Some Recent Favorites!

A few pics of recent bouquets we have done over the last few weeks ( I would say about 9 out of the 40 or so bridal bouquets we've created since the last post!).... Definitely noticing a trend in the looser, more natural or garden style bouquets... It's fun to experiment with textures and alternative additions to bouquets. I am loving the different combos of colors and elements like feathers, herbs and unusual foliage. BUT, there are a few classic, more compact styles I had to include that have some of the most beautiful peonies ever !!

Wedding at the Vibiana

Whew! That's all I can say about the last month or so but here are a few photos- (from my little IPhone so not the greatest) from this past Sunday's wedding At the Vibiana. Can't wait to post the pro photos!

Spring Wedding

On the way out the door to the Langham to deliver this perfectly spring wedding for this perfectly spring day (complete with June gloom drizzle early this morning but now it is gorgeous!)... We used our private collection of vintage cut glass vases filled with maiden hair fern, dusty miller, scented geranium, cream and blush peonies, peach Juliet garden roses, gardenias, mood moss, succulents and jasmine...wish you could smell them!
The bride will be carrying a bouquet of blush and cream peonies, cream garden roses, blush rununculas and viburnum....while her maid of honor has a bouquet of blushy pink peonies, peach tea roses, peach Juliet garden rose and dusty miller....gotta go deliver them now!

A Marie Antoinette Inspired Wedding

Natasha and David had to have been one of the sweetest couples I have had the pleasure to work with! After months of planning and collaboration with the bride, groom and the bride's mother, the princess- like Marie Antoinette/French inspired wedding finally happened. The ceremony and reception took place at the Nixon Library in Placentia....a perfect garden setting for the ceremony. We brought in large cone topiaries in classically shaped urns, garlands of pale pink, warm pink, cream and green flowers that wrapped around the base of the topiaries and pedestals. The bride and her bridal party (including the cutest flowergirls and ringbearers ever!) walked down an aisle decorated with a soft swirl pattern of pink rose petals and draped with pink and gold cording accented with roses and golden tassels. The reception took place in the ballroom which had the perfect ambiance for the the event- lots of beautiful gold and crystal chandeliers, huge mirrors over grand fireplaces and dramatic gold drapery. The photographer happened to take the best shot-one that I hope captures the expression of all of my clients- as soon as Natasha and David walked into the room for a preview. The many tables had three coordinating, yet different color and textured linens and were topped with either crystal candelabras with lush pink and cream arrangements topped off with decadent ostrich feathers. The rest of the tables had low versions to compliment. Speaking of decadent ... the dessert bar was the most elaborate and Marie Antoinette- worthy dessert bar I have ever seen. This was a very sweet wedding for a very sweet bride, groom and families. Thank you for letting me participate in your big day!
Special thanks to Mathieu Photography for the great photos!

Traditional Home Magazine Photo Shoot

We recently had the pleasure of working with Rachel Hollis of Chic Events on a photo shoot she designed for the May issue of Traditional Home Magazine. Check it out....

Summer Beach Elegance

With all this beautiful weather we have been having (just ignore that little bit of rain we had last week!) it put me in mind of some great beach weddings we had this last wedding season. This wedding was held at a private residence in Pacific Palisades overlooking the water...it has one of the best panoramic views in the area- south to the Santa Monica pier and north towards Malibu. The house has a great movie history and its casual yet classic design was perfect for the bride who was envisioning a traditional wedding with a touch of contemporary glam.The floral palette consisted of white roses, hydrangea,and orchids, accented with platinum linens and crystal chiavari chairs (a nice modern take on a traditional chair).Again, another great event coordinated by Gianna from Gianna and Companyhttp://wwwgiannacompany.com/