Playing Catch up

There has been complete radio silence here on the blog for a few months.  We didn't really get going until May but once we did it was crazy for a few weeks.  We had 11 in four weeks not to mention a few showers and birthdays to do as well so blogging has fallen behind in a big way.

But, there is a little bit of rest on the horizon with only one wedding next weekend and then a totally  unheard of WEEKEND OFF so I should have time to catch up and showcase some of our beautiful brides and their blooms.

First up is our very own Liz's wedding!! This event was major for a few reasons and not just because of it's size.  There were a ton of pieces to make and combined with being the MOH as well as the florist I was running around like a loon trying to get it all done and ready for the big day.  But just as these things always so,  it came together in the end and she said that the decore looked just like she had pictured it in her head.  From a florist's point of view that's exactly what you're going for!

We have to say a huge thank you to Chair-ish Your Moments for being such a helpful resource for us.  Sandy provided all of the linens as well as the crystal globe rentals and the up lighting for the ceremony and reception.  She was so accommodating and her prices were exactly what we had in mind so overall she was a great vendor to work with and her linens and rentals completed Liz's picture perfectly.

Another vendor we were so happy to work with was Jennifer from Jennifer Price Photography.  Jen shot my own wedding almost seven years ago and has done all our family and newborn portraits since.  I've been in couple weddings as an attendant with her too and we knew that we would get nothing but stunning images from her.  I am still picking new favorites from our wedding and had a new one printed just last year!  She posted a huge sneak peek on her facebook page that showcases Liz's beautiful Vera Wang dress and the love and excitement of the day.  Check it out because there are 50 Pics to look at and I just can't post them all here.

Other Vendor sources:

Venues

Church  - Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship

Photos - Level 3 Studios

Reception - Larter's At St Andrews Golf & Country Club

Invitations

Sweetness Buffet & Stationary

Linens & Rentals

Chair-ish your moments

Photography

Jennifer Price Photography

Backdrop Rental:

Academy Florists

For more pictures of the day you can visit our Facebook page

~K

Kara's Black and Red Affair

Kara and her mom came to us and knew exactly what they envisioned for their fall wedding at The Gates on Roblin. The bride wanted a pretty white mix for her bouquet and some rich, fall colors for her maids. We designed one of our most popular white bouquets for her with hydrangea, two types of lilies, roses and orchids. The maids had a similar mix but with reds and oranges with an addition of red hypericum berries and the very unique, brown fiddle head. We loved the finished product!

One of her Five Maids

The bride's white on white with a little bit of bling

The ceremony was held outside (we thought that was pretty brave for a mid-October wedding!) where we lined the aisle with red petals. We also created two very large pieces to flank the couple during the ceremony but unfortunately had to bring them inside because it was too windy and one actually blew over and broke right before the ceremony! One thing we have learned about weddings is you never know what will happen and sometimes you just have to roll with the punches and make it work. The pieces consisted of red roses and greenery for the base and very tall curly willow with red orchids made to look like "falling leaves" from the branches of the willow.

The ceremony setting right before the crash :(

 Other then the  floral decor,  Brock and Kara added a unique personal feel to their ceremony  by having Brock's fellow RCMP officers line the aisle while holding flags for the processional. It was beautiful and touching and who doesn't love a man in uniform?!?! 

The guestbook piece was a smaller version of the ceremony pies without the roses and more orchids. Kara chose black and red linens for the room with the addition of damask runners for the tables, which were provided by Madeline's.

We also added a few extra blooms to the front entry (and of course the bathroom!) of the Gates to further tie everything together.

Pretty ribbon details and rose petals were one of the touches they didn't expect but loved!

The guest tables centerpieces featured hundreds of red mokara orchids, which provided Kara with a very luxurious look for her reception. We came up with three different centerpieces for the guest tables. Each one had submerged mokaras spiraled into different size vases and completed with floating candles. One was a tall 18" cylinder, the other was a grouping of three smaller vases and the other was a short, wide cylinder. It added a lot of interested to the room but also tied everything together so well.

Here is the amazing email we received from the bride's mother, Janet, after the wedding:

"What can we say but “WOW’!  The flowers were amazing!  Everything looked so beautiful and was more than Kara had expected.  You ladies did a fabulous job and should be proud of the work you do!  The artistic component was so very evident in all the arrangements.  We will be recommending you to all our family & friends.  The little extras you did at The Gates was awesome.

Thanks again for making Kara & Brock’s day one they will remember for a lifetime!"

It is the best feeling to know they truly appreciated the pieces we created for their wedding so thank YOU Kara and Brock for including us in your day!! Congratulations!!

We also have to thank Melissa and Dale of the Gates for being so helpful and fun to work with!

~L

In Living Colour

Congratulations Kelly!

Yesterday under sunny skies Kelly said I do at Glendale Golf Course

The day was gorgeous and so were her blooms.  Kelly and her Mom sat down with us armed with some very vibrant inspiration pictures.  Kelly knew that she wanted to carry a bouquet that would be able to compete with the incredible natural stage that Glendale offers.

Mix of spray roses, hypericum, mini cymbids, roses, hydrangea and mini calla lily

Purple Mokara Orchid Table Center

Yellow Mokara

Orange Mokara

Complimentary bathroom flowers

One of six chair accents

Rose petal runner

Stunning views

Ceremony Pieces

The Riverview Terrace provides the amazing backdrop

Green for the Groom

Thank you Kelly, for including us in your day.  It was a total pleasure to work with you.

Next up is the all white bouquets we made for our second bride of the weekend!

~K 

Happy Canada Day

Congratulations to Tracy and Steve!  Today they tie the knot and celebrate our nations birthday out in Gimli.

When we met with the bride she brought along the multi coloured bride's maid dresses for some inspiration.  Since their mini-destination wedding was going to be set against a "naturally neutral" outdoor backdrop Tracy wanted to go bold with her blooms and once she committed she really went for it.

This week we were busy tinting white spider mums to match the strong colours in the dresses.  Hot pink, deep purple, royal blue, dark green and Christmas red to be exact.  Each maid was paired with a groomsmen in the same colour as her bouquet who also sported a bright shirt and tie.  The bride herself carried a combination of all the colours with white added to keep it bridal.

When she picked her loot up yesterday she told me that the wedding will "either look like a circus or be really striking" and was just looking forward to becoming a Mrs.

I am sure that it will be as beautiful as she envisioned and can't wait to see the pictures she promises to send.

~K



A true love story......

Take a look at our bride, Tamara.  Her and her now Husband Gary were married this past fall. I got the chance to work with Tamara to plan her wedding day blooms as well as with her mom on the shower and they were both a complete pleasure. 

I have always been worried that somehow I would get into a car accident while transporting a bride's precious flowers so I drive extra careful when I have them with me.  Wouldn't you know it, while I was driving around with a car full of peacock feathers and birds of paradise a woman rear-ended me.  Everyone came through fine, the blossoms looked beautiful and the car only needed minor repair. I guess now that I have lived through the unimaginable I can relax and not worry about it. YA RIGHT!

Everything worked out in the end and we wish Tamara and Gary years of health and happiness.

~K

http://imaginemagazine.ca/weddings/2365/tamara-garys-wedding/