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
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Stephanie and Jay's Gorgeous Flower-Filled Wedding
Sometimes, as a floral designer, the flowers come together as though they were meant to be together. It's like they just find their place together. Making Stephanie's bridal bouquet was one of those times. Let me show you a little more.
Photos: Brittany Mahood | Ceremony Venue: Manitoba Club | Reception Venue: Fort Garry Hotel | Bakery: Jenna Rae Cakes | Calligraphy: Jennifer Bianca Calligraphy | Groom's Suit: Eph Apparel
Bridal Bouquet Ingredients: peonies, quicksand roses, earl grey roses, lisianthus, astrantia, riceflower, olive, white popular, and huechera foliage with an accent of stephanotis vine.
I loved adding this simple, minimal hair comb for Stephanie! Placed slightly off centred, it was so pretty with her low updo.
Stephanie asked for two of these big beauties for her ceremony. We placed two tall wood stands on either side of the couple, each with a large gold urn and full floral arrangement, to create an altar of sorts for them.
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