Organic Garden-Inspired Wedding Bouquet

Earlier this spring, I attended a floral design workshop in North Carolina. I had the pleasure of learning from and working alongside some of my absolute floral designer heroes, and it was really exciting! This bouquet came about in a round-about way, and when it was complete, I couldn't feel happier about it. I loved the neutral palette, the organic shape (special thanks to the delicious freckled foxgloves on that!), and how light and airy it was. I've got more coming next week from the workshop, so keep your eye out!

Photos: Almond Leaf Studios
Calligraphy: Leen Jean Studios
Gown: Liz White Couture

Romantic Bridal Bouquet: A Preview

A few weeks ago, I collaborated with Kat Willson Photography and a few other AMAZING wedding vendors to put together a stunning bridal portrait shoot. I'm so excited to get this film in and am basically on pins and needles waiting for the images. In the meantime, I thought I'd share with you how things can sometimes come together for me! Most of the time, I like to get the flowers in my hand and let them come together. Once in a while, I do a little sketching (which BTW I am horrible at, but when you get watercolour markers, it makes you look like a genius). I normally just sketch things out to show a general shape, or to see what a tablescape will look like. In this case, I really enjoy looking back at my sketch, which I did up a few weeks before the shoot when I was planning my flower order.

Comparing the sketch and the final design is fun! I changed up the colouring a little bit, and switched up the foliage, but other than that, there are some serious similarities! What do you think?

Spring Engagement Photos with a Lilac Bouquet

I absolutely LOVE lilacs, and when they are in bloom, man! Do I ever have to capitalize on them! These were picked from my lovely friend's yard, and I mixed them with some apple blossoms and other things I found growing around the neighbourhood. It smelled lovely, and was just the sweetest addition to Teighan and Adam's engagement session with Austin Kylie Photography!

Bold Hued Wedding Flowers

I'm one of those people who tends to choose neutral or pastel colours and has a huge black section in my closet, and yet always finds myself drawn to bold, bright hues. So earlier this year, I decided to give in to my secret love for bold colours! I cannot get enough of those bright magenta anemones!
Thank you Victoria Anne Photography for the bright photos!

Lisa and Andrew's Winter Wedding at Bridges

Early in January, Lisa and Andrew got married in a rustic winter-themed wedding. I've actually known Andrew for probably 15 years, through mutual friends and he's always kept me laughing. I met Lisa at a wedding - the two on them happened to be sitting in front of me! I had a great time working with her on the plans for the wedding flowers. She wanted an all-white, textured bouquet with hits of silver and let me take it from there! Her bouquet was composed of hydrangea, stock, spray roses, ranunculus, wax flower, silver seeded eucalyptus, and dusty miller.

Thank you to Izabela, at Rachwal Photography for the lovely photos! She always takes such beautiful photos of flowers.