California meets Texas

I can't quite remember the connection to Texas this Californian couple had....but it didn't really matter because the bride in her boots says "Texan" all the way. This was a couple I never actually got to meet, as we did all our interviews via phone since they lived out of state. However everything was well communicated and easy going. The bride is actually a fabulous photographer and hired another photographer Leigh Miller Photography out of California to shoot her wedding. I was blown away by the depth and subject matter Leigh chose and included some non floral aspects to give you a well rounded feel for the emotional event. I especially love the bride's gown, the collared style of her dress was more than perfect for her look. Every aspect of the wedding meshed so lovely together. I share these photos with you in hopes you see the beauty my job offers as just a small detail in such a "big" event in a couples life.

Enjoy!

Melanie

p.s. This is also the last wedding we did at Barr Mansion before the unique Artisian ballroom they had was lost in a terrible fire earlier this year.

"Lil Pumpkin"

Botanist + Baker = A Really Cool Couple

"Lil Pumpkin" refers to the bride's pet name that

her super sweet mother calls her by.....so we

put pumpkins all over the place to remind

the bride of one of her favorite things!

This vintage inspired wedding used one of a kind

fabulous pottery from a collection of the bride's mother....

no pressure Last Petal team...eeek!

However, these vases were the piece d' resistance for the

table decor...we coupled them with copper candlesticks for

another vintage touch.

Love the unique blend of textures and colors we used for

this wedding. Sometimes you have to go outside the comfort zone

of a two color design palette.

Love this wedding, super special!

Enjoy!

Melanie

Lovely Pictures Provided by Pink Posh Photography

Beautifully Bright!

Love this color combination! Pinky coral, orange and chartuese.

This is a bright color palette without being overwhelming and still

creates an elegant mood with the shapes chosen. There are green hydrangea, orange parrot tulips, pincushion protea, orange dendrobium mokara orchids, and curly willow to create some wispy texture dancing around the other components. Just say YES! to texture.

Enjoy!

Melanie

Happy Married Couple!

You've gotta love this couple. They had such a good time at their

wedding and were a very warm and gracious couple.

Their flowers were muted shades of green,

antique pinks, and purple tones.

Enjoy,

Melanie

Photographer: Studio 563

Venue: Barton Creek Resort...a big thank you to Kristin there!

Vintage out at Roundtop

We have been so busy this October!

For those potential clients out there who want to inquire, we

will get back with you as swiftly as we can.

Here's a lovely portrait bouquet done by one of our staff member, Rachel.

The bride was ironically doing her photoshoot out near our studio

at the Festival Hill Institute.

Portrait of a Lady

I'm so excited to be able to post these two beautiful shots of my bride!

They were taken over a month ago, but I didn't want to post them just in

case the groom was ever to stumble upon my blog (.....slim chance I know,

but better safe than sorry). We designed her wedding this past Friday

at Laguna Gloria, and it turned out beautifully..mimicing the gorgeous

weather that ensued for the event! Kudos Mother Nature!

Enjoy!

Melanie

Photography by the talented Red Fly Photography

Autumn Splendor

The mornings are starting to get that slight

hint that cooler weather is around the corner.

Today being the "official" first day of Fall,

I thought I'd post an autumn wedding from last year.

I adore the Fall, and it's probably my

favorite time of year for flowers.

Spring is wonderful, but Fall flowers show

such a unique palette of colors and variations.

Everytime this season comes around,

we get giddy at the studio opening our

gorgeous packages of botanical goodies!

By coincidence, this day is also my 8th wedding

anniversary and reminds me of what an

awesome choice I made for having our wedding

specifically on the Autumn Solstice & The Harvest Moon.

Details make life so much more interesting.....

Enjoy!

Melanie

Photos : by the beloved SMS Photography girls!

Cake: Michelle's Pattiserie

Venue: UT Alumni Center

Coordination: Clink Events

Delicate & Frilly : Bold & Bright!

Opposites really do work sometimes!

This bride requested romantic, small and delicate for

her and bright colors to compliment the bridesmaids dresses.

The artist bride (turned florist after the wedding!)

loved color and the fuschia/purple and orange orchids looked

bold against the dark teal dresses. The bouquet I made

for the bride mimicked her intricate gown, using

queen anne's lace, little white feathers, stephanotis,

dendrobium orchids, lisianthus, and sweet peas.

Enjoy!

Melanie

"Brides Just Wanna Have Fu-un!"

Fun, fun, fun, as you can tell by the first picture

this bride "just wanted to have fun".

Haute pink was the signature color with black

as an accent and we did the look

without breaking the bank.

Her bouquet and all her bridesmaids

bouquets were made exclusively using

hot pink carnations in a compact style.

Enjoy!

Melanie