Archive for October, 2011

Choosing Vermont For Your Destination Wedding

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

I find it interesting to hear why a couple chooses to get married in Vermont.  Sometimes it’s obvious–they live and work here or maybe their family has a vacation house or they grew up skiing in the Green Mountains–but oftentimes a couple selects Vermont for some other, almost enchanted reason.  Those are some of the most interesting stories to me.

The couple that says, “We always liked the idea of getting married in New England,” or “We just fell in love with Vermont and thought it would be fun to get married here!”…these are the couples that intrigue me.

They are people who are not afraid to plan their wedding from a distance with little knowledge of the area or what’s available locally.  They trust their wedding vendors to handle details and offer referrals, and the reason they are brave in the face of planning from afar is because of the pay-off.

The experience they offer to their guests while introducing people to the beauty of Vermont and all its local goodness–including mountainous scenery, farmers’ markets, fall foliage, gorgeous wedding venues and charming inns–is unparalleled.

We are experts in the art of planning destination weddings in Vermont.  Whether you are looking for the perfect venue, photographer, stationer, floral designer or caterer you can find all the professionals you’ll need right here in the Green Mountain State.  In the true spirit of Vermont we invite you to “shop local” for your big day!

Photo above courtesy of Daria Bishop Photographers

What brings you to Vermont for your wedding day?

October Wedding At The Round Barn

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

It was an incredibly beautiful October day for Kristen and Chris’s wedding at The Round Barn.  The sun was shining, the temperature was warm and love was in the air.  This local Stowe, VT couple had a color palette with a nod to fall, but not an autumnal theme, so touches of lavenders and blues added a bit of contrast.  There were happy guests exploring the grounds as the couple took photos before the ceremony and as the band was warming up in the barn it was clear that this was going to be a fantastic party!

The bride carried a bouquet of orange dahlias, yellow callas, red spray roses, fresh lavender, freesia and ranunculus with hypericum berry accents.

 The bride did not have a traditional bridal party, but there were 3 adorable flower girls!

Wooden benches brought a rustic, Vermonty touch to the outdoor ceremony.

Guests were asked to select a stone to hold during the ceremony.

Colorful centerpieces included lilies, roses, dahlias, freesia, delphinium, sweet William and lavender.

Small mason jars added a little color to the cocktail tables.

The lighting in the barn by Sperry Tents was such a nice touch!

Candy favors in little burlap bags were a sweet take-home treat for guests!

Congratulations to Kristen and Dobby!  I am sure you and your guests partied the night away!  The day could not have been more beautiful and I hope it was perfect in every way.

Floral Artistry Season 10 Wrap Up + Big News

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

We are about to complete our 10th wedding season in business over the next few weeks and we’ve worked with more than 200 couples on one of their most important life events.  We think that’s pretty cool.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with some great clients including 5 sets of siblings, a Vermont wedding photographer, the daughter of a famous comedian/actor, the niece of an iconic movie star (I’ll give you a hint:  he was known for his dreamy blue eyes & “cool hand”), roller derby girls, medical students, lawyers, two MTV producers, teachers, coaches, a professional hockey player, a couple who met on Match.com, UVM alumni, Middlebury College grads, members of the armed services, friends, former co-workers, entrepreneurs, wine connoisseurs, world travelers and a bride turned wedding planner.

So what’s next?  People often ask me what I do during the winter months.  While ‘hibernating’ may seem like the obvious answer I’m actually quite busy starting to work with my couples for the upcoming season.  This winter I’ll also be busy getting ready for our biggest change yet–a new baby due in April!  We’ll be taking this spring to prepare for baby and will resume our wedding work in June.  2012 is sure to be our most exciting year yet!

It’s been a pleasure and an honor to work with so many fantastic clients and vendors.  I thank you truly for all your support over the years.  Of course, I also get by with a little help from my friends who’ve made up a great team for me over the years.  Special thanks to Courtney (my amazing boutonniere and corsage maven), Casey, Abigail, Jessamy, Theresa and last, but not least, my husband & sidekick, David.

We’ve still got a few events left before we officially “wrap it up” for the year so stay tuned!

Here are a few of my favorite bouquets from my 2011 season.

Purple, Green, Fuchsia and White Wedding Flowers

Tuesday, October 11th, 2011

Jessica and Micah had so many beautiful customized details for their destination wedding at The West Mountain Inn in Arlington, VT…I’ve really been looking forward to share them with you.  Gorgeous invitations, custom table runners and custom lucite vases for the centerpieces set the tone for the overall wedding style.  Their color palette of purples, greens, fuchsia, white and silver accents created a modern, elegant look for the day.

The bride’s bouquet was an array of orchids including white cymbidiums, purple vanda orchids & white dendrobiums with freesia, lavender roses & spray roses.

Her four attendants carried bouquets of lavender roses, brunnia, sweet William, purple stock and white spray roses.

A group shot of bouquets shows all the texture and variety of the blooms.

The custom invitations give you a sense of the color palette and modern style.

Custom lucite vases filled with unique, textured blooms including purple vanda orchids, white cymbidiums, roses, leucodendron, brunnia, trachellium, thistle, agronis, eucalyptus, sweet William, and stock added a modern vessel to the table.

The table runners matched the motif of the invitations (and the stamps!) and truly made the tablescape complete.

A display of silver pumpkins directed guests to their seats.

Mercury glass style containers added another touch of silver to the cocktail hour.

The tent was so beautiful and colorful.  It was fun and elegant all at once!

 Jessica had a vision for the ceremony and an aisle lined with mums from a local nursery created a dramatic display in the barn.

Congratulations to Jessica and Micah!  I really enjoyed your unique style and all the pieces you planned came together more beautifully than I had imagined.  A lot of family hands helped pull so many details together, especially the mother and father of the bride!  October may have started out on a rainy day, but it also started with a celebration of love and a lot of fantastic details.

Fall Wedding At The Ponds

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Lauren and Mark’s destination wedding took place at The Ponds on a crisp, fall Vermont day.  It’s officially foliage season, the leaves are starting to strut their stuff and the view from the porch was full of color.  The style for their wedding was natural and elegant with a palette of deep purple (which in this flower family was more of a deep burgundy tone), white and green with some orange accent tones to bring out the seasonal fall tones.

The bride’s bouquet included green cymbidium orchids, burgundy dahlias, callas, white roses, mini green hydrangea and scabiosa.

Before we left the studio I took a shot of the bride’s bouquet with one of her attendant’s bouquets.  A few orange roses added a bit of contrast for the two bridesmaids.

The flower girl carried a pomander of plum mini carnations, orange spray roses and green dianthus.

The ceremony in the historic Round Church in Richmond featured a floral wreath on the pulpit.

Centerpieces in birch containers included agronis, orange & white roses, green hydrangea, burgundy dahlias and scabiosa.

A place card display with family wedding photos welcomed guests to The Ponds.

Custom signs added a rustic, personalized touch.

Congratulations to Lauren and Mark on your beautiful day!  This wedding came together with the entire family’s labor of love (including a father of the bride who was ready to unload our van full of flowers on the wedding day!!) and it’s lovely to see how all the planning came together.