Matt. The bridesmaids bouquets were not only used for her maids to carry, but were transfered to mason jars on the reception tables as the centerpieces! In addition, I created 5 more bouquets exactly like the bridesmaids bouquets and tied them to the ceremony chairs. They were then transferred from the chairs after the ceremony to the mason jars on the reception tables. Flowers used in several ways are a great option for helping to stretch out your wedding flower budget.

Where is the bridal bouquet!?!

No, it wasn't lost, or forgotten by me if that is what you are thinking! Instead, Sarah carried an all sage bouquet created for her by her officiant! The officiant that Sarah and Alden chose offers to create an all sage bouquet that not only has special meaning as part of the ceremony, it is blessed so that it can reside in their home after the wedding! This was perfect for this nature loving couple. They were married in Castle Canyon State Park, chose flowers that looked like they came right from outdoors, and had their reception at the home of Alden's parents in the back yard. The flowers you see here were for the rest of the bridal party. Weddings do not have to be about buying the favors in magazines, getting a designer gown, and haunting the craft stores for the perfect ribbons. Infusing your personalities into your wedding and sticking to what you love creates a day that is YOURS and no one else's. Congratulations Sarah and Alden! Oh, and, just so you know, you are the first couple I ever delivered flowers to at a state park to their rented motor home. :o)

Tiny budget does NOT equal bad flowers!

Melissa, like many brides in this economy, had a smaller floral budget. No problem! At least, not for me it isn't. I completely understand trying to plan and pay for a wedding when you are on a really strict budget. I just find creative ways to get you the flowers you want, for the price you can afford. Many of today's brides think that just because they have a smaller budget, it means they have to resort to doing it themselves using silks from the craft store or one of the online flower sellers. (Which are fine, but they are NOT wholesale as many claim! I should know, I pay wholesale!) Check out the pictures and judge for yourself. Melissa's flowers for perfect for her, and her budget and did not look like they were "tiny budget" flowers. :o)

Hot colors with a modern twist

Nikki's wedding was held at the Pinecrest in Monument. Usually, people who have their weddings there tend to do a more Colorado/outdoor/mountain feel. Nikki on the other hand, loved purple with hot pink and flowers that weren't your typical mountain type flowers. Instead of shying away from what she loved, she just went for it and the results were beautiful! Modern, upbeat and bold blended wonderfully with the Pinecrests' lodge feel. And for any bride who is using purple, you can't go wrong with purple vanda orchids and stock. Both of these underused flowers have the perfect deep purple color that works so well with grapes, plums and even lilacs!

Christina's Apple Red and Champagne wedding!

Christina loves flowers! Particularly roses! She wanted her wedding to look romantic as well as flower bedecked and I was happy to deliver. Christina also chose to carry a cascade style bouquet. Now, I usually get one or two requests every year for this style bouquet. It is very dramatic but also can be very heavy. I just happened to get a lovely shot of Christina and Gregory with her holding her dramatic cascade bouquet and I think you can see that it was gorgeous, but also could be heavy. I actually overheard her say, "wow, this IS heavy!" I know she loved everything and even got a little teary eyed when she saw her bouquet. That always makes this floral designers heart swell with pride and joy when I see my bride become emotional over the flowers I designed just for her. Congratulations Christina and Gregory!

Kelli's super duper detail oriented and organized wedding

Kelli is a teacher. This probably explains why her September wedding had a lot of wonderful details and was very organized. She knew exactly what she wanted, where she wanted it and how it all needed to be arranged. I am a detail person myself so I can relate!

Kelli chose a color palette of chocolate, cream and dark pink. (Let's say raspberry because, frankly, doesn't that sound yummy!?!) Roses and orchids were the flowers of choice for Kelli's wedding and from the pictures, well, WOW! Check out that reception set up! No detail was left untouched. From the linens, the centerpieces, the favors, the candy bar, the cake, and more! Every place that needed decor got it and it all worked out wonderfully! I am going to miss working with Kelli. She was a joy to talk to and a lot of fun to boot! Congratulations to Kelli and Mark!

(Special shout out to Taylor and Josh! THANK YOU!!! Your help was truly a blessing and one I will never forget!!)