Happily Ever After Her Big Day

In November I shared with you all the details of Leanna's beautiful Navy, Blush and Gold Wedding flowers. So when I received an email from her right after Christmas with photographs from her wedding, it felt like another present I found under the tree. I'm happy to share the wonderful work of her photographer, Pervez Taufiq and give you a peek into her gorgeous flowers in action.

The lovely wedding party in their various shades of navy.

One of the bridesmaid bouquets.

There are so many extras that go into wedding decor that many couples forget you can use flowers in a variety of places for added impact. One of the easier and less expensive ways to incorporate your wedding flowers is on your cake. Leanna chose to have me create some small clusters to add to the layers of her cake. The simple design of the ribbon and the delicacy of the flowers is a great combination.

The contrast of the bridal bouquet is stunning!

If you are looking for impact on a bigger scale, centerpieces might be the way to go. Leanna's two styles of centerpieces were custom designed for the bowls and vases she had already purchased. They not only looked cohesive, but were a great romantic touch to her chevron tables linens and gold flatware.  Leanna did a great job tying it all together!

Did I mention that Leanna lives across the country from me? We did this entirely over email! If you like the sound of that and are looking for affordable options for centerpieces or bouquets, silk flowers might be your jam. Head on over to site to our fill out the Free Bride's Checklist for a quote delivered to your inbox without adding a single appointment to your calendar.

Remembering and Celebrating-Minneapolis Bouquet Recreations

Being a part of some big moments in the lives of strangers is a pretty unique experience.  There are many emails that have brought me to tears and this is one of them:

“Hi Erin!! Sorry about the delay in getting back to u!!!!! As you know It was such a hard day to plan not knowing what we should do for celebrating my parents 50th wedding anniversary with my dad’s passing a few months ago. Do we celebrate? acknowledge? Forget about it? But our gift and a little surprise were priceless! We started out with a few family members and went to visit my dads grave site at the Lincoln memorial cemetary. The place in itself is so beautiful plus there were flags everywhere due to it being Veterans Day. As we stood around and prayed I handed my mom the gold box (see below pictures) she cried as she read it and opened it up and placed the boutonniere on my dad’s grave. It was the sweetest moment ever. I then opened up a bottle of champagne and toasted my parents and even shared some with my dad. As sad as it sounds it was beautiful and my gift was just the right touch! We proceeded to go back to my moms house for her friends wanted to stop by for their support. The door bell kept ringing and then it was time for the last guest to arrive with his gift, she answers the door and there is my son, her first born grandchild (my boy who attends U of M) standing there with her wedding flowers!!!! She couldn’t believe it and stood there crying and hugging him! He hadn’t been home since May!!!! She was in her glory! It could of been such a sad sad day but all my little touches were just the trick to praise the day instead of dreading it. I also had a cake made to resemble the flowers you put together for me! Lastly is a photo of my mom with what’s left of her wedding party. Thank you so much for bringing so much happiness into what could of been such a sad day! We were able to honor both my parents as if they were both here with us! Before he passed he had me promise that I would always look after her and I think he would be very pleased with how I’m doing and my continuation of keeping his memory alive in good times and bad....

Forever thankful, ”
— Kelly R. and Family

This might be one of my favorite events to have been a part of. I just love the way Kelly thought out the details and took into consideration what her mom, and her dad, would want on such a big day. If you want to hear about the process, check out this post about recreating her mother's wedding bouquet from 1966.

The original bouquet.

Honoring Your Parents - Minneapolis Wedding Flower Recreation

Not long ago, I received an email from Kelly, who was working to come up with a gift for her mother's upcoming golden anniversary. She wanted to honor her mother on such a special day but also acknowledge her father, who had passed away. She had the touching idea to have her mother's wedding bouquet recreated in silk flowers as well has her father's boutonniere to place at his grave. I was honored to be asked to create such meaningful and gifts. Kelly had to be sneaky and take cell phone pictures of her mother's wedding photographs without raising any questions. I received the pictures and got to work. We changed a few aspects of the original design to account for this becoming an arrangement for a vase. I also added sheer gold ribbon since it's the golden anniversary. Take a look!

Phalaenopsis Orchids, Lily of the Valley, and Ivy

Marriage is something to be honored and upheld, despite death. I love that Kelly desired to honor both of her parents and their marriage with such a special and heartfelt gift.

If you are still looking for that perfect anniversary gift having your wife/mother/sister's wedding bouquet recreated in silk flowers is a great option. Contact me to order yours!

Navy, Blush and Gold Minneapolis Wedding Bouquets

This year has been one of inspiring color combinations, unique textures and classic designs. I want to show you one today that was a romantic navy, blush pink and gold wedding.

Leanna sent me a slew of pictures earlier in the year to show me her inspiration for her wedding flowers. The navy components were striking, the blush pinks were soft and the gold was a beautiful accent to bring it all together. She wanted the bridal bouquet to be set apart from the bridesmaids, but still have a cohesive look with all the arrangements.

Ivory Roses, Blueberries and Blue Thistle

The bridesmaids carried another collection of flowers that incorporated texture and charm.

Blush Pink Roses and Hydrangea, White Astilbe and White Freesia

The boutonnieres and corsages were a variety of styles and colors, all coordinating with each other but staying within the realm of Leanna's scheme. The Blue Thistle made everything pop!

Centerpieces were also a great option for Leanna's wedding - coordinating with the rest of her flowers and more affordable than fresh arrangement. She was able to customize two different styles of centerpieces for the vases she had already purchased.

If you thought floral centerpieces were out of range for your upcoming wedding, you're not alone. Most fresh flower centerpieces are! Don't sacrifice your budget for your vision! Contact me,  a Minneapolis silk florist, to find out how we can bring that dream to life.

Minneapolis Wedding Bouquet Recreation Testimonial

I got an email from Nick just a few shorts week ago. He had been on the search of a unique anniversary gift for his wife and came across my blog post of a bouquet recreation I had done a few years ago. Nick sent pictures from his wedding day in a variety of angles so I was sure to catch the various details. With photographs in hand, I set to work on the bridal bouquet recreation using high quality, fresh touch Roses, Baby's Breath and satin ribbon. Here's how it turned out!

The original bridal bouquet.

The original bridal bouquet.

Bridal bouquet recreated in silk flowers.

Here's what Nick had to say about working with me to pull off this touching surprise:

“I had an idea to recreate my spouse’s wedding bouquet for our anniversary. I located Love is Blooming online based on a simple search! I emailed the proposal and received prompt response. The process was quick and easy and the end result was beautiful! All it took was a photo! When I presented it to my wife on our anniversary, she was spellbound (and it got a lot of likes on facebook)! It was a great product and experience! ”

Contact us, a Minneapolis-based silk florist, to find out how to be a better gift giver.

Minneapolis Custom Bouquet Recreation Anniversary Gift #FTW!

Just like that it's early November and somehow summer slipped right through our fingers! Luckily, we Minnesotans are getting a beautiful, warm fall to distract us from what's coming.

Speaking of slipping through our fingers, time has a funny way of doing that. And your wedding anniversary is often no different. It can sneak up on and leave a person scrambling for a unique and meaningful gift. Brainstorm with me for a minute about something that is affordable, thoughtful, custom, and can save you from that last minute run to Target. Anything? Well, I'm so glad I'm here to introduce you to this awesome concept: Wedding Bouquet Recreation in Silk Flowers.

It may be a mouthful, but it also may be a relationship saver. This is a gift that lasts, reminds a special lady of that very important occasion, and has the coveted sentimental value. Triple whammy!

If you are interested in bringing someone to tears in a good way, read about how we can help make your next anniversary the best ever.

 

Wedding Flowers for Destination Weddings

In the 11 years that I've been in the silk flowers business, I've done a number of destination weddings. And silk flowers are perfect for this scenario.

Often times the resorts offer packages with generic bouquets that you can't be sure of until you get there. By using custom silk wedding flowers for destination weddings, you know exactly what you're going to get.

Kristin was the cousin I mentioned in this destination wedding post who referred her cousin Stephanie to me to create her ultra realistic rose and calla lily wedding flowers.

Well, now it's Kristin's turn!

Kristin wanted bright and beautiful flowers in fuchsia lime green tones for her destination wedding that's coming up. She really liked the look of another destination wedding that I created flowers for, so we used some of those same style elements to create her look. Take a look!

The destination wedding bridal bouquet includes Lime Orchids, Pink Calla Lilies, Pink Hydrangea, and deep pink Orchids.

Destination wedding corsages

We kept the boutonnieres simple and added some bling to the bridal bouquet. A girl's gotta shine!

Destination wedding bouquet bling

The bridesmaid bouquets featured oh-so-tropical lime green Orchids and pink Calla Lilies and we tied them off with lime satin ribbon. A stunning combination!

Destination Wedding Bridal Bouquet, Bridesmaid Bouquet, Toss Bouquet

I know I probably sound like a broken record, but the benefits of silk flowers are not something to overlook! Kristin was able to be a part of the design process, getting the look she wanted, with the confidence that it was going to be exactly what she ordered! Now in traveling to her wedding paradise, she has no worries about having beautiful flowers to accent her big day.

Have a destination wedding planned but want to explore your options for flowers? Fill out the Free Bride's Checklist today to see what we can do for you!

Our Best Online Flowers Review is You!

Getting your wedding flowers made online sounds risky. That's why we ask our brides to review us to help give you the confidence that your flowers will be the best possible wedding flowers you can purchase online: see our best online flowers reviews from brides like you.

We've all seen them done badly in one form or another, but custom silk wedding flowers have come a long way in recent years and are now often the best choice for picky brides.

It's easier than ever to access an online variety of flowers, colors, and styles that are either out of season or out of budget. But one of the major roadblocks to choosing silk flowers is the fact that most brides haven't seen them done well.

Which is why great reviews are a bride's best friend.

That really goes for any vendor you are looking into, be sure to ask other newly married friends and family members who recently planned an event. Even Facebook and Google are good outlets for sourcing information about the vendors you are looking into.

The best type of referral of all, the holy grail of reviews is when you have already carried one of my custom silk wedding bouquets down the aisle... no not in your own wedding, but in a friend's!

And that's where I bring you today. Meaghan was one of 11 (!) bridesmaids in Elizabeth and Thomas' wedding last year.  She had the unique opportunity of seeing my work first hand and even taking it home with her! When it was her turn to start researching her wedding vendors, she already had an idea of the quality of my work, which means I didn't have to try and convince her of the benefits of custom silk wedding flowers. Her style was rustic, romantic and wild-flowery with touches of lace and burlap, and accents in lavender and blue. We talked through her ideas and I came up with designs that complemented her DIY centerpieces that she already had planned out. Take a look at the finished products!

Lavender, Delphinium, Baby's Breath, Stock, Astilbe

Complementary Boutonnieres and Corsages

Complementary Boutonnieres and Corsages

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Meaghan was able to have complete confidence in my ability to see her vision to completion, and in just a few short days she will have her flowers delivered to her doorstop in plenty of time for her May 15 wedding.

If getting things done ahead of time is the name of the game for you, contact me today to find out how to make your dream flowers come to life. Want to hear what others have to say about ordering custom silk wedding flowers through Minneapolis based silk florist, Love Is Blooming? No problemo, we've got plenty of happy customers who share their online flower reviews to share their stories with you.

Purple flowers come in purple, purple...purple?

One of the great joys in life is variety; what we eat, how we dress, what we listen to on the radio. Weddings are just another avenue in which variety comes into play. Take for example the color purple. We all know there are a multitude of different shades of purple like lavender, lilac, eggplant, plum, periwinkle, violet, royal purple and amethyst to name a few. But it's easy to forget that we can take advantage of the beautiful tints within our wedding decor without having everything matchy-matchy. Including purple flowers of varying shades of one color makes for a classic and visually interesting bouquet. 

Contact Love is Blooming, a Minneapolis based silk florist, to create variety in your wedding through your bouquets and flower arrangements. 

Stress Free Wedding

Previewing Your Custom Wedding Flowers:

While no one can guarantee a stress free wedding, here's one secret that will help you breathe easy come your wedding day.

You can eliminate flower surprises.

Ask around, flower issues can abound at weddings: wrong colors, wilting flowers, bouquets that are too big or too small, or flowers you have to sell the farm to buy that you just don't love!

Eliminate all that stress by being able to preview your flowers.

Booking any wedding vendor takes a certain amount of faith: you pay them a (possibly) large deposit and hope that they are going to do what they say. In many cases, you meet with the vendors to discuss details but the "finished" product won't be in hand until your wedding day.  I've encountered enough brides to know, all they want is their vision come to life. For something like your wedding flowers that appear in most pictures during the ceremony and with the bridal party, you most certainly want it done right. Do you see where I'm going with this?

Bride Heather submitted her Free Bride's Checklist in September of last year. We discussed her ideas and style exclusively over email. The great thing about this process is that I am able to send pictures of the flowers I'll be using for Heather's bouquets before she makes any sort of financial commitment. After giving me the green light on all my ideas and flower suggestions, she sent in her deposit. Shortly thereafter, I was able to send her this photo:

I could almost hear Heather's squeals through my email... she was that thrilled to see her flowers already. While this is not a finished product, it was super exciting to be able to send her this picture more than 8 months before her wedding. When I actually start the creative work on her custom wedding bouquets, I'll send her more pictures so she can give feedback on the shape and overall look of her flowers.

No surprises, no mistakes, no buyer's remorse!

If being a part of the design process and knowing what you're getting ahead of time sounds appealing to you, send me an email or fill out the checklist for a free quote today!

If you're still on the fence about ordering Custom Silk Wedding Flowers, check out what others have to say about working with Minneapolis based Love Is Blooming. So, knock out the stress and enjoy your big day!

Flannel Wedding

I posted about Jessica's flannel wedding flowers on an unseasonably warm January day when I was able to take some outdoorsy pictures in flannel to match the style of her rustic bouquets. Jessica and her new husband, Troy, were thoughtful enough to pass along some photographs from their big day. Take a peek!

Photo courtesy of Tim Larsen Photography

Flannel and Sorels? A true northern Minnesota wedding if I've ever seen one! I love Jessica's unique style and the personal touches she put on her wedding and her flowers. From the great color combination to the birch wrapped stems, these flowers have been some of my absolute favorites. I might start carrying a picture of them in my wallet. ;) No wonder the flannel wedding is catching on!

Photo courtesy of Tim Larsen Photography

Photo courtesy of Tim Larsen Photography

Jessica and Troy are not only stylish, but smart. Here you can see that instead of purchasing separate table arrangements for the head table they used the bouquets which perfectly matched the birch wood, pine branch and wood Mr. and Mrs. signs. They simply used what they already had to "spruce" up their table. See what I did there?

Here's what Jessica had to say about working with Love Is Blooming:

“The flowers were perfect for our February wedding! The photographer even thought they were real until I told him about halfway through that they were silk. I love that I can keep it in a vase in our home and they still look as great as the day they came! Here are some pictures of them from our wedding. Thanks again!”
— Jessica and Troy

As always, the photographers who so graciously lend me their work deserve a Paul Bunyan size thank you! Tim of Tim Larsen Photography did an amazing job capturing this flannel wedding.  If you are in his neck of the woods, contact him to find out how to book him for your Northern Minnesota Wedding.

 

 

Red and White Flowers

Today I wanted to give you all a great example of utilizing your colors to design your silk wedding flower bouquets in a variety of styles, while keeping the look cohesive.

This bride's flower colors were red and white: a deep wine red. She loved red Roses and white Calla Lilies, but wanted the bridal bouquet to stand out from the rest. She also wanted her maid-of-honor to carry a red and white bouquet that was a little different as well.

Here's a shot of the bridal bouquet; Red Roses, White Roses, Wine Red Calla Lilies, and White Calla Lilies.

She chose to finish off the look with a matching satin ribbon in wine red and a rhinestone overlay for some sparkle and shine to match the white flowers.

The bridesmaid bouquet on the left features white Roses and red Calla Lilies, while the Maid-of-honor bouquet on the right showcases the beautiful wine red Roses and Callas we saw in the bridal bouquet. Each style is finished off with complementary ribbon and smaller bands of rhinestone wrapped on the ends of the ribbon.

We kept things very simple for the boutonnieres and for the corsages we used roses and a hint of hydrangea to add a little feminine flair.

If you're curious about how to incorporate varying colors or styles into your silk wedding flowers, or if you are looking for quality red and white flowers, contact me today, a Minneapolis based silk florist, for a free quote!

Monochromatic Flowers for Spring or Summer

Many brides like the classic white-on-white or cream-on-cream look. But many haven't considered how to take it a step further and incorporate another color in their wedding while keeping it monochromatic.

Here's an example of a classic monochromatic bridal bouquet that incorporated beautiful Peonies and Calla Lilies. The different textures make it interesting and this look will never go out of style. We wanted all of the arrangements to be cohesive but bring in a bright and sunny yellow to her wedding flowers.

We chose matching monochromatic flowers: Peonies and Calla Lillies in a beautiful yellow color and added an additional pop of texture with the cute Craspedia, or Billy Buttons as they are sometimes called. These bouquets looked amazing against the bridesmaids neutral palette dresses in a tone of gray. 

If you want some cross over in your color scheme and flower arrangements after doing monochromatic bouquets, keep it simple. Here we chose just the Calla Lilies in both colors for a cute and classy toss bouquet.

Like these styles but have questions? Send me your ideas and let's get started!

Shotgun Shell Boutonniere

To some brides, the Bridal Bouquet is the most important piece of the puzzle, and the rest falls in line behind.  But for others, it is just important for their to be personality in their boutonnieres and corsages as it is in their bouquets. These shotgun shell boutonnieres demonstrate a level of uniqueness that can be added to personal flowers that you might not have the flexibility with when working with whole bouquets. 

Bride Elizabeth was having a country-themed wedding that had some really fun details.  After talking through her ideas, I received a package in the mail with several custom painted shotgun shells.  Yes, you read that right, shotgun shells.  My job was to incorporate them into a few of the boutonnieres as a nod to her fiancee and his friends.  We used some summery white Daisies and Baby's Breath and a touch of some small coral accent flowers.  The shell still needed a little customization, so I wrapped some twine around a section in the center and it was the perfect added touch.  Take a look!

Elizabeth wanted a slightly more feminine look for the corsages so I designed the classic wrist corsage with white Daisies and Roses, Coral Roses and small accent flowers.  As with most of my mothers' corsages, I tossed in my signature rhinestone spray for some tasteful sparkle and tied it off with some delicate sheer ribbon.

Do you have an idea that seems out of the ordinary and aren't sure how to pull it off?  Get in touch with me today to discuss how we can turn your idea into a reality.

Coral and White Wedding Roses

Coral and seems to be one of those colors that is everywhere. And coral and white are just made for each other, which is they are showing up in more 2016 weddings. From the soft and feminine palette, to a more saturated and vibrant tone, it's a classic combination that won't be going anywhere anytime soon.

I particularly love Ranunculus, as do many brides, so when I found these perfect peach and coral Ranunculus for a bride it was a match made in heaven.  I tucked the Ranunculus in between white Roses in a random manner and it turned out looking whimsical and dainty and shabby chic all at the same time. This is one of my favorites!

When you've got such a great bouquet, you want to finish it off just as well.  I found this peach Muslin that was the perfect complement to the bouquet and added a rustic charm.  Taking it another step further, I added twine in the center and it all came together.  We mirrored the look in the Groom's boutonniere with two tones of Ranunuclus, Muslin wrap and a bit of the twine.  A perfect pair! 

Corsages and boutonnieres in matching styles and colors enhance the overall picture that your flowers give your guests.  While it may seem overwhelming to think about the designs for all those personal arrangements, you can leave it to me to come up with coordinating corsages and boutonnieres that will photograph well, hold up to all those hugs, and work with the design of your stunning bridal bouquet.  Get in touch with me to order your coral and white silk wedding bouquet and hear more about the designs that can make it all work together.

Realistic Roses for a Beautiful Custom Silk Bouquet

Many brides have hesitations when it comes to the idea of using anything but fresh flowers.

If it's not in your budget to spend a fortune on arrangements for your wedding, then realistic roses and custom silk wedding flowers might be the answer for you.

Bride Kristin had ordered flowers for her May destination wedding through me.  She mentioned to her cousin, Stephanie, that she had custom silk wedding flowers and it piqued Stephanie's interest.  I met with both brides and got to show Kristin the flowers I had already picked up for her arrangements.  

Stephanie and I talked through her ideas and played around with some stems I had on hand. She showed me pictures of bouquets and flowers she liked and we worked on some design ideas together.  Stephanie's must have's included realistic fresh touch flowers for her entire bouquet and LOTS of bling. Her classic color scheme of red and white suited the flowers she chose and the final products are stunning.

Bridal Bouquet of Fresh Touch Red Roses and Calla Lilies with rhinestone sprays, bouquet jewel and rhinestone wrap on the stems.

Bridal Bouquet and Bridesmaid Bouquet of white Calla Lilies with rhinestone wrap on the stems.

Toss Bouquet of white Calla Lilies and preserved Baby's Breath with rhinestone wrap on the stems.

These flowers are show stoppers, and the best part is that Stephanie got the flowers of her dreams with all the bling she could ask for and for a fraction of what fresh flowers would have cost her. 

Now when that spotlight hits Stephanie as she walks down the aisle (did I mention she was going to be lit by only a spotlight?) Stephanie and her bling-y bouquet will both be shining.

If you are interested in finding out how realistic silk wedding flowers compare to your fresh flower quote, fill out the free bridal checklist today.  Thanks again to Stephanie (and Kristin for the referral) for allowing me to create your beautiful flowers.

Ordering Custom Wedding Flowers on a Short Timeline

Bridal bouquet of purple Calla Lilies, pink Garden Roses, cream pink Hydrangea, Greenery and Pearl accents.

Bridal bouquet of purple Calla Lilies, pink Garden Roses, cream pink Hydrangea, Greenery and Pearl accents.

There are times when my deadlines are a bit shorter than is typical.  Bride Anisha contacted me on May 13 requesting custom silk wedding flowers for her May 28 American Wedding and May 30 Indian Ceremony. Needless to say, I jumped into action with her pink and purple color scheme to design beautiful bouquets (including a red bouquet to match her Sari bridal gown), boutonnieres and corsages, for the fast approaching big day(s)!

If you find yourself in this type of situation, there are a few things to remember:

  • Be open to new ideas.  I may need to present some new flower ideas in order to achieve the look you want. Meaning, you may not get that rare orchid you've been dreaming of since 6th grade if you wait until there's just a few weeks to go. But then again you might since silk flowers come in a wide variety of species and colors year round! 
  • Be up front about what you like. It's very helpful to all of your vendors to know what you're thinking. We may not be able to fulfill all your requests, but if we spend valuable time deciphering what you'd like, we'll be in a bigger pinch than we were before with your timeline.
  • It's never too early to get the conversation started. Not knowing what you want is not a problem, that's what I'm here for!  My goal is to help you discover your likes/dislikes and create custom wedding flowers to match your personality, style and theme. And I will say it again, it's never too early to talk with vendors about ideas, the more time we have the more room for creativity!

Keeping that in mind, let's go back to Anisha's flowers.  I was up front with Anisha about our time frame, I gave her ideas to choose from that I could work with and she made fast and clear decisions.  Her vision of garden bouquets with a variety of flowers came to life beautifully!

If you are feeling the time crunch and think custom silk wedding flowers might be the solution, contact me today to get the conversation started.

Using Broaches in a Bridal Bouquet

Before I talk about this beautiful broach bouquet, I need to reminisce about summer. See, it's a chilly -4 degrees this morning in Minneapolis and since the sun is shining, it made me think back to this past summer.  Remember summer, those glorious days of not having body parts freeze upon exposure?  Anyways, this summer was especially busy for me as we were in the process of moving out of our house and getting ready to move into our new one.  But weddings keep happening despite anyone's major life events.  That's the beauty of this job, I can work without effecting my family and you still get your flowers ahead of time.  Ok, back to this summer....

The finished bouquet.

Jill contacted me on behalf of her friend Jaime who was the bride-to-be.  Jill had a picture of a Calla Lilly cascading style bouquet with multiple broaches in it that the bride liked.  I asked a little more about bride Jaime and basically learned that she was suuuuuper laid back and didn't really care a whole lot about the flowers, hence Jill ordering on her behalf.  I also learned that some friends and family were providing broaches to be included in her bouquet--what a sweet idea.  So Jill dropped off the broaches and I got to work recreating the look that worked Jaime's budget. When I got the bouquet- I noticed a few were colored broaches.  I asked about it and Jaime apparently didn't care at all--cool as a cucumber!  So I incorporated those without Jaime batting an eye. I used Fresh Touch Silk Calla Lilies, my most popular seller.

Jaime only had one real request and that was that we used burlap to wrap the stems on her bouquet.  Pretty simple request to fulfill!

Burlap adds a nice touch to the handle of any bouquet.

Naturally, I suggested that a matching Groom's Boutonniere would be a good touch which was something Jaime hadn't even thought about.  She loved the idea of having something for her man, so I put together a simple, yet classy matching boutonniere.  Jaime didn't love the burlap alone on the groom's bout so I added a layer of shimmery, sheer white ribbon to give it a little shine.  With all that glam in Jaime's bouquet, we couldn't leave the groom's boutonniere looking too plain!

Did I mention that all of this took place in about a month's time?  Jill and I communicated almost entirely over e-mail, including pictures of the bouquet in progress, and we were able to collaborate on a beautiful wedding bouquet for her friend in a short time frame.  That's the beauty of silk flowers!  You (or your friend as was the case) get a voice in seeing your vision for your custom wedding flowers come to life whether you have a year or a month.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in hearing more about, take a minute to fill out the Free Bride's Checklist for a quick quote and to start the conversation.  Stay warm!

Rustic Bridal Bouquets for Spring or Fall

Bride Jess contacted me looking for a custom rustic wedding flower design that included white Ranunculus and complementary flowers in wine and peach. I knew right away that peach Peonies mixed with some wine colored Hypericum berries would be a great fit for her spring wedding. A little Dusty Miller finished off the bouquets and was a unique addition to the boutonnieres and corsages.  Her northwoods wedding was incorporating lots of rustic elements, so we decide that needed to be mirrored in her custom silk wedding flowers as well. The rustic details we choose, including jute twine and birch bark wrap, added interest to her arrangements.  Take a look!

When everything was finished up, the standard white backdrop photographers to send Jess just didn't seem to do these beautiful bouquets justice.  Since I finished them in November, I had a great setting in my backyard to capture the wonderful colors and textures of her flowers.

Groom, Groomsmen and Ring Bearer Boutonniere

Mother & Grandmother pin on corsages

Mother & Grandmother pin on corsages

Here's a closer look at the birch bark wrap.  It's artificial so you aren't literally holding onto tree bark, but it's realistic enough to make people think you are!

“...We love everything you put together for us! I love the flowers, colors and textures and everything is just the right size. I think it’s great that you labeled each thing so it will be as easy as possible on the big day! They are absolutely perfect.”
— Jess G.- Minnesota

Because my photographer never took a shot like this when I got married...

If you are interested in learning more about having wedding flowers custom designed just for you, fill out the Bride's Checklist to request a free quote.

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