Irene

Mother nature gave me a batch of new gray hairs this weekend as she blew up the east coast. Mandatory evacuations, suspension of the subway system as well as bridge and tunnel closures had us all in knots. I literally broke down and cried. A glamorous red and black wedding planned for a venue in Long Island City had to be canceled due to the weather. Thankfully we successfully delivered to the hotel and it turned into a lovely brunch instead. Unfortunately things were moving so fast I was not able to take a few photos (bad!!).

I did however get a chance to snap some photos of one of my most beloved wedding of the year. I worked extremely hard on this wedding design. Months of planning for the nicest bride with the sweetest folks. Sometimes I actually feel like my clients are family. These were these people. The wedding had to be scaled down but the couple did wed under a lace canopy with jasmine and passion vine above. I was left with some extra centerpieces and there was no way I could throw them out. My littlest pheasant became my deliver girl and we donated them to our local hospital. They were much appreciated and it felt good to pass it on. 

I hope my east coast friends were all safe and did not suffer too much damage. 

 

The New Modern: Alexander McQueen Inspired

New table design is up on Brooklyn Bride. It's gonna be busy and VERY creative wedding weekend. See you on the other side!

So I pick up where I left off

 I worked really hard in the beginning of this month. Here is some of what I made. 

 and these...

and this little cutie...

And then I collapsed...

and went to Maine...

Now I'm back and ready to take on the fall wedding season. Here we go!

Bounty

Herbs, herbs and more herbs. Includes rosemary, basil, oregano and two kinds of mint. It was quite delicious. I have some quick images from the set up but they are still on my camera. Will down load soon but I've been running mad this week. In fact if I don't leave right now to set up a wedding I just might fall asleep on my keyboard. A wholesaler at the market told me I looked tired the other morning. I think that's code for you look like crap. Men should know better to say that to a women. Especially one who is going to give them their business. See you soon, promise!

Antique Pink Garden and Clematis

Ahh! So sorry I disappeared for a bit. I've been super busy as of lately with lots of flower work and photo shoots etc...The days are flying by! It's hard to believe it's already August. August is my birthday month. And it's a big one this year. gulp. 

I must tell you that when I handed the bride her bouquet last weekend she got all misty eyed and started to cry! Which made me cry! When I saw her later that evening she was still welling up with tears when she caught sight of me. It's amazing what flowers will do to a person. Sure, I stress about the business but I tell you in the end, I do love wedding flowers.