Unique flower choices

I have to say, when brides come to me with a different vision of flowers, I get super excited :) This bride brought me a photo of a bouquet with hydrangea, iris, and a unique orchid that took me literally months to find.  It was beyond exciting when it all came together! 

Photos by Tim Larsen Photography. 

Antlers

Who ever thought that antlers paired well with peach roses???  This twig arbor was made by the groom, and we added beautiful roses and lisanthus for a "wedding" feel- the result was beautiful and northwoods- "y".  Photos by Tim Larsen Photography.

 

 

Navy

Navy seems to be a good strong color for 2014- and there are so many choices for the flowers to accent it!!  Here the bride chose hot pink - love the combination.  Photo by Tim Larsen Photography.

Mantles- the signature spot

 

 

I have had so many conversations recently with brides about mantles at the various northwoods venues- that they can be a really fun spot to let your personality shine :) so many good ideas out there- this one I liked for it's simplicity.

 

 

Peach and yellow bouquet

Super beautiful fun bouquet- it had garden roses, crespedia and peonies....love the pop of yellow! 

Blush and Navy bouquet

Love the selection of my Madden's bride on her flowers- blush, cream, and navy accents.  I had such a great time working with Maddens' awesome coordinator, Meredith and Tim Larsen Photography, and of course, my beautiful and fun couple! 

Monochromatic bouquets

This monochromatic red bouquet turned out lovely- the bride wore red cowboy boots to accent!   Monochromatic flowers can make a very bold statement, no matter the color- and even all white is very elegant. 

Orange and Blue bouquet

This bouquet turned out to be very fresh and fun- love the two colors of blue with the pop of orange! 

Cheery Arch

I think this arch is the cheeriest arch I've ever done- I love the vibrant colors!  Sunflowers, of course, make it sing :)

Candleabra

 

Forgot the funky rustic candleabras I used for the head table at the last wedding I posted!  LOVE these!

Multiple "Looks"

Many of my brides know that I like to work with different "looks" for the reception décor.  This is a great example of three different table centerpieces that we mixed in for a fun green and white wedding (with a touch of burlap and lavender sprinkled in).  Another beautiful Grandview wedding!

Classic

Had to post this bouquet- it is simply a classic!  Red and white roses, what more can I say?!?!

Mothers' Bouquets

 

I sometimes have such a hard time with mothers of the bride and groom and finding appropriate flowers for them- many cannot pin on their dresses or the neckline doesn't work and for others wearing a wrist corsage isn't ideal either- this is a beautiful, small, and tasteful handheld mothers' bouquet for one of my recent brides...I think it is the best of all worlds!

Flower Crown in Blue

Flower crowns are appropriate for any age- here is a 9 year old model (of course, my beautiful daughter) with the flower girl dress and crown for a great wedding that took place at Grandview Lodge in Nisswa, MN. 

I'll post the photo of the wedding this was for- the bride had 5 granddaughters and they looked adorable! 

Another flower crown

Simple flower crown made of blue delphinium blooms. 

Breezy Point Beach Wedding

OMG this had to be one of the most beautiful arches I've worked on yet- I cannot wait for the professional pictures (from my friend Tim Larsen), I'll definitely share when I have them- but it took TONS of flowers and the best part is the arch itself was made from reclaimed timbers by the bride's grandpa... breathtaking!

My girls

Just thought I'd post a quick pic of my girls, including the newest addition, Eva.  Life is starting to get back to normal, so I should get back to blogging soon!  Weddings have begun and I've had beautiful ones so far, so as soon as I get photos I'll share.  Photo by Gretchen Ennis Photography

Arches!

I absolutely love arches of all kinds...they really showcase the wedding style and feel and they designate a special space for the ceremony, which is, after all, the main event! 

photos by Kelli Engstrom Photography

Little ones....

Weddings wouldn't be as memorable without fun, unpredictable and CUTE kids!

LOVE putting fresh flowers in headbands...easy for kids to wear and keep looking nice throughout the day! 

 

Fun Spaces

Don't neglect the fun spaces at your venue that make your wedding memorable!  This bride made a "love" sign out of birch logs and a vintage frame- and we added hydrangeas to soften - result:  showstopping mantle!  Other spots to remember: bathrooms, entryways and foyers.  Photo by Kelli Engstrom

French Infusion

This fun couple hails from Canada- and they got married at the beautiful Cragun's Resort.  Their colors were a nod to their heritage- mustard and navy.  The bride made the geometric runners, and the flowers were all about color- LOVE!

Garden Roses

Love, love, love garden roses!  They resemble peonies and smell just like them!  This bride chose a soft peach with light blue accents...with pops of coral...what a gorgeous combination! 

Rustic Elegance

Since I live in the "north woods" many of my brides are looking for a rustic spin on their wedding decor.  This fun couple had me incorporate pinecones into their boutonnieres and also the centerpieces... the result - rustic elegant! 

Calla Lilies

Another favorite flower, especially when incorporating eggplant colors into your wedding blooms is the calla lily.  This Grandview Bride chose callas, bells of Ireland, and roses for her wedding flowers (all to honor her Irish heritage)

Peonies!

Most brides (and myself included) LOVE peonies!  The only downfall for this gorgeous flower is they aren't available much of the year...so this lucky (and beautiful) Memorial Day bride was able to incorporate them into her wedding flowers, along with garden roses!

Sweet Beginnings

Super cute sign I made for a couple for above their desert table- and they used it for a great photo op! 

Designer Wedding Part Two

Beautiful Cake with linens by Fete Perfection, love the garden roses!

Fun table cards- they had words like "Love, Family, Hope, Joy, Future" all good wishes for the happy couple!  Photos by Kelli Engstrom

 

Designer Wedding

This beautiful bride is a good friend of mine...she is a designer at the firm I used to work at and every detail of her wedding showcased her style.  She got married at Pine Peaks Event Center, which is perfect for a group destination wedding in Minnesota!  Kelli Engstrom took awesome photos of the day, more to follow!  

Special Bouquets

As you plan your special day, don't forget to include touching personal momentos.  This special bride incorporated her rosary into her bridal bouquet.  I've had creative brides use antique jewelry, family photos, family heirlooms, parts of their mother's wedding dress and more as a part of their bouquets for a truely unique and one-of-a-kind bridal bouquet! 

Cragun's Wedding

One of my favorite weddings- Jennifer had a unique look of "rustic elegant" and we decked out Cragun's Legacy with birch, twigs and beautiful blooms!  We even added grapevine wreath chandeliers suspended from the ceiling- it was beautiful!

Winter Wonderland!

Beautiful Winter Wedding centerpieces!

My winter bride bouquet, complete with silver pinecones and rhinestones.  Who says a winter wedding can't be beautiful?!!

Kissing Balls

In honor of Valentine's Day, I have to post this unique centerpiece idea!  This is a "kissing ball" made of red carnations...they are stunning as a centerpiece or accent to your tabletop. I love trying new things!!

Babies Breath Centerpieces

As promised, this is the centerpiece from Carrie's wedding...again, simple, yet elegant!  This wedding took place at the beautiful Grand View Lodge- in the Northwoods Center.  We added some bling for the bride :) and dropped crystals and votive candles from the babies breath kissing balls.

Babies Breath!

I am in love with babies breath!  How simple, yet entirely elegant!  This was a beautiful wedding that took place at Grandview, and the bride had an elegant, romantic vision.  I'll post her centerpieces next :)

Brighter Days Foundation

 

Though it was 20 degrees below, I had a wonderful day last Friday working with beautiful fresh flowers and making centerpieces for the Brighter Days Foundation Gala!  What an incredible organization led by incredible people!  It warmed my heart to be part it!  http://www.brighterdaysfoundation.org/

Breezy Point wedding

Breezy Point wedding in purple and yellow tones....amazing photography by Tim Larsen! 

The wedding that started it all....my beautiful sister got married three years ago and it was her fabulous fete that made me realize I love weddings!  I love the planning, the creativity, and most importantly, the feelings and memories when the special day finally arrives. 

First Blog!

My first blog, and I couldn't be more excited! I have been lucky to do what I love the past few years and working with the best brides in Minnesota!  I hope to share many more pictures from the fabulous weddings I was part of in 2013- so much creativity and great people to work with, like I said I'm so blessed!