Andie + Travis

A splash of color goes a long way!

This coastal inspired wedding, planned by Pink Peony Events, was the perfect summer day. The bride was beaming in her gorgeous dress and the dusty blue bridesmaids dresses with white and coral bouquets were the perfect combination. The couple had an outdoor ceremony at Hotel Landing overlooking Lake Minnetonka followed by a reception in the ballroom. We used a mix of trees and florals to create a beautiful ceremony backdrop that could be repurposed in the reception for the head table. Lush centerpieces and taper candles were the finishing touch.

Photographer: Poly Mendes Photography

Planner: Pink Peony Weddings & Events

Venue: Hotel Landing

Floral Design: The Petal

Spring Styled Shoot

My floral dreams came true for this spring styled shoot I did with a couple of amazing partners.  When Christy Tyler Photography approached me to be a part of her Lighting Workshop for Photographers I was thrilled.  I decided that I was going to totally go for it and create what I've been wanted to do for a while.  A romantic, whimsical inspirational shoot filled with soft florals and gorgeous candles.  This was my first time working with so many incredible people.  Everything was so perfect!  

Big shout out to all the amazing people who worked on this styled shoot.  It couldn't have happened without all of your talents. 

Photographer: Christy Tyler Photography                                                                 Model: Aimee Mazzenga
Cake: Elysia Root Cakes
Venue: Chez Event Space
Florals: The Petal
Dress: Alice in Ivory
Hair & Makeup: Debra Petrielli Freelance Hairstylist & Makeup Artist
Paper goods & ring box: Jenn Heller Design Co
Linens: BBJ Linen
Rentals: Chicago Vintage Weddings
Video: Robert Cawthorne Wedding Films

April florals

I'm so sorry I'm behind on my blog.  Here is an arrangement and bouquet I did in April in mauve, white, and burgundy.  I love the color combination, it's so rich and elegant.  And, I really can't get enough of astrantia.  It's seriously one of my favorite flowers right now.  

The photos have arrived!

Love it when I see an email from a photographer with photos from a wedding I did.  The photos just bring everything to life.  Here are the highlights from the wedding I did in June.  Thanks so much George Street Photography for sending these over!

Romantic bouquets

Inspiration is everywhere.  I find it in nature, my kids, the city, and in my backyard.  Right now I've been really inspired by romantic bouquets with a lot of movement.  Loose greenery gives it a delicate feel that's whimsical and natural.  Take a look at these gorgeous bouquets that have been inspiring me lately.

Magnoliarouge.com

modwedding.com

stylemepretty.com

amyosaba.com

Tons of romance

I'm kind of obsessed with dusty miller right now - who isn't right?  So, I did another gorgeous bouquet with dusty miller and ivory spray roses.  The frosty leaves of the dusty miller create such an elegance and romance to this simple bouquet.  And the spray roses look absolutely stunning!