Wedding Day Fun

Wedding season is so fun, and while I'm concentrating on more interiors projects lately, I love the occasional wedding sprinkled in. Especially one for such a sweet friend. I had a ball over the past 6 months planning and shaping this beautiful event with the bride and her mother. I was honored to design and decorate the front entrance of the First Baptist Church here in Gainesville, GA. In addition, I tied bridesmaids' bouquets, boutonnieres and a few nose gays for mothers and grandmothers. It was so fun, and I love the way it all turned out! 

Here I am with a car full of flowers, driving 5 mph at the 11th hour so that nothing wilted in this Georgia heat. Thankfully, by the 6:30 wedding time, things were cooler and nary a wilted hydrangea to be found! 

I used a mix of simple white and green flowers for the church exterior. Lots of hydrangea, cream roses, bells of Ireland, snap dragons, eucalyptus - and the stunner - gorgeous white phalaenopsis  orchids! They're so gorgeous!! 

At the ends of the railings, boughs of hydrangea, eucalyptus and orchid were tied to the green garland. 

The spray above the door was composed of orchid, roses and stock. It was worth me being on top of a 12' extension ladder! 

I flanked the church doors with white distressed urns (from my own wedding) that were positively stuffed with so much gorgeousness ....white and green with a hint of purple (to tie in the lavender used in the bouts). 

I love a picked-from-the-yard bout style. These were so sweet and fragrant with tulips, lavender and roses. Some of the tulips reaaaally opened during the afternoon heat and, well, they had to be plucked and left behind. ;)

I'll keep you guys posted with the photog's pics when they come out...I simply adored these bridesmaids bouquets and didn't get a great pic. A mix of eucalyptus, hydrangea, roses and peonies was perfect for this June wedding! 

An in-construction shot, in my basement work space. 

I'm always so thankful for David's help...he's my perfect assistant! I could never do it without his help - loading the car, keeping an eye on Henry, breaking down flower boxes. And my gosh, he's the most handsome date ever, to boot! I'm a lucky girl. 

We had a ball celebrating at the reception later that night! 

Wedding Day Fun

Wedding season is so fun, and while I'm concentrating on more interiors projects lately, I love the occasional wedding sprinkled in. Especially one for such a sweet friend. I had a ball over the past 6 months planning and shaping this beautiful event with the bride and her mother. I was honored to design and decorate the front entrance of the First Baptist Church here in Gainesville, GA. In addition, I tied bridesmaids' bouquets, boutonnieres and a few nose gays for mothers and grandmothers. It was so fun, and I love the way it all turned out! 

Here I am with a car full of flowers, driving 5 mph at the 11th hour so that nothing wilted in this Georgia heat. Thankfully, by the 6:30 wedding time, things were cooler and nary a wilted hydrangea to be found! 

I used a mix of simple white and green flowers for the church exterior. Lots of hydrangea, cream roses, bells of Ireland, snap dragons, eucalyptus - and the stunner - gorgeous white phalaenopsis  orchids! They're so gorgeous!! 

At the ends of the railings, boughs of hydrangea, eucalyptus and orchid were tied to the green garland. 

The spray above the door was composed of orchid, roses and stock. It was worth me being on top of a 12' extension ladder! 

I flanked the church doors with white distressed urns (from my own wedding) that were positively stuffed with so much gorgeousness ....white and green with a hint of purple (to tie in the lavender used in the bouts). 

I love a picked-from-the-yard bout style. These were so sweet and fragrant with tulips, lavender and roses. Some of the tulips reaaaally opened during the afternoon heat and, well, they had to be plucked and left behind. ;)

I'll keep you guys posted with the photog's pics when they come out...I simply adored these bridesmaids bouquets and didn't get a great pic. A mix of eucalyptus, hydrangea, roses and peonies was perfect for this June wedding! 

An in-construction shot, in my basement work space. 

I'm always so thankful for David's help...he's my perfect assistant! I could never do it without his help - loading the car, keeping an eye on Henry, breaking down flower boxes. And my gosh, he's the most handsome date ever, to boot! I'm a lucky girl. 

We had a ball celebrating at the reception later that night! 

Shades of soft pinks and white...a gorgeous June wedding

I had a ball working with this bride! It was so fun to help the vision of her wedding day come to life! 

The wedding was held at the gorgeous Robson Center here in Gainesville. The venue provided an historical backdrop to the event - I LOVE the exposed brick walls! It was both rustic and chic, both historical and modern. Ah. The perfect balance. :) 

The amazing team at Happy Everything Co. here in Gainesville captured the night beautifully. Check it all out here. 

Back to my job. :)

For the flowers, we decided on shades of white and green for the larger arrangements with a hint of pink and grey for the bouquets.  For the alter, a simple console table was weighted with large mercury urns stuffed full of large white hydrangea blooms, hanging amaranth and delicate orchid stems. 

Swoon.

The bride's bouquet was comprised of white hydrangea blooms and white peonies - is there anything more bridal or beautiful?

I loved the shades of taupe-y pink gauzy chiffon that made up the bridesmaids' dresses. The girls looked so feminine and delicate in their gowns, and the soft flower bouquets accented them beautifully. Not to mention the knock-out, glam bride herself! That's one gorgeous group of girls! 

The handsome groom had a simple orchid bloom pinned to his lapel, while the groomsmen had soft pink tulips and dusty miller. 

The new Mr. & Mrs.

Here are a few more of my photos from around the venue, before the tables were set and before the cake delivered.  The smaller arrangements were done in simple glass containers. I had roses, hydrangea, and a bit of dusty miller tucked inside. 

The dining table centerpiece containers were large silver compotes, ice buckets, urns, and vases. They were filled with white hydrangea, green amaranth and even more white orchids. 

Congrats again to the bride and groom!

Off to your "happily ever after!"

xo

Shades of soft pinks and white...a gorgeous June wedding

I had a ball working with this bride! It was so fun to help the vision of her wedding day come to life! 

The wedding was held at the gorgeous Robson Center here in Gainesville. The venue provided an historical backdrop to the event - I LOVE the exposed brick walls! It was both rustic and chic, both historical and modern. Ah. The perfect balance. :) 

The amazing team at Happy Everything Co. here in Gainesville captured the night beautifully. Check it all out here. 

Back to my job. :)

For the flowers, we decided on shades of white and green for the larger arrangements with a hint of pink and grey for the bouquets.  For the alter, a simple console table was weighted with large mercury urns stuffed full of large white hydrangea blooms, hanging amaranth and delicate orchid stems. 

Swoon.

The bride's bouquet was comprised of white hydrangea blooms and white peonies - is there anything more bridal or beautiful?

I loved the shades of taupe-y pink gauzy chiffon that made up the bridesmaids' dresses. The girls looked so feminine and delicate in their gowns, and the soft flower bouquets accented them beautifully. Not to mention the knock-out, glam bride herself! That's one gorgeous group of girls! 

The handsome groom had a simple orchid bloom pinned to his lapel, while the groomsmen had soft pink tulips and dusty miller. 

The new Mr. & Mrs.

Here are a few more of my photos from around the venue, before the tables were set and before the cake delivered.  The smaller arrangements were done in simple glass containers. I had roses, hydrangea, and a bit of dusty miller tucked inside. 

The dining table centerpiece containers were large silver compotes, ice buckets, urns, and vases. They were filled with white hydrangea, green amaranth and even more white orchids. 

Congrats again to the bride and groom!

Off to your "happily ever after!"

xo