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Plum, Dusty Blue and Lavender Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

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Ashley and Sean’s wedding photos were so fun to look through! Their colors were a dreamy mix of plum, dusty blue, lavender and a few shades of purple thrown in to balance everything out. They chose a variety of flowers and textures to fill out the bouquets and included twine for a rustic touch for their December wedding. Let’s take a look at their custom silk wedding flowers featured in these amazing photos by Wild Trail Studio!

Let’s start with a bang and take a look at Ashley’s bridal bouquet. Her round style bouquet was a mix of plum Roses, lavender Ranunculus, Lavender, light lavender Garden Roses, larger Peonies and smaller Peonies, Forget Me Nots and small touches of greenery. It has depth, texture, color, softness…. all the things that look great in a bridal bouquet!

The bridesmaids wore plum dresses, so we left that color out of their bouquets but included all of the other elements from Ashley’s bouquet.

The groom’s boutonniere was a plum Rose, tiny lavender Tea Roses, Forget-Me-Nots and a touch of greenery. The twine gives it a unique and finished look.

“We highly recommend Love Is Blooming to anyone looking for alternative flowers for their wedding. Erin was amazing to work with. She was very responsive throughout the process, knowledgeable about what flowers might fit our vision, and made the most beautiful flowers! We got boutonnieres, corsages, flowers for an arch, and also for the bridal and bridesmaid bouquets. We had so many people tell us how gorgeous they were and even insisted on actually touching them because they couldn’t believe they weren’t real. They were absolutely perfect for our winter wedding and now get to be a timeless memory that we can keep in our home.”
— Ashley | Minnesota

This is a great look at one of the wrist corsages for a mother. Ashley wanted them to include various shades of purple, a small spray of rhinestones and I also added in a small “bow” of twine to make all the arrangements cohesive.

The candlelight and twinkle lights make it all so romantic!

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Are you looking to incorporate some shades of purple in your wedding flowers. Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist to start designing your dream custom silk wedding flowers with me!

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White Winter Wedding - Reveal and Review

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I know that it’s officially spring here in Minnesota, but one of the things we’re known for is our snow (and cold, but we’ll ignore that for now). When Danielle sent me here wedding photos from her magical, snowy, winter wedding, I couldn’t wait to share them! And truly if you are thinking of a winter wedding, this is the perfect time to start planning for custom silk wedding flowers. Let’s take a look at Danielle’s lovely white winter wedding flowers, photographed by the very talented Rule Creative Co. Check them out if you are Minnesotan!

Here’s our clearly very happy couple Danielle and Riley. Their February wedding here in Minnesota may have been cold, but that sure didn’t seem to dampen their spirits! Danielle’s bouquet was a round handtied style that had just a touch of hanging greenery. It consisted of white Roses, Peonies, Dahlia, and Ranunculus, Lambs Ear, Eucalyptus and other mixed greenery in more sage/dusty green tones. I really loved that she chose greenery that added height, texture and some dramatic draping.

Her attendants carrying flowers had smaller, handtied style bouquets with the same floral mix as the bridal bouquet. Danielle wanted her bouquet to be the only one with the cascading greenery, so we left that out of their bouquets. She also had a bridesman standing up on her side. His boutonniere matched the groomsmen’s bouts, but I love that his suit matched the bridesmaids!

We kept it very classic for the bridal party boutonnieres. Riley had a single white Rose bud with a small white Ranunculus. I also pulled some of the same greenery from the bridal bouquet to accent his boutonniere so that his stood out a little from the groomsmen.

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“Erin was wonderful to work with. I was able to meet with her in person and see the beautiful work she does. She was thorough in asking what we envisioned for our day. Communication was efficient. Once it was closer to the wedding, she sent us progress photos to make sure we liked everything. They were very beautiful and so realistic. She created our ceremony flowers, bridal and bridesmaids bouquets, and the boutonnieres. A great option as an alternative to real flowers that will last and look natural in photos.”
— Danielle | Minnesota

Danielle ordered a couple of decor pieces to complement their amazing venue. Those big windows provide so much “decor” on their own! The altar area featured a classy, modern fireplace that Danielle wanted some floral pieces for. We decided on a larger focal piece to go at one end, with a long, matching garland to stretch almost all the way across. This was inspired by other photos from the venue that she had seen and liked.

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I specifically designed the fireplace arrangement to be in two pieces so that they could be used somewhere else during the reception. These were the perfect pieces to sit on the head table.

Minnesota is known for it’s 10,000 lakes (it’s actually 11,842 if you’re curious), so this feels like the perfect last photo for Danielle and Riley’s winter wedding. Magical, right?!

If you are planning a winter wedding, near or far, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today for a quote and to start designing your own magical custom silk wedding flowers with me!

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Destination Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

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Destination weddings are an awesome idea for adventure, stunning locations and unforgettable memories. But they also present a few challenges that take a little more thought. If you are the type of bride who wants to know what the plan is, destination weddings often require a bit of trust. One are that you can have complete control over is by ordering custom silk wedding flowers to take along on your destination wedding. Jamiah was one of those brides who had a destination wedding planned but wanted more say in her wedding flowers. She was a breeze to work with as we designed her custom silk wedding flowers for her destination wedding. Let’s take a look at some amazing photographs of her beach wedding from the amazing Gisselle Photography. You can also find her here on Instagram: Gisselle Gonzalez on Instagram

I love that Jamiah’s dress had such beautiful detail in the sleeves and the beading on the dress. She wanted a bouquet that wasn’t overly large but included some touches of tropical colors, some variety in texture and some classic tropical greenery. Her round handtied bouquet was a mix of Tropical style with nude Roses, champagne mini Roses, white Orchids, white Anthurium, white Anemone, cream Lisianthus, peach Ranunculus, Protea, rust garden Roses, Monstera leaves and a bit of Fern. I designed the bouquet to lay flat so that she could easily pack it in her suitcase.

The bridesmaids wore these lovely jewel-tone dark teal dresses that really allowed the white and soft peach flowers to really pop. Their bouquet were also round handtied style with a mix of the same flowers from the bridal bouquet, except the Orchids and rust Garden Roses. We also changed the Protea to be a softer peach color. Jamiah liked the idea of her bouquet being a little bolder than the bridesmaids.

“I found Erin while from a Google search in a somewhat confused desperation, unwilling to pay $1000+ for local florals for my destination wedding that I wouldn’t be able to keep, let alone travel home with. I am not a creative person, so from the start of communication with Erin I left much of the imagination to her. She was so patient in finding flowers that would make an arrangement to fit my theme and coordinate well. Despite my indecision and the back and forth, Erin was able to create absolutely stunning arrangements — from the wedding party to my bridal bouquet. She truly brought our vision to life, and we couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out! Un-funny story: Erin shipped my flowers around mid-December and my bridesmaid was sure hers didn’t arrive despite triple-checking the tracking. I informed Erin and without hesitation, she was about to make another bouquet. Thankfully, my bridesmaid found her bouquet box as it had been mistaken for a Christmas present and hidden away, but Erin’s willingness to make a replacement was incredibly comforting during such a stressful time. Erin’s patience, communication and creativity was uncomplicated, direct and flexible. I truly appreciated how thoughtful and responsive she was during my planning. We received so many compliments on the flowers, and it’s all thanks to Erin’s talent and attention to detail. Her professionalism and creativity made the entire process seamless, and we are so grateful for all the hard work she put into making our day so special. I will treasure my bouquet for a lifetime.”
— Jamiah | Michigan

The groom and groomsmen flowers were a little more simple in style with a white Anemone and some smaller tropical greens.

Want to see some other destination weddings with custom silk wedding flowers?

-Paradise Wedding

-Backpacking Wedding

-Vegas Wedding

-Alaskan Wedding

I just love the drama of these beach photos!

If you are planning a destination wedding and love the idea of knowing exactly what you are getting for your wedding flowers, custom silk flowers might be just what you need. Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today to start planning your perfect wedding day flowers!

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Coral and White Bridal Bouquet Recreation - Reveal and Review

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I have a really pretty coral and white bridal bouquet recreation in silk flowers to show you today! It’s the perfect bouquet for this lovely spring we are finally experiencing! Keign reached out to me about recreating his wife’s bouquet and was hoping to surprise her with this meaningful gift. Let’s take a look at the recreation alongside the original in the awesome photos from Photography by Brogan.

This stunning bouquet was a mix of coral and white Ranunculus, white Cosmos, white Spray Roses, coral Cabbage Roses and a touch of Ruscus. I loved the unique shape of this bouquet! It was handtied style but a more linear shape than the more traditional round shape. It was finished up with a raw edge silk ribbon in a lovely peachy-pink color.

“Absolutely amazing recreation! Erin did a fantastic job, my wife was overjoyed with the recreation!”
— Keign | Washington

Thanks again to Keign for letting me share his Valentine’s Day surprise for his wife with this custom silk bridal bouquet recreation. If you have a special occasion coming up and are looking for the perfect gift, check out my page for more information!

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Ink Blue and Terra Cotta Custom Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal

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Today’s wedding is a stunner and a unique color combination that I don’t think I’ve done before! McKenzie reached out to me about wedding flowers with her color palette of ink blue, terra cotta and white, and I was hooked! Let’s take a look at her textured, high contrast and beautiful custom silk wedding flowers captured so wonderfully by Audrey Cooper Photography!

Here’s our beautiful bride McKenzie! Her bridal bouquet was a loose handtied style with mix of ink blue Baby's Breath, blue Mini Peonies, rust Roses, Lamb's Ear, white Roses, white Ball Mums, white Larkspur, and white mini Ranunculus. It was big and bold and visually interesting with the different shapes and textures of the flowers.

The bridesmaids carried smaller versions of the bridal bouquet and as you can see, their dresses matched the bouquets wonderfully!

I love these detail shots where you get a glimpse into their wedding day!

Do you have a specific vision for your flowers? Or maybe incorporating a unique or uncommon color in your wedding color scheme? Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist to start talking about your ideas with me!

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Harry Potter x Lord of the Rings Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

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Today’s wedding features something I’d never dreamed I’d see incorporated into a wedding, but then again, why not? People who love their dogs and cats include them, and I’ve made tiny silk flower arrangements for both. But today, I get to show you the flowers I created for Kaitlyn’s Harry Potter x Lord of the Rings Wedding that featured an OWL! There are also a few other birds that make an appearance, so don’t skip any of these photos from TMT Weddings!

Here’s our awesome couple! You may recognize Kaitlyn’s bouquet from Alex’s Harry Potter Themed Custom Silk Wedding Flowers I featured last year. Kaitlyn saw those flowers and loved them, so we tailored a few things to fit her Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings theme and brought her vision to life! Her modified cascade style bridal bouquet included navy Roses, silver Dusty Miller, burgundy Peonies, gold Mimosa, Olive greens and some added mixed greens for filler. What I didn’t anticipate was the magic that Kaitlyn added to it!

The bridesmaids carried round hand tied style bouquets with a Peony, gold Mimosa, navy Roses, Dusty Miller and Olive greenery. A perfect match to the bridal bouquet!

They didn’t make it in these photos, but the groomsmen had small boutonnieres with a mix of the colors in silver, elvish looking boutonniere holders. I thought that was such a unique idea!

“I had a Harry Potter/lord of the rings wedding. She did an amazing job at every little detail I asked for for my bouquets for my girls and for mine and the boys boutonnières. She kept me updated on the progress of my flowers and while I waited to receive them she responded timely to every email and/question I had for her. When they arrived they were packaged very well to not cause any damage during shipping. They arrived beautifully and brought tears to my eyes! I would 10/10 recommend her to anyone and everyone getting married or needing floral arrangements!”
— Kaitlyn | Tennessee

Are you looking to incorporate a theme and want your wedding flowers to follow suit? Custom silk wedding flowers might be just what you’re looking for! Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today and tell me all about your ideas!

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Lavender, White and Green Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

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Summer is wrapping up (boo!), but before it does, I’ve got a few new weddings to share!! Lena’s pretty lavender, white and green silk wedding flowers were perfect for her May wedding and by incorporating different shades of lavenders, it made the bouquet really layered and lovely! Let’s take a look at some of these stunning photos from Rebecca Maag Photo & Design!

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Lena’s round handtied custom silk bridal bouquet was a mix of lavender and white Garden Roses, deep lavender Spray Roses, dark lavender Carnations and Ranunculus, pale lavender Delphinium, white Cabbage Roses, Baby’s Breath, mini Daisies, Lavender, Lamb’s Ear and small filler greenery. It was finished off with sheer gold ribbon and she added some meaningful photo charms to the handle.

I just love Lena’s dress, but check out her smile!!

For the groom’s boutonniere, this was my first time doing a pocket boutonniere. Meaning, the floral portion is attached to a square piece that slips down into his jacket pocket. It’s really quite genius! I created a pocket boutonniere that coordinated with her bouquet with a white Rose bud, Lavender, Lamb’s Ear, and a touch of Carnations and Delphinium. The benefit of an arrangement like this is that you don’t have to worry about getting them pinned on just right.

“Erin was amazing to work with every step of the way. My bouquet was everything I dreamed of and more! She even helped me with some last minute corsages that I forgot about ordering. She was helpful and communicative every step of the way.”
— Lena | Ohio

Ok, so I just had to share the cufflinks of the puppies! What a great way to make things personal to you as the couple and give little nods to the special people, or pets, in your life!

Are you trying to keep things low key for your wedding day? Perhaps custom silk wedding flowers are the right fit for you! You get to be involved in the design process so there are no surprises, you will have them in hand weeks or months ahead of time, and there’s never the possibility that they will wilt in heat or freeze in the cold. Plus, you have a lovely keepsake after the big day! Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today for a quote and to start the design process!

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Revisiting These Jewel Toned Summer Silk Wedding Flowers

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I love that even though I created today’s featured wedding flowers 3 years ago, the jewel tone color palette is still as popular as ever! You can mix and match the deep, rich colors and it can work for any season!

I love, love, loved doing these wedding flowers! Bride Catherine gave me her color palette and her permission to get creative with her bouquets, and her arrangements turned out stunning. These jewel toned summer silk wedding flowers were a mix of moody and bright colors with texture and greens for a unique look that worked for her summer wedding.

A huge thanks to these amazing images from their photographer Precious Pics!

Catherine’s handtied style round bridal bouquet was a mix of plum Tea Roses, navy Delphinium, yellow Ranunculus, orange Hydrangea, plum Poppies, orange Ranunculus, burgundy Roses, dusty pink Peonies, Blueberries and mixed greenery.

The bridesmaids carried clutch size bouquets with just a few of the flowers from the bridal bouquet, but in the same loose handtied style. All the bouquets were finished off with burlap wrap on the stems.

“I can’t say enough positive things about Love is Blooming. I had always loved the idea of a bold, jewel tone colored bouquet. However the quotes from local florists were wayyy out of our budget. I had almost given up when I came across Love is is Blooming. Erin was very responsive and did such good job listening to what I wanted while also adding in her own experience. The end result was exactly what I had been looking for at a fraction of the cost of a florist. She was even able to create a matching dog collar! I loved that I was able to get picture updates and make any adjustments before getting them and it was one less thing to have to worry about on the big day! Everyone, both guests and venue staff, at the wedding were shocked when they realized they were fake flowers as no one could tell until they were up close. Plus, my bridesmaids were so happy to be able to keep their flowers after the wedding. I am so incredibly grateful and highly recommend Love is Blooming to anyone looking for wedding flowers.”
— Catherine | Maryland

The groom’s boutonniere was a burgundy Rose, yellow Ranunculus, a bit of Hydrangea, Blueberries and matching greenery with a twine wrap on the stems.

Catherine had a lot of loved ones surrounding her on her big day and they all had a custom silk flower wedding arrangement. Even her precious pup got a custom silk flower dog collar to wear during the celebration.

Are jewel tones your jam? Love the moodier colors but getting married in the spring or summer? Let’s talk!

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Purple and White Bridal Bouquet Recreation - Reveal and Review

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I LOVE this purple and white bridal bouquet recreation that I recently made for Daniel to gift his lovely wife for their anniversary! He was able to send me some photos of the bouquet, taken by DC productions ATX. Let’s take a look at what made up this stunner of a bouquet!

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This handtied bouquet was a mix of deep purple Hydrangea and Lisianthus, lavender and plum Delphinium, white Baby’s Breath and Ranunculus, Lavender sprigs and lots of Silver Dollar Eucalyptus. The variety of purples in this bouquet added depth and the different shapes and textures of the flowers made this such an interesting bouquet. Then you add in greenery and you have very lively bouquet!

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“Erin did such a great job! My wife tried to dry out her wedding bouquet, but it didn’t go well. Erin was able to perfectly recreate the bouquet just from pictures! amazing work, I am so glad that we found her!”
— Daniel | Texas

If you’ve wondered how to display your custom bridal bouquet recreation, here’s just one idea! Daniel had a display case made to house the bouquet. This is a great way to keep it dust free, safe from pets and also make it a feature of your home. I love it!

If you are looking for an anniversary gift for the ages, a custom bridal bouquet recreation might be just what you’re looking for! Contact me today to find out more!

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Jewel Tone Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal

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Getting to work with local couples is always fun because I get to meet them in person when they pick up their flowers. And if I’m really lucky, I get to run into them in the wild, like I did at my son’s basketball tournament recently! Amber was so easy to work with to create her custom silk wedding flower designs and so it was extra fun to see her again and meet her husband and their sweet kiddos in a school gym, of all places! She had just sent me these photos a few days before, so it was great timing to be able to share their wedding day with you! Let’s take a look at these awesome photos by Abigail Niemann Photography.

Our happy couple who look like they are having the best day ever in these pictures! Amber’s bouquet was a teardrop cascade style with a mix of emerald green Roses, white Lilies, purple Mums, burgundy and magenta Roses, cream Ranunculus, berry Tea Roses, Succulents, Lamb’s Ear and Eucalyptus. I loved this color combination, especially with that pop of magenta in there!

The bridesmaids carried similar bouquets in a smaller handtied style. We did simplify them so that only the bridal bouquet had Liles and Succulents. That just meant Amber’s bouquet stood out even more!

I love the celebration here!

If you are looking for jewel tone silk wedding flowers, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for a quote and to start the design process with me!

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Moody Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

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Claire reached out to me about creating moody silk wedding flowers for her wedding day. They wanted to incorporate a variety of jewel tones for an overall darker look but with touches of medium pink. She sent me some inspiration photos with comments about she liked and what she was going for. She also mentioned to me that she wanted a smaller bridal bouquet which was super helpful because most brides this day want large bouquets. Let’s take a look at what we came up with! Claire sent me photos from the very talented Mackenzie and Cole with Seelhammer Media.

Our happy couple! Claire’s bouquet was a smaller, loose handtied style bouquet with a mix of burgundy Peonies, cream Peonies, a navy Magnolia, plum and berry Tea Roses, plum Cosmos, navy Ranunculus, pink Ranunculus and greenery.

“The flowers were beautiful! My husband and I loved how moody they were - they paired so well with our theme! We love that we were able to keep them and reuse them in our home. It’s a forever reminder of our favorite day 🤍”
— Claire | Wisconsin

Is moody your vibe? Or maybe the jewel tones have caught your eye! There is always a way to customize your custom silk wedding flowers and the best part is that you get to see them in advance. No showing up to your wedding to discover it’s not what you envisioned. Claire and I worked together to pick out just the right flowers for each arrangement and even figure out the ratio of colors so that it had the right amount of everything. If you like to be in the know and also want to check things off your wedding to-do list, silk wedding flowers might be just what you are looking for. Contact me today for more information!

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Plum, Blush, Rose Gold, Navy and White Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

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I love today’s color palette of plum, blush, rose gold, navy and white silk wedding flowers and bridal bouquet. This moody look can work with any season, a ceremony at any time of day and looks great indoors or outdoors. You’re going to see what I’m talking about with these photos of Jessica’s custom silk wedding flowers by Michael Anderson Photography.

Here’s our happy couple! Jessica’s bouquet was a round ball style bouquet with a mix of white Garden Roses, plum Tea Roses, navy Garden Roses, mauve Peonies, and one navy Magnolia as a feature flower. We wanted a color that would bridge the darks and lights so we incorporated some magenta purple Ranunculus to create a nice blend. Jessica didn’t want greenery to be a focal but she wanted a touch, so we added a light collar of Silver Dollar Eucalyptus around the bottom of her bouquet. The groom’s boutonniere was a white Rose, magenta purple Ranunculus, navy accent flowers and a touch of greenery.

I LOVE this photo! The backdrop is beautiful, the warm and cozy shawls they are wearing and the variety of dress colors makes for such an interesting and lovely photo. We simplified the bridesmaid bouquets to be a little different than the bridal but incorporated the same color scheme. To differentiate between their bouquets and Jessica’s, I reduced the size, changed out the white Roses for white Baby’s Breath and we did not include a Magnolia.

“Beautiful flowers for my wedding that will last a lifetime! Erin was great to work with and found me the perfect floral colors to match my wedding colors. I am very glad I chose this small business and will gladly refer Love is Blooming to family and friends.”
— Jessica | Minnesota

Are you looking for a moody color palette that fits your unique location, time of day or style? Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today for a quote and to start the design process with me!

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Burgundy, White and Green Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

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Today’s wedding feels like the perfect one to share right before Christmas! The color scheme is classic and the designs work for both a fall wedding, which is when local bride Erika walked down the aisle, or a winter wedding! Let’s take a look at these lovely photos from Agape Moments Photography to see Erika’s burgundy, white and green custom silk wedding flowers.

Here’s our awesome bridal party! The girls were in lovely burgundy dresses that popped against their beautiful natural setting with all that green and also against the white of the flowers. I really love how some of the delicate flowers in Erika’s bouquet accented the delicate lace on the bodice of her amazing dress.

Here’s a closer look at Erika’s modified cascade style silk bridal bouquet. It was composed of white Cabbage Roses, Ranunculus and Stephanotis, burgundy Dahlia and Cabbage Roses, white Seeds and mix of Seeded and Silver Dollar Eucalyptus in an asymmetrical cascade. We finished it off with Antique White satin ribbon for a very bridal, but modern look.

Since the bridesmaids were in burgundy, we decided to feature all the white flowers in their bouquets and use the round handtied shape. It made for a cohesive but different look.

Erika also ordered some bulk greenery and seeds for the centerpieces she was making herself. I supplied her with bundles for each table and she was able to incorporate the greenery and seeds around her floating candles on chargers. It was a nice touch that tied everything together without needing full on floral centerpieces.

Boutonnieres and corsages used the same flowers from the bouquets to match the look over all.

“Erin is fantastic to work with! Her intake is thorough, communication is prompt and her work is absolutely gorgeous! I received many compliments on the arrangements, including how realistic they are! I will continue to refer Erin to anyone who asks!”
— Erika | Minnesota

Do you love the look of a burgundy and white color palette? Here’s a few other examples of these colors at work:

-Burgundy Cascade Silk Wedding Flowers

-Elopement Bridal Bouquet

-Burgundy, White and Navy Silk Wedding Flowers

If you are interested in learning more about custom silk wedding flowers, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for a quote and to start the design process today!

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Berry, Purple, Peach and Pink Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

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I am SO excited to share a wedding today that accomplished the feat of being bright and moody! Marissa’s custom silk wedding flowers had pops of bright tones in berry purple, peach and pink, but at the same time had depth and texture and greenery that kept it toned down. When you put the flowers against a beautiful natural backdrop like they had, it was perfect! Let’s take a look at these amazing photos by Mountain Meandering Photography.

Marissa’s modified cascade style bridal bouquet was a mix of berry Dahlia, peach Cabbage Roses, magenta Peony, peach and plum Ranunculus, berry Tea Roses, Willow greens, Olive greens, pink Waxflower, bright pink Carnation, watermelon and burgundy roses. When it was put together, Marissa made a few tweaks of flower placement and then gave her stamp of approval!

The bridesmaids wore the most gorgeous shade of berry pink, not too bright and not too purple. They carried clutch style bouquets with a mix of magenta Peonies, berry Tea Roses and peach Ranunculus and greenery

The guys wore flowers that were featured in the bouquets with the groom wearing a berry Tea Rose with touches of magenta and peach and the groomsmen wore peach Ranunculus with a tiny bit of Waxflower. The littlest guy, the ringbearer had a Tea Rose bud and Waxflower.

“Erin did such an amazing job making my wedding flowers. I know it may seem a little nerve-racking ordering wedding flowers online, but Erin was so helpful during the whole process. I couldn’t be happier with how my bouquet turned out. And the best part is, it will stay beautiful forever! I highly recommend having silk flowers for your wedding, especially from Love is Blooming! Thanks again so much.”
— Marissa | Washington

Some of my favorite detail shots from her wedding day! Don’t you love the lacey look to her dress? And all the bling from her shoes and jewelry? Stunning!

A huge thank you to Marissa for sharing her wedding day photos with me so I can share them with you! Are you looking for a similar combination of bright and moody? Then let’s talk flowers!

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Dusty Pink and White Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

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Lucky us, we get to look back on a beautiful wedding sent in by bride Alycia! Her vision for her custom silk wedding flowers included dusty pinks and white with a mixture of greenery for full and lush and “natural” looking bouquets. Let’s take a closer look at the photos she sent me by her talented photographer: Blessed Day Photography by Megan Edmonds.

Alycia’s bouquet was a modified cascade style based on an inspiration photo she sent me. Even though it was a photo of an altar arrangement, it showed the shape and composition she loved with just the right ratio of flowers to greenery. That was extremely helpful for me to catch her vision. I suggested a variety of flowers in her colors and came up with a design plan. The final design of her bouquet included: white hydrangea, light dusty pink Roses, white mini Ranunculus, darker dusty pink Peonies, white Sophia Roses, white filler seeds, willow and silver dollar Eucalyptus.

The bridesmaids carried loose handtied style bouquets with the same mix of flowers and greenery.

“I cannot recommend Erin enough!! Her professionalism, knowledge, and kindness made the process of designing the bouquets so easy. I sent Erin a Pinterest picture of what I had envisioned, and she provided me with flower and color options to make sure I got the bouquet of my dreams. Her timeline was spot on, coming in plenty of time ahead, allowing me to not stress about flowers! I received SO many compliments on them. And, they photograph so well. They look SO real! I now have a beautiful keepsake to remind me of our special day.”
— Alycia | Maine

Those dusty pinks really popped against the blue dresses and navy suits!

What a gorgeous backdrop for our happy couple!

Is dusty pink one of your main wedding colors? Take a look at some more examples of using this color in your silk wedding flowers:

-Dusty Pink and Dusty Blue

-Dusty Rose and Ivory

-Ivory, Champagne and Dusty Rose

-Classic White

If you have an inspiration photo that shows what you want, email me today to start talking about your ideas!

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White, Taupe, and Nude Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

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I am so excited to share today’s wedding on the blog! Neutrals and earth tones have been a hot ticket this last year, and as more and more brides get brave enough to try it out, the more I get to share new and lovely color combinations. Today’s wedding features white, taupe, and nude silk wedding flowers. Bride Kirsten sent me these gorgeous photos to share with you from their very talented photographer Henry Roy Photography. Let’s check them out!

Here’s our magazine worthy couple, in their stunning attire with a absolutely perfect backdrop! Kirsten’s round handtied style bridal bouquet was a mix of white Ranunculus, nude Garden Roses, taupe Cosmos, beige Baby’s Breath, and three varieties of sage color Greenery. Lots of texture, lots of variety in shape and a soft color palette that blends with nature perfectly! The groom’s boutonniere was a nude Garden Rose, taupe Cosmos, beige Baby’s Breath and sage Greenery.

I just love this shot with the fern from the forest accentuating all the greenery in her bouquet!

“Erin is fantastic to work with! Reasonably priced, custom, and beautiful!”
— Kirsten | South Dakota

Have you considered a neutral or earth-toned color palette for your wedding? Not sure if it will work for spring, summer, fall or winter (spoiler alert-it works for everything!)? Let’s talk about custom silk wedding flowers in your dream color scheme today!

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Bridal Bouquet Recreation in Vibrant Colors - Reveal and Double Review

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Today’s feature is a lovely bridal bouquet recreation that was months in the making! Josiah contacted me about recreating his wife’s vibrant bouquet that was rich with texture and color. When Josiah first reached out, I wasn’t able to find everything I needed to get close enough to the original. Josiah didn’t give up on me and checked back in a few months later to see if I could find what I needed. I looked across various vendors and found great matches that he approved of. Let’s take a look at the bouquet compared to the original from the very talented Devin Ingersoll of Wild Meadow Floral!

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Photo by Teresa Johnson

This stunning bouquet was a mix of Cabbage and Garden Roses, Dahlia, Ranunculus, Calla Lilies, Scabiosa, Thistle, Pink Berries, Silver Dollar, Seeded, and Gunni Eucalyptus. It had so much going on in the bouquet that any way you looked at it, you see a new and different type of flower or greenery. The original bouquet had burgundy chiffon ribbon with long tails. But for display purposes, I left the wrap simple and we didn’t include the tails.

“Erin did an incredible job recreating our bouquet, going out of her way to source the perfect fabric and materials to get the look just right. She even worked with our wedding florist to make sure that it matched exactly. I would work with her again. I cannot recommend her highly enough! Amazing craftmanship!”
— Josiah | Massachusetts

Photo by Teresa Johnson

“I just wanted to say thank you SO much for recreating my beautiful bouquet! I am so happy I get to treasure it forever now. It is absolutely perfect. ”
— Lauren | Massachusetts

Josiah and Lauren sent me this photo of the bouquet displayed in their beautiful new home.

If you are interested in a meaningful, memory filled gift that also looks great on display, contact me today about a custom bridal bouquet recreation in silk flowers!

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Red, Peach, Pink and White Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal

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I have been WAITING for this day to share Brandi and Troy’s STUNNING red, peach, pink and white silk wedding flowers. There is a touch of everything in these wedding florals including tropical, romantic, lush, and even a little art deco. AND WAIT TIL YOU SEE THEIR CAKE! Have I communicated my excitement enough yet? Thanks to Jennifer Juniper Photography for telling the story of Brandi and Troy’s wedding day so well!

Here’s our happy couple! They wanted everything to be packed with meaning for their big day, so I wanted to make sure the flowers were on par with everything else. Brandi’s modified cascade bouquet was a mix of peach cabbage roses, off white orchids, deep red ranunculus, peach ranunculus, red poppy, burgundy roses, red Freesia, burgundy Dahlia, bright pink roses, salmon ranunculus and rose pink Ranunculus.

What I enjoyed about looking through all these images is that everyone’s personality is so evident! They not only took into account their own personalities, but the personalities of their friends and family.

Their wedding took place at the Maitland Art Center and the setting was not only unique but just breathtakingly gorgeous. The pieces I created for the ceremony and reception sites needed to match the grandeur, and the style of our couple. Let’s take a look!

I created custom altar arrangements that incorporate a lot of the same flowers as the bridal bouquet, but in pieces that added some drama and color to the back drop.

Next up is the cake! Brandi sent me an inspiration photo and wanted two custom pieces to drape up and down the layers.

With such a beautiful venue, smaller centerpieces was the perfect choice! I made a few different types and Brandi had containers already picked out and ready to go. I made the centerpieces “bouquet” style, meaning they were ready to just drop in the vases!

Here’s a few more photos of our awesome couple!

Brandi shared this awesome video of Troy’s band, The Edge Effect, singing during the ceremony.

What a joy it is for me to get to be a part of the wedding of so many special couples. Are you looking for showstopping flower arrangements? Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today for a quote and to talk about design ideas!

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Navy, Sapphire Blue and Gray Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

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Working with silk wedding flowers gives me continual opportunities to be creative, not just with shapes of bouquets, but with their composition! Sometimes brides love a bouquet they’ve seen so much, they want an exact copy. But what I’ve found to be true more often is that brides want their silk wedding flowers to have a custom element, something they haven’t seen before. When Chumani reached out to me for her navy, Sapphire blue and gray color scheme, I was excited to present some options to her for a truly custom combination. Here are some photos of her arrangements taken by the very talented Mariah Joy Photography!

The bridal bouquet was a classic tear drop cascade shape with a mix of white Phalaenopsis orchids, ivory Cabbage Roses, navy Ranunculus, sapphire blue Roses, blue Anemone, Blueberries, blue/gray Heather and Lamb’s Ear.

The groom’s boutonniere was a sapphire blue Rose, white Orchid, Heather and Lamb’s ear.

Chumani ordered boutonnieres and corsages for all her loved ones and worked with me to decide who wears which color vs. a mix of her colors. I loved how thoughtful she was in making those decisions!

“My bouquet was absolutely beautiful and in the colors I wanted. They look like the real thing and love that I’ll get to keep them forever.”
— Chumani | Minnesota

Want to get creative with your custom silk wedding flowers? Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist to start talking with me about all the possibilities!

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Burgundy and Navy Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

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Last week’s post featured a shade of blue that’s coming on the scene and picking up speed. Today, I want to share with you a wedding that features a tried and true combo: burgundy and navy blue! I’ve done quite a few weddings with this combination over the last few years as more and more couples chose navy instead of black for suits and tuxes. And today’s wedding is a great example of that. Let’s take a look at these very pretty images from Beauridge Photography.

Here’s my gorgeous bride Brittany who was so generous to share her pictures with me. Her loose, round handtied style bridal bouquet was a mix of burgundy Roses and Dahlia, navy Ranunculus, white Roses and Baby’s Breath, Lamb’s Ear and Seeded Eucalyptus.

“Erin was amazing to work with. The flowers turned out even better than I could have ever imagined! She always stayed in contact with me throughout the process and she was super affordable. Several of my bridesmaids have their flowers displayed in their homes. I love that I can keep my bridal bouquet for years to come. Thank you Erin for everything!”
— Brittany | New Jersey

The bridesmaid bouquets were a mix of the same greenery, Baby’s breath and featured on burgundy Dahlia and one navy Ranunculus. It allowed Brittany’s bouquet to stand out even more!

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The groom wore a boutonniere of a burgundy rose, navy Ranunculus and mixed greenery.

Brittany wanted some cake flowers and opted to order a loose assortment of flowers and greens for her baker to place on the cake. It is a great option if you are still decided on a topper or just want to have options!

If you lean towards the classic side of things, whether in color or in style, there are so many options to still make your silk wedding flowers customized to you! Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today for a quote and to start the design process with me for your dream wedding flowers.

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