GRAND ISLAND MANSION WEDDING | SNEAK PEEK | MARCIE & TROY

 

Working with Marcie & Troy was such a joy!  They were a lovely couple and I had so much fun creating arrangements for them on their wedding day at The Grand Island Mansion.  Because the tables are different sizes and a little smaller, we decided to use small pedestal soup bowls as centerpiece vessels.  Roses, hydrangea, stock and carnations in cream, white, light pink and peach filled the bowls.  These classic flowers and the classic look of the vessels provided the perfect compliment to the architecture and integrity of the mansion.

 

 

 

 

SIP & SEE | HOT PINK | LIME GREEN

 

I don't always have the chance to photograph my work before it goes to my clients (which is really a good sign that I've grown so busy!)!  Luckily, I work with some wonderful people and often times they send my photos, or their photographers are generous enough to send me photos! Here is a photo from a Sip and See at a local Lodi winery.  I love the idea of inviting friends to have a drink and some bites to eat while meeting your new bundle of joy!  I think it is a wonderful alternative to a baby shower or in addition to one. 

Purple and Pink Wedding Flowers at Castle Oaks Golf Course in Ione, California

The amazing and talented Christi Reynolds doing last-minute touch-ups!

 
 

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Photographer: Shellie Kennedy's Capture Photography
Venue: Castle Oaks Golf Course
Make-Up: Christi Reynolds Make-Up Artistry
Flowers: In Full Bloom by MJL

Napa Valley Wedding Flowers - Harvest Inn

The stars did align literally and figuratively the stars aligned (well, technically the moon and our star) May 20, 2012 for Kristin and Gabe on their wedding day at the Harvest Inn in St. Helena, California.  The solar eclipse took place directly following the ceremony, which was oddly appropriate for the couple who met in the Department of Physics & Astronomy Graduate Studies Program at UCLA. 

They are one of my favorite.couples.ever.  It's not like I say this about all the couples I work with, Kristin is one of my very best friends.  We met shortly after high school on the Sierra College Tennis Team back in 2002 and have been best friends ever since.  I think one of the many things that bonds us so closely is our ultra-calm demeanor that can often times be misread as unhappy, disgruntled, what have you (to put it nicely).  We just get each other.  I am so happy for her that she found a partner for life that gets her too! 

Kristin and I collaborated a lot on how to execute her wedding and flower vision.  Her color palette was inspired by the surrounding vineyards when she selected green, white and purple. I used green tea roses, hydrangea, ranunculus, spider mums, pom pons, lavender, freesia, viburnum, sword fern, hypericum berries, picasso lilies and more to complete the look. 

I'm partial to the flower girl too!  She was the only kid at the wedding and had a blast!  I loved creating her flower girl head wreath and she was so excited to wear it for the day!

For the centerpieces, Kristin and I generated two floral concepts.  The first was a clear glass vase about 8" in diameter on a wooden round pedestal with clear votive candles surrounding it. 

The second floral concept consisted of three glass vases about 4 1/2" in diameter on three wooden tree pedestals that were different heights. The round in the middle had a vase with a flower arrangement while the other two vases (tall and low) had a floating candle in water inside (pictured below). 

Kristin spent a great deal of time and effort doing DIY projects, adding a beautiful personal touch to the wedding.  I think she did an especially amazing job on the cupcake table!  By the way, the Sift cupcakes were delicious!  Let me tell you, I did not hold back volunteering for that tasting!

I utilized my collection of small antique bottles for centerpieces on the cocktail tables and the reception.  Each vase contained a few stems of flowers, and each table a cluster of bottles.  These antique bottles are available for rental as well as the wooden rounds and vases that you see in the photos!

It was a wonderful wedding, one that I will never forget and keep close to my heart for oh so many reasons. 

To view more pictures of the wedding click here!
All photographs by: Indigo Photography
Venue: Harvest Inn
Event Coordinator: Trisha Dean Events
Florist: In Full Bloom by MJL
Cupcakes: Sift
Caterer: Elaine Bell Catering
DJ: Perfect Day DJ
Hair & Make-Up: Darcy Hunt Makeup Artistry
Harpist: Lara Garner of San Francisco Trio
Rentals: Wine Country Party and Events
Officiant: Nancy Turner of A Ceremony of Love
Bride's and Bridesmaids' Dresses: Alfred Angelo
Groom's Suit: Macy's



Gerbera Goddess Wedding in Napa Valley

Here's a peak at the yellow and white "gerbera goddess" wedding flower concept I executed last weekend!

Napa Valley Wedding - Green, White & Black

Beth Baugher of True Love Photo was gracious enough to share her amazing professional photos with me so I can show you!  You can find the True Love Photo Blog HERE!   Thank you Beth!

The big day arrived at last for Adam and Becky!  The event took place at the Bride's family's home in the hills of the ever-stunning Napa Valley.  A proposal in Italy was inspiration for the wedding with a family style meal consisting of pizza, pomnes frites with green aoli, fried risotto balls, pasta, chicken, steak, bread and salad served up for dinner by KINYON! Culinary Services.  Needless to say, no one went hungry! 

In Full Bloom by MJL put together all of the flowers and I used mostly hydrangeas and roses with some peonies in the bridal bouquet.  I wrapped the bridal bouquet in extra lace for the gown and pinned Becky's late grandfather's wings to it as well so he could be a part of her big day.

Mini bottles of olive oil adorned each place setting as a party favor to guests.  Black and apple green were the main colors chosen for the wedding.   The table centerpieces included white hydrangea, vendela roses, green tea roses, green trick dianthus and dried preserved orchids.  The bride cut and painted manzanita branches from her family's property to use in the centerpieces.  She was very resourceful and did a ton of DIY projects for the wedding!

Dinner might have been the coldest outdoor dinner I've ever eaten, but jackets and blankets were passed around to keep everyone comfortable.  During the reception fire pits were lit that guests huddled around to warm up and the dancing helped too!  I may have experienced temporary insanity taking on the Maid of  Honor duties and doing all of the flowers but looking back on it I wouldn't change a thing.

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