Jynelle and David's Flower Filled Wedding at Cielo's Garden

Jynelle and David's flower filled wedding at Cielo's Garden this summer was SO much fun and just beautiful. I love love loved putting everything together for them. Jynelle was just such a kind, excited, and happy bride to work with. The couple actually lives out of town, so we did all of the planning via Skype and email. It sounds a little scary to do it that way, but it all worked out really, really well!

Amanda Douglas Events ~ Ariana Tennyson Photography ~ Cielo's Garden ~ Buttercream by Alareen ~ Planned Perfectly

Bridal bouquet ingredients: dahlias, garden roses, standard roses, ranunculus (ie probably the MOST AMAZING ranunculus I had this summer!), locally grown cosmos, zinnias, and scabiosa, privet berries, agonis foliage, and silver dollar eucalyptus.

I love these shots at the Fort Garry Hotel. This is probably one of the most beautiful building entrances in all of Winnipeg, and Ariana did such a wonderful job of allowing the backdrop to create the ambiance. And can we talk about the gorgeous mocha tones of those bridesmaid dresses? I love the palette of neutrals that they chose, because it picked up on the champagne underlay of Jynelle's bridal gown and really allowed the flowers to take centre stage. 

OKAY. Let's talk about this ceremony set up. Every year, I make up a wish list of design ideas I would love to work into the following year, and for 2017, one of those things was to create a floral chandelier/halo thing. I still don't really know what to call it! So when I first met with Jynelle and her planner, Amanda Douglas (over Skype, since Jynelle and David are from the East Coast!), I knew that I had to pitch this idea because it was going to look amazing at Cielo's. 

I looked forward to making this piece for a full year before their wedding date rolled around. I used a combination of silk flowers (to keep the piece as lightweight as possible), and added in fresh flowers and greenery, with trailing stems of jasmine vine that moved up the hanging chain and added a lot of looseness and freshness to the arrangement. I just loved it all! It was Jynelle's idea to add in the rugs, which the two of them collected and shipped to Winnipeg just for the wedding.

Cute puppy deserves a cute flower collar :) 

AND just check out that hanging floral halo again. GAH I loved it!

We did two different table designs, which alternated throughout the clear walled tent. One design was greenery garlands with a few loose florals tucked into it, and the other featured three clusters of stem vases and candle holders, with soft pink, cream and plum floral arrangements. It was very simple, but incredibly pretty and because we did a few clusters of arrangements down the length of each table, it filled the space well!

You wouldn't believe how adorable those bobbleheads were. They cracked me up.

I do always love adding flowers to the cake! Sometimes the baker prefers to add the flowers themselves, and sometimes I add them (after making them food safe, of course). In this case, I got to add them! 

Ashley and Bobby's Elegant Garden Wedding at the Fort Garry Hotel

Talk about a dream wedding. No, seriously. Ashley and Bobby's elegant garden wedding at the Fort Garry Hotel is one that I'd be happy to re-do every single weekend of the year. Ashley requested a refined design with classic style, and for roses to take centre stage. You know, there was a time in my life when I thought I didn't like roses. What on earth was I thinking?

PS Sorry in advance for a looooong post. The photos from Brittany Mahood are just WAY too good.

Brittany Mahood Photography ~ Melanie Parent Events ~ Sarah Seven ~ Planned Perfectly ~ Grace Hill Salon ~ Myuz Artistry ~ Rhyme and Rhythm ~ Charleston & Harlow Candle Co ~ High Tea Bakery

The Provencher Room is my favourite formal ballroom setting in the city, because it has this incredible sense of elegance with a neutral palette. Some of the other ballrooms have a more distinct colour palette (other ballrooms at the Fort Garry feature navy or emerald drapery, for example), while the Provencher Room is more of a timeless setting, in my opinion

And for a little something extra, Kayla from Rhyme and Rhythm did an amazing job with their video! 

Danica and Braden's Summer Wedding at Ashgrove Acres

Danica and Braden's summer wedding my first time being out at Ashgrove Acres (which is just outside of Niverville) and it was such a gorgeous day! The weather was perfect, the flowers were gorgeous, and the bride? Woah nelly. Talk about a knock-out.

Photos: Rachwal Photography | Venue: Ashgrove Acres | Rentals: D & M Rentals

Danica's bouquet gave me SUCH serious shivers. I couldn't handle my excitement when I was putting it together! It had just a few different varieties in different shades, and was just perfect.
Bridal bouquet ingredients: standard roses and garden roses, sweet pea, ranunculus, Queen Anne's Lace, laurel leaves, silver willow foliage, Italian ruscus, foraged smokebush, and foraged olive. 

I don't know where they took these photos, but could it be a more perfect location? Those tall purplish blooms are actually weeds, but man, they create such a dreamy atmosphere. The pale dove grey bridesmaids' dresses were a gorgeous compliment to the soft palette.

When the flower girl crown just looks that much better on Grandpa ;)

The venue at Ashgrove Acres is really quite beautiful. The sheer draping along the ceilings creates a really soft, delicate effect and this particular colour palette works really well there. When it came to the centrepieces, Danica loved the idea of long, trailing arrangements without the hindrance of a container. I designed these arrangements to sit low along the table, in this romantic palette using a few varieties of roses, locally grown lisianthus, and locally grown Queen Anne's Lace. Personally, I don't think it could have been prettier!

Holiday Notice

Hello flower loving friend! 

If you're waiting to hear from me, please know that I'm currently on vacation, celebrating my sister's wedding in the tropics and soaking up some relaxation time. I can't wait to come back to meeting with 2018 couples, filled up with great new ideas to share with you. 

I'll be back at my desk answering your emails on October 23. Talk to you soon!

Photo by Ashley Nicole Photography

2018 Wedding Flower Consulations

Hello all brides and grooms to be! 

This past weekend, I wrapped up my crazy busy spring/summer/fall wedding stretch. Here in Manitoba, we have such a distinct wedding season thanks to the weather, so I just have to push through it. And now that it's over, I'm looking forward to meeting with more and more 2018 couples and dreaming up amazing ideas for your weddings!

Photo by Ariana Tennyson

So, if you're looking for...

creative, uniquely inspired wedding flowers
a wedding that looks and feels differently than what your friends have had
a well thought-out colour palette that is a lot more interesting than just what you see on Pinterest
 

And if you're getting married in Winnipeg and the surrounding areas, or Kenora/Lake of the Woods area...

Then I might just be the right floral designer for your wedding! My 2018 season is booking up, but I still have plenty of spring and fall availability with summer dates booking very quickly. Please don't hesitate to reach out and we'll schedule an appointment to brainstorm some fantastic ideas!

Photo by Brittany Mahood

Want to see if I'm still available for your date? Click the button below. I'll respond back promptly and outline how the whole process works. Can't wait to hear from you!