Eloping v4.0

It's been a while since I've posted. We've been so busy, with the bulk of wedding season out of the way and only a couple more events scattered throughout the winter; I can finally focus on getting some of the wonderful events we took part in up on the blog. Let's see if I can keep that promise.

I long for winter...the smell of snow in the air sometimes splashed with the smell of a wood stove make my heart beat a little faster. In the same breath, I miss the sun. It keeps spitting snow and I'm currently layered under a quilt on my couch. My cat is curled up in a box way to small for her and her fur is spilling out the sides. Its warm in here. In other news, I was warm this day too...the day a tiny group of friends stood around and watched some friends get married in the woods.

Mariah & Scott 8.25.12

This summer has been filled with many feminine soft pink and white weddings...something that I've slowly grown to accept; and dare I say it, enjoy. I have always thought of myself as somebody who must be surrounded by a riot of color. Teal walls covered in rainbows of artwork and shelves of candy colored toys and trinkets fill our house. I feel comfortable in colorful chaos. Something about it soothes me. But you know what else I'm fond of? Ruffles. No, really...I love dreamy folds of fabric that spill in puddles, I collect photos of ruffled skirts, and the appearance of the never-ending ruffled center of a garden rose turns me into a totally swooning dork...in my opinion ruffles are best done in soft colors. Folds of dreamy white and the palest of pinks. There is just something about it harkens back to victorian ladies and princesses, and the obvious ballet dancer. Delicate woman of the utmost class. When Mariah's mother approached me about helping with her daughters flowers, I was happy to hear that Mariah was an equestrian who wanted vintage inspired ruffles...and white, with a hint of blush; and that Scott was a landscaper who knew his flowers! (Always a plus when the groom has a little input!) So on a summer day, surrounded by Home Hill Inn's gorgeous horses (and MINI DONKEYS) Mariah married Scott, surrounded by ruffles of the softest pink and white.
Breathtakingly perfect Snowberry.  A happy Rebecca with the silliest puff she ever did make.  My new friends...who I'm convinced were sad to see me go.  Wild cucumber vine harvested from the tops of my backyard fence made for the softest tendrils and the tiny pop of spike...you know to offset all the ruffles.  In true florist fashion I returned home that night and started on next weekends wedding while watching crappy TV and eating crackers. Just a little trivia for you...florists tend to like the worst TV shows and generally sustain themselves on liquid and crackers, with a few choice meals tossed in for good measure. 

Bridget & Dan 8.11.12

Sweet Bridget and Dan were married at the lovely Quechee Inn at Marshland Farms the same day as our morning wedding. When we got there the fog had lifted and many of Bridget and Dan's friends were sunbathing, laying in the grass and having a rousing game of volleyball on the lawn. It made me happy knowing that such nice people obviously had friends who were there to have a great time! Bridget wanted something simple and elegant, not to fussy, yet soft and fun. Dan wanted wheat grass, that was his only request. Wheat grass. Bingo bango...done and done.

Garden roses for a peony loving bride...I can try and make pretty happen, but I cant make Mother Nature preform miracles. Call me crazy, but I think they're prettier then peonies anyway.  Cuties.  Check out that air split!  Wheat grass for Dan! 
All professional photos by the amazing Boro Creative Visions...all nominally ok photos by yours truly. 

Maureen & Eric 7.28.12

It rained, it was sunny, it was hot, it was cold...foggy, and bright...the 28th of July included a little bit of everything, including one of the most fun weddings we've done in awhile. With the help of the super fabulous Kristin of By Emily B. Event Design Maureen and Eric's wedding was over the top awesome. Giant Geronimo balloons, fabbbbbbbbulous linens, and the smallest of awesome details...and well, some pretty super duper flowers. (If I may say so myself)
A stunner for Maureen, made of the softest peaches, blush pinks and greens... ...and the total opposite for her bridesmaids.  Ever wonder what our out takes look like? Well...check out that face, it just screams romance.  Flowers for boys... ...and flower girls. (Complete with a sleepy looking florist)  Wreaths for doors... ...and gold jars for pews.  Beautiful flowers turned into bright and vibrant centerpieces... ...which were accented with the greatest linens of all.  Tiny awesome details, really sealed the deal... ...and then there was the balloon. The most perfect balloon.  (last two photos thanks to By Emily B Event Design)