This spring is just proving to be so spectacular. We’ve had more spring weddings this year than ever before. Thanks to the addition of the hoop house at the farm, I was comfortable taking on more weddings while the weather was still iffy, and I’m so glad I did! It’s been amazing to take the abundant armfuls of anemones, ranunculus, dogwood, tulips, and so much more and arrange them into really luscious pieces of floral art.
Case and point: Sheila and Raynor’s wedding at the picturesque Morris Arboretum this weekend. These lovebirds actually came to me on short notice. We didn’t book their wedding until just a mere 30 days before they said “I do”! Fortunately I was already growing heaps of blooms in peach and soft pink for other brides this spring and so could bring their vision of watery blues, dusky greens, and soft grays accented with lots of peach and pink to life. And I was so glad they adored succulents as much as I do. The textural combination of bold succulents with soft spring blooms was truly magical.
To say I was obsessed over Sheila’s bouquet is an understatement. The sheer number of pictures I took of it will attest to my adoration, and it was really (really!) hard to let that one go. I may have lingered with it for a few moments in the van in a near-tearful goodbye… There were a dozen succulents tucked among the ranunculus, tulips, stock and dusty miller. The whimsy of the wild mustard seed spikes kept it all from feeling too daunting though (or so I hope). It went beautifully with Sheila’s awesome dress!
It was such a treat to work with Joshua’s Catering again! Laurie’s just a gem and her staff super duper nice. I loved the place settings they used of soft blue napkins with the prettiest silver I’ve seen in awhile. The combination really made the centerpieces sing. Half the tables got antique blue mason jars filled with colorful flowers and half got lots of succulents potted up in antique silver vessels. Candles and some loose blooms and succulents added a little extra pizzazz.
Another favorite design of the day was the flower girl’s halo. Sadly, I’m not sure she ever agreed to put it on (six year olds can be fickle), so I’ll include this very rare self-portrait of me modeling it in the studio. Don’t laugh!
Thanks, Shelia and Raynor, for using locally-grown flowers and allowing us to be part of your very special (and beautiful) day!! It was such a pleasure!
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