Wedding Blog

The first florist we met with back in August had such great ideas. Since our space has this long and wide hallway, he suggested that we include columns filled with petals or water and floating candles to warm up the space along the walls. To draw attention to the center and entrance, he suggested draping sheer fabric. And since we opted for a DJ, he suggested we have some chaises or lounge-y sofas near the dancefloor. It’d make it feel more inviting and since we’re having a lot of older guests, this way they can get in on the action too!

I had an image for everything, but what stumped me was when he asked, “So what were you thinking for the ceremony?” For once, I was speechless. I didn’t even consider flowers for the ceremony! Mr. C and I are not religious so we didn’t need an altar or chuppah. So the florist suggested two large floral “pieces” - not necessarily a trellis or arch, but branches that eventually connect.

I was also unaware of how much paper lanterns cost! Well, the cost increases when you have to get someone to get on a ladder to hang them. I tried to negotiate the price down and asked if it was cheaper if we didn’t light them… unfortunately no matter what you do, you still have to get someone to climb up there. So the answer was a firm “not really.”

I’m still going to check out a few other florists on the list, but I really liked this one. We clicked and had a really good time chatting.

Without further ado, some of my anal retentive collections of flowers. I haven’t really had much time to consider colors, but I really want bright pinks and light red. Flashy stuff that’s also subdued in a delicate setting, hence back to my “chinese garden in the city” theme.

I also didn’t do a good job of sourcing these when I was collecting them, but most of them are from the knot.

I heart pinks and submerged flowers.

Ceremony ideas. I’d like something more organic, but fabric makes it so lovely.

Lush, full, creative bouquets. I love the feather detailing in the one above!

little pomanders for the junior bridesmaids Boutonnières for Nr. C and the rest of the guys. It’s so “manly” in this presentation.

Lanterns and pompoms. Can’t live without them.