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

wedding centerpieces

I love these orchid centerpieces that I designed for a recent Boulder wedding. Just a tall cylinder, black rock, floating Mokara orchid and topped off with a candle. Big bang for not a lot of buck! You can choose to use one, or three, just different heights. Modern and elegant.

Wedding at The Red Lion Restaurant

Thanks to Kern-Photo for these lovely photos of our August 15th wedding at the Red Lion Restaurant. I absolutely love a photographer that can have photos available in a week. Wow, that's amazing! Christie's colors were royal blue, purple and yellow. Locally grown yellow dahlias, local delphinium and purple iris were used throughout all floral pieces. Christie was one of my very favorite brides this year. A pleasure to work with. www.kern-photo.com

Weddings at The Red Lion Restaurant

Yesterday, we delivered a wedding to the Red Lion Restaurant in Boulder. The weather was perfect, 80 degrees, slight breeze and the nearby brook was babbling. The bride choose a blue, yellow and purple theme. The flowers performed beautifully. Thanks to my cute son for helping process, Laura, for helping to deliver and to Tina, for the referral. All the best...www.redlionrestaurant.com

Wedding flower trends 2009

I designed a beautiful wedding for a lovely bride at The Hotel Boulderado two weeks ago. The bridal bouquet was filled with burgundy dahlias, chocolate cosmos, red freedom roses and uluhe curls. This summer I am seeing a trend of bouquets filled with rich dark colors. Chocolate cosmos and burgundy dahlias are a common theme. These wedding flowers were a nice compliment to the Victorian atmosphere of one of Boulder's most historic hotels.

Candy Buffets -The Latest in Wedding Favors

Candy buffets for weddings, bridal showers, corporate events and just about any type of party! How fun. The guests get to dive into an abundance of sweet treats to fill their bags, baskets, chinese take-out containers or just about anything that can hold their heart's desire of sugar. I love how the colors can compliment the flower scheme.
www.kceescandybuffets.com

wedding flower trends 2009

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Wedding Trends 2009, Tuscan styled floral centerpiece www.paintedprimrose.com

I am seeing an unexpected trend for 2009. Tuscan style! I designed this arrangement for a wedding in January using an antique silver gravy bowl that I found at a local flea market. I added fresh fruit, hydrangeas, ranunculus, stock, hanging amaranth, mini callas and my favorite Eufloria roses. The photo has found it's way through google image search and has brought so many visitors to my wedding blog. All of them are looking for examples of Tuscan styled centerpieces for their weddings! Not just here in Colorado, but in Europe and beyond. So there you have it, a new wedding trend for 2009!

Wedding Flowers 2009

I love this elegant and romantic look for the ceremony aisle! The pillar and floating candles are a nice touch to the standard scattering of rose petals. Big impact for not a lot of $$$. Also try scattering the petals into a pattern, perhaps the shape of the bride & groom's initials, a serpentine pattern or even hearts. Be inspired at www.hiddengardenflowers.com.