Peacock Feather Wedding Done Simple

Peacock feathers display an undeniable mix of color that has so much depth even the best box of Crayolas would be envious.  They make a statement with very little effort.  It is no wonder why they swept the wedding scene in 2010.

Usually, peacock feathers are added to arrangements that are already over-the-top and there's no arguing the beauty of this ornate style of design.  However, I wanted to mimic the simplicity and elegance of the feathers in Orchid and Tony's wedding.  As a couple, their interaction was so natural and effortless and their floral choices reflected this.

In the bridal bouquet, green cymbidiums played the starring role with hydrangea, narcissus, and an unexpected spiral eucalyptus as the secondary players.  Hints of peacock feathers are seen throughout the bouquet without overpowering the flowers.

 

Their reception centerpieces have been one of my favorites.  In person, they were grand (spanning at least 4 to 5 feet at the widest and tallest points) yet still natural and minimalistic...a feat I'm proud to have accomplished! Thanks to Eric J Photography from Jim Kennedy Photographers, the beauty of the flowers and the evening was captured.

A Little Piece of Aloha

My husband and I honeymooned in Hawaii. It was our first big trip together and, ever since, it has been our family's favorite destination and a bit of a tradition for us to go every September. The last couple of years, we haven't been, so I miss it.

How fitting that this bouquet reminds me of the LA version of a Hawaiian hand tied...sort of city meets tropical island. What's interesting is despite the heavy ratio of orchids, the bouquet does not scream "tropical flowers," or "summer bouquet." This is due in large part to the color combination. It's not out of the ordinary to pair orchids with roses, but the obvious choice of rose color would have been white, ivory, or a color that has the same degree of vibrancy as the magenta Bombay dendrobium orchids or the blush centers of the cymbidium orchids. Instead, I chose a muddied greenish taupe color that brings a little "city polish" to the mix.

For now, this will have to be my Hawaii [in LA]. Mahalo.

The Long Awaited Photos

The photos are in! Thanks to Michael at A House of Photography, I have beautiful photos of Geline and Jod's wedding. The coloration and execution of the theme really came together perfectly and I so appreciated their genuine gratitude when I received their "thank you" phone call during their honeymoon in Florida.



The three most important things to Geline and Jod were the colors standing out against the background, the designs being unique, and their ocean theme being carried through into the flowers. I suggested adding a vibrant red to the magenta and eggplant they were already set on and they loved the idea. The jewel tones stood out against the blue (or green...haha) of the ocean, the white and purple of the dresses, and the warm brown wood of the boat's interior. Of course, no better flower than orchids could have finished off this color scheme and theme so brilliantly.



The manzanita branch ceremony pieces created a distinct focal point for the event. Small clusters of flowers were designed in large shells and suspended from the branches.



A ghostwood sweetheart table piece mimicked the appearance of driftwood and it so perfectly finished off the theme.



This was definitely a flawless blend of colors, an effective, not "in your face" execution of the theme, and, of course, a perfect marriage in the works!

A Palette to Fall for

Nothing reminds me more of fall than vivid images of vineyards at sunset and rows of maple trees entrenched by fallen colored leaves. These images alone, full of rich deep colors and an overwhelming sense of serenity, are quite inspiring serving somewhat as a muse for this design. The arrangement of flowers are rather simple, but the impact that the color palette has is self-explanatory.