Megan and Scott

Every wedding feels like my favorite.  This one came with some great details and creativity from Megan that really pulled her vision together like I couldn't even imagine until I saw her absolutely gorgeous pictures!  This girl has a gentle and creative spirit and knew how to pull it all together.

Megan's Bouquet was made with White and Pink Cymbidium Orchids, Cream Dahlia's, Sweet Dolomiti Roses, White Stock, and Seeded Eucalyptus.  She brought me blue silk hydrangeas that were the same shade as the bridesmaid's dresses, to sneak in some of that exact color into her fresh flower Bride's Bouquet.  Brilliant.  

Megan wanted her Bridesmaids to carry soft pink roses to match the ones from her bouquet.    When I show you pictures from her lovely photographer Laura, of Laura-Anne Photography you will see how gorgeous they looked when Megan's vision came together.  Needless to say, I'm crazy about these Sweet Dolomiti Roses cradled in another one of my favorites...Seeded Eucalyptus.

She also brought me jars for her centerpieces that she had decorated with simple black lace ribbon and river rocks to set in the bottom....which is not only great for a fabulous look but it weights the jar adding more stability to the arrangement if the flowers are a little top heavy.

Megan's centerpieces were made with beautiful Pee Gee Hydrangeas, Sweet Dolomiti Roses, soft pink  Chrysanthemum Disbuds and Seeded Eucalyptus.

It was a joy for me to meet this young couple and their family and play a small part in their new beginning together.

I would have to say my favorite memories were helping tie a few sashes for the chair covers next to her amazing family and friends that were helping decorate for the reception when I delivered the centerpieces the day before and getting to see Megan the morning of....peaceful, calm, and gorgeous having a bite to eat at the family table before it all began.  I loved getting to meet her adorable and incredible photographer Laura and emailed her yesterday to say that I cried through the pictures!  I know....it's a shock...but....

You really must see for yourself and read her story of Megan and Scott HERE!

I Always Cry.....

So...I can't seem to deliver a wedding without shedding a tear or two.  I don't know what it is, I hand out the flowers and then I lose all sense of professional boundaries and want to hug and kiss the bride.  It's fine if I know her but when I'm simply the florist...that sort of behavior can cause...well...awkwardness.  I generally feel the same about pregnant mamas and sweet little old ladies but I have learned a little, in my older years to try and refrain myself if need be!  So, no need to worry if I'm doing your upcoming wedding and hugging the florist makes you feel just a little...uncomfortable:)

In fact, I did refrain today when I delivered flowers to a most beautiful bride.  Not because I didn't want to, but because I didn't want to cry all over her beautiful dress!  I love the anticipation in the air before the ceremony and I love seeing the glowing face of a bride adorned and ready to speak sacred vows to the love of her life.  I love pinning on boutonnieres and seeing the family gathered and dear friends circling close.

 I love the small part that I play in that day.  I love the flowers.  I marvel at their colors and details, when shades and textures are blended like tapestry.  I love how they look placed into the wedding like props for Broadway.   I took a few pictures today before carting them down to the little white church.  They're lovely....but they are nothing compared to the bride.  They were only a compliment to her and her ladies.  Hopefully,  when the professional photos are done you'll get to see for yourself.

Congratulations Bernie and Sarah....today was a beautiful day for a wedding.