Love this beautiful blue bouquet. I think the dark callas look so cool with the thistles.

Tacoma Show Table set-up

This was a setting created for the Tacoma Bridal Expo. The centerpiece was actually in a hollowed out log from my back yard! Bringing the outdoors in - elegantly!

Choosing your Wedding Flowers

Rebecca Williams

Perpetual Posies Floral Design

If choosing the flowers for your wedding seems to be over whelming, you may want to consider whether you need a florist or a floral designer. A floral designer can transform your entire venue. They look at the whole picture - from concept to set-up, and will be able to work with the other vendors involved. A florist will provide you with arrangements and advice on how to use them. Once you have an idea of how much help you will need with creating the atmosphere for your event, there are a few easy tips to help you along the way:

• Ask around. Friends, family and other wedding vendors can offer helpful opinions and suggestions.

• Ask to see a portfolio. Make sure the portfolio is a true representation of their work, not a compilation of things he or she would like to do.

• Ask for references. Many past brides are willing to share their rave reviews.

• Ask if any other weddings or events will be taken on the same day. This will ensure your wedding is the main focus.

• Ask if they are licensed. Whether they work out of a studio in their home, or have a large store front - you always want to hire a licensed professional.

Now that you have found a florist/designer you are interested in, set-up a consultation. At the consultation, be prepared to discuss your budget. The florist should seem excited for your wedding, regardless of the budget. You will be asked about your venue, guest count, and bridal party. Bring photos, color swatches, invitations, and pictures from magazines. This will help in determining your personal style. You will want to feel like they understand your vision, and that they “get you”.

After the consultation, you should receive an itemized, detailed quote. If you decide to shop around, make sure you compare apples to apples. One company may consider a large, rose bouquet to be 9 roses, tied with floral tape. While another would consider it to be 4 dozen roses wrapped with a satin sash.

All of the information I have given is meant to be a guide - Remember, the most important thing is to HAVE FUN! This is your day, and it all starts with the details!

Happy Planning!

My booth at the Grooms Brew and Bridal Tea:

Peacock (teal) and Red.

ooo la la!

Roses are interesting when submerged in water.

A single submersable LED light in the bottom of the vase makes this look so swanky!

Some pictures from the South Hill Mall. Kim with Lilly Lynn Events came up with the concept  - Super Cute!

Something about this bouquet reminds me of a crow. I would love to do one like this for a Halloween bride! So cool.

This bouquet is so charming. If this isn't rust elegance - I don't know what is!?! Found this online, but it didn't have a label as to who made it. Gorgeous work.

Kim, with Lilly Lynn Events has created this amazing offer.

Check out her website!

http://www.lillylynnevents.com/

How exciting! I made the local paper today! I found out through the grapevine. aka Facebook! Funny how it works in a small town! Check it out. The Daily Chronicle, Centralia Washington.

Here are some pictures from the article. The name of the article is: Is green the new white? I think it just might be... Gotta love green orchids. Green roses are pretty cool too!

A picture from the Tacoma Bridal Expo again. This is a carafe/beverage dispenser full of YUMMY cumcumber infused water. Kristi with Paprika Catering is truely talented! Not only is she a fabulous chef, she is great at decorating the buffet tables, so they look amazing. She did the floral work here, and I think it looks so elegant! Doesn't it make you want to try a glass?

http://www.paprikacatering.net/

Ok, this isn't a bouquet, but it is lovely. I think. This is a close up of some moss placemats created by Kim Hunke at Lilly Lynn Events and myself. This is from the Tacoma Bridal Show this January. The placemats were not out, and the doors were set to open very soon - but we didn't care... the details are what matter. So, we had moss a flyin' and wha - la! Just in the nick of time! Placemats done. I look back on it now and think it is funny. I do have to admit it, the booth would not have been the same with out it!

A bouquet from this summer.

Love the mango colored callas and orchids.

I think the freesia makes this bouquet look really fresh. 

Fun color combination.

This was a bouquet from this summer. A fun pink and brown bouquet. It was especially sweet because the wrap on the handle was from the cuff of her Mothers gown, the pearl accents as well. I thought this was a really sweet way of incorporating Mom's dress.

It's been a while!

Well, It has been a while since I have posted anything... at all. I had a small issue with my computer. Well, OK - A big issue. I lost everything. After a couple months of denial, the holidays, bridal shows, and a couple of weeks of begging my sister for computer help, it is fixed! All is well now, so I can get back in to the groove of posting beautiful images again. Oh so inspiring.