When I have the opportunity to meet with my potential clients, I always try to remind them of the important “spots” on your wedding day. Those most photographed areas on your special day are the places you need to concentrate on. Think about it. Table 19 is not important as the sweetheart table.
Here are the areas of importance:

1. Your dress

2. Your bouquet

3. Your ceremony area

4. Your sweetheart table or where you are seated

5. Your cake

focus on those areas. I am not saying spend a fortune, but I am saying make them photography ready. I love to put the bridesmaids bouquets around the cake for a bigger punch of flowers. The bridal bouquet in the center of the sweetheart table to be seen all night. Make the ceremony backdrop flowers in in a container that is able to move and place around the sweetheart table.

There are many ways to make your pictures even better memories. I would love to help you.

I am a true believer that you always need to keep learning. I was so blessed to go to Miami with an opportunity to master the skills of larger wedding installation. Intrigued Designs with Sarah Campbell hosted an amazing two days of learning . Wow is all I can say. I am so pumped up. I got to meet the Mayesch Designer of the year, Shawn Michael Foley. Also met Farmer Nick NYC. These three are the best of the best. I felt like I was with royalty. And the best part was, I actually taught them one of my tricks that I have done in designing. I taught them!
i learned some really amazing ideas. I cannot wait to use them

Sometimes I like to play with ideas on my table. Tablescaping an idea and bringing it to life is so much fun. I get to create a vision, pull in elements to accent, and then fill in with floral vocals.

now think about that when you are planning your sweetheart table. We can design, create, and add. Design your story. Create your story with elements to bring it to life. Add your bouquet to give that punch of nature.
I love it! Look at some of my beach feel

A defining part of any big day, flower displays provide a visual uplift and can even transform a venue.  
Bold statement colours are all the rage, as well as those with different textures and shapes. Speak to your florist about how they can layer up displays with an explosion of colour. Go big on scents too – this is going to be a big wedding trend that you’ll smell more of in the coming year!

It’s all about getting creative too. Think about different ways that flowers can add a pop of colour to other parts of the day, from the sweetheart table with large tall statement arrangements to a flower “tree” instead of an arch.

And when it comes to your bridal bouquet, it’s all about understated tidy bouquets with plenty of overflowing greenery for a majestic look. Or a more natural look with grasses, feathers, natural elements.

Remember it is your day, your style, your vision.

photography by Wild Heart Films

makeup Richmond Makeup Artist

hair by Cecily Morgan Hair

Over the years I have had so many memorable experiences doing what I love.  But, people always ask me what wedding design has been my favorite.  To tell you the truth,  it is very difficult to pick a favorite.  I am humbled and honored that my designs have been published in over 129 media outlets. Although, if you really must ask, I can narrow it down to 3 featured shoots that really stand out in my mind...

#1 Cinderella Styled Shoot

This story will always hold a place near and dear to my heart.  This experience was so special because the bride and groom had been originally married very quickly before her fiancé was getting deployed.  As a result, the beautiful bride ended up getting married in a $10 old navy dress.  Although romantic and heartfelt, she still has never had the opportunity to feel like a beautiful bride.

Before the shoot, she cried and was convinced that there was no way she could be beautiful. I, on the other hand, heard her say this once and was not having any part of it. I believe that everyone is beautiful and everyone deserves to feel like they’re a princess at least once in their life!  Once the bride was all dolled up you could just see her eyes light up! She was finally seeing the beauty from within that everyone else had been seeing all along!

I wanted to create blooms for her that really reflected her beauty and looked like they were straight out of a fairy-tale. In order to complement the blooms I added some romantic greenery that gave off the perfect whimsical touch! I am so happy I had the privilege to watch her and her husband during this shoot.  It was so heartwarming and I’m so happy that I got the chance to be a part of it! This shoot was featured in Pretty Pear Bride.

#2 Middle Eastern Styled Shoot

Sometimes I get the opportunity to make cultural magic.  The Middle Eastern shoot was by far the most vibrant inspired wedding design I have ever been a part of.  Due to the bold colors worn by the brides and grooms, it was necessary for the flowers to complement and enhance the design without overpowering it.  I was up for this challenge and it came together magically! I was in awe to see this Middle Eastern shoot was quite popular and was featured a number of times.  Some of the features include Hill City Bride, Love Inc., Black Nuptials, and Aisle Society.  

Hill City Bride, in particular, stated, “This shoot had one goal in mind, and that was to pay respects to a beautiful culture. Our team of vendors really dug in deep to learn about Middle Eastern wedding traditions, which go beyond bright bold colors. This inspiration not only uses beautiful, bold colors and silks but the details of the jewelry, makeup, hair and decor all have meanings in the celebration. Golden elephants were selected because they are sacred and symbolize good luck and prosperity, and they are also very prominent in Middle Eastern weddings. Marigold orange, red and bright yellows are often used in these weddings because they represent the vibrancy of life, and we definitely wanted to use plenty of those colors due to what they convey.” 

Truly breathtaking and quite literally a feast for the eyes.  I loved working on this shoot and creating something so impactful and beautiful!

#3 Waverley Winter Styled Shoot

Nestled in the countryside, The Waverley Estate is a beautiful location for a wedding.  The property is located next to a 200-acre cattle farm, with a house and church built in the 1840s, complete with a 175-year-old Hackberry Tree.  Dating all the way back to the Civil War, this land provides the perfect spot for smaller, more intimate weddings of those interested in history.  Although the location was beautiful, hands down, my favorite part of this shoot was that everyone agreed to steer clear of all the traditional winter wedding accents, such as the typical cranberry and evergreen.  Nothing makes me more delighted than being able to dive into a wedding or editorial shoot with creativity and design something unique for my clients.  In the end, we chose to combine heavy greenery and faux fur to give off the sentiment of a winter-themed wedding!  The unique combination of white blooms and winter white fur brought an elegant and sophisticated feeling. It was truly a magical end product and the shoot was featured in Pretty In Ink Productions.