A few of my favorite things...

As I was looking through previous Galleries, I found this file and was reminded of why it is that I love working with flowers. They grow with sunshine, dirt and water. They decide when and how they will bloom and each petal or leaf is slightly different than the one next to it. There is a magic about each and every piece that once combined is simply Magic.

This Wedding was one in which I worked extra hard and put in twice as many hours because it just happened to be full of a few of my favorite things...

               Succulents, Pincushion Protea, Liquid Amber, Circus Roses and Eggplant Calla lilies.

Thank you Alisha and Jim Savage. I love your style and I am reminded of why 

these remain some of my favorite things. 

Plus... the couple chose to take pictures in front of this old barn, which was across the road. And ...                                         Wow. A perfect backdrop for these beautiful photos.

Thank you to Zorn Photography for capturing all these detail shots. 

Ann-Chi and Anthony...

 A bouquet made of shades of grey and purple. A beautiful Couple and A sunny day in October. When one eye doctor falls in love with another eye doctor... glasses are a must. This couple did one of my favorite things. They chose wedding invitations with two pair of glasses on them and thus we carried the theme through. I think "Lovely Layers" did an Amazing job on this one. Its Amazing. A true work of art.

 Amnesia roses, eggplant callas and dahlias, purple lisianthus with dusty miller and eucalyptus.

 The White Ranch was the perfect venue for this event. It's naturally beautiful and inspires creativity.

The romantic event was captured by Shannon Rosan, aka Photographer Extraordinaire!! Thank you!

Fun Sunglasses were hung on jars and bottles to carry their theme into the centerpieces. Sun a fun, simple way of making the Day... Yours.

A box full of boutonnieres...

Thank you again to my very talented friend Shannon Rosan for thes beautiful photographs. 

Another Wedding Season...

As I begin to prepare for another busy Wedding Season, I can't help but look back on the past year. Here are a few bouquets that show the wide range of color and style of the events we created for...

And this Season will be just as Unique and Beautiful!

My new friends... Succulents

 I admit it...   I used to be afraid of them. They were different than I was used to. They didn't crave Full Sun or Large glasses of water, Like I do. I even smothered a few in the beginning, with Too Much Attention.

 But, as is everything else along this journey, we call Life, I spent some time getting to know them and what they needed to survive and now we are friends.

And oh what they ad to my creations! 

Hillary and Aaron at Gale Vineyards

I'll begin with the bouquet: A romantic, natural combination of cream and white flowers wrapped with burlap and white satin ribbons. This couple had a style that I love.    Nestled in the trees and vines at Gale Vineyards in Durham, CA this couple said "I do!" with a fun, vintage style that was evident in every detail. Bouquet: Durham grown dahlias, garden roses, freesia, roses and spider mums.

I think they like each other ; )

 

 

The Backdrop for the dessert table was ribbons and hearts

The Ladies each chose a dress that suited them best, which added an eclectic feel. 

And a final shot of the couple. Gorgeous Photos by Brent Van Auken Photography.

Max and Kelsey... Pure Sweet Love.

I know the saying is overused, but this photo does Speak a thousand words. The loudest word I hear is LOVE. Pure Sweet Love. Thank you to our sweet friends Kenny and Kim at K Stone Photography for capturing this moment and the details that follow.

Max and Kelsey tied the knot on 01/07/2012. It was a perfect day in the middle of a Winter month. And I am certain that it was all for this couple. Often times the bride is overwhelmed with the "stress" of the day; the mob of people surrounding you, people constantly asking you questions and taking your photo... etc. etc.  Well, not this girl!  Kelsey was obviously focused on the most important part of a wedding... The fact that you are promising Forever to your lover, your soul-mate and your very best friend. When we entered her room at Hotel Diamond she jumped up from getting her hair and make up done to take a peek at her flowers.  What followed was so unexpected that it took me by surprise and I captured it in my memory; Kelsey expelled such sweet words of appreciation and gratitude while stating that the floral creations we had made just for her were "perfect." Then she hugged my wife and I and I caught a glimpse of her radiant face. The look of love as some might say and I felt so very blessed to have a part in this event. Pure Sweet Love is rare. Those of us that find it are so very blessed.  Thank you sweet Kelsey and Max for sharing your day with us and reminding us all that Love is what is most important.

The Bridesmaids wore black which allowed their colorful flowers to Pop with color and life. Their bouquets were made of green hydrangeas and spider mums, bells of ireland, purple larkspur, eggplant calla lilies, ranunculus and mini gerberas. Kelsey carried a bouquet made up pale colored flowers with varying textures that oozed of Joy. There were hydrangeas, spider mums, peonies, roses and ranunculus wrapped with white satin around the stems.

 

The groomsmen wore black suits with bow ties. The whole group looks like a bunch of people that anyone would want to have as friends. 

They were married at Bidwell Press, then headed to Chico Event Center for their reception. The CEC is a gorgeous room with windows that pull the sunlight or starlight inside making the inside feel oh so close to the outside. Kelsey chose a natural look with whimsical flowers that pulled the natural beauty inside the room including table numbers covered in moss and bulbs placed at each place setting for the guests to take home with them. 

 

 I mean Really? Are words even necessary here?

Love. Pure Sweet Love.

 And as a side note... In the middle of setting up the flowers for this event, we rushed to the hospital to welcome our perfect little nieces into the world. Meet Lauren and Sloan Benson. 

January 07, 2012 - A day filled with Love