Category Archives: dahlias

I’ll have the Coral with a side of Pearls & Feathers, please.

I'll have the Coral with a side of Pearls & Feathers, please.

Chelsea and Ryan truly set their day of love aglow from start to finish- corals and candles to sparklers and getaway cars… Bride’s bouquet ~ wisps of feather, creamy cymbidiums and soft apricot garden spray roses. Lace and pearls romance the ring of history, majolica roses drape gracefully. Sumptuous, right? That shade of coral and the wrap bodice- bouquets of hydrangea, monkey tails, and roses complete the vision. Hi cutie with orchids in your hair!! Ok, I love my job, … Read more

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Shades of Orchid

Shades of Orchid

For Bianca and Darren~ To combine softness of dusty miller, smoothness of deep purple callas and mokara orchids, uniqueness of Picasso callas, fluff of dahlias, and dazzle of crystal studded stephanotis and cymbidium orchids…. to what do I owe the pleasure.. Bianca’s bouquet is only the beginning. The wedding was beautiful, the ceremony traditional and sincere, attended by so many family and friends traveling from the US, Canada, and South Africa! Bride & Bridesmaids smiling… Bouquets smiling, too. Now you … Read more

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2009 New Year’s Wedding Glammified

2009 New Year's Wedding Glammified

Brittany & Erik wanted their destination wedding to not only embody San Diego’s beach vibe, but take it up a notch with festive glamour for the holiday sensation. Saying “I do” on the cliffs, overlooking the Pacific, with vintage style feathers and shimmery glass ornaments to decorate the occasion suited them just right. Our flower girl and her knock out ensemble: Pearl necklace, check. Diamond studs, check. Hair fascinator (like Mom Brittany’s 🙂 check. Rose petal basket on red satin … Read more

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Flowers in Paradise

Flowers in Paradise

Veronica & Anthony were married in the lavish setting of Grand Tradition Estate’s new Arbor Terrace Pavilion – tropical and lush, the flowers needed to not compete with the color palette, but enhance the richness of deep green leaves surrounding their wedding… Veronica’s desire for shades of warm reds and rust orange with a ton of play in texture turned out beautifully. Veronica’s bouquet of wildly colored calla lilies, dark milva and rouge basier roses, with mocha cymbidium orchids. The … Read more

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Coral & Aqua

Coral & Aqua

Julia & Michael wanted a romantic and luxurious feel to their wedding getaway. As a destination, La Jolla, California isn’t too shabby 😉 especially when staying and celebrating at The Grande Colonial hotel… with a color scheme that blended unbelievably well with the hotel’s own palette, the flowers covered a spectrum of warm corals to cool aquas… Julia’s bouquet knocked the color into place with it’s deep flame and mango miniature callas, dahlias, proteas, orchids, and echinachea pods, all tied … Read more

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Rusty and Right for Fall

Rusty and Right for Fall

Alicia & Derek went for a tonal palette of deep to light oranges, rusty ruddy oranges and reds, with tons of texture. I know it looks a bit redundant, but I couldn’t get enough of Eddie B’s bouquet shots- so I’m posting them all! Thanks for making my art look even more artistic!! Eddie’s angles and framing are unbeatable! Macro view of red flame callas, mini roses, orange mokara orchids, echinacea coneflowers, red hypericum coffee berry, and orange dahlias. Such … Read more

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Organic Purple

Organic Purple

Andrea and Bryan were great stylists- wanting something unique and allowing the creative freedom that results in something different and surprising.. definitely fun from a floral point of view! Major credit to Dapper Images for the awesome photos. Andrea’s Bouquet of purple in all shades- lisianthus, dahlias, scabiosa, blooming oregano, miniature “Picasso” calla lilies, and dusty miller. The amazing sun and wind on July 4th made the cabana come to life! Set on the Ocean View Villas’ bluff, Andrea & … Read more

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Melanie and Anthony are such naturally nice people, it’s beautiful to see them together.. No lack for yellow here 🙂 Yellow orchids, freesia, calla lilies, dahlias, and fern for a wild and organic look. I love the fresh combo of shiny stem green with goldy yellow and a clean matte khaki. I’m sure there’ll be more to see soon… thanks Melissa for the great pics!

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Yummy Yellow

Yummy Yellow

Chelsea Anne, I can’t thank you enough! The flowers look good enough to eat!! Gina and Josh wanted a very organic, natural feel to their wedding flowers; and in summer shades of golden yellow, peach, and orange- it was a fun wedding to create! Gina’s bouquet of white allium and dahlias, yellow stars of bethlehem, orange mokara orchids, peach calla lilies, and variegated geranium. Cutie pie ringbearer with a boutonniere of a single pink rose and white dahlia bud. Sweetness … Read more

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Fresh Fruit

Fresh Fruit

Now I know I’ve posted about Laura and Zach numerous times, but I just received their professional images taken by Michelle Zuniga’s Studio Z and they are too gorgeous not to post! Thank you for taking such dreamy photos! Isn’t this just so yummy!!! Creamy yellow roses, bright white stock, orange mokara orchids, baby green hydrangea, and miniature calla lilies in pink and mango orange. Soft sage green dresses make those bouquets pop! Orange roses and orchids, pink callas, green … Read more

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