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I just got off the phone with a florist, who made me sound like the most stylish, pulled-together bride ever. We talked about my desire, nay, need, for a pink peony bouquet, ideas for a mix of centerpieces, vintage vases, oh… it goes on.
Thank god she’s a peony enthusiast too. My obsession stems mostly from how much they remind me of home. My mom has a giant peony bush, so seeing/smelling them sends me back to early summer days in Indiana, when I was a wee lass. Aye! So having them at our wedding is a must. It also helps that they’ll be in season!
We also talked hostas. Again, mom has a ton of hostas. I think they look amazing as greenery, so we’ll be using those as well in my bouquet and centerpieces. I’ll leave you with some inspiration, while I wait for a quote that might give me some sort of cardiac event.
Did you have a must-have flower? Do any of your chosen flowers have significant meaning to you?
That bouquet is freaking unbelievable. Pink peonies are gorgeous, and I think they go really well with your theme/feel.
… I love that you’re using flowers that remind you of childhood! I didn’t even think about doing that. But you may be the only person in the world who has said “Florists make me happy”… ha.
Peonies are my favorite flowers! I am using them and hydrangeas…. both of which add to our southern wedding 
My must have? Magnolias… we are having them everywhere!
So beautiful. I’ll have having a peony bouquet, too!
Dahlias were my MUST have flowers and thankfully they are in season in September!
I love all flowers, it’s so hard to pick! I love peonies, ranunculus, dahlias, garden roses and more!
I really, really like anemones but peonies are at the top of my list too!
I love peonies, sadly they will not be in season when we get married! Hoping I’ll be able to use garden roses instead!
Amy Osaba (pics 1 and 2 above) is my florist. Cannot wait! Obsessed with her work.
@Mrs. Mouse: I died when I saw that bouquet.
@SweetSavannah: Magnolias sound perfect for a southern wedding!
@Briteangl8: You are TOO lucky. I constantly curse the fact I don’t live in atlanta!
Blue hydrangeas are a MUST for my bouquet! Congrats on becoming a bee!
Do love the peonies! But not having any, unfortunately. My must-have flower was green tea roses, until my florist convinced me to go with supergreen… she’d better be right. 
Hot pink peonies are a must for me - I believe that they capture my essence: pink, girly, and ruffle-y. I also want to include white roses somewhere because that’s Mr. CW’s fraternity flower, and it played a big part in our early courtship! (I am also a sucker for stephanotis, but I’m not sure where to throw that in!)
sigh. I love peonies too I love your connection to them!
I love peonies so so much! Our flowers are plumerias (frangipanis) because there used to be a huge tree near where my grandmother lives in Australia and I always loved picking a flower off that tree. They are my favourite flower.
I’m obsessed with peonies as well, so happy I’m getting married in May, while they are in season!
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Mrs. Ribbons, Washington D.C./Bloomington, IN Age and Occupation: 23, Research Associate for an international development firm Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Proposal Coordinator for contractor Engagement Date: May 2, 2008 Wedding Date: June 2010 Venue: Indiana Memorial Union About Me: I'm an Indiana transplant living in DC with my fiance and our pretty kitty. I enjoy the color pink, I'm obsessed with the Dior New Look and tulle, and I heart my level 80 paladin. I'm a sucker for bad TV, literary theory, and cakes of all persuasion. I also happen to be marrying the cutest closet nerd around! It's all about Bloomington for us because it's where we met -- on the college paper. If there's a theme for our small summertime wedding, it's Dior meets Dorothy Draper on a lark in Bloomington; think poofy, plus graphic prints, bold colors, and a whole lot of prettiness.
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