Sara and Jay's Tuscan-Themed Wedding at Terrace in the Park
Chatting with Sara about her wedding flowers was wonderful. Why? Because we were best friends when we were little girls. Sara and I grew up just down the road from each other and after our brothers stopped playing hockey together, we just didn't see each other much anymore. So, when she came to talk with me about her flowers, it was an absolute treat to find out where life has taken her these last 15 years. And where life has taken her is right to Jay, her new husband.
With a honeymoon planned for Italy and a bride with great taste, their planning took a decidedly Tuscan turn. Inspired by beautiful vineyards, old-world charm, and their excitement for their honeymoon trip, we infused a bit of Tuscany into the wedding flowers. A neutral palette full of foliage and white blooms was chosen, which looked lovely against the bridesmaids' ombre purple dresses.
Photos by Cynthia Bettencourt Photography ~ Linens from Dream Day Decor ~ Venue: The Pavillion in the Park/Terrace 55
Brianna and John's Summer Wedding at Pineridge Hollow
On a lovely day in August, Brianna and John got married at Pineridge Hollow. I love working on weddings out there, because the light airy feel of the reception tent is so easy to bring flowers into! It works great with lots of different colour palettes, and the tent is really adaptable to several different aesthetic styles. I also happen to love a good soft blush and cream palette in this all-white setting. Brianna was actually the first bride to meet with me after launching Stone House Creative, and also the first bride to book with me! Thank you so much for trusting me with your blooms!
And another huge thank you to Hailey Funk Photography, who always takes such beautiful pictures of my blooms.
Peony Bridal Bouquet - Karen and Chris' Engagement
Karen and Chris just got married at the beginning of October, but they chose to have their engagement session in early summer. And you know what that means...peony season! Karen asked me to create a simple floral crown for her, and when a good friend told me I could help myself to all the peonies in her garden, I knew I had to design a bouquet for her, too. And really, is there anything lovelier than a garden-grown peony?
Thank you to Rachwal Photography for these gorgeous photos!
Eliza and Ian's Summer Hawthorne Estates Wedding
Oh man, have I ever been blessed with just the BEST of brides this summer. Eliza was one them. I couldn't wait for her wedding to Ian to roll around: she is so sweet, lovely, and has wonderful taste and I just knew it was going to be an awesome day. Add, the facts that they chose to get married at one of my favourite venues (Hawthorne Estates) and had Victoria Anne Photography taking their photos were definite plusses!
Katie and Dusty's Fun Farm Wedding
This wedding was a little different for me. Not only was I the floral designer, but also bridesmaid, event designer, day-of coordinator, and cousin of the bride. Katie has been one of my absolute best friends since we were young children. We grew up just down the road, spent all of our weekends together, attended church youth group and camp together every summer, and when she decided to move away to BC after high school I was more than a little bummed. We were so happy that she and Dusty decided to come back to Manitoba to say their I Do's!
After we decided against a tented wedding on the family farm in Stonewall, we decided on the most perfect possible venue for their ceremony: the stone foundation of an old, burned down barn on our ancestor's property. Our parents grew up playing in this barn and though the rest of the barn has been destroyed, these stone walls couldn't create a more romantic setting for a couple to marry in. We were so excited to have Jeremy Hiebert Photography take all these beautiful images!
