Earlier today I featured a wonderful giveaway being hosted by Nicole of NKoester Photography & Design for your chance to win 1 of 2 FREE Destination Wedding photo shoots for 2010. See details here. Now, I'd like to share with you the amazing floral details from Megan and Seth's wedding that was held at the house of the groom's mom in Mount Carroll, IL. Seth's mother did all the floral arrangements herself from the flowers she grew in her very own garden. The flowers are absolutely breathtaking - loving the handmade arrangements, fresh green apples, butterflies, and lavender accents.
More from the wedding of Megan and Seth can be seen here on Nicole's Blog.
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Bridesign.com offers fresh beautiful flowers for weddings at an affordable price for the bride looking to handle the floral decor herself. There are many floral packages and flower choices to select from and every arrangement is customizable. {I asked about this because I had sunflowers at my wedding and would have selected this package, but I noticed there was eucalyptus in the bouquet. Since eucalyptus and my nose do not get along, I was happy to know that it could be eliminated}
Below are two of the types of floral groups you can find at Bridesign {please see their site for all the other choices, including roses, hydrangeas, and more}. Following is a bit more detailed info on how the program works.
Sunflowers (full 18 pc collection for $580)
Star of Bethlehem (full 18 pc collection for $560)
Additional Details provided to me from Bridesign
• By ordering flowers online through Bridesign.com, brides can save an average of 30%
• Bridesign.com has handled the wedding flowers for over 3,000 U.S. Weddings since 2005 and not one wedding they have handled has ever been without fresh flowers
• If for whatever reason the bride is not satisfied, another shipment can be sent overnight
• The bride's flowers are cut specifically from the flowers fields of Colombia to fulfill a bride's orders and timed for maximum bloom on her wedding
• The flowers arrive two days before the wedding in a specially designed patented box to protect the flower arrangements during shipping
When Christine of Christine Chang Photography emailed me with the intimate wedding of Imogene and Nemo, I knew it was perfect for the blog. I love the flowers which were DIY with a romantic mix of unripened blackberry vines and vintage lace. Imogene and Nemo were married at Leslie Park with the reception being held at the Garden Cottage Inn in San Clemente, CA on July 22nd.
Flowers were by Kate of Flowerwild (a good friend of the brides). They arranged a trade, flowers for babysitting hours. I'd say that's a pretty good deal for the stunning florals Kate created.
The drink and those desserts look absolutely delicious!
Some additional details on the wedding:
-the budget was $5,000 with 55 guests attending
- there was no wedding coordinator, other than the bride and groom themselves.
Along with the reception location, Garden Cottage Inn, Imogene would also like to give the following vendor shout outs: "Jeff the silent chef was amazing and the chamber of commerce in San Clemente was very helpful".
Thank you Christina for sharing this beautifully intimate wedding with myself and my readers today. To see more from this wedding and others photographed by Christine, please visit her blog.
We now contine with the July 4th wedding of Christina and Tim that took place on the family farm, photographed by the sweet and talented Jen of JK Photography. I just love how the details in this wedding were DIY creations by the bride and groom themselves. And, those wedding cakes are just too cute. They were custom-designed by Cake Sensations by Laura.
I HEART the above image. It's such a beautifully captured shot and the bride looks exceptionally radiant, love it in black and white too.
Thank you much Jen of JK Photography for sharing the most amazing wedding with my readers today. And, congratulations to Christina and Tim on your recent marriage. More photos from this wedding can be seen here.
Cake was created by Cake Sensations by Laura
Florals by Ann Benjamin [annbenjamin3{at}yahoo{dot}com]
Today I am featuring one of the most beautiful outdoor weddings that took place on July 4th and was photographed by Jen of JK Photography. Jen says, "The wedding took place on Tim's family farm and the clydesdale that pulled Christina down to the ceremony site is a show horse owned by Tim's mom, his name is Duke."
Notice the initials carved into the tree right over the spot where Christina and Tim said their vows? The carving was done a year ago when the couple decided to have their wedding at the farm. So sweet!
And, there's still more to come from this July 4th wedding in Michigan, so please do check back early this afternoon for even more from Christina and Tim's lovely event.