Our Wedding Magazine shoot

A few weeks ago Stephanie, my office mate and partner in crime, worked on a photo shoot for Our Wedding Magazine. I didn't get the memo that Jen, of the Memory Journalist, ,
might be taking photos of us so I didn't put a lot of time into hair and make up.
The wind was blowing so much that day it wouldn't have mattered anyway...I do think my son Sam looks pretty cute!
Can't wait to show you the photo shoot...stay tuned, check for it in June.

Gabriel's Pears

Todays I had to get personal with you. I always wished I could draw, really it was one of those talents I don't posses, but dreamed of. No matter how many times I put pencil to paper it just didn't happen. Many of my brides know this. I try to sketch a bouquet and I think they kind of wish I wouldn't have, it makes them lose all confidence in what their flowers will look like.
All this to say, I am amazed that I have children with this ability!
Several of my children can draw and paint in ways I never dreamed!
Last night my youngest son, Gabriel won a blue ribbon in an art show! I am so proud of him! I just had to have a mom moment and shout it out to you all.
xoxoxo

Blooms signature bouquet Spring version

Blooms is known for their signature bouquet, here is a spring version made with sweet peas,



Nothing says spring like peonies. The are a favorite with brides, and give a full dramatic look to whatever they grace.

Aaron and Kim part II centerpieces

Last week you saw Aaron and Kim's ceremony flowers, today I'll show you what we did up stairs. Kim wanted to add pops of color, pink, green and white. We made flower balls and placed them on mercury pillars, then every other table had mercury glass with candles.
For the head table we did a combination of candles and flower balls.

All reception photos by Anne Andrews

http://www.anneandrewsphotography.blogspot.com/

Kim and Aaron at The Citizen Hotel

One of the first weddings of this season was Aaron and Kim's at the fabulous Citizen Hotel in downtown Sacramento. I love the vintage vibe of this venue.
The photography is by truelovephoto.com/blog

For the bride we did solid black and white anemones, then wrapped the stems in silver and finished it off with rhinestone broaches.

Aaron is an engineer, I have soft spot for engineers, I married one! He constructed the ceremony structure, it looked gorgeous in the Citizen ballroom. I then hung strands of orchids to create a floating flowers.

The cake was done by the fabulous crazycakecompany.com

It was stunning with the gorgeous linen

Fancy Pants Blog!

Today I wanted to give you all the heads up check out my floral friend Shannon's new blog, www.fancypantsweddings.com. Shannon has 20 years in the wedding business behind her and a lot of good advice to give, so head over and explore her blog, she has advice and inspiration to help you plan a fabulous wedding, plus she is hilarious! Oh and she is featuring one of my weddings too!

Ceremony Aisle.....

We have come along way from the flower girl tossing a few petals! Take a look at this gorgeous creation from one of my top designers. While I was busy working the orchid strands, I gave him a general idea of what I wanted, and wow, he out did himself.