A Quiet Spring Morning

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: Saipua

 
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So, back in the old days when I worked as the lifestyle editor for a humble-sized newspaper in Ohio, I had the joy of creating daily columns based on several interests that appealed to many of the township's readers. As part of my New Year's Resolutions, writing in my blog needs to appeal to me as much as it does to you, my dear reader. 

All this to say, I'd love to have each day (let's say four days) of the week be dedicated to something new and interesting in the world of flora and design.  One of these days, I believe, will be dedicated to my flower crushes- my fellow floral designers that keep me ooohing and aaaaahhing over the beautiful world of flowers I'm SO blessed to work in each day.

Many of you are familiar with Sarah over at Saipua in Brooklyn. Not only is she a brilliant designer, but she's a ridiculous (that's a compliment) photographer and Rembrandt would have been proud. Above are a few of her arrangements for you to ogle. Please be sure to wipe up the drool from your keyboard when you're through :) 

Featured on Style Me Pretty Georgia

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We're thrilled to have been featured on Style Me Pretty Georgia the other day alongside some of my favorite and talented vendors who did an amazing job on Courtney and Ryan's wedding at the Tybee Wedding Chapel. First City Events as always did a great job delivering smooth and stress-free planning and of course Alicja, of TAKEN Photography captured everything beautifully- especially the bride! And I always love Ashley's, of Tier Luxury Cakes, fun creativity.

Thoughts on Weddings in the Arizona Desert

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Here on a visit, I'm sitting at the dining room table in my brother's house outside of Phoenix working on wedding proposals while my almost two year old niece entertains the both of us with building blocks and balloons.

I'm thinking of the great chat I had with a wedding photographer I met last night and have been quite taken with weddings in the desert.

Staring out the window I see mountains, a strikingly crisp blue sky, and tones of sand and gray greens of eucalyptus and olive trees. How different our two worlds are!  And how fun it would be to have a wedding out here with such amazing light, and the sunsets!

{photos courtesy of: Erin Hearts Court Photography & The Wedding Chicks}

Style Me Pretty Georgia Feature

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We are so thrilled to have been recently featured on Style Me Pretty Georgia for Samantha and Jacob's gorgeous, fun and fresh Sunbury wedding at Dunham Farms. The talented Andrea of Gray Harper Events did and amazing job pulling together a fantastic bridal soiree. Jade and Matthew of Jade + Matthew Take Pictures did there customary awesome job of taking beautiful pics. What a beautiful wedding this was!

Merri-MINT 2013

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2013 brings with it the promise of mint as a beautiful base color for dresses, vases and any other wedding decor one can think of.

I adore this all mint bouquet  made with airplants, succulents, seeded eucalyptus and hydrangea- ooh!! I would love to create this for a bride or her bridesmaids this year!

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.

New Year's Resolutions

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And so another year rolls up before us. I'm blushing to see my last entry was in June. Hence, "New Year's Resolutions". I shall not set myself up for failure by promising to write everyday. On the contrary, several times a month might be more realistic. Thus far, most of my posts have been highlights of our beautiful brides and their lovely weddings, but with Pinterest visually taking us over by storm, there's simply so much eye candy to share and chat about. Speaking of resolutions, the Knot has some fun ones for you brides to be.

Are those resolutions tucked into a bridal bouquet? Close- they're love letters! My brilliant bride Kellie, made origami flowers out of her beloved's missives and we fashioned them into an amazing bouquet- talk about teamwork! I love it when brides think out of the box :)

Thank you to each of you: brides, families and vendors who made 2012 a tremendous joy and a Happy 2013 to come!

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 Keara + Ryan

********** Blush, plush, posh!! The wedding of Keara and Ryan was inspired by Victorian Era luxury and modern flair. And the reception was appropriately housed at The Olde Pink House in historic Savannah. Influenced by a pomp setting, I combined globes of white carnations with decadent black and white runners, as accents of black feathers provided bold contrast to the centerpieces. The bridal bouquet was just as grand. I paired blush and pink roses with white carnations and baby's breath, and crowned it all with brooches. It was indeed a pleasure to help make the couple's sovereign vision a reality.

Congratulations Katie + Nate