white roses, thistle, green ivy trailing note the plaid ribbon!

1. Color: To get a designer look you have to be very mindful of color. Use too many colors and your flower arrangement will look like one of those cheap bouquets you see at the corner fruit and vegetable market. For the best results choose between these two options: Monochromatic...

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A Ladies elegant Phalaenopsis Orchid Boutonniere The Groom's Special Calla Liliy & Amnesia Rose Boutonniere The Best Man's Boutonniere of a Calla Lily and a Thistle An Usher's Boutonniere of an Amnesia Rose with Astrantia & Craspedia Father of the Groom's Calla Lily Bouonniere Usher's Metalina Rose Boutonniere A Red & Royal Blue Groom's Mother's Corsage A Box of Assorted Guest Boutonnieres Heather & Thistle Boutonniere Wax Flower & Akito Rose Boutonniere Craspedia & Oregano Boutonniere…

thistle, white roses, wax flower

We had a great time at the 2012 Portland Bridal Show this weekend! It's always fun to meet and talk with all of the brides-to-be, and it's also a great opportunity to connect with other wedding professionals. Not to mention a chance to try out some new designs in wedding flowers! Here's a few pictures from the show: Our booth display at the 2012 Portland Bridal Show Wedding bouquets and arrangements More wedding bouquets and arrangements And now for a closer look at some of those bridal…

Rachel and I met last spring after she had sent me an email with beautiful images of blue, purple and green spring wedding flowers. I thought the color palette was stunning and couldn't wait to show her this late summer version of the same colors. And as I delivered her bouquets, I could tell that she was very pleased! Rich blue hydrangeas and delphinium blooms with steel blue thistle, purple stock and two types of bright green chrysanthemums were used for the bridesmaids' bouquets. Rachel's…

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Jennifer and Nik got married at St James church in Stockbridge. The church is decorated with murals by William Hole (who is the artist responsible for the murals in the Scottish Portrait Gallery). 1895 mural by William Hole The colour scheme was blue and the bride's bouquet was made with hydrangea, thistle, delphiniums, eucalyptus and asparagus fern. The three bridesmaids' bouquets were made with hydrangea, white spray roses and thistle. One large pedestal adorned the church. I used white…

Virginia and Dan's wedding in the garden at Le Chateau Restaurant, South Salem, New York with the reception in the main dining room.

Jennifer and Nik got married at St James church in Stockbridge. The church is decorated with murals by William Hole (who is the artist responsible for the murals in the Scottish Portrait Gallery). 1895 mural by William Hole The colour scheme was blue and the bride's bouquet was made with hydrangea, thistle, delphiniums, eucalyptus and asparagus fern. The three bridesmaids' bouquets were made with hydrangea, white spray roses and thistle. One large pedestal adorned the church. I used white…