Peonies and Love

It's peony season! Finally. This bouquet is from yesterday's mountain wedding. I love this variety of white with hot pink centers. The fragrance is heavenly. Does anyone know where I can order peony cologne? That way I can have peonies all year long.

Wedding Flower Trends 2010

Just a few pics from the Painted Primrose table at the Boulder Wedding Showcase held at Rembrandt Yard. I really had a lovely time meeting newly engaged brides, moms, sisters, friends and even a few husbands-to-be. Call to book your appointment and let's chat! 720-280-8409.

Tropical Orchid Wedding Bouquets

More celadon and purple! I love it. Found this inspiring bouquet on a website in Vermont. (Thanks Kristen for the tip.) I am seeing many more brides requesting tropicals this year! Cymbidium orchids and phalaenopsis orchids. Although tropicals are a bit more pricey than typical flowers you will benefit from the "less is more" concept, meaning, you don't need to have as many flowers in your bouquet, so you might have a gorgeously dramatic bouquet for less money. I love the brown satin ribbon with colored pearl pins as well. Lovely contrast.
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The Jordan Almond Wedding Tradition, Italian Style

I just wanted to show the lovely little nests filled with five robin's egg blue almonds that I placed on the tables at my wedding reception. Little did I know that Jordan almonds are actually an Italian tradition. Sure, I saw lots of Jordan almonds tucked into tulle pouches at every family get together. I grew up on the South side. I figured that Jordan almonds were invited to everyone's family gathering. Hmm. Guess not.

A little fact from the Jordan almond website:

ITALIAN WEDDINGS Five almonds signify five wishes for the bride and groom: health, wealth, happiness, fertility, and longevity. These almonds decorate each place setting as favors, tucked into pretty boxes or tulle bags called *bomboniere* that are often personalized with the couple's names and wedding date.(Or in my case a sweet twiggy nest!) You can order the 3" nests from me $2.00 each. I purchased the almonds at www.ohnuts.com