Category Archives: roses

2009 New Year’s Wedding Glammified

Posted on January 8, 2010 by charise

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

Posted on December 28, 2009 by charise

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

Posted on December 16, 2009 by charise

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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Clean + White Serenity

Posted on November 10, 2009 by charise

Devra & Jeff celebrated their wedding with a peaceful palette of whites, fresh green, and pewter grey- resulting in a classic affair that defies generations or trends, it was simultaneously elegant and contemporary. Bridal Bouquet of draping white freesia buds surrounding tufts of white peonies in full bloom, mini calla lilies, and bells of ireland peeping through for another touch of green. Bridesmaid bouquets of white dahlias, green hydrangea, and green miniature cymbidium orchids. Just an awesome peony 🙂 I … Read more

Posted in bells of ireland, calla lilies, freesia, mums, orchids, peonies, roses, star of bethlehem, white | Leave a comment

Rusty and Right for Fall

Posted on October 27, 2009 by charise

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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Erica & Mark

Posted on October 12, 2009 by charise

This past week we celebrated a whopping anniversary for Brant Bender Photography (yay! more to come on this, I’m sure:)) So, on the heels of this excitement I want to showcase the beautiful photos Brant captured of Erica & Mark’s wedding at the Hyatt Mission Bay… Erica’s beautiful bouquet of white peonies and a touch of freesia. Corsages for the proud moms & grandmas… Bridesmaid bouquets of hot pink peonies, white stock, and creamy roses. Fluffy white china mums with … Read more

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Summer’s Sweet Simplicity

Posted on September 8, 2009 by charise

Oh yellow white and green, how do I love thee, so fresh and so cleanclean, and yet soft like a field of dandelions… well, Jamie & George knew how to do it right- from ultra fun bridesmaid dresses and mexican fiesta beer on the patio, to Lady Dottie and the Diamonds for a live band reception.. their ecologically conscious wedding was a hoot. Thank you for the amazing photos Susan Yee for En Pointe Photography. Sweet satisfaction- white lilac and … Read more

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Where have you been all my life?? or at least this month??

Posted on September 1, 2009 by charise

🙂 I know, you’re just waiting.. waiting to see what we’ve been up to all month, all summer long! And I just want you to know, you will NOT be disappointed!! We have been loving on flowers and bling and herbs and wildflowers and neon and candles and draped organza and all kinds of other fun stuff!!! And you know that my favorite part (right after seeing the bride sooo happy with her bouquet and centerpieces..) is sharing every moment … Read more

Posted in calla lilies, heliconia, hydrangea, orange, orchids, purple, ranunculus, roses, statice, tulips, yellow | Leave a comment

Yummy Yellow

Posted on July 15, 2009 by charise

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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Yellow Yellow Everywhere!

Posted on May 13, 2009 by charise

One weekend at a time, folks. We’ve been having so much fun around here that I am already backlogged on photo posting! Starting at the beginning of spring let’s take a gander at Jamie & George’s spring nature fest. I swear I felt like breaking into “the hills are alive…” like Julie Andrews as I was taking these pics of such fresh yellow and white ranunculus on the bluffs of La Jolla, surrounded by shady Torrey Pine Trees…. Sweet flower … Read more

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