bouquet day

Engaged Wedding Library invited Birmingham Brides last week to "Bouquet Day." Engaged girls were able to see all shapes, sizes and flavors of flowers gathered together in bouquets and nosegays.

~ the maids carried wildflowers ~

This French bouquet my favorite. The little pink spray roses were baby pink majolica spray roses, the snapdragons were also a soft pink, but the lavender veronica upstaged them both. A lambs ear collar of soft silvery green completed the look.

~ the bride carried pink peonies ~

bridesmaid's in the fall

 

Bride Amy married on a beautiful Fall afternoon at South Highland Presbyterian.

The windows in the sanctuary are bright and colorful. Amy wanted a fall look incorporating seeds and berries but requested an ivory color palette so as not to distract from the church's windows.

When we gathered for her bouquets we kept this in mind using thistle, seeded eucalyptus, wheat, chamomile and champagne roses.

sisters

 

Happy news came today ~ the sister of one of my favorite brides is engaged and planning a wedding in early February. I have always loved this image of sweet sisters blonde and brunette.

Can't wait to get to know the little sis!

~ baby blue ~

Bride Allison loved baby blue. After a wedding ceremony inside Samford University's Reid Chapel, Allison sashed her wedding dress with baby blue satin ribbon and danced the night away at the Avon Theater in Lakeview. She asked to have sap buckets of flower to greet guests as they entered the reception. We enjoyed working with the Happy Catering Company (see their van peeking through the slats of the fence?) The wedding cake by Julie Hendricks of Sweet Magnolia was beautiful and delicious. And thanks to the staff of GoPro Event Soulutions the entire event ran smoothly. Best Wishes to the bride and groom!

welcome

From out of town guests to bridesmaids, people pour through the front doors of the Bride's parents.

The mother of this May bride asked for fresh flowers on her door welcoming guests to the wedding weekend.

This wreath is made of hydrangea, casa blancas, white snap dragons and Virginia alstromaria. The hosta leaves fern and illeagnus are from the bride's mother's garden.

Ask an expert . . .

Thank you to Birmingham Party Planning for including Lillie's on their web site. They were even kind enough to call us "Experts!"

QUESTION:
Should you ask for references before deciding on a floral designer?

ANSWER:
Carol says that it is very acceptable to ask for references. She also suggests that you talk to other wedding or event vendors such as your caterer, photographer or venue about the floral designer you are considering. "Have you worked with ...?" There is a lot of coordination between vendors and most of them know each other. A "thumbs up" from someone else in a related industry will surely help you feel confident in your choice.

Follow the link below to read the full interview.

http://www.birminghampartyplanning.com/ask-the-expert--choosing-a-florist.php

Happy flower planning!

Evie and Lee's Wedding Reception

http://www.vimeo.com/8981196

Evie and Lee were married on a cold winter night in January of 2010. The Bride and Groom celebrated with family and friends at Vestavia Country Club. Thank you to Main Street Productions for the video.