Hot Pink!

This wedding's colors made me so happy!
Hot pink and bright orange are always happy colors, if you ask me.

The bride carried a nosegay of hot pink miniature gerberas, white alstromeria, bupleurum, orange mini carnations, hot pink peonies and eucalyptus. We kept it round and casual for an outdoor wedding.

The backyard where the ceremony took place was absolutely beautiful. Everything was coming into bloom, all the greens were bright and luscious, I can't think of a better backdrop than spring flowers.

The reception took place at Casa Del Roma in Valparaiso. We used square vases for the head table, keeping things low, but matching the colors of the wedding. Isn't that Peony beautiful? It comes from LaPorte! When possible, I use a local flower grower, Green Trail Farm, to source my flowers. The owner has beautiful flowers, all kinds of variety, and grows sustainably. And besides, she is just nice to work with.

Happy colors for a happy spring wedding!

Salt and Pepper

The bridal bouquet : white roses, white spray roses, white peonies, and white lilacs. Bupleurum and bay leaf added hints of green and spice to offset the sweet scent of the flowers.

The theme of the wedding was salt and pepper. The couple had come together in culinary school and enjoy all things cooking.

The centerpieces were round glass bowls planted with herbs and white flowers. I used basil, thyme, oregano, sweet potato vine, and a variety of white flowers. The bowls were clear glass, so you could see the dirt (pepper) and I scattered white river rocks and white roses (salt) along the top of the centerpiece and along the tablecloth.

The bride and groom had a sweetheart table, so as to have small moments alone. I provided a low vase for the bride's bouquet to act as their centerpiece, and scattered a few roses and bay leaves to dress up the table.