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

Pretty like a peacock

Chelsea and Curtis, Just Married!!

Friday was a major production and the results were amazing.  I have been working with Chelsea and her mom on this wedding for the past few months.  In a first for us, we helped not only with the flower and decor planning but also with vendor selection, day of coordination as well as a full set up and take down of linens and all other rentals.  Usually we stick to decor only and consult with brides regarding linens etc but this time around we decided to try our hand at it all and were so pleased with the results.  More importantly so were the couple and their parents!

Chelsea knew the colours she wanted to work into the wedding but wasn't sure how and where she wanted them to appear.  Together we worked out a plan that was both modern and crisp and sparkly and fun at the same time.  The colours were white and turquoise with hits of vibrant blue thanks to the dendrobium orchids used in bouquets and centerpieces.

There are a million details shots to show you but I was honestly so busy running around that I hardly had time to take any.  I will be as excited as Chelsea to see the photographers pictures when they come in.

These flowers stations (my BFF named them that, lol) flanked the altar for the ceremony

Tear drop cascade for the bride

A linear bouquet for her four maids

Guest book with rented Chandler

The bride's Fathers speech centered on the quote you see framed above

The entrance at Bel Acers has a mirrored ledge that adds a ton of sparkle

There were two of these giant columns on either side of the room

We made a chalk board with a vintage frame for Candy Bar info

The candy bar all covered up (due to some nasty flies) for after dinner

Table Centers, with custom numbers, menus and programs

Maids bouquet on the head table

You know what these are by now!!

Each napkin had a peacock feather tucked in with the candy bags

The ceremony pieces were moved over after the service.  What a focal point for behind the head table! 

Beaded curtains added sparkle to the stunning backdrop of the golf course.

This wedding was detail heavy and from the peacock feathers at each setting to the over sized 9 hour tea lights and floating candles we provided nothing was overlooked.  We also had large crystals for the candy bar, tied each stem of orchids with a vintage chandelier teardrop crystal for extra sparkle, used up lighting to accent the head table and sourced the grooms fave chocolate bar that is only available in the states.  It was a lot of work to be sure but the results were well worth it.

Thank you Chelsea and Curtis (And Cheryl too!!!) for choosing us to work with you on your wedding day. 

~K