Princess Bride

This summer I had a princess bride. She was stunning. No, breathtaking. Like a vision. She lived out of state, so the first time I met her, she was being photographed in her princess dress and tiara, in the Rocky Mountains, on a magestic sort of boulder, surounded by aspen trees, backlit by sunlight. Her tiara sparkled like diamonds. Perhaps they were.

She is the Fort Worth Opera studio soprano. She sings. I wish I could have heard her. I was told she was going to sing to her new husband at the reception. Missed it. By reception time, I am far away, down the mountain. I guess there is always youtube for me.

Thank you to Jessica Adler at JAS Special Events, The Historic Stanley Hotel and Susan Pacek Photography for the stunning images. Heart. Sarah

The Barn Wedding from Heaven

So I found this image on pinterest. It has been pinned soooo many times I really don't know where it came from. Would be happy to credit the owner. What a perfectly romantic setting. I don't think its real. Too perfect, too set. Not a spec of dust on the barn floor. When I got married in a barn, we had to step over the peacock poop on the floor and kick the chicken feathers to the side. Not kidding. We had to swat the mosquitoes and squash the beetles. If I look even closer at the pic, I notice that the candelabra is missing tapers. Who would use a candelabra without tapers? And another thing, there aren't enough chairs. In a real wedding reception, you place as many chairs as you comfortably can so that you use fewer tables which means less money spent on rentals, linens and centerpieces. Nope, definately not a real wedding, just an inspiration. And I am inspired, to go fetch another midol. (going to be one of those days.)

Jemma + Gabriel's Wedding at Starhouse

When a bride telephones and mentions that she wants a magical fairy-type wedding, I am all ears. Jemma. She reminded me of Snow White. I wanted to call her Snow. No, she reminded me of Grace Kelly. So incredibly beautiful, in the way she talked, walked and simply carried herself. Grace. Pure, beautiful grace. Her wedding was filled with beautiful things. Dark, rich colors. A secluded mountain setting. Groomsmen carrying walking sticks, marching single file toward the Starhouse. The reception tables were filled with antique urns spilling with vines, twigs, roses and lilies. Offset by gems, crystals and butterflies. It was truly magical. I was right the first time. Who else rules the magical forest, but Snow.

photography by Julie Harris
wedding planning by Rachel Hagen @ Tahlia Events
flowers by me: Painted Primrose

Yves St. Laurent, Denver Art Museum

Run to the Denver Art Museum to experience the Yves St. Laurent exhibit. Over 200 haute couture garments are on display. It is complete eye candy. The Denver visit is the only stop in the US. Seriously, how did we get sooo lucky? "The Retrospecitve features numerous photographs, drawings and films that illustrate the development of St. Laurent's style and the historical foundations of his work." I loved it. My dear friend Ricki loved it. You will too. Then promise me you'll run out and buy yourself a pair of lovely high-heeled, totally feminine shoes. Celebrate your beautiful self.

titanic

i am planning on a titanic weekend. goose bumps and all. tears to top it off. big screen, 3-D glasses and lots of water. see you there.

Wedding Favors HomArt Matches

New arrival to our store, these super cool wedding favors. Each box of HomArt wooden stick matches is decorated with an emphemera pattern and super cute bride. Box contains about 50 - four inch matches. Order in quantity and give to each and every one of your guests. www.paintedprimrose.com. Call to order. 1.888.280.8849

flower shop stories - a proposal

today i met with a bride and groom. lovely couple. when i asked the groom if he wanted to wear a boutonniere on his wedding day, he answered "i want what she wants." wow. off to a great start. i then asked him about the proposal. he proposed high above the earth, in a hot air balloon. i asked if he bent down on one knee inside the bucket. nope. too afraid to drop the ring, as he had heard of a couple who did just that and dropped the ring overboard. good lord, talk about needle in a haystack. i once flushed an engagement ring down the toilet. no other comment about that. yeah for lovely couples.