Tag: dahlias


Moody Jewel Tone Wedding at The Houdini Estate

September 16th, 2019

Our bride's jewel toned bridal bouquet by Los Angeles florist Winston and Main
Jaclyn & Andrew were the absolute dream clients- AND the flowers…
Holy hell!

I’m still in awe and I designed ’em!
Nature is magic.

The lush jewel toned floral copper arch designed by Los Angeles florist Winston and Main.
Let’s talk about this arch. All the flowers. All the colors. All the texture.
AND just a little edge, right?

Important planning tip: Always, always, go for the statement, rather than trying to spread the flowers (and dollars) everywhere.

Originally J&A had opted for a few smaller pieces (aisle markers, smaller pieces around the reception, that sort of thing) BUT this arch was important to Jaclyn, and at our design meeting, we rearranged the proposal a bit to make it a priority.

WORTH IT.
Our bride poses at Houdini Estate with her lush jewel toned bridal bouquet.
It was such a joy to create this beautiful bouquet for Jaclyn, full of peonies, roses, ranunculus, dahlias, and that gorgeous moody guava greenery.
Houdini Estate's water fountain decorated with moody jewel toned petals and buds by Winston and Main.
Just put a (hundred) flowers in it. Right?
Bridal hair decorated with jewel toned flowers by Winston and Main.
Absolute perfection. And that purple scabiosa?!
Our lush jewel tone bridal bouquet designed by Los Angeles florist Winston and Main.
The jewel toned groom's boutonniere featuring a blue thistle and orange flower bud by Winston and Main
Andrew nailed the bright & moody jewel tones perfectly, right?
And those little bouts with their copper accents…
Jewel toned groomsmen boutonnieres by Los Angeles florist Winston and MainOur sweet Los Angeles couple at their Houdini Estate wedding with jewel tone flowers by Winston and Main.
Congrats Jaclyn & Andrew! You two are the cutest!
The Houdini Estate wedding featuring a floral ceremony arch by Winston and Main.
And you’re not too shabby yourself Houdini Estate! (insert all the heart eyes)
Two sweet flower girls in gold dresses wearing flower crowns by LA Florist Winston and Main.
Sweet crowns.

And ALL the petals.
The bride and her father walk down the aisle at her Houdini Estate wedding in Los Angeles.
WHAT an entrance!
The bridesmaid's bouquet by Los Angeles florist Winston and Main for a Houdini Estate wedding.
And her MOH doing double duty FTW.
Ceremony details from our Houdini Estate wedding featuring a floral arch and welcome sign decor by Winston and Main. Our sweet newlywed couple walk down the aisle at their Houdini Estate wedding with jewel toned flowers designed by Winston and Main
THIS shot is always my fave!
That just-married bliss is magic.
Our sweet Los Angeles couple at their Houdini Estate wedding
And away they go!
Claire Pettibone FTW.
Lush jewel toned flower arrangements for a Houdini Estate wedding reception by Winston and Main
Reception ready.
The Houdini Estate wedding dinner reception featuring moody florals and jewel toned dinnerware.
Show-off delphinium and all the jewel-toned details!
The Houdini Estate wedding reception with jewel toned flower arrangements designed by LA florist Winston and MainWedding reception bar carts with jewel toned flower touches and arrangements by Winston and Main.
I loved the DIY cocktail stations. (make mine a Manhattan!)
Our sweet Los Angeles couple share a kiss at their Houdini Estate wedding with moody jewel toned flowers designed by Winston and MainHoudini Estate's beautiful reception lawn adorned with jewel toned flowers by Winston and Main.
Our couple at the sweetheart table during their Houdini Estate wedding reception with jewel toned flowers designed by Winston and Main.
CHEERS + huge hugs Jaclyn & Andrew!
It was an honor and an absolute pleasure to flower your wedding.
The DJ booth at our Houdini Estate wedding with moody jewel toned flower arrangements by Winston and Main
See also: our flowers about to get down. 😉
The romantic wedding cake with lush pink and red flowers decorated by Los Angeles florist Winston and Main

 

You can check out more pics of Jaclyn’s gorgeous dress (and day!) over on Claire Pettibone’s blog too!

All the Magic Makers:

Planning: Art & Soul Events / Venue: The Houdini Estate / Photography: Scott Sikora Photography / Videography: Silver and Soul Weddings / Catering & Bar: Spotted Hen Catering / Ceremony Guitarist & DJ: Dart Collective / Officiant: Let’s Get Married by Marie / Jaclyn’s Dress: Claire Pettibone / Andrew’s Attire: Bonobos / Floral Design: Winston & Main


ROMANTIC FALL WEDDING INSPIRATION

August 22nd, 2018

Lush and bohemian fall wedding arch
 
I am so damn excited to share this styled shoot with y’all and am totally doing a happy dance over here because it’s featured on Green Wedding Shoes today.
 
Overflowing with lush fall floral inspiration, this was the styled shoot of my dreams. Dream Team. Dream Location. Dream Flowers- fresh, pressed, and dried! And I even got to create an invitation suite!
 
You know what’s missing though? Floral foam! We created ALL this flower magic without so much as a block of that nasty stuff. Beautiful and (more) sustainable FTW. You can read more about my aspirations to green my lil’ floral biz right here!
 
Then check out all the moody magic below, captured by the brilliant Evangeline Lane, head over to Green Wedding Shoes to see even more, and hurry back and hire me to make all your fall floral + paper dreams come true. Deal?
 
Fall wedding invititation suite in burgundy with pressed flowers and custom envelope liner
 
We’ll start at the beginning. I love designing paper goods and especially LOVE when they set the tone for your wedding or event from the very beginning.

Here I used pressed flowers on the individual pieces of the suite, and created a custom envelope liner from a photograph of all the flowers that I pressed.

You’ll see these pressed flowers, as well as the dried floral styling elements repeat throughout the event- on the day of paper, in the bouquet, in the centerpieces etc.

I love a strong design/theme and it was such a joy to work with Jessica of Art & Soul Events to bring this vision to life.
 
Installation in rustic wheel barrow with cascading fall flowers
 
Rustic Wheel Barrow with cascading roses and fall leaves
 
Jessica mentioned this wheel barrow in our first conversation, and I immediately knew I wanted to create a floral blanket cascading out of it, before I ever even saw the damn thing. Sometimes ya just know.

This turned out exactly how I pictured it, and would be such a cool way to welcome guests, accent a ceremony area, or create a unique photo backdrop.
 
Boho couple pose next to rustic wheel barrow overflowing with fall flowers in shades of blush, gold, and berry
 
See? These cuties knew just what to do.
 
Wedding cake with real pressed flowers
 
And then there’s this sweet thing!

How gorgeous is this cake by Nicole Bakes Cakes, featuring a frosting pressed flower motif, accented by real pressed flowers? Swoon.

Also worth noting- I finally got to meet Nicole, have the boomerangs to prove it, and she is the cutest!
 
The Old Fashioned Caravan, fall cocktail inspiration, bar signage with pressed flowers
 
Speaking of cute- I’m pretty dang sure The Old Fashioned could not get any cuter.
 
fall cocktail inspiration with fresh flowers and rosemary
 
And could this cocktail look any more delicious? Gimme!
 
Fall tablescape set against rustic wooden doors at Stonewall Ranch, Malibu
 
Pretty much tabletop perfection right here thanks to gorgeous rentals from La Pinata Party Rentals and Jessica’s fab design/styling skills!

Also, we should really talk about Stonewall Ranch– this place is gorgeous and has SO many special + different areas/backdrops/photo ops. Just wait…
 
Fall Wedding Inspiration tablescape featuring blush, berry, burgundy and gold flowers
 
Fall floral centerpiece in rich shades of blush, apricot, berry, burgundy and gold
 
I loved designing with blush, peach, berry, burgundy and gold blooms to create these lush floral pieces. My favorite bloom? Probably that foraged + dried + perfectly peachy bouganvillea. Although I’ll never be mad at a Combo rose. (they’re the gold ones)

What’s your fave?
 
Romantic fall floral arch full of roses and dahlias in shades of blush, berry, burgundy and gold
 
And then, there’s this arch + that view in that light. Magic.

It is worth noting that Jessica cried when she saw it, which is like the highest praise a floral designer can get. Tears, people.

Telling you this makes me blush, but holy hell I loved this thing and I am damn proud of it.

The mechanics are really simple- just chicken wire + water piks, then a base of lemon, ninebark, and maple, followed by loads of roses, garden roses, dahlias, and accent blooms in shades of blush, taupe, peach, berry, burgundy and gold. Favorite arch ever!
 
Romantic and Bohemian Fall Wedding Inspiration
 
A quick costume change and that view?
Yes, that’s the fog rolling in OVER THE WATER. Seriously, Stonewall Ranch, that view is insane!
 
Boho Couple at Stonewall Ranch, Malibu
 
See what I mean?
 
Boho Couple wedding portraits at Stonewall Ranch, Malibu overlooking the ocean
 
Pure magic.
 

Go see more over on Green Wedding Shoes! Then come back and hire these talented people:

Venue: Stonewall Ranch / Planner & Designer: Art & Soul Events / Photographer: Evangeline Lane / Floral Designer, Invitation Design, & Stationery Floral Styling: Winston & Main / Rentals: La Pinata Party Rentals / Bar & Cocktails: The Old Fashioned / Cake Designer/Pastry Chef: Nicole Bakes Cakes / Hair & Makeup: Makeup & Hair by Jackie Romero / Dress Boutique: Lovely Bride / Dress Designer: Rue de Seine Bridal / Beauty Planning: Elwynn + Cass / Signage: Heirloom Paper Co. / Bride & Groom: Andi & Brett