The Backyard Gardener

Saturday, July 31, 2010

Watermelon Pink, Mango Orange, Cantaloupe, Lime Green

Today's wedding was absolutely beautiful! I loved the flower combination, the bright colors, the family & their hard work. I could have been part of the DIY network this weekend with my weddings! Each wedding the families did a lot of "do it yourself" projects & did an excellent job. I'm afraid my pictures don't do this wedding justice...but trust me, it was great!

The happy couple. Congratulations Sarah & Bobby!

Bridesmaids' bouquets. Hot pink roses, peach spray roses, orange mini calla lillies, dahlias, burpleurum, & green hydrangea.

I created this bridge arrangement with my black arbor I rent out. I just took out the arch piece & used the side columns with a board across the top.

Unity Candle Arrangement

Side candle arrangement

Close up of 'Hot Shot' orange mini calla lilly

The bride rented my large cylinder vases & added the candles & reindeer moss herself for down the aisle.

I'm really excited about these new stands I purchased to rent out. They can used so many different ways! After the ceremony, these were transferred to the reception & placed on the buffet tables.

I don't think I want to know how long it took to hang all these lanterns! It looked great though!The family did a great job turning this tent into a fun atmosphere for the reception.

Some details done by the Bride & her mom

There were potted plants & annuals everywhere in the yard for the reception. The bright colors, flowers & natural surroundings of this location made it fun for us to set up. Truly a fun day.

Western Theme Wedding

This was by far my favorite Western Theme wedding. This family outdid themselves with all their DIY projects! I'm sure all the guests enjoyed the atmosphere that was created with all the little details. I helped a little bit with ideas, but the bride & her family expanded upon them, came up with their own & created one impressive event!

The arbor & split rail style fence built by the groom.

Unity candle set on a whiskey barrel rented from Lynn Barron Designs.

The beautiful & happy bride Janelle. Her bouquet with casablance lillies, Vendella Roses, Isle spray roses, eggplant mini calla lillies, chocolate cosmos, blue hydrangea & white stephanotis with a crystal inside.

Bridesmaids' bouquets with copper wire on stems.

NOW FOR THE "DIY" PROJECTS....I LOVED THEM SO MUCH & THOUGHT THEY WOULD BE GREAT INSPIRATION FOR SOME ONE ELSE.

I thought this was an old wagon...just found out, that the father of the bride built this one week before the wedding! The wagon was used for the gifts. Yes that is tumble weed by the front wheel!

Centerpieces, also made by the bride & groom.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Lairmont Manor

Ohhh, I always love weddings at Lairmont Manor! Yesterday I had a small wedding that I set up there for the neatest family! The bride from the San Juan Islands, & groom from Costa Rica!

The Bride's mom promised to send me some pictures so I could see the final product after all the other vendors set up. I'll post those when I get them! Congratulations Tasha & Deiby, you had a beautiful day for your destination wedding.

The ceremony site in the courtyard by the fountain. Since it was a windy day, rose petals were added to the aisle right before the ceremony. Pomanders on aisle made of green button mums.

Brides' bouquet with white hydrangea, white mini calla lilies, green mini cymbidium orchids & apricot roses. Stem of the bouquet wrapped in ivory lace.

Reception under the tent. Centerpieces in a 5x5 cube vase with limes inside. Mmmm, when you smelled these centerpieces, you only smelled the limes!

Beau Lodge

Yesterday I set up for the first time, a wedding at Beau Lodge. I loved the location & all the natural beauty there. The bride asked for unique flower arrangements, & I think I accomplished that! Since I arrived early in the AM, most things were not yet set up....so here are just a few pictures.