A Painted Primose Wedding at the Red Lion Restaurant

We just finished a wedding at the Red Lion Restaurant in Boulder, CO. The bride's favorite color is purple. I used a gorgeous stem of lavender hydrangea for the bouquet accented with lavender orchids, purple lisianthus, pale yellow Eufloria roses and lavender sweet peas. This bouquet is one of my very favorites from summer 2009, as was the bride! Thanks Lauren, you were a joy to work with!

Oh, by the way, The Red Lion has a new wedding ceremony arch. Apparently the bears used the last arch as a toy. Red Lions, tigers and bears, oh my!

Evel Kneivel Birthday Cake- Now That's a Cake!

How's this for a birthday cake! Last weekend I surprised my husband with an Evel Kneivel themed birthday cake. Pastry Chef, Shamane of Shamane's Bake Shoppe created this spectacular cake. My husband, a lifetime Evel Kneivel loving fan, absolutely loved it. When the candles were lit and 90 plus people sang "Happy Birthday," it was just short of a heart attack!

The Painted Primrose is Featured in The Knot!!!

I was so fortunate to have been asked to design flowers for the August 2009 Knot party at Theorie in Denver. And now, The Knot has featured some of my floral design work on their website. Please take a peak at www.theknot.com

Our Dream Wedding Reception

Last week we were married. This week, we held our wedding reception at Lone Hawk Farms in Longmont, Colorado. It was lovely. All of our family and friends together under one roof was a gift in and of itself! The beautiful, restored barn at Lone Hawk was filled with twinkling lanterns set atop pale blue tablecloths. Twiggy nests filled with Italian Jordan almonds complimented the natural setting. Our dear friend Paul, from Boulder's Bombay Bistro served up platters of delicious Italian fare. Shamane from Shamane's bake shoppe created two magnificent cakes for us, a wedding cake and a birthday cake for my dear husband, decorated in true Evil Knievel style. His life-time hero. Tim, from Art of the Flower designed the abundance of flowers. Just my style, a little bit country, a little bit shabby chic.
Cee, from the Thompson House Inn and Tea Room served a lovely hot tea for us. Rachel from Talia Events helped keep everything on schedule and my dear friends Lynne and Laura took care of the rest. It was spectacular. Better than I could have ever imagined. A milllion thanks to all!

wedding at the st. julien hotel and spa boulder colorado

We designed a wedding at Boulder's St. Julien Hotel and Spa on Saturday. The Bride's family surprised her with elaborate gazebo decorations. The bride was only expecting two small vased arrangements to be positioned on the stairs. It was a cloudy and misty day reminiscent of the English countryside. Quite fitting as the father of the bride was a native of England. I always tell my brides that the photographers absolutely love cloudy days, as the pictures turn out full and vibrant. Here's to rain at an outdoor wedding. Cheers.

When the Florist is Wed

So we tied the knot on 9-9-09! It was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. I envisioned an informal, backyard wedding. No fuss. No stress. The minister, our children and just a hand-full of close friends were present. No suitcoat, no tie, nothing stuffy. I wore a silk dress with a lovely watercolor type print of butterflies and flowers. I hand-selected the flowers for my bouquet the day before. No fuss, no stress. I attached a blue butterfly for whimsy, as well as to cover the something blue part. Next weekend is our reception. Our hearts are full. What a gift to be married and madly in love.

Today I am Getting Married!

Last year, my boyfriend proclaimed that we were getting married on 9-9-09, as the number 9 is his lucky number. Well, I agreed, but I never thought the day would come. He is a motorcycle enthusiast, not the long road, sightseeing, touring type, but the fast as lightening, everthing is a blur, hang on for your dear life sort. Thus this portrait. Our wedding is going to be quite intimate. Our children, the minister and a couple of friends, a lovely pond, magnificent weeping willow tree and a scattering of rose petals. I will be sure to post a photo of my bouquet. Yes, I designed it myself. Nothing stuffy. No preordered flowers. Just walked into the flower market yesterday, spotted some half price garden roses, score, and let it create itself. I am so excited for this day. Love and kisses to all. Sarah

happy labor day weekend!

A flower arrangement to inspire you all weekend. Be safe. Have fun. Enjoy one another.

Romantic Wedding Bouquets.

Beautiful bride and groom. Fun pic taken on the Pearl Street Mall, Boulder. Thanks to photographer Kari @ www.kmclain.com. This was one of my favorite summer bouquets. Vandella roses, white lisianthus and seeded eucalyptus. I absolutely love white on white. Elegant Chic.

denver bridal shows

Last weekend, I designed two matching flower arrangements for Ameristar Casinos Hotel and Spa in Blackhawk, Colorado. They had a very impressive trade booth at a Denver Bridal Show. Wendy Ratkin is the catering manager. She was a pleasure to work with. Wendy has many years of experience in the wedding business, you will love her too. www.ameristar.com/Black_Hawk.aspx

Colorado Weddings

I recently designed the wedding flowers for a lovely couple in Longmont Colorado. They hosted an outdoor wedding reception in a very lush and beautiful backyard. Their colors were black and white. Very chic. I must say it was a pleasure working with them as they were very much in love. "Sigh." I was invited to the reception as well, that is really a gift to me. Thank you. Please take a peak at the photographers website. One of the most talented photographers I have worked with!
www.angiewilsonphotography.com