Congratulations Chelle and Zack

Congrats to Chelle Christian and Zach Allen, who got married tonight in Harrogate.  When she first talked to me about wanting sunflowers and wildflowers, I knew it was going to be beautiful.  I ordered 60 sunflowers, but had to get six more.  Can you imagine what that many sunflowers, along with wildflowers looked like?  Here are a few sneak peaks.  I wish them all the best for a wonderful life together.

Camo Garter

I hope I have made it very clear, in the past, that I am here as an extension of the bride.  I have my own ideas, but ultimately, the bride's wishes are going to determine the mood and feel of the wedding.  When I heard that one of my brides and her bridesmaids are going to wear cowboy boots, I was thrilled. This is going to be a different experience for me, and I am so happy that they are making the wedding exactly what they want it to be.

Hey, people, there are no hard and fast rules.  On your wedding day, you get to choose.

When she asked me if I knew where she could get a realtree camo garter, I said, "No, but I can make one if you tell me the meaning of realtree."  I got genuine realtree fabric and made one garter to toss and one to keep.

If you need a special garter, realtree or pink polka dot, I can make it for you.  Just name the color and theme.

Pink Dahlia

If you are getting married in the next couple of weeks, and don't have your flowers yet, my friend, Linda, at Aunt Willie's Wildflowers has an overabundance of pink dahlias.  I used them in a wedding, along with other wildflowers in a September wedding last year.  The groom thought they were so beautiful that they couldn't be real.

It's not too late to do something amazing.  Call me at (423)943-2630.

Just Because

You are worth it.  You don't have to wait for a special occasion to get fresh flowers.  My friend, Linda Doan, at Aunt Willie's Wildflowers is at the farmer's market every Saturday.  She has great flowers.  If you see something great and would like a little help arranging them for your wedding, call me at 943-2630.

I got these today.  They just make me happy to look at them.  These are a mix of sunflowers, hydrangea, lilies, mountain mint, and grasses.

Coomer-Harmon Wedding

Jessica Coomer and Robert Harmon were married last night at Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.  They have been in love for what seems forever.

Overbay Photography took the pictures on the day of the wedding, you can see a sneak peak on their blog.  My husband took these pictures of the flowers before the wedding.  I think I know which flowers are the most beautiful that I have ever done, then something else seems more beautiful.  There are all kinds of different tastes and needs for weddings.  Only you can decide what colors you want and what formality, or casualness you love. 

BHLDN

I was excited and thrilled with the new BHLDN, the flagship store in Houston.  See the website at http://www.bhldn.com/.  This is Anthropologie's wedding store.  You can shop online.  The front of the store had some very interesting dressy clothing, which could be worn for a casual wedding, and lots of great ideas for bridesmaids.  (There were some beautiful green tulle skirts, which would look lovely with a plain white T for an outdoor wedding.) The middle store had accessories - gloves, shoes, and a whole wall of fascinators.  The back of the store had wedding dresses and shrugs.  Off to the side was a whole separate room of naughty little things, but in really good taste.  When you're getting married, you might want to splurge on ruffled panties and a matching bra.

Anthropologie has different clothing, so you will find that the wedding attire is not what you would see at other bridal shops.  Enjoy!

Flower Girl Idea



Oak Leaf Hydrangea



Chinese Snowball Bush



I thought of this when I was using another kind of flower.  What if your flower girl, instead of carrying a basket, carried a three foot branch of an oak leaf hydrangea or snowball bush.  They are so beautiful, but they shed something awful.  As the little girl(s) walks down the aisle, she could just gently skake it, scattering a lovely amount of blooms.

Also, BCBG has a chance to win a wedding gown at http://links.eb.bcbg.com/servlet/MailView?ms=NTI4MDA3MQS2&r=NTQyNzM3MzY2MgS2&j=MTk3MDU2ODEyS0&mt=1&rt=0