Bright on Black

I am so excited to be doing not one or two, but three weddings in 2015. The newest one I've booked is a late summer affair for a young couple who are using an elegant red, white and black color scheme. For an evening affair, red roses are stunning and come in several varied shades from classic fire engine red to deep marsala wine (Pantone's Color of the Year 2015). I love the way a bright color pops on a black bridesmaid dress, and the nice thing with black maids dresses is that they can each choose what they like, it's less expensive, can be worn over and over again, and it will look great in pictures. Check out this picture from an event I did in 2010 at the Grant-Humphreys Mansion in Denver (Sarah and Scott). These flame calla lilies were simple and elegant, in line with the fall colors used throughout the wedding.

 

The Language of Flowers

Just had to share this amazing book. It was recommended to me by my bestie Eliza and it is as she said, practically written for me. Flowers, San Francisco, a novel...well that's enough anyway and it is so addictively fast and fun to read. Five stars!!

The Lafayette Life

I thought I should post an update after my last post (though no one reads my blog anyway!). I am not going to try and start a floral shop this year. I have a lot on my plate with my day job, which is going well, and I am also hoping to have a 2nd baby sometime soon. So I need to keep my benefits and security for a while. That being said! I do have 2 weddings on my plate for 2015, joyous, lovely brides both, one in May and one in October. I am looking forward to starting slow by putting all my floral love and energy into these for now and we will see what happens later. Until then, HAPPY NEW YEAR! Enjoy the fruits of your labor, be grateful and I hope you blossom!