Sunday Morning

I had to check the clock first as soon as I typed the title to see if it was indeed still morning. It is.. for another thirty minutes. Russ just went to return his way-too big Tonka toy of a truck that was a loaner since his is in the shop, but man, it could haul three weddings worth of rentals I'm pretty certain.

Thinking about this odd-in-between weather here in Savannah where Summer and Fall are arm wrestling and neither one seems to have the upper hand.

We're ready for a mountain trip, crisp apples and funky colored gourds and crunchy leaves.. We need a little trip.

The photo above was from an autumnal, colorful photoshoot we did with Mackensey Alexander and Ivory + Beau last year.. It captures the mood I'm in this cloudy, restful Sunday.

Railroad Museum Revisited: Courtney + Harry

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LOVED creating for this bride and groom! And what a great team to work with: 

Photography: Rachel Browne
Ceremony + Reception: Roundhouse Railroad Museum
Planner: Simply Savannah Events
Vintage Photobooth: Obscura Photoworks
Catering: Creative Catering
Cakes: Rum Runners

flower crush

And here we are! 2013. It may be a cold, rainy day here in Savannah as I type this, but I'm giddy all over with the amazing floral designers that are popping up all over the world. I love it when we can inspire each other to do better, more beautiful work for our brides.

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Browsing one of my favorite blogs:  100 Layer Cake, I came across this gorgeous arrangement by Toast that with an airy backdrop just made me sigh in contentment. Maybe because everything about this photo reminds me of fresh summertime and it's January? 

2012 Popular Trends Revisited

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As we approach the end of the year, it's fun to look back and see what our brides were consistently attracted to in terms of color and design. The truth is that here in Savannah, Charleston and the Low Country, southern vintage charm will always reign. Blushes, grays, spanish moss, mason jars, burlap, lace, sweet tea, cotton and peaches always make for a comforting, beautiful combination.

A Woodsy June Affair

********* What a lovely pair! Jessica & Tim, both SCAD Photography graduates, celebrated their nuptials at the historic Ships of the Sea Museum paying homage to her family's naval past. The green ferns, succulents and purplish florals were the perfect cooling touch to a warm Savannah Saturday. Adding to the memories were the bride's family's collection of silver that were staggered in vignettes throughout the tables. Ever the artists, Jessica and Tim created gorgeous laser cut chandeliers and hanging embroidery hoops fitted with lace. Burlap runners trimmed with lace and delicate glass candlesticks and votives, mason jars for drinking tied the vintage affair together and a wonderful time was had by all. {photos: Molly Joseph Photography}

Congratulations Chelsea + Rylan

********** I had a great time creating a bright, crisp design look for this lovely, quirky couple for their spring wedding. Chelsea had chosen a cheerful color palette which inspired me to make something part playful, part tame, all fantastic. The result: a combo of roses and tulips in spunky shades of yellow, orange and ivory. I'd like to thank Teresa Earnest from Memories N More for capturing the jolly duo of Chelsea and Rylan.

Congratulations Katie + Nate

Blog Love: Urban Poppy on Wed Loft

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Extremely flattered by the love at Wed Loft. What a lovely little feature. I'm ridiculously honored when folks find us and like to know what's going on at Urban Poppy. 2012 certainly has been a busy one and we're already into February.

Springtime Wish: Yellows + Robin's Egg Blue

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It looks like another cold front is coming in, but we enjoyed some beautiful balmy weather here in Savannah yesterday. Now mind you, as a native New Yorker and a gal who spent quite a few bitter winters in college in Ohio, I am not complaining. January in Georgia this year (so far) has been quite mild. But we all still have spring on the brain.

Lemony, buttery yellows with the still pale blue evoke sunny blue, warm skies; early spring fades into summer. Last night the gals from Posh Petals and Pearls and I, enjoyed the festivities and set up a vignette at Brockington Hall for the bridal show: Bustles and Badges.

It's raining today but we're excited for our photo shoot tomorrow at Bonaventure with Scott and Melissa of Scott Hopkins Photography. We'll keep you posted.

Update: It was windy, but Scott and Melissa, with cameras ready, shot away.  Starting at Bonaventure we moved to catch the light towards Tybee along the bike trail. They did an amazing job!

Brides.com Winter Weddings: UP feature

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Not the prettiest screen shot, but I was thrilled to be invited by Brides.com to create a winter bouquet for their Winter Weddings feature.

Below are some other fun arrangements I put together. I'm so thrilled to have a little window of time to "play". I know with wedding season looming around the corner, I might disappear from writing now and again.