lommis Wedding

Brides bouquet of Blizzard roses, purple dahlias, green mini hydrangeas, soft pink roses, green hypericum berries and purple phaleonopsis orchids.

Beautiful bride in the doorway of the historic church that is under renovation in Des Moines, IA The Kathedral at 901 19th St.

Another angle on the brides bouquet.  I loved this bouquet.  The purple dahlias were so gorgeous and the orchids, amazing.

The bridesmaids each wore a different color.  Purple, green and orange, so for their bouquets we used white blizzard roses and mini green hydrangea, ti leaves and ribbons that coordintated with their dresses. 

Groom and groomsman wore white roses with green hypericum berries. A little added touch of the green hydrangea for the groom.

Centerpieces were simple and organic,  River rock with minis green hydrangea and a white rose simply placed in the vase.  Perfect touch for the room.

Brides and their shoes.  Love them.

I put this photo in because I love this pose.  So romantic.  I know, I am a hopeless romantic and I wouldn't change that at all. 

White Roses sumberged in vases were placed every where on the platform of the sanctuary along with bunches of votive candles, of course.

All photos courtesy of Photos by Renee.
You can see her work and contact her at www.photosbyrene.org
and her blog at www.photographybyreneia.blogspot.com

Early Spring Wedding at the Hy-Vee Conference Center

This wedding had the most amazing details.  Where ever you looked Cindi's theme and colors were carried out to perfection.  It was truly a feast for your eyes.

When I deliver a wedding I am looking for that look on a brides face.  You know the one where her eyes are taking it in and she get that smile on her face that says "You heard me, you knew exactly what I wanted and more."
Absolutely my favorite part of the day.  

Cindi held the ceremony and the reception in the same room.  Beautiful, right.

Tall centerpieces with white hydrangea and purple carnations.  The long hanging pieced are white demdrobiums that we strung and attached to ribbon that was used through out the room and added a single glass tear drop to for just a little something special.

Brides bouquet with brooches.

Cindi and her bridesmaids being cute.

Alter flowers

Bridesmaids bouquet of purple hydrangea and some fabric flowers to carry out the theme in the girls sashes hand made by me. 

All photos courtesy of Amanda Basteen at Professional Wedding & Portrait Photographer.

More Prom 2013

I love seeing pictures of the prom couples waring my flowers.  Love the second picture.  Made my day.



Yellow Phaleonopsis Orchids are so BEAUTIFUL!!

One of the beautiful Fitz Design Bracelets I used for prom this year.



Pink and Pearls.  Yes, please.

Jessica and Tyler



Jessica was a beautiful bride.  Her bouquet was filled with garden roses and shahara roses.







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Prom 2013

PROM
I always enjoy prom.  So much glitz and glam.  Amazing dresses and tuxedo's. It is all such a blast and so much fun for a florist. I get to use many elements that are not for everyday and so much fun. Feathers, rhinestones, beads, bracelets that are just gorgeous.  Oh, I love it all.  This is the first installment of prom flowers with several more to come.  I was just going to do one but I just couldn't pick a favorite out of all of the great photos I have and besides you can never see to many pictures of flowers.  At least I can't so sit take a minute and enjoy the first post of Prom 2013.

Orange color scheme:orange spray roses, orange alstromeria lilies, green dianthus, rhinestone sprays, feathers
Pink and black color scheme: pink spray roses, blush feathers, string pearls, fitz design boutonniere holder and accessories.





Red color scheme: red spray roses, orange roses, red ranunculus, black feathers, rhinestone spray, fitz boutonnierere holder.



Purple, Pearls and Daisies

Brad and Amberly were such a great couple to work with.  And surprisingly when they came to their consultation apointment I realized that I knew Brads family. It really is a small world. These outdoor photos were taken at Pammel State Park. Beautiful!!

Adorable!!



This phot and the one below were taken at Brads farm.  You just can't take the boy out of the country, at least not this one.

Adorable flower girls all nieces of the groom. Each carried their own small bouquet. I think they enjoyed that.

Amberly wanted Purple, pearls and daisies.  And as you can see in her bouquet she got everything she loved.  Purple roses, white roses, purple varigated daisies, purple daisies, and large pearls.

Purple and White Composite Rose Bouquets for the  Bridesmaids

Thank you Amberly and Brad for letting us be a part of your wedding.  A beautiful bride and wonderful couple.  I wish you a lifetime of happiness together.

Jessica and Rolando

All Photos Courtesy of Katharyne Dunn Photography

Blogging has been a little slow lately I know!  But I have been getting photos in from the proffessional photographers from summer of 2012's weddings and they are fantastic.

Jessica and Rolando held their ceremony and reception at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, IA.  This was the first time that I had a chance to really look at some of the beautiful rooms and suites in the hotel.  It was such a treat.  They are each individually decorated according to a theme that each room is given.  So much fun. You can take a tour of the hotel and see many of the beautiful rooms here, http://www.hotelpattee.com/ 
The day of Jessica and Rolandos wedding was a scorcher, a stark contrast the the weather the day we meet for our first consultation when it was freezing and snowing.  
The bridesmaids and groomsman all had dark purple calla lillies and for Jessica we added the purple phaleonopsis orchids. 
And speaking of photos, I love these photos by Katharyne Dunn.  Beautiful work Katharyne. Thank you for sharing your work with me. You can find Katharyne on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KatharyneDunnPhotography 

Downton Abbey Inspires

Lady Mary Crawley

    

(I adore this photo)

                                                          

I am crazy about Downton Abbey.  I must confess that I didn't start watching until just this last 6 mo.  I heard all the buzz and decided to see what everyone was carrying on about.  I downloaded season one and started watching.  By episode 3 I had downloaded season 2 and in 3 weeks I had finished them and was anxiously awaiting the start of season 3 and of course the wedding of Matthew and Mary.

I was not at all disappointed.  Watching Mary come down the grand staircase in her dress softly flowing around her and her veil trailing behind her, it was beautiful.  In her arms an understated arm bouquet of white calla lilies.

                                                      Some Lady Mary inspired gowns.

Catherine Deane

                                                                                   Naomi Neoh                                                                                      

Temperley London

Flowers that would be perfect for the modern Lady Mary.  Loose, lovely, dimensional and somewhat unpredictable unlike the more traditional perfectly rounded bouquet.  Flowers that can sway and move like the lighter fabrics like the gowns and complimenting the extravagant bead work.  And just like Lady Mary, white calla lilies have never gone out of style in my book.  A few in the arm and some soft flowing greenery.

Florals by Bows and Arrows Image by Natalie Shelton

Bridget Vizoso of Designers Co-op

Southern Blooms by Pat's Floral Design