Monday, July 25, 2011

Aaron & Nichole

Aaron & Nichole
July 24th, 2011


 Bridesmaid bouquet

 Bridal bouquet


 The photo below was actually an accident, but I kind of like it!



 Love this favor idea! The best favors are the ones that serve multiple purposes and aren't wasteful!

 These beautiful tasty treats were put together by Cassie's Custom Cakes!
 For those of you who have never been there, I took this to demonstrate just how close the two venues are! You can see the ceremony site from the reception room! 




If you're wondering about the letters on the table.....each table had a letter and together they spelled out the couple's new last name! Such a great idea!!! 

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Peachy Keen

I realized that I never posted these photos from last weekend's second wedding! These peachy toned bouquets went beautifully against the girls' deep purple dresses! I love it when brides take risks with bold, trend-setting color combinations! Just had to share it with you...




Monday, July 18, 2011

Erin & Sean

Erin & Sean
July 16th, 2011
San Luis Obispo, Ca

This wedding was a blast! Erin and her 5 SISTERS (who all looked the same age too btw, bless their mother) were adorable, friendly, and so appreciative! It was a beautiful day on the central coast and Tina and her crew were right on target! We love being a part of such flawless functions.....















Friday, July 15, 2011

Friday Preview

Happy Friday everyone! Since we have two weddings tomorrow, I'll be at one and unable to photograph the other, so I swung by the shop today to take a few pics of the personal flowers for you! They are pretty unique  and fun so I thought I'd share! 



 I have a soft spot for Parrot Tulips...I just love their crazy edges!


Sunday, July 10, 2011

She's baaaaack!

Hi all! So as many of you know, Melinda was gone this past week; up in San Francisco at the 2011 AIFD Symposium and National Student Competition with her student team from Cal Poly. She and her students were immersed in the floral design industry each day- seeing shows put on by the nation's foremost designers, participating in industry mixers, new product fairs, AIFD dinners and award receptions, the student competition, and helping designers prepare for their shows backstage! It's quite an experience for these young ladies who are considering a future in this industry! Plus it's just so inspiring to be surrounded by all of these creative and talented people!! She took a LOT of photos, so here's a selection I thought you would enjoy!

 The madness as aspiring AIFD designers create their work to hopefully acquire their accreditation. 
 Melinda with her team before they compete!
 After the competition, the students' work is put on display for all to be impressed by! 


 A good looking group!


 The lobby decor for these events is always spectacular! 



 Melinda, her past student and now AIFD member Christine Henderson, J Schwanke from JTV, current SAIFD member Darci Malone, and Melinda's past student Audrey Chaney! 
 Fab hydrangeas backstage ready to be used!


 Love the name of this variety!! : )
 Peonies anyone? 
 After the shows, the designers put their work into the hallways for people to photograph and see up close!






 A shot of the stage from the wings!
 Christine, Audrey, Melinda and Katie
 We always take a picture of the beautiful dessert...it's like art, you almost feel bad eating it! Almost.
 The girls posing with some of the chic purses from the purse auction- “Haute Couture on Union Square” 



Hope you were a little inspired! These people are really designing on a level that we just don't get to see every day. As a designer, this is like our Vegas....a place that we get to think outside the box and really flex our creative muscles! So fun!