A Ferny & Flowery Friday

ok, so what girl hasn't thought about her wedding day

at least a tiny bit?...

well, the ever so tiny thoughts i've had about my wedding

involve being outside somewhere

in creation

surrounded by all the people i love the most

there's no where else i could imagine that moment in my life taking place

somewhere in the mountains or the woods 

where there's not much need for decorating 

because trees, ferns, and moss are in abundance

and get the job done

{obviously i've hardly thought about this}

there's something about those mossy, earthy tones

that do something to my heart

that stir up some serious passion in my soul

that send inspiration

flying all over the place in my mind

{via}

this week all i wanted to do was be outside

maybe it was the rain

everything was so lush and fresh and inviting

{albeit i wasn't entirely used to the drop in temperature}

but it was inviting none the less

and as i admired all the green around me

 inspiration struck

i wanted to create something from those mossy tones i love so much

flowers fit for that wedding in the woods

i've thought about only a tiny bit

i chose two types of simple, white flowers

and a variety of greens 

including jasmine, juniper, citrus leaves, ferns

that were cut fresh from the yard

put em all together

and this is what came about...

bouquet wrapped in lace (bottom layer) and burlap (top layer)
pinned with pearl tear drop pins

boutonniere: sword & maidenhair fern, juniper, moss and twig.

i love being inspired

i guess it really doesn't take much for me though

typically i just have to walk outside

well, until the next inspiration hits

{which im guessing won't be too long from now}

have a happy weekend!

Brittany and Adam's Winter Wedding

Happy New Years to you!

It's my first blog post of 2013

and I can't think of a better way to kick start the new year

than with a dose of wedding flowers.

 I met Brittany and Adam almost 2 years ago,

they're students in our Cru movement at UCI.

I have had the privilege of discipling Brittany for the past year and a half

and it has been so wonderful getting to know her 

and her heart for the Lord.

She is probably the most gentle, sincere and compassionate person I know

and it has been so neat to walk alongside her and Adam 

as they begin this new adventure.

It was this past December they tied the knot,

and it was so fun to be a part of their wedding day.

I absolutely love getting to work with brides,

creating arrangements with personal touches

 that reflect their style and personalities.

Brittany's choice of colors and flowers 

matched the wet, wintery wedding day perfectly.

Brittany's bouquet was overflowing with gorgeous

stems of white Hydrangea and Vendela roses

and accented with antique blue Hydrangea and sprigs of babies breath.

All wrapped in burlap and lace.

For her bridesmaids she wanted contrast,

she wanted their blue to pop.

And pop it did.

Their bouquets were filled with Vendela roses,

babies breath and stems of bright blue Hydrangea.

They were all wrapped in burlap and lace and tied up with 

a blue ribbon.

The men all wore a Vendela rose and babies breath boutonniere

while the moms and grandmothers all carried a single,

long stemmed white rose.

Getting to do the flowers for 

this beautiful, winter wedding was 

pure joy.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Clements,

thanks for letting me be a part of your special day!

Bring on the Blooms

Things are getting exciting 

round these parts folks.

Along with spending my summer in full time supporting raising mode

I've also acquired myself a little side job.

Well more of a "funtivity" than a job I would say.

I have recently found myself in charge of the flowers

for a wedding that is bound to be epic.

{no pressure or anything}

The bride and the groom were actually a groomsman and bridesmaid 

in the wedding I was also a bridesmaid in a couple weeks ago in Utah.

We actually met a few years back and

the story of how we've come to be friends is pretty cool.

I would definitely say it's a story of God's timing,

that I'm sure I'll be sharing soon.

{It's pretty neat}

Anyway they're pretty stinking awesome

and I'm so thrilled they're getting hitched!

This past afternoon I spent a little time

with the bride and her mom picking out the blooms for the big day

{that is quickly approaching}.

It was one big drool fest for me.

I was in heaven.

Gorgeous blooms everywhere I looked.

And the smell,

oh the smell of the flower mart.

A flood of memories came.

Of the years I spent working with flowers on a daily basis.

Made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

I'm guessing I will be a tad impatient the next couple weeks.

Waiting for the flowers to arrive,

waiting to finally put it all together

and of course waiting to watch another sweet friend walk down the aisle

and marry the man of her dreams.

Sigh.

Bring on the blooms!