I love these Spring days with warm sun pouring through the windows, birds chirping, thoughts of easy, breezy days, and, of course, wedding season. It’s the beginning of a time so romantic and wistful. That’s precisely why San Francisco-based, Cherries Flowers, had me from the get go with their enchanting and artistic floral designs. At once refined and unaffected, their designs have an elegant yet sweetly approachable quality. One look through their portfolios and you’ll see that they’re not afraid of a little whimsy either. And, that combination is just the ticket for my kind of wedding.
Photo credits:
Bride in orchard setting from All the Beautiful Things.
Floral arrangement from Amy Merrick.
Blackberry wedding cake from Victoria’s Cake Boutique.
Apple green VW Van from VW Bus Listings.
Blackberries with white flower and thistles from Bits & Bobs.
Apple green striped skirt from Anne M Cramer.
Blackberry cocktails from Olivia Leigh Photographie.
Bittersweet vine produces bright berries in the fall so it makes for a festive way to decorate for a fall wedding. This easy wreath will last well beyond the wedding day. Cost: $35
Supplies:
Approximately 8 long stems of bittersweet vine.
Spool wire
Ribbon
Scissors
Clippers
Steps:
1. Wire together two pieces of vine. Secure (as shown in the photo above) by twisting the wires around each other and bending them under the vine.
2. Keep adding vines and wrapping them around each other, securing with wire as you go.
3. After you add each vine, take stock of the shape and make any improvements as needed.
4. Lay the wreath down on a flat surface, make any adjustments to the shape and wire in smaller branches.
5. Add a bow by simply wrapping and tying your ribbon around a corner of the wreath. Choose a…
Something old, something new,
Something borrowed, something blue
And something silver for you!
If you’re meddling around thrift stores, antique markets and garage sales you can easily find fabulous personalized touches. Treasures such as vintage silver plated tea sets, sugar bowls and candy dishes are easy finds, inexpensive and oh-so-elegant in wedding décor. As a greener alternative, purchasing used items adds a dash of something soulful to your wedding too.
To create your centerpiece you’ll want to build a collection of objects similar in shape and size; consider tea sets of similar scale but varying design. Filled with floral and grouped together, they are stunning and sophisticated. Bargain blooms such as baby’s breath and carnations, used en masse love to live in these stylish pots. However, make sure your containers are at least three inches deep if you are using them for arrangements – definitely consult your…
Grey Flower Arrangement
This cool summer arrangement is super sweet for a modern summer wedding. Total cost including container is $30.
Supplies:
flower clippers
white bowl
1 grower’s bunch of white lavender
1 grower’s bunch of dusty miller
Steps:
1. Clip the flowers very short. You’ll want to test out a few stems because the desired length will vary with container size. We cut the lavender at the bottom of the blossom and cut the dusty miller so the stems were only about 2 inches.
2. Fill bowl with water.
3. Place half the bunch of dusty miller into the bowl. Repeat this stem, alternating varieties. Save out a few stems.
4. Place some longer lavender stems in random spots so the arrangement isn’t too perfectly round.
Tips/Mistakes:
This arrangement will last for a long time and you can even dry the lavender!
Buy it:…
Flowers are a traditional wedding day staple. Nothing says romance like a centerpieces filled with red roses or a bouquet filled with carnations and lilies. Unfortunately, those beautiful arrangements only last one day, and often eat up a good portion of your wedding day budget. Here are 3 eco-chic flower alternatives that are beautiful and cost effective.
Photo Credit: Fantasy Floral Designs
If you still want to carry a bouquet, but want to go a more untraditional route, consider creating a bouquet out of sentimental and personal items. Take some brooches from your grandmother, a string of pearls from your mother, and some items representing your relationship and you have a homemade, eco-chic bouquet that will last forever and turn some heads.
Photo Credit: Chelsea Fuss of Frolic!
Decorate your tables with edible centerpieces. Not only will they be gorgeous but they can…
I need to get it out on the table that when it comes to this wedding, I am totally, completely biased. I adore this wedding; when I look at the photos love and fun, not to mention an insanely gorgeous bride, absolutely leap off the screen. You see, this wedding is our Director of Digital Media’s and I was privileged to witness the details firsthand. The amazing floral arrangements, the table names that highlighted places the couple visited together, the unbelievable setting – it was a quintessential Colorado wedding with a grace and elegance that is 100% Katie.
And just so you don’t get scared by the crazy people that crashed her Photo Booth – yes, that’s me and my husband valiantly trying to throw mywedding signs, which is significantly more difficult than you’d think. Still waiting for some of Katie to rub off on me…
Big thanks to
Wedding Nouveau is a breath of fresh air on the wedding scene. Editor and Founder Fri features multi-ethnic weddings and inspiration that absolutely pop with personality. We couldn’t be happier to get her take on Fusion weddings every month.
In the spirit of celebrating fusion and global style for today’s modern bride, I’m interested in finding inspiring ways to bring heritage into a cosmopolitan arena. Or in other words: Make you say “Slap me, that’s gorgeous!”…in many cultures.I’m honored to be part of the wedding conversation here at mywedding.com, dishing on all things love, laughter and the pursuit of that perfect wedding memory. It all begins with a vision…a unique palette that resides in your dreams, that manifests itself in your accidentally genius inspiration board, and finally engraves its voice in the hearts and souls of all who attend your big day.
Regardless of what your flavor is,…
Oh, how we love Frolic! Chelsea’s daily inspiration blog is always chock-full of pretty ideas that feel effortless and chic. So, we’re so happy that she’ll be posting DIY projects that easy to do while packing a big punch.This floral centerpiece is lush, full and modern but budget friendly and easy to make. Tulips are available in the fall, winter, and spring. During summer, we recommend full, open roses. Total cost: $26.00
Supplies:
Vase (pictured $3 at Target)
Flower clippers
Flower Recipe:
20 stems of tulips ( aprox $20 from local market)
2 stems nerine lilies ( aprox $3.00 local market)
Steps:
1. Condition flowers: Re-cut stems, place in a bucket of cold water overnight. Keep away from food, fruit and drafts.
2. Remove greens from tulips.
3. Separate flowers by type and color.
4. Take a few tulips and place in your hand (ex. left…
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Cherries Flowers
How to Make a Bittersweet Wreath by Chelsea from Frolic
Grey Flower Arrangements from Chelsea at Frolic!
Color Board: Make a Bold Statement with Red
Joe and Beth Tie the Knot in Cherry Creek, CO
Katie and Nick's Elegant Colorado Mountain Wedding
Thrifting Antique Silver Pieces for Stunning Centerpieces
Green Bride Guide Suggests Flower Alternatives
Make Your Own Tulip Centerpiece from Chelsea at Frolic
Color Board: Apple & Blackberry
Sarah and Ahmd’s Elegant Egyptian Wedding from Wedding Nouveau
