Floral Extras

Flowers everywhere! From top right: ceremony flowers are highlighted with branches, flowers submerged in water with branches and topped with candle, multi-colored rose petals adorning the aisle with pomanders framing the way to the altar, French pails, candelabra decorated with vines and flowers.

And if you're from down South, my florist Ashley from Nola Flora in New Orleans, LA can do all of this and more.

Floral Fantasy

Since I was working with a florist who was out-of-town, I put together a collage of the flowers that inspired me most. When deciding on flowers, think about every aspect of how they are put together. Here were my ideas:

Flower color theme: Deep red, pink, purples, light leafy greens
Natural, rustic, mix of rich and soft colors, with a vintage feel

All tied with natural colored raffia. All bouquets should be well-formed, with a rustic feel.

The flowers (from top right):
Stephanotis, Bouquet from The Knot that caught my eye and inspired, Pink Peony, Lamb's Ear, Dusty Miller, a mix I put together after a visit to a local florist of Eucalyptus with berries, Purple Anemones, and Black Magic roses, Deep Pink Dahlia, Bluebird Rose.

Once I get the photos back, you'll see the final result.

To Have And To Hold

For a rustic outdoor wedding, flowers in pails are a beautiful touch.

Or you could go with wood flower holders instead of a vase. They are great to bring a little outdoors inside, too.

Very Vintage

I found this bouquet while searching The Knot and it's just the most beautiful arrangement. It carries it's own fantasy...for the bride walking out of the woods, to a clearing where her groom is waiting.

Luck Of The Irish

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Go green for your wedding with these lovely lime colored blooms.

From top: Green Orchids, Echinacea Purpurea, Zinnia Dahlias, Clematis Forsteri

Tiny Petals

Asclepias, better known as milkweed, are small and delicate blooms that can make a big impact on a bouquet.

Green Spirit

The palm leaves and green sprays make this bouquet unique. Go for natural ties like this instead of ribbon.

It's A Bout Time!

I found this boutonnière while looking on TheKnot.com. The stephanotis flower blossoms symbolize marital happiness. They are quietly beautiful and classically elegant. Two trumpet-shaped blooms look great bundled with green leaves.