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Hiking in With Your Northwoods Silk Wedding Flowers - A Destination Wedding

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One of the many things I learned in 2020 was some flexibility. I saw that same quality in a lot of my clients this past year. Minnesota clients of mine, especially, had to switch plans, reschedule dates, change venues, and even adjust wedding party members. When Karen contacted me about her daughter’s wedding, I loved the creativity they had come up with to still go forward with her daughter’s wedding. They were going up north, hiking into their location and doing a small ceremony in the beauty of nature. Isn’t that awesome? It also presented a few unique challenges: the arrangements needed to be packable and small.

Take a look at the package of destination silk wedding flowers I put together for Karen and her daughter.

The bridal bouquet was a mix of a single white Peony, ivory Ranunuculus, Fern, Seeded Eucalyptus and some mixed greenery. Karen wanted everything to look woodsy and natural, so I wrapped the stems in a sage green satin ribbon.

There was one bridesmaid bouquet that needed to be even smaller and still incorporate the same flowers. I reduced the amount of Ranunculus and greenery for a cute clutch style bouquet.

The groom and groomsman each had a single Ranunculus for their boutonnieres with a different mix of greenery in each. Karen had ordered a small cake that they wanted a small custom cake arrangement made for. I created a topper that could either be placed directly in the center, on one corner/side spreading over the cake, or hanging over the edge of the cake on the side. I like to give options with these sorts of custom arrangements so the bride can decide what she likes best.

If 2020 left you in a tail spin and you feel like everything has to change for your upcoming wedding plans, take heart! One of the things you could check off your list is your wedding flowers. With custom silk wedding flowers, you can order ahead of time, see what they look like while they are being made, and have them on hand months ahead of time to deal with any changes that come your way. And if that means hiking into the Northwoods with your custom silk wedding flowers, I got your back! Contact me today for a free quote!

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Sunflowers and Dusty Blue Silk Wedding Flowers

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This elopement bridal bouquet inspired several more variations of bouquets and wedding flowers, and I have another to share with you today! Domenique used that silk bouquet as her inspiration, but wanted to add in a few elements to go with her color scheme. She liked the modified cascade style with Sunflowers, Succulents and Eucalyptus, but she wanted to get some dusty blue in there as well so I suggested some dusty blue Wisteria. Later, she decided some Peacock feathers would be the perfect element to up the elegance. We finished off the look with a combination of burlap and lace. Scroll down to read what Domenique had to say about collaborating on her bouquet with me.

“Received my bouquet in perfect time. Amazing customer service. Erin really worked with me and always kept me updated on my order. It was really important that I got my order in time and when I got it it was beyond my expectations. Thank you so much for making this part of my wedding process stress free.”
— Domenique | California

I made a couple boutonnieres to match the bridal bouquet. We kept them fairly simple with a small sunflower, baby’s breath, greenery and for the groom a sprig of Wisteria buds and a Peacock feather.

The corsages were equally simple with a mini Sunflower and bud, baby’s breath, Wisteria petals, and a small spray of rhinestones.

Thanks to Domenique for working so easily with me to design your custom silk wedding flowers.

Have you seen a bouquet you love, but wanted a little something else to make it truly your own? Send me your links and details and get a free quote!

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Adjusting Expectation for Inspiration Photos for a Silk Flower Bouquet

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Elijah contacted me about a very unique bouquet he wanted to order for his fiancée’ in silk wedding flowers. He had an inspiration picture that we worked really hard to duplicate. The original bouquet had white Casablanca Lilies, lots of Spray Roses and Delphinium buds that trailed down the front in two distinct pieces. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find Delphinium buds that were as large or as prolific as what he wanted. I found some mini Peony buds and, of all things, Hops that I mixed together to mimic the look of the trailing bud vines. For the greenery I added in some pieces of Smilax for a nice dark contrast to all the white flowers.

Elijah’s fiancée had a very specific vision for this bouquet, based off a bouquet she had seen a photo of and loved. This can be a tricky situation since I’m not working with the exact same material and had to make some substitutions. I asked Elijah each step along the way for his approval before coming up with the final design you see. There were some expectations that had to be adjusted, but Elijah was a great communicator and honest with me about he liked and didn’t like, what worked and what didn’t.

If you have a very specific vision for your custom silk wedding flowers, but aren’t sure if it’s doable, contact me today to see how we can make your dream a reality!

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Ivory, Champagne and Dusty Rose Silk Wedding Flowers

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Carmen’s ivory, champagne and dusty rose silk wedding flowers were so fun to create. She opted for a modified cascade style bridal bouquet with a distinctly asymmetrical shape. Her bouquet was unique, the colors romantic, and the look was so classy. Scroll down to take a look!

We wanted to come up with a really soft looking bouquet. I suggested Cymbidium Orchids, toast colored Roses, ivory Peonies, dusty rose Mums, small pink Cosmos, and Lamb’s Ear.

The matching toss bouquet incorporated one Cymbidium Orchid, a toast colored Rose, dusty pink Mum, and some Lamb’s Ear with ribbon.

The matching boutonnieres and corsages:

Do words like soft, romantic, unique come to mind when you think about your vision for your wedding flowers. If so, silk flowers might be the answer because you get to play a part in the design process. Send me your ideas today to get started!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

2021 is shaping up to be my busiest year yet! With 23 weddings already booked for 2021, I looked around and realized we were living in a sea of silk wedding flower boxes. With all those boxes taking up space in our office, bedroom, and garage, I knew it was time to make a change.

I’m excited to announce the new headquarters of Love Is Blooming Silk Wedding Flowers….my backyard!

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My studio is still in the process of being insulated and power run to it, but I’m excited to have a space where the creative juices can flow starting this spring. And it sure is nice to that all the flower boxes have their own happy home.

So maybe you just did the math and realized that 23 weddings means that over half the weekends of the year are already booked for me. Is it too late to book your custom silk wedding flowers???

Absolutely not! That’s the awesome thing about silk wedding flowers, it doesn’t limit me as to how many weddings I create for a specific wedding date. I have a few wedding dates booked with 2-4 weddings scheduled for that same weekend. But each bride has chosen a different time frame to receive their flowers. So whether you want your flowers days, weeks or months ahead of time, I can work with you on your fully custom silk wedding flowers. If you are interested in finding out more, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for a quote and to receive specific flower ideas.

So Happy New Year, happy new studio to me, and cheers to a more hopeful and bright future in 2021!

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Burgundy and White Silk Wedding Flowers

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Earlier this year I waxed poetic about sunflowers, and cascading bridal bouquets, and probably the color purple. But I hereby declare 2020 (besides being a ridiculous year) the year of burgundy wedding flowers. And as I just sent my first 2021 wedding off to it’s happy home, it looks like burgundy may be the color of 2021 as well. Here’s another example of some beautiful burgundy silk wedding flowers for a wedding earlier this fall.

Morgan initially approached me about creating a custom modified cascade style bridal bouquet for herself. She hoped to DIY the rest of her bouquets to save money. But after she saw her show stopping custom bridal bouquet in silk wedding flowers, she came back for a second order that included bridesmaid bouquets and a toss bouquet to match. Take a look at these modern styled bouquets filled with lush greenery and high contrast colors.

The bridal bouquet was a mix of burgundy Peonies, white Roses, Seeded and Blue Eucalyptus, Sage greenery, white Heather, and green Amaranthus. This unique shape, the modified cascade, is becoming more popular as brides are looking for a more modern take on a traditional tear drop cascade.

The bridesmaid bouquets were smaller clutch style bouquets with just a handful of the burgundy Peonies and white Roses. I gave it that same loose look with all that awesome greenery.

Toss bouquets are traditionally smaller than the bridesmaid bouquets. Though there is always the option for a bigger bouquet if you want something more substantial to toss. Morgan opted for a smaller toss bouquet that we set apart with some pretty ribbon tails (left photo). She also decided to order a mini bouquet for her flower girl. It was essentially the same size as the toss bouquet, just without the ribbon tails.

If you are hopping on the burgundy wedding flower train this year, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist to start the design process.

Merry Christmas From Our Family to Yours!

I know this year hasn’t been what any one of us would have chosen. But as I look back on the many wonderful clients I’ve worked with this year, I’m reminded that creating custom silk wedding flower arrangements to help celebrate some truly wonderful occasions has left me grateful for all the good things still happening all around. From my family to yours, we wish you a hopeful, joyful, grateful Christmas!

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Custom Silk Flower Arrangement for the Home for Multiple Seasons

Linda contacted me about a custom silk flower arrangement for a corner of her home. She already had a table, the vase and color scheme in mind. We collaborated on types of flowers, overall look and the finished size to come up with this beautiful custom silk arrangement for the home. With her color scheme of red and white, it works with every season for an elegant corner arrangement. Take a look below to see it in her home!

“I am very happy with my arrangement and you were wonderful to work with. I would give you 5 🌟. I also liked the flowers you used, they are very high quality.”
— Linda | Minnesota

If you are looking for completely custom designs for your wedding, home or an anniversary bouquet, contact me today for a free quote!

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Silk Bridal Bouquet Review

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Take a look at this joyful couple who got married recently! You may have seen my post a few days ago about Maggie’s bouquet which was inspired by an elopement bouquet I did earlier this year. Maggie sent me some lovely photos of her cascading sunflower and succulent bouquet in silk wedding flowers. Scroll down to see more photos from her big day and to read what she had to say about working with me. Photos were taken by Andre of Voida Visuall. Check him out on Facebook or IG (@voidavisuall).

“I decided on silk flowers for my wedding bouquet and boutonniere. I reached out to Erin on her Love Is Blooming website and got a reply right away! I was very impressed with the whole experience. She has a very creative eye and sent updates of the bouquet while it was being created and made sure I was happy with it. Would 100% recommend if you are looking to go the silk flower route. Very reasonable pricing as well!”
— Maggie | Minnesota

Thanks again to Maggie for sharing her big day with us! If you are looking for high quality, photo ready flowers for your big day, contact me for a free quote.

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Elopement Inspiration with Silk Wedding Sunflowers

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This next bouquet may look familiar if you’ve been following along for the last few months. Katrina’s elopement bridal bouquet in silk sunflowers has been a major hit. I’ve been receiving inspiration photos from brides’s who want their very own! Maybe I should just name it the Katrina?

Maggie is one of the bride’s who loved this bouquet and wanted it for her own wedding. So here it is along with a matching boutonniere for her groom.

Check back in a few days to see the reveal of Maggie’s wedding day and to read what she has to say about her silk wedding flower experience.

Do you have an inspiration photo that you keep coming back to? Send it to me today for a free quote.

Silk Flowers For Your Wedding Cake

Over the years, I’ve had potential clients looking for budget friendly options to complement their fresh floral decor. I’ve done a variety of weddings where I only did the boutonnieres and corsages, small arrangements to attach to lanterns for centerpieces, a custom floral backdrop, or a silk floral headpiece with pheasant feathers. Not to be left out, cake flowers recently joined that list of fun singleton projects for me.

Brianna sent me some inspiration photos for cake flowers in custom silk wedding flowers and I made some suggestions for matching her sunflower theme. Here’s what I came up with!

Her topper was a mix of a larger sunflower, red Spray Roses, burgundy Baby’s Breath and mixed greenery. I also made two matching smaller clusters to be placed on the layers of her cake. I switched to mini sunflowers for scale and to off set the shape for an asymmetrical look.

Do you have a project that silk flowers would be a perfect match for? Contact me today for a quote and ideas.

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Navy & Rosewood Silk Wedding Flower Bridal Bouquet

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I absolutely loved Ali’s soft romantic color scheme: ivory and white with Rosewood pink and a hint of navy. She loved the idea of a modified cascade bouquet in silk wedding flowers so I chose some greenery that would contribute to a unique shape and style and here’s what we came up with!

The bridal bouquet was a modified cascade shape with ivory Roses, white Spray Roses, white Heather, Baby’s Breath and Rosewood pink Roses. I filled in the bouquet with 3 different varieties of Eucalyptus and tied it off with navy satin ribbon.

“Erin was AMAZING to work with! From quick replies, exceptional customer service, to the final product, she was phenomenal! I recommend her a thousand times over! Thank you, Erin!!”
— Ali | Minnesota

Ali had a variety of other arrangements that needed to match the same look and feel. She added an honorary arrangement for grandparents who had passed away or wouldn’t be able to attend the wedding. This smaller arrangement was designed to pop into a vase of Ali’s choosing and placed at her ceremony site.

The bridesmaid bouquets (left) had the same mix of flowers as the bridal bouquet, minus the spray roses. The junior bridesmaid and toss bouquets (right) were an even more scaled back version of the bridal bouquet. Still charming though!

Boutonnieres and Corsages can be an important part of your custom silk wedding flowers. Here’s what we came up with for Ali’s boutonnieres and corsages.

Are you working with Rosewood and looking for matching flowers? Not sure how to incorporate navy into your floral arrangements? Just want a quote on how much custom silk wedding flowers cost? Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for more information.

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Last Minute Elopement Bridal Bouquet and Groom's Boutonniere

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Katelyn contacted me in a flurry of changed plans and needing immediate help. Because of COVID they had made the hard decision to postpone their wedding until 2021, but then decided to elope for a destination wedding to the mountains of Washington last minute. She needed a custom bridal bouquet in silk wedding flowers with a matching groom’s boutonniere with less than two weeks until the elopement date. I came up with a design lickety-split and here’s the final product!

The bridal bouquet was an offset modified cascade design. The main color was burgundy, so I added some Button mums and Amaranthus to ivory Roses and a variety of greenery including Seeded Eucalyptus, Lamb’s ear, Hydrangea buds, Eucalyptus and some other more delicate greenery. The groom’s boutonniere was an ivory Rose bud, Button Mum bud and mixed greens tied off with the same Antique White ribbon on the bridal bouquet.

If your wedding plans have changed and you need a last minute wedding flowers, contact me today so you don’t have to say, “I do” empty-handed.

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Baby's Breath and Lamb's Ear Bridal Bouquet Recreation

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Cierra wanted her simple yet elegant bridal bouquet recreated and when she asked me I was happy to say, yes! Her bouquet was a unique and classy design; a combination of Baby’s Breath and Lamb’s Ear. I recreated her bouquet in silk flowers with a simple cream bow and satin ribbon on the stems.

Photo taken by family friend.

Photo taken by family friend.

“I recently got married this past July and really wanted to preserve my wedding flowers, but when I found out how expensive that was I decided to go a different route and get my bouquet recreated. I eventually found Love Is Blooming online and emailed Erin right away. Erin was lovely to work with and responded quickly. After a few emails and pictures my bouquet turned out beautifully, so good my family thought it was the real thing!”
— Cierra | California

Sometimes the most simple a bouquet is the more eye catching! If you need help recreating your perfect wedding day bouquet, contact me today for a quote for a custom bridal bouquet recreation in silk flowers.

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Galaxy Orchids in a Silk Bridal Bouquet Recreation

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I don’t have the original photos to share, but this bouquet was so pretty I knew I wanted to show you all! Clarice’s striking bouquet was made up of Galaxy Orchids, lavender Hydrangea, grass and was wrapped with simple purple satin ribbon. Even though I don’t have the comparison photo for you this time, you can certainly appreciate this unique and bold bouquet.

If you are looking for a great anniversary, Christmas or Valentine’s gift, a bridal bouquet recreation in silk flowers might be your answer! Or maybe you loved your bouquet so much you want to enjoy it in 3-D, not just in photos anymore. If so, contact me today about having your bouquet recreated in high quality silk flowers.

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Fall Jewel Tone Silk Wedding Flowers

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I loved this color palette for April’s jewel toned silk wedding flowers. Her original plan was to include burgundy, plum, dusty blue and burnt orange in her arrangements and bridal bouquet. But when we got everything together, the orange stood out way too much for her and her fiance’s liking. So with a bit of editing and rearranging, we landed on these amazing, textural, bouquets full of depth and color. Take a look!

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Antique White Satin Ribbon

April’s bridal bouquet was a modified cascade style with a mix of plum Ranunculus, burgundy Peonies, dusty blue Thistle, ivory Spray Roses, burgundy Lamb’s Ear and Eucalyptus and seeded Eucalyptus.

Bridesmaid Bouquet

Toss Bouquet

The bridesmaids bouquets were a bit smaller with most of the same elements, but we left out the Spray roses and tied them off with matching burgundy ribbon. April was able to direct me to swatches of the bridesmaid dress color, so I was able to match almost exactly the Peonies and the ribbon to their dress color. The toss bouquet was a variation of the bridal with the addition of some burgundy Baby’s Breath and tied off with the same ribbon as the bridal bouquet.

We matched the ribbon on the boutonnieres to the corresponding bouquets. The wrist corsages incorporated a little bit of each color and some greenery and the mothers’ got some bling to set them apart.

If you are looking for jewel toned flowers for your fall or winter wedding, silk flowers are a great choice!

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White and Gold in Silk Wedding Flowers

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Elizabeth’s classic color palette of white, ivory, and gold was a fun one to work with. She had a wide variety of flowers that she liked and we were able to incorporate almost all of them. Her silk bridal bouquet was a modified cascade style with ivory Roses, ivory Ranunculus, white Anemone, Queen Anne’s Lace, white Baby’s Breath, Lamb’s Ear, and 3 different types of Eucalyptus.

I used a sheer gold ribbon to give a nice contrast to all the whites and ivory flowers and also add a bit of shimmer.

The bridesmaid bouquets matched the bridal in flower and style with a looser composition, but not as much cascading pieces.

The toss bouquet was a small clutch style bouquet with just a handful of flowers, but all the same style and elegance as the other bouquets.

What did you think of this color palette? Love it as is or maybe would you add a pop of color? If you are looking for ways to customize your floral decor to match your color scheme, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for a quote and to receive ideas.

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Bridal Bouquet Recreation in Silk Wedding Flowers Reveal and Review

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Rachel contacted me after seeing her friend Kayla’s bouquet recreation and loving the idea of having her own bouquet created in silk flowers. She sent me a few photos of her gorgeous bridal bouquet and I got to work identifying the various elements. Her original bridal bouquet was a round style with white Peonies, white Hydrangea, white Roses, blush Spray Roses, pink Juliet Roses with blush Astilbe. Take a look at the recreation and the original.

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Photo of the original bouquet taken by Nicole Denae Photography.

“I tried to preserve my original wedding bouquet, and it didn’t work out like I had hoped. So a friend of mine told me about Love is Blooming, and I was not disappointed! The recreation is beautiful! I cried tears of joy to see my bouquet look as beautiful as the day of my wedding. Erin is fantastic! She was very responsive, and her turn around was very quick. I will recommend her to anyone!!”
— Rachel | Texas

Did preserving your bouquet not work out as well as you hoped? A bridal bouquet recreation in silk flowers might be the answer you are looking for to have a beautiful reminder of your wedding day. Contact me today for a free quote!

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Sunflower Modified Cascade Silk Wedding Flowers- Part 2 Reveal & Review

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Earlier this week I showed you the photos I took at home. But those are nothing compared to what Ashley sent me. Take a look at these amazing photos by James Erick Photography out of Utah and read what Ashley had to say about working with me and about her silk bridal bouquet.

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James Erick Photography

What a beautiful and happy couple! And a great looking group to stand next to you on your big day!

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“Can’t recommend her enough!

Erin is absolutely amazing, and so so kind!! I felt annoying asking for so many changes and specifications, but she was always optimistic and happy to help me get my desired looks! I could tell she genuinely cared about me and what i wanted my bouquets and bouts to look like.

I was worried that the silk flowers would be very obviously fake, but oh my god, they’re gorgeous. I didn’t know exactly what i was looking for at first, and she helped me figure out what it was that I wanted.

I loved the constant communication. She worked with me every step of the way, and that helped ease my worries about purchasing silk flowers online. She also works with your budget, which I really appreciated. I can’t recommend her enough. If you’re looking for silk flowers, talk to her! you will NOT regret it. She exceeded my expectations.

Thanks Erin!”
— Ashley | Utah

James Erick Photography

I included this last photo because it’s all about the love! Thanks again to Ashley for sharing her big day with me and with all of you!

Contact me today to find out how to make your silk wedding flower dreams a reality!

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Sunflower Modified Cascade Silk Wedding Flowers- Part 1

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Ashley’s sunflower themed silk wedding flowers were a fun challenge for me. I’ve done lots of different sunflower themed bouquets (just head over to my blog and do a quick search for more examples), but Ashley wanted a bouquet that had a few more colors mixed in, lots of greenery and to turn a cascade bouquet on its head, quite literally. As you can see below, instead of the traditional vertical tear drop of a cascade, we spread out the bouquet side to side for a very unique take on a cascade bouquet. This is exactly the type of bouquet that fits into my category of “modified cascade.” You can clearly see that it’s not a round bouquet, and not a true cascade. It has a more organic shape with draping elements. It is a showstopper!

The bridal bouquet was a mix of Sunflowers, blueberries, burgundy Mums, white Cosmos, white accent flowers, Seeded Ecualyptus, Silver Dollar Eucalyptus and Fern. We tied it off with Antique White satin ribbon and left some of the stems exposed for a more modern look.

The bridesmaid bouquets needed to be a matching style without as much volume. We pared back the amount of flowers and added in some navy Delphinium to deepen the color scheme to match their moody burgundy dresses. I kept the composition loose and a little wild to match the look of the bridal bouquet.

Ashley had requested that I make all of the boutonnieres and corsages different from each other, incorporating a variety of greenery and accent flowers in blue, white and burgundy. This was so fun for me, because each one is unique, but stays consistent with the look and feel of her other flowers.

Do you like the idea of unique boutonnieres and corsages? Or maybe you want a cascade that’s, well, not quite a cascade? Silk flowers allow you to have that kind of input! There’s no flipping through catalogs to pick out the same thing 1,000 other brides already picked out.

Check back in a few days to see the reveal of Ashley’s wedding day and hear what she had to say about working with me on her custom silk wedding flowers.

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