Classic beauty

If you like roses, this is how I roll. The bridal bouquet was even more gorgeous in person, if I do say so myself. ;) Micaela, a very fabulous and beautiful bride, wanted a bridal bouquet of red roses and for it to have some dimension. She wanted her wedding to look like it could be in the 1920's or modern day. These locally grown roses came together beautifully. The bridesmaids wore red dresses and carried white rose bouquets. I've finally figured out which white roses to use, and I will never ever go back. Again, locally grown, these have the size and 'stamina' I've been looking for in a local beauty for some time. I always have fun with different touches for boutonnieres and corsages. The boutonnieres are accented with lily grass and lambs ear.

P.S. This gorgeous bouquet is responsible for the demise of my computer and my consequent drop off the face of the earth for a time. Note to self; no more bouquets next to computers! Vase water doesn't seem to get along with keyboards. :/

Jennifer and Rob

Jennifer had a beautiful vision. She wanted white blooms with artistic greenery. I really enjoyed working with her. Rumor has it the wedding was gorgeous. ;)

Emily and Tyler

This wedding was gorgeous! I didn't get many pictures because... well... I forgot how long it took to wire hundreds of orchids.

Purple

I think after this wedding season, purple is one of my new favorite colors. I also have a theory about people who love purple. It seems if you like purple, you love it. I've never run across a purple lover who wasn't warm and passionate about life, enthusiastic and loving. These corsages sport the purple dahlia 'dot com,' with purple garlic tops, lavender, white calla lilies and pittesporum.

Festa Italiana 2010

I love the Italian Festival! I'm so glad they like me too. ;) Here are a few pics of this years flowers. Salute!

Laura and Ryan

Laura and Ryan's colors were raspberry, light orange and citron green. We walked the dahlia fields together, and I went back once more to make sure the colors were perfect! The colors ended up coming together like a beautiful sunset. I had so much fun with this wedding. Laura mentioned a few times that she wanted something a little unexpected in the flowers. So throughout the collection you can find a few chestnut pods, onion tops, green blackberries, green holly berries, seed pods from andromeda and of course some fern shoots. Enjoy a few pictures!

Street of Dreams

Anyone in town must go see the 2010 Street of Dreams! The Renaissance home is amazing! I want to live there. :) For now I'll be happy that my flowers are displayed throughout. Here is a sneak peek at the dining room centerpiece. Today I'll snap a pic of it in the space.