Pothole Gardens

These photos made me smile today... I picture some little old lady walking around London filling all the potholes with beautiful flowers. (I actually think it is someone trying to make a political statement about the poor condition of London's roads. I like the idea of a little old lady a lot better.)

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Photos from the St. Patricks Day wedding coming soon...

I'm Back!

Hello my little darlings who still read my long lost blog. I took a little break to create this little beauty:

My little Stella baby. Yup, call me mommy.

I have had my hand in a few flower adventures during my year long break, but not a whole lot. I have missed it terribly and I am dying to get my hands on a few more weddings for the summer.

One of the things I have missed most about having a wedding every weekend is always having fresh flowers on my table. Last Spring I was asked to do the bouquets for the Wedding Showcase Fashion Show. This was a dream come true, because I got to pick all the flowers and just go to town and do whatever I wanted. One of my favorite flowers that you don't see very often are Hellebores. These dainty little girls have the most beautiful speckled petals and curvy little celery green stems.

I ordered 1 bunch of them to go in a bouquet. The night before the show when I received my order, my little friends the Hellebores were nowhere to be found. I was totally disappointed. My supplier felt so bad that they hadn't arrived on time, that they actually had the whole shipment forwarded to me at the show. With NO CHARGE. In the middle of a long day at a bridal show I got a special delivery and I did NOT share it. Actually I think I did give a couple of bunches away but I saved the other 30 for my little old kitchen table. I spent an approximate total of 2 whole days of my life just looking at these flowers and taking pictures of my favorite ones and watching them bloom. I am sure I had more important things to do that I was choosing to ignore. Oh what a wonderful day.

Anyway. The point is my break is over and I am back!!

A Riter Wedding: Heather in the Autumn

These photos are just too pretty to pick and choose so I am posting them all! Thank you Vanderbeek images for the beautiful photos of my work.
Heather and I actually never met. Not once through the whole wedding planning process did I meet her face to face, which I was so dissapointed about. We had several phone conversations and lots of emails, but she planned her whole wedding from Oregon so a face to face consult was out. Thank you Heather for trusting me, without ever meeting me, and for giving me the privilege of reaping the rewards of your good taste. Enjoy the pretty pictures.

                                                 More non blurry pictures to come!!

Blue and Green at the Riter

Fresh, Funky, and Fun... perfect words to describe Stacey AND her wedding! The orchids were soooo fun, I cant get enough of them!

Stacey's two necessities for the day... flowers and a cold Diet Coke! 

Thanks for the photos Wendell! 

Shea and John were married clear back in June. I am a little behind on my posting! Shea's wedding colors were pink, pink, pink, and pink, paired with a soft feminine grey.  A combo that turned out great, thanks to her excellent style and planning.  Her centerpieces were delicious pink cheesecakes (I was lucky enough to sample a piece) with a small gathering a mini roses in the center.  The linens were beautiful too... Marcie always does such a great job.  Thanks for your confidence in me Shea, and I wish you and John the best!

Spunky couple

Here are the photos from Andrea and Josh's wedding. Check out her dress! Thats right, she got married in a black and white polka dot dress.  Its not often you get to do a wedding that is so full of personality, so it was a fun opportunity for me. My favorite part of the bouquet was the big black gems... they add so much sparkle!  Andrea was so sweet to work with and so complimentary and grateful towards me. She and Josh are a darling couple. (I just sounded like my grandma.  I mean they are an awesome couple. Hee hee.) 

Check out the post I did right before this one... I think it is so interesting to see two brides with the same color scheme who have taken it in two totally different directions. That is one of the reasons I love what I do so much - it is always different! 

Thanks for reading!