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. 

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.

Peach and yellow bouquet

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

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. 

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!

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!

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!