Browsing articles from "December, 2008"

Josilyn and Michael are Married!

Dec 28, 2008   //   by Shannon   //   Blog  //  No Comments

Who: Josilyn and Michael
What: Romantic and timeless wedding done in shades of peach with a pop of orange and hot pink
When: July 2008
Where: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sacramento, Ca and The Library Galleria, Sacramento, Ca
Images by: True Love Photo

Annie and Colby are Married!

Dec 27, 2008   //   by Shannon   //   Blog  //  No Comments


Who: Annie and Colby

What: Gorgeous wedding in colors of deep navy, silver and bright green

When: July 2008

Where: Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, Sacramento, CA and The Old Sugar Mill, Clarksburg, CA

Images by: Stephanie Smith

Candles…

Dec 26, 2008   //   by Shannon   //   Blog  //  No Comments

Candles add a warm and romantic feeling to your event. I love using candles of all shapes and sizes to add a sense of intimacy and luxury to my client’s wedding decor.
A few things to consider when decorating with candles:
Safety first- always use glass to shield the flame of the candle.
No scent is good sense- Un-scented candles are the way to go when decorating at an event where food will be served. Heavily scented candles can interfere with the enjoyment of food. Additionally, some of your guests may have an allergic reaction to the scent.
Mix it up- a variety of shapes, sizes and color candles can communicate homeyness and will give your decor a little something special.
More is better- 6 to 9 votive candles per guest table (provided you have the space) will give your tables a romantic and flattering glow.
Beat the heat- If your wedding is planned for the hottest months of the year use less or battery operated candles.
Make the glow last- Tealight candles (the little candles in a metal or plastic cup) typically do not last long enough for the average wedding reception. You want to choose candles that have a burn length of 6 or longer hours.
Images by: Allison Stahl, Diana Miller, True Love Photo, Wendy Hithe, Christa Hoffarth and Flourish

Sacramento Bride and Groom

Dec 25, 2008   //   by Shannon   //   Blog  //  No Comments

Have you seen the new cover of Sacramento Bride and Groom? The yummy red rose bouquet was happily designed by Flourish this past September. Our bride, Samantha was perfectly photographed by Rachelle Photography.

Tricks of the trade

Dec 24, 2008   //   by Shannon   //   Blog  //  No Comments

One of my favorite decor tricks is to add an extra sparkle to fresh fruit by coating it in glitter. The fruit apprears to be frosted. Fabulous!
Image by: Andrea’s Images

Rootie, tootie fresh and fruity

Dec 23, 2008   //   by Shannon   //   Blog  //  No Comments


Fruit is a fabulous design element in floral displays. Not only is fruit a great way to bring the season into your designs it can also help strech your decorating dollar.

In the spring use bright green apples and pears mixed with soft pink Esperance roses and fluffy Sarah Bernhardt peonies. In the summer citrus fruit is all the rage. Use sliced lemons, oranges and limes in your centerpieces and watch your guests admire your fruity sense of fun. In the fall it is all about abundance. Bosc and Seckle pears, shiny deep red apples and gorgeous bunches of purple grapes will give your decor a seasonal flair.

Images by: Christa Hoffarth, Andrea’s Images, Bella Rose, True Love Photo and Flourish

Pink and orange

Dec 22, 2008   //   by Shannon   //   Blog  //  No Comments

The color combination of pink and orange has become increasing popular over the last two years. It is no wonder why! Few other color combinations communicate flirty fun as well.

My Favs: Ravel and Orange Unique roses, gerbera daisies, callas

Images by: True Love Photo, Rachelle Photography and Flourish

Orange

Dec 20, 2008   //   by Shannon   //   Blog  //  No Comments

“Orange is the happiest color.” Frank Sinatra

I think my favorite color to use in the summer and fall is a deep rich orange. Orange just pops in photography. When added to royal blue, deep purple, rich red and bright yellow- orange turns the color palette into a rainbow of stunning hues. Orange, red and yellow makes for a show stopping fall combination.

My Favs: Orange Unique, Circus and Tropical Amazon roses, dahlia, hypericum, aranda and mokara orchids, gerbera daisy, Mango calla, tulips

Images by: True Love Photo, Sharpe Photographers, Kight Photographers and Flourish

White

Dec 19, 2008   //   by Shannon   //   Blog  //  No Comments

“White is not the mere absence of colour, it is a shining and affirmative thing, as fierce as red, as definitive as black…” G.K. Chesterson
White is the classic bridal color. It symbolizes purity and new beginnings. White can be coy and innocent or starkly modern. I love using cool clean white flowers to evoke a restful and soothing atmosphere.
My Favs: peony, roses, orchids, stock, hydrangea, sweet pea, tulips, ranunculas, callas and lisianthus.Images by: Kight Photographers, True Love Photo, Wendy Hithe Photography and Flourish

Blue

Dec 18, 2008   //   by Shannon   //   Blog  //  No Comments

“Oh! `darkly, deeply, beautifully blue’,
As someone somewhere sings about the sky.”
Lord Byron

Blue is the rarest color for flowers. Not many plants and flower sport this heavenly hue. Gardeners have prized this color over all others for centuries. Even with all of the advances in science the blue rose eludes plant geneticists to this day.

Pair a light powdery blue with a host of soft pastel pinks, yellows, lavenders and green for the ultimate is springtime splendor. Deep, dark blue becomes mysterious when coupled with purple and burgundy.

My favs: hydrangea, hybrid delphinium, belladonna, monkshood, scabiosa, agapanthus, forget me nots, love in the mist
Images by: Kight Photographers, Wendy Hithe Photography and Flourish

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