New Years Eve Wedding ~ The Fairfax at Embassy Row

This past New Year's Eve we were in the heart of Washington D.C. at The Fairfax Hotel at Embassy Row. We brought in the new year celebrating with a Nigerian and Haitian couple. There was so much culture, great food, and beautiful people at this wedding. Their wedding day was captured by 

Erika Layne Photography and I love all the details of their big day. Enjoy the photos!!!

Rustic Elegance ~ Shoot

I've been waiting for the perfect moment to these gorgeous photos from a styled rustic elegance themed  shoot where I was honored to have my floral designs included. These beautiful shots by Matoli Keely Photography were picturesque up against this rustic back drop on a Mount Airy farm. Every detail of this shoot works to tie it all together from the vintage sparkly gold invitations by KD Creative, to the lovely intricate designs on the cakes from Lauren Bakes Cakes. Anyways enjoy the photos!

 

Hues of Purple

 A couple of weeks ago I was blessed to design an all purple wedding. This is my absolute favorite color and my team and myself took much pleasure in designing/arranging for this wedding. I got to try out a new rose variety in this bouquet called Early Grey and I must say that it is the most beautiful greyish lavender rose that I have ever seen!

 The wedding took place at Waverly Mansion in Marriottsville Maryland. Though it turned out to be a cool, rainy day, it didn't stop the love that was felt in the air between the couple and their family and friends. Enjoy these shots of her bouquet!! - Photography credit - Kerry Paradis Photography

"It's A Girl!" - The Frank Baby Shower

This past weekend I was given the honor of being a part of a very important baby shower. I say important because the mom-to-be was friend/mentor of mine since high school. When I first started blogging last year I kicked off my first post with a tribute to her because she inadvertently helped me "plant seeds" for this idea I had of becoming a floral designer for weddings and events. I've learned and designed a lot since that first post and was completely honored when I was asked by her sister to provide decor for this owl themed teal and fuchsia colored baby shower. The baby shower took place at Smith Commons in Washington DC on the second floor. I absolutely loved the character of this building. All the exposed brick, dark wood, and vintage furniture was the perfect tone for this extraordinary baby shower. Enjoy the photos.

Teal and Pink wall decal that I created will hang on the wall in the baby's room when she's born.

I really did love the chalk board welcome sign

Everyone loved these cute turquoise and fuchsia bud vases

Loved these miniature ceramic owls

Toya's beautiful sister utilizing baby onsies instead of a sign in book. How creative was that!

My mentor TJ and her guests

The parents to be. TJ looked fabulous!

Sisterly love

TJ and Myself