We're very excited to introduce our new blog! Lani and I look forward to discussing our latest and greatest weddings, as well as many other fun projects. We both love to endeavor upon anything artistic and creative - that's why floral design in so enjoyable for us. Not only do we get to work with the most beautiful blooms from around the globe, but we get to explore new and interesting ways with which to showcase these just-picked beauties! Because flowers are so fleeting, it makes them all that more special. And we know most brides would agree! There's nothing quite as rewarding as the grand smile we receive when presenting a bride with her very own bouquet on her wedding day. It becomes an integral part of many of the photographs, and thus, part of history! We hope you enjoy reading what we're up to this year, and feel free to leave us any questions or comments.
I thought it prudent to introduce ourselves also. Lani and I are not only business partners, but the best of friends as well. We met as art students at Santa Clara University and have been creating together ever since. We've had a blast helping in the plans and preparations of each other's weddings, and have grown our families at the same time, even. We both have adorable little boys who are each almost 2 years old, and we know they'll soon be inseparable. Already the boys love "smelling the roses" and have even dappled in floral design creations of their own.
Here is a cute photo of Lani bringing buckets brimming with roses to one of our weddings in Carmel.
And here I am wrapping up bridal party bouquets with some exquisite hand-died silk ribbon. We prefer the bouquets to drink water right up to the last minute, so I was preparing them during the reception setup at the Westin San Francisco before heading up to the bride's suite.
Notice we're always color-coordinating with our logo? Yes we're girly that way. Even our male assistants have our pink logo embroidered on their polos :o) Anyway, enjoy! --Elizabeth
I just had to come back and share this last photo of the two of us at Lani's wedding - so cute!
Louisana wanted a dramatic look of deep merlot and black against white. For her bouquet, we used wine mini callas, deep merlot dahlias, and black baccara roses. Cuffed in dark red ostrich feathers and studded with pearl and rhinestones it was a bold contrast against the white of her beautiful lace dress. The centerpieces were soaring arrangements of white dendrobium orchids and fluffy hydrangea. But the beauty of the flowers were nothing compared to the bride! She was so classic and timeless in her mantilla veil and low chignon. Thank you to Mark of Stagi Imagery for capturing all the details of her amazing wedding!
We've noticed an influx of requests for "branchy" centerpieces and other arrangements lately. From dainty dendrobium orchids hanging from manzanita, to phalenopsis blooms wired on curly willow, it makes quite a dramatic impression! I thought I'd post a few that we've received from brides, or stumbled upon online. If one of these is your fabulous designs, email me and I'll give you credit!
