Showing posts with label Bouquets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bouquets. Show all posts

Monday, April 16, 2018

Julia & Patrick: Holiday Romance


With snow still on the ground, I can't help but reminisce about our winter weddings. Julia and Patrick embraced the season, creating an ambiance of holiday magic and romance. The personal touches throughout the day showcased such an endearing love of family and warmth to counter the cold day. Check out the gorgeous photos by Colin Lyons Photography:

Ah technology....

When traveling around Chicago in winter, one must prepared with proper shoes!

In tribute to her parents, Julia's bouquet was wrapped with a piece of her mother's wedding dress and her father's dog tag

Love this unique vantage point of the Chicago skyline!

In true fairy-tale fashion, a horse and carriage whisked the bride and groom away after the ceremony.

The bride and groom's East Side/West Side chair signs added a little whimsy to the elegance of the Mid-America Club.

A family heirloom cake topper made the wedding cake extra special.

The Head Table

A classic table setting with candle favors for the guests, basking the room in a candlelit glow.

Lush greenery made the room seasonal yet romantic.

Foam glow sticks made magic happen on the dance floor!

A glowing sendoff for the Bride and Groom.

Congratulations to Julia and Patrick!


Vendors:
Wedding Coordinator - Camille Victoria Weddings LLC
Reception Venue - The Mid-America Club
Photographer - Colin Lyons Photography
Florist - Flowers for Dreams


Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Fresh Take on the Flowerless Bouquet

Somehow flowers have become a wedding staple.  Bridal magazines and TV shows highlight fabulous weddings dripping with fresh flowers.  But there is no rule that you have to utilize flowers in your wedding for it to be fantastic.  Every bride wants her wedding to stand out in some way, so why not go flowerless?  There are some creative companies out there that offer alternatives to the traditional flower bouquets and decor.


This beautiful bouquet from The One Happy Girl is made of felt, beading, and buttons















Etsy is a great place to find artists doing innovative designs for weddings.  This incredible pomander from Whether Paperworks is made from the pages of old National Geographic magazines. 








 I love the idea of making a bouquet out of jewelry.  This bouquet by Valley Flowers and Gifts is made of vintage brooches. 











Just because these alternatives forego fresh flowers, doesn't mean they are less expensive than traditional bouquets.  These bouquets can range from $150 to $450.  But you can always join the ranks of the DIY bride and make a lovely yet unconventional bouquet yourself.  My friend Natasha made her own stunning bouquet out of peacock feathers! 











If you're feeling a little daring, you may find that flowers just don't fit.  But buttons, brooches, paper, felt, fabric, or feathers may be the answer to creating your own unique wedding style.