tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51711329730206545012024-02-06T19:03:24.307-08:00Los Angeles Orange County Wedding FloristAdmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-24222731674678201602013-03-06T13:30:00.000-08:002013-03-18T22:31:55.732-07:00Ranunculus and Tulip Bouquet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the season when the flower market is blessed with all sorts of bulb blossoms. For a bride in the mood for soft color palette with romantic flair, we made her a pastel bouquet in shades of cream,yellow, peach, and pink with ruffly ranunculus and parrot tulips.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-14781119701485889552013-02-14T15:45:00.000-08:002013-02-14T15:45:00.549-08:00Happy Valentine's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Valentine's Day to the gal for whom the red is too traditional, and pink is too common. Fuchsia is a very popular shade in the red family right now. Here is a bouquet of fuchsia roses with cymbidiums and amaranthus.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-71633593253790012292013-02-06T16:49:00.000-08:002013-02-14T14:07:09.446-08:00Wedding Inspired by 20s Glamour<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw-BWPI9i8BZuX1vyYnTdYmbnQIvSYpDMzBPy_mZpr2m2sNXeQ4aDG2As93F2a0xVlVW9Ggo0rPUWOx1Tg1As6UrSyE_v2MhmoClKQVbinQUgYqWc4x2LPx-OfgzD4sH5gUHgH0qEL3JNt/s1600-h/peacock+feather+centerpiece.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276536580613422306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw-BWPI9i8BZuX1vyYnTdYmbnQIvSYpDMzBPy_mZpr2m2sNXeQ4aDG2As93F2a0xVlVW9Ggo0rPUWOx1Tg1As6UrSyE_v2MhmoClKQVbinQUgYqWc4x2LPx-OfgzD4sH5gUHgH0qEL3JNt/s400/peacock+feather+centerpiece.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 265px;" /></a><br />
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A classic white wedding at the historic Castle Green in Pasadena.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-67563401389744119462012-12-19T16:08:00.000-08:002013-02-13T16:10:44.289-08:00Blue Purple Bouquet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Winter is upon us, yet these imported hydrangeas in the shades of blue and wine-red purple are reminiscent of cool summer days. As nature would have it, each stem of these hydrangea comes in slightly different hues. We hand selected them to compose this striking bouquet.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-77628620195373781882012-12-05T15:40:00.000-08:002013-02-13T16:00:37.951-08:00White Mini Calla Bouquet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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White mini calla lilies and stars of Bethlehem paired with yellow craspedia and burgundy monkey tails, finished with variegated foliage, to form this modern and whimsical bouquet.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-8280530290888530332012-11-08T10:30:00.000-08:002012-11-08T10:30:00.785-08:00DIY Centerpiece in Fall Colors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a simple DIY centerpiece that can be put together with items you may already have at home. We used some gala apples, tangerine mums, burgundy cymbidium orchids, and some ferns that were dried and spray painted into a rustic brown shade.<BR><BR>One special note about this arrangement is that fruits do emit ethylene gas, more commonly known as the ripening hormone, and consequently shorten the lives of cut flower (as it "ripens" them faster"). Therefore, the placement of the flowers should be done just prior to the event. Simply piled up the fruit of your choice, and adorn the pile with a few blossoms, and finish with foliage if desired.<BR><BR>This centerpiece in the fall spectrum of yellow, red, burgundy and brown can be a quick centerpiece for Thanksgiving gathering, when there's already plenty of culinary details to take care of. All that you will need is some fruits, a few blossoms (perhaps from your backyard), and a cake stand.<BR><BR>
Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-14047482534960796772012-10-31T08:30:00.000-07:002012-11-06T22:11:17.874-08:00Happy Halloween!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Photo by <a href="http://adorroimpressions.com/index2.php#/home//" target="_blank"/>Adorro Impressions Photography</a> <BR>Via: <a href="http://stylemepretty.com//" target="_blank"/>Style Me Pretty</a> <BR><BR>A laced up mini pumpkin! What a fun smarting-looking idea!<BR><BR>
Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-75040237189130875812012-10-18T16:01:00.001-07:002012-10-18T16:01:41.124-07:00Ikebana Inspired by the Shape of the Container<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This ikebana arrangement is inspired by the specific shape of the chosen container. Shades of green in steel grass and antherium form clear contrast against the pristine white of the container. Blades of Steel grass were manipulated to form multiple triangular frames to echo the angular nature of the container.
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<i>Left Image</i>: Use multiple strips of contrasting fabric to tie up the silver wares
<i>Right Image</i>: A simple twine + customized tag = "I didn't notice that those are plastic wares!"
For a backyard or outdoor casual wedding, small details like these can really help to dress up the table setting. The right image and the downloadable flower tag can be found at <a href="http:// http://eatdrinkchic.com/post.cfm/freebie-bon-appetit-cutlery-tags-part-two//" target="_blank"/>Eat Drink Chic</a>.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-516108710948497442012-10-04T15:10:00.000-07:002012-10-16T13:15:55.550-07:00Wedding at the Castaway
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This beautiful day started out with a traditional catholic ceremony at the St. Finbar Church followed by celebration at the <a href="http://castawayrestaurant.com/castawayburbank/"target="_blank"/>Castaway</a> in Burbank. <a href="http://pickerillcreative.com/"target="_blank"/>Pickerill Creative</a> captured all the moments and details of the day. The bride selected a mauve purple as her floral palette, which worked wonderfully with the purple bridesmaids' dresses. Additional photos were taken at the Caltech campus, home of two other georgous wedding venues--the Dabney Garden and the <a href="http://athenaeumcaltech.com/"target="_blank"/>Athenaeum</a>.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-7128947005670298082012-08-21T14:47:00.000-07:002012-10-16T13:17:44.641-07:00DIY Escort Card Display<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I came across this clever escort card display from <a href="http:// elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/2011/08/16/diy-billy-ball-escort-card-box//" target="_blank"/>Elizabeth Anne Designs</a>. The neutral green and yellow color combination utilizing wine crate, moss, with craspedias (also known as billy balls) is enhanced by an unexpected infusion of peach and light turquoise via the introduction of garden roses and glass. As we often suggest to our DIY brides, try tackling DIY on items you could make ahead of time. This is exactly that! The yellow craspedias are almost as amazing dry as when it's fresh--making this "fresh looking" arrangement a possible piece to make ahead of the big day.
Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-61179858058979283662011-03-17T10:19:00.000-07:002012-11-01T11:10:59.105-07:00Bridal Showcase Promo Code--Wedding Salon's Bridal Showcase at the London West Hollywood, 3/21/2011, 4-9pm<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSX7AkLC3iorlLU63mW95RAQuTMMv6x6z_QZkP0cFVIoyTYAG6Tdo2yguyiypiVwkc8bbLmezZwCd53XauW2HdlsQfQPywm8zLupLc_dpBxW26sZX4_34KXErjX5aVvFo9US_-5J3oTCF/s1600/Invite.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSX7AkLC3iorlLU63mW95RAQuTMMv6x6z_QZkP0cFVIoyTYAG6Tdo2yguyiypiVwkc8bbLmezZwCd53XauW2HdlsQfQPywm8zLupLc_dpBxW26sZX4_34KXErjX5aVvFo9US_-5J3oTCF/s400/Invite.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585103440871810642" /></a><br />We are excited to share with our readers the promotion code to attend an exclusive bridal showcase hosted by the <a href="http://weddingsalon.com//" target="_blank"/>Wedding Salon</a> at the posh <a href="http://thelondonwesthollywood.com//" target="_blank"/>London West Hollywood</a>, a premier event and wedding venue, on March 21, 2011, 4-9pm. Please see details and promo code above.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-81017018864250741242011-02-04T09:44:00.000-08:002012-08-01T09:32:45.037-07:002011 Winner of Brides' Choice Award from WeddingWire<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="124"><tr><td width="130" style="padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important" valign="bottom"><a title="Weddings, Wedding Venues" href="http://www.weddingwire.com?utm_source=BCA%2BBadge&utm_medium=Badge&utm_campaign=BCA%2BBadge" style="padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important"><img border="0" src="http://static.weddingwire.com/static/images/badges/BCA-2011/BCA_2011-badgetop.jpg" alt="Weddings, Wedding Flowers Pasadena" style="display: block !important;padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important" /></a></td></tr><tr><td width="130" style="padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important" valign="top"><a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/brides-choice-awards?utm_source=BCA%2BBadge&utm_medium=Badge&utm_campaign=BCA%2BBadge" title="2011 Bride's Choice Awards | Best Wedding Photographers, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Florists, Wedding Planners & More" style="padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important"><img border="0" src="http://static.weddingwire.com/static/images/badges/BCA-2011/BCA_2011-badgebottom.jpg" alt="2011 Bride's Choice Awards | Best Wedding Photographers, Wedding Dresses, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Florists, Wedding Planners & More" style="display: block !important;padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important" /></a></td></tr></table><br /><br />We are excited to be the winner of the Brides' Choice Award for three years in a row now! This award is given by WeddingWire.com, one of the online leading bridal resources.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-10754803991762026622010-11-04T14:48:00.000-07:002012-09-18T14:41:59.679-07:00Autumn Wedding in the Wine CountryCatering: <a href="http://www.winevalleycatering.com/" target="_blank"> Wine Valley Catering</a><br />
Cake: <a href="http://www.sweetiepies.com/" target="_blank"> Sweetie Pies Bakery</a> <br />
DJ: AMS Wine Country <a href="http://www.amswinecountry.net/" target="_blank"> AMS Wine Country</a><br />
Flowers: <a href="http://grandi-flora.com/" target="_blank">Grandiflora</a><br />
Hair & makeup: <a href="http://www.blushartistry.net/" target="_blank"> Amber Owen</a><br />
Lighting: <a href="http://www.thelux.com/" target="_blank"> the Lux productions </a><br />
Photography: <a href="http://www.anphotographer.com/" target="_blank"> Andre Niesing </a> <br />
Venue: <a href="http://www.nicholsonranch.com/" target="_blank">Nicholson Ranch Winery</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0E5svW3gcFFBqQE4y0g5KFyrF_kp3RkxwJqsVEQBfpjVSGnmbGAFkjDoe4rgLLVLJuJoRvRu7VSoSjtH6gpJd4HzpYMwbVjTFXCHpD9rC_9w_kjubtRZLo8vTxacKYC_C8q0-qaSbRlA/s1600/couple+in+vineyard.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="fall color wedding design" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5535815921805974114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii0E5svW3gcFFBqQE4y0g5KFyrF_kp3RkxwJqsVEQBfpjVSGnmbGAFkjDoe4rgLLVLJuJoRvRu7VSoSjtH6gpJd4HzpYMwbVjTFXCHpD9rC_9w_kjubtRZLo8vTxacKYC_C8q0-qaSbRlA/s400/couple+in+vineyard.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-27035033111018345202010-09-07T13:11:00.000-07:002012-08-01T09:27:14.592-07:00Mid Summer Wedding CelebrationFlowers: <a href="http://grandi-flora.com" target="_blank"/>Grandiflora</a><br />Gown: <a href="http://mariagecouture.com" target="_blank"/>Mariage Couture </a><br />Photography: <a href="http://junshien.com" target="_blank"/>Junshien Photography</a><br />Venue: <a href="http://gardenshf.org/" target="_blank"/>The Gardens at Heather Farm</a><br />Wedding Planner: <a href="http://simplysparklingevents.com/" target="_blank"/>Simply Sparkling Events</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGlmVPh5635D38p6Wc4dRjRtJYrPyybcOYaHGvz8aLPX6ARt41qdMfsz5U9-JABOI8yfRsnUVSfym_y5LkNtJ8KMejaPCYSaNnwMfxCihyz33u7XG3aSl5-gPl2qIhfVOaO3rZVOSqtTg/s1600/Heather+Farm+wedding.jpg"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixQjmah2ojKzyJORbABO4hMzOVn2HcILAjCYKpm7-_5HaII1yv31HbEgT8fqFdf2BEoP5PexMPW9Y3qEFbOpr6d_psyjwzF7aeu_ASMdiRSl7Rww81_GRtbrhYmdRAS8DD2YnKRAz5-YFj/s400/Korean+wedding.jpg" alt="korean bowing ceremony" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525477095258211042" border="0" /></a>Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-79043487578724116722010-06-17T10:11:00.000-07:002012-09-18T11:05:34.954-07:00Wedding Gown AlternativesWedding has increasingly become a more personalized experience throughout recent years. It is no longer "what we should do" as in accord to traditions, but "what we want to do to make it our very own journey". Many couples prefer to think out of the box, and brides are now more open to wearing gowns that are less than traditional.<br /><br />High end retails or department stores such as <a href="http://saks.com//" target="_blank"/>Saks</a> and <a href="http://neimanmarcus.com//" target="_blank"/>Neiman Marcus</a> always carry fantastic designer gowns in the evening wear section. I came across the following gowns while browsing Neiman Marcus' sales section online, and was amazed by the price tags. <br /><br />Here are my favs, and all are made of silk or chiffon. Silk and chiffon are natural materials, and hence a green alternative to synthetics such as polyester, other wise know as satin. What more amazing then the fabrics used in these gowns are the price points, all under $300. It is almost impossible to find a wedding gown in natural fabric that is less $1500 or $2000 in a bridal salon.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrvjr6PD5TvuxsxuXCjZ3UQCzclYlAsy5wIOeN1Avs-SHUMYe3PTXQV8nZgp3jWsM5IjiU8vTJrsSiL862QDoGjC0RrLB2NlrEUVYTzBm_nwAk0Ss5RLKeQtGghhpupzUOFPMpUL6FkNd/s1600/Crystal+Necklace+Gown+Aidan+Mattox.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrvjr6PD5TvuxsxuXCjZ3UQCzclYlAsy5wIOeN1Avs-SHUMYe3PTXQV8nZgp3jWsM5IjiU8vTJrsSiL862QDoGjC0RrLB2NlrEUVYTzBm_nwAk0Ss5RLKeQtGghhpupzUOFPMpUL6FkNd/s400/Crystal+Necklace+Gown+Aidan+Mattox.jpg" border="0" alt="castle green wedding "id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483226878610747266" /></a><br />This gown by Aidan Mattox combines a statement bib necklace with a Grecian-inspired silhouette. All that you need to add is perhaps a pair of simple earrings. $252. Image & Source: Neiman Marcus.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAV7I6khU_WDeOsLHgeR1SzHgnu8f9GZM_Kl_apOX7DgAsznvWvtyKtcvFsJe8OCQycdE7z0og5RwmTqdRPHSvQDgnlf5ntcwo__mjvfEf5y93GkbGdvGzqBCM_O6PKBxhd0VBOWi5rRS3/s1600/Grosgrain+Ribbon+Gown+Aidan+Mattox.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAV7I6khU_WDeOsLHgeR1SzHgnu8f9GZM_Kl_apOX7DgAsznvWvtyKtcvFsJe8OCQycdE7z0og5RwmTqdRPHSvQDgnlf5ntcwo__mjvfEf5y93GkbGdvGzqBCM_O6PKBxhd0VBOWi5rRS3/s400/Grosgrain+Ribbon+Gown+Aidan+Mattox.jpg" border="0" alt="altadena town and country wedding "id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483226871012946450" /></a><br />If "something blue" is what you must have, this is a gorgeous alternative to the bridal white. Don't you just love the ribbon details on the shoulder? This silk and chiffon Aidan Mattox gown is friendly priced at $264. Image & Source: Neiman Marcus.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKvtFFfxNVYhWSxYzM7STyKZCSS30pQLlXKgZuSd13SRsHbIJoEiKrY2FGc0xHYDSV7SB19q5atkGvi_L5N11LCK3sGOm4jTxF_rxZAg4v5Gn6n9PROpCfBC5VdWw2kuayFJlxcyRqHHe/s1600/One+Shoulder+Wedding+Gown+Xeniya.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKvtFFfxNVYhWSxYzM7STyKZCSS30pQLlXKgZuSd13SRsHbIJoEiKrY2FGc0xHYDSV7SB19q5atkGvi_L5N11LCK3sGOm4jTxF_rxZAg4v5Gn6n9PROpCfBC5VdWw2kuayFJlxcyRqHHe/s400/One+Shoulder+Wedding+Gown+Xeniya.jpg" border="0" alt="gown less than 1000"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483226860316376226" /></a><br />Another one-shoulder silhouette that as become all the rage. I especially adore the pleating details around the bodice. Design by Xeniya and constructed in silk, this gown is priced at $210. Image & Source: Neiman Marcus.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADVymP6TlCxbAWem6zNh10c0h3a7TS5tupoleEAOcT4fw0lsAvPiCFkAFcKq6Li3fSMIG_pLwdIhBEvXHNcC7c1cPDZy4YIOCqxwpgK1WUPRykFUWGQfjqb2cKw1PmCKqQF1IMFYbskPb/s1600/Bow+Ribbon+Gown+Robert+Rodriguez+Wedding+Gown+Alternative.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADVymP6TlCxbAWem6zNh10c0h3a7TS5tupoleEAOcT4fw0lsAvPiCFkAFcKq6Li3fSMIG_pLwdIhBEvXHNcC7c1cPDZy4YIOCqxwpgK1WUPRykFUWGQfjqb2cKw1PmCKqQF1IMFYbskPb/s400/Bow+Ribbon+Gown+Robert+Rodriguez+Wedding+Gown+Alternative.jpg" border="0" alt="wedding gown city hall wedding"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483226851889794882" /></a><br />Just the perfect short gown for a city hall ceremony or elopement. The origami-liked bow is a great departure from a typical bow as we know it, and provides just enough drama without going over the top. Constructed in silk and designed by Robert Rodriguez. $297. Image & Source: Neiman Marcus.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-14486259953013761602010-06-09T12:16:00.000-07:002010-06-09T13:15:13.183-07:00Featured on San Francisco Style Unveiled!We are thrilled to see Kana and Phil's east meets west wedding selected as a featured wedding on Style Unveiled. Special thanks to photographer <a href="http://kevinchin.com/" target="_blank">Kevin Chin</a> for capturing all the fantastic details. To see the full feature, click on <a href="http://sanfranciscostyleunveiled.com/sanfranciscorealweddings/kana-and-phillip.html//" target="_blank">San Francisco Style Unveiled</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeDZ2FWHdDDY6NoyJh_cnfzNWh-T2G3bfYsc987-PAUff4-Z3XcRMjgFSX7Yc8aQ9WCBvzq68QWIDJoR_wLPCYH2oO_3ERJwIN_utOYdcILaGDS2L0zTtA6cAjczjJorHjqJSm5L7R24mK/s1600/east+meets+west+wedding.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 367px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeDZ2FWHdDDY6NoyJh_cnfzNWh-T2G3bfYsc987-PAUff4-Z3XcRMjgFSX7Yc8aQ9WCBvzq68QWIDJoR_wLPCYH2oO_3ERJwIN_utOYdcILaGDS2L0zTtA6cAjczjJorHjqJSm5L7R24mK/s400/east+meets+west+wedding.jpg" alt="best wedding los angeles" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480864801478374786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCRq1Hieom8EN6CpTDW0Sp5-AHvjqf5o_JbQpEgbrRNlGMTVhASQFDZhstiqw5IKaBj9ck7Ir6QXiafCOxFmA_lJ35uyjdmTu7NEk0aeosRGO-AYWfaVNs0X0Pg5G2UAqTGD8kI7XOIJ3Q/s1600/Japanese+wedding+san+francisco.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 386px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCRq1Hieom8EN6CpTDW0Sp5-AHvjqf5o_JbQpEgbrRNlGMTVhASQFDZhstiqw5IKaBj9ck7Ir6QXiafCOxFmA_lJ35uyjdmTu7NEk0aeosRGO-AYWfaVNs0X0Pg5G2UAqTGD8kI7XOIJ3Q/s400/Japanese+wedding+san+francisco.jpg" alt="best wedding flower los angeles grandi-flora" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480864810775600370" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6y8ksZa5vyCcOjDoARFi7W0N9x6YJJYHwlKhsZwB9dDzBYWmU-_zUukSrUNp9mp2KYuLYNeE6iSY34gM7sIjkxzB6dE491hYXtZ-Z8Popw27WK21ut7-fVedfvoMrTUVfqrFApNRhD8-/s1600/Japanese+wedding+los+angeles.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 386px; height: 393px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6y8ksZa5vyCcOjDoARFi7W0N9x6YJJYHwlKhsZwB9dDzBYWmU-_zUukSrUNp9mp2KYuLYNeE6iSY34gM7sIjkxzB6dE491hYXtZ-Z8Popw27WK21ut7-fVedfvoMrTUVfqrFApNRhD8-/s400/Japanese+wedding+los+angeles.jpg" alt="best pasadena wedding" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480864820256896194" border="0" /></a>Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-6421958506902847142010-05-18T14:11:00.000-07:002012-08-01T13:25:27.598-07:00Spring Bouquet in Classic White<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6oyC1Ros67J33M-92lF3MCjS6AclBVSw3ELbHUtbGgGqogp4_dnhkl706C940zY5Dcf7_h1TXTwm-3w9ydl_w0lqhg5JrZqkFLOgQ2xSsRACOe138FD9Ymg6hkzA0E9kBunCP02lzdm9s/s1600/rose+ranunculus+bouquet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6oyC1Ros67J33M-92lF3MCjS6AclBVSw3ELbHUtbGgGqogp4_dnhkl706C940zY5Dcf7_h1TXTwm-3w9ydl_w0lqhg5JrZqkFLOgQ2xSsRACOe138FD9Ymg6hkzA0E9kBunCP02lzdm9s/s400/rose+ranunculus+bouquet.jpg" border="0" alt="altadena town and country wedding" title="altadena town and country wedding" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5472722262877093058" /></a>Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-49030583019754295822010-04-12T12:15:00.000-07:002012-08-01T09:31:29.957-07:00Wedding at the Claremont HotelAccessory: <a href="http://jinwang.net/" target="_blank">Jin Wang</a><br />
Cake: <a href="http://katrinarozelle.com/" target="_blank">Katrina Rozelle</a><br />
Flowers: <a href="http://grandi-flora.com/" target="_blank">Grandiflora</a><br />
Gown: <a href="http://nicolemiller.com/" target="_blank">Nicole Miller</a><br />
Photography: <a href="http://jessamynphotography.com/" target="_blank"> Jessamyn Photography </a> <br />
Venue: <a href="http://claremontresort.com/" target="_blank">The Claremont Hotel Club and Spa</a><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtJTWMBW-BnrG6orrhJSmphv0Ylt2iKT0y9E9KHew1Gn-WMENpKrsWb0BknExPH_hHq-wb40kYS69rtjK-6uOXFsSwlhEl3aOg7BvNMhYpPCx7QWCvfss7AFjMifeoYJQXpS1Rf_N5zVm/s1600/claremont+resort+wedding.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="altadena town & country club wedding" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458221524472232786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDtJTWMBW-BnrG6orrhJSmphv0Ylt2iKT0y9E9KHew1Gn-WMENpKrsWb0BknExPH_hHq-wb40kYS69rtjK-6uOXFsSwlhEl3aOg7BvNMhYpPCx7QWCvfss7AFjMifeoYJQXpS1Rf_N5zVm/s400/claremont+resort+wedding.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-21357318278832032262010-04-02T16:55:00.000-07:002012-10-16T13:19:19.117-07:00DIY Chandelier for Wedding or Home<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMuGTrqX_SP2gjuQ39fWT8XuMMvxMBkJQhzycLqToYclhjBsbH3K7tmJSd4fdDst6PN26gL4aBAH4kHjMhbEv66ecUQrsJ3TlpdNG83xHbRl7xX-B93OlSxhk0oefbCLkCt4VU6IVHrlc9/s1600/recycled+bottle+chandelier+decor.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMuGTrqX_SP2gjuQ39fWT8XuMMvxMBkJQhzycLqToYclhjBsbH3K7tmJSd4fdDst6PN26gL4aBAH4kHjMhbEv66ecUQrsJ3TlpdNG83xHbRl7xX-B93OlSxhk0oefbCLkCt4VU6IVHrlc9/s400/wedding+chandelier+DIY.jpg" border="0" alt="DIY wedding decor"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455291907672277106" /></a><br /><br />Isn't this a fantastic idea to give a second life to plastic bottles? I spotted this display at an <a href="http://anthropologie.com/" target="_blank"/>Anthropologie</a> store. The yellow and blue pairing is refreshing. Feeling inspired, I immediately conjured up images of blue distressed wooden picnic tables and benches decked out with yellow daffodils, all against a pristine white sand beach.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-57501676981252652532010-03-30T14:33:00.000-07:002012-08-01T13:34:42.212-07:00Spring Bouquet with Ranunculus<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3Ba_mlKAF9SJ1IRRuWEuigyAsoMmaoRahvs3GL7oJ1SqVpTT7H5udM0gSEGSYbK_Ei-JriWyelx5wO3oieJqNSg8EIZo5WhVJga3_7r6bCavXE2UMblA_VaJ5Gj__oF8brm6ICcZZiat/s1600/ranunculus-sweetpea+bouquet.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW3Ba_mlKAF9SJ1IRRuWEuigyAsoMmaoRahvs3GL7oJ1SqVpTT7H5udM0gSEGSYbK_Ei-JriWyelx5wO3oieJqNSg8EIZo5WhVJga3_7r6bCavXE2UMblA_VaJ5Gj__oF8brm6ICcZZiat/s400/ranunculus-sweetpea+bouquet.jpg" border="0" alt="spring bouquet ranunculus"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455286212370426370" /></a><br /><br />Spring is the season blessed with various bulb blossoms--frequently favored flowers for wedding include ranunculus, tulips, daffodils, narcissus, muscari, hyacinth, fritillaria, just to name a few. Ranunculus come in a wide array of color choices and possess the full petal appearance that is echoed in the current bridal fashion trend, as we see fuller gown silhouette adorned with ruffle-liked details.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-64372687928551955442010-02-11T09:50:00.000-08:002010-02-23T20:41:59.161-08:00Grandiflora on Style Me PrettyKaren and Jay's uber modern wedding at the <a href="http://famsf.org/deyoung//"target="_blank"/>De Young Museum</a> was recently featured by Style Me Pretty. Inspired by elements of the reception site--the vibrant orange and fuchsia pendant lights and the geometric black Grcic chairs in the De Young Cafe, we picked out orange, fuchsia for most floral elements, using grey as a neutral medium, and a bit of black for accent. Karen and Jay are adventurous when it comes to designs, and designed all the invitation, program, menu, even label for the bottled water.<br /><br />This wedding would not have been possible had it not been for Karen and Jay's distinctive style, and a whole lot of creative vendors behind the scene. Special thanks goes to the ladies at <a href="http://simplysparklingevents.com"target="_blank"/>Simply Sparkling Events</a> for bringing the team together and Lilia of <a href="http://liliaphoto.com"target="_blank"/>Lilia Photo</a> for documenting the day.<br /><br />For more amazing images, go to <a href="http://stylemepretty.com/2010/01/29/simply-sparkling-events-san-francisco-wedding-at-the-de-young-museum//" target="_blank"/>Style Me Pretty</a>. <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EsfLLA9O_G01IgXVqpEsb8PYsfRAmMxAEPko9vYEpedSrJsjj03f6YSA5KCqAohQA9ostuYKM5sXFGJOUMP08rea8WkNXgj9LQa7Zi-nlqUOYhy63P-fGluelReOfQ4NkTuHWgTmDfWK/s1600-h/grandiflora+de+young+museum+wedding.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EsfLLA9O_G01IgXVqpEsb8PYsfRAmMxAEPko9vYEpedSrJsjj03f6YSA5KCqAohQA9ostuYKM5sXFGJOUMP08rea8WkNXgj9LQa7Zi-nlqUOYhy63P-fGluelReOfQ4NkTuHWgTmDfWK/s400/grandiflora+de+young+museum+wedding.jpg" border="0" alt="los angeles museum wedding"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441660869691123586" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWbagRRLw0dV1d9BLEUeyOb2hzzrWIIiNtMpImxh77tg5THk2a-ZgL23GDItXbk5wvcnttIa8IQiKDQHZNmeuh4hl2D1c_OwPNj6vzWSe2810J-nMkXviBL8vjLdplqWEj0qcSV3WvKrA/s1600-h/grandiflora+de+young+sculpture+garden+wedding.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 315px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWbagRRLw0dV1d9BLEUeyOb2hzzrWIIiNtMpImxh77tg5THk2a-ZgL23GDItXbk5wvcnttIa8IQiKDQHZNmeuh4hl2D1c_OwPNj6vzWSe2810J-nMkXviBL8vjLdplqWEj0qcSV3WvKrA/s400/grandiflora+de+young+sculpture+garden+wedding.jpg" border="0" alt="modern museum wedding gray"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441660856881005954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikLpPDGfylfGyTMY0QXZ22Sp7gd3G8_LMsG441Hjl0xyERqWSbjfaD80DNtieqNFBpJwnzUcihUzqh410wluT3SNhcK-pr_nwIov_t0U11AvRMnFucWVtxwUkUnv-HCkpmBQJSoKsgu_VA/s1600-h/grandiflora+orange+fuchsia+wedding.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikLpPDGfylfGyTMY0QXZ22Sp7gd3G8_LMsG441Hjl0xyERqWSbjfaD80DNtieqNFBpJwnzUcihUzqh410wluT3SNhcK-pr_nwIov_t0U11AvRMnFucWVtxwUkUnv-HCkpmBQJSoKsgu_VA/s400/grandiflora+orange+fuchsia+wedding.jpg" border="0" alt="museum orange fuchsia grey wedding"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441660847511707458" /></a>Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-33725871576931875532010-02-05T11:51:00.000-08:002010-02-17T12:03:42.120-08:00Grandiflora Receives 2010 Bride's Choice Award<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="124"><tr><td width="124" style="padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important" valign="bottom"><a title="2010 Bride's Choice Awards - Wedding Photographers, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Venues & More " href="http://www.weddingwire.com/brides-choice-awards?utm_source=BCA%2BBadge&utm_medium=Badge&utm_campaign=BCA%2BBadge" style="padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important"><img border="0" src="http://static.weddingwire.com/static/images/badges/BCA-2010/BCA-logo-top.gif" alt="2010 Bride's Choice Awards - Wedding Photographers, Wedding Cakes, Wedding Venues & More " style="display: block !important;padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important" /></a></td></tr><tr><td width="124" style="padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important" valign="top"><a href="http://www.weddingwire.com?utm_source=BCA%2BBadge&utm_medium=Badge&utm_campaign=BCA%2BBadge" title="Weddings, Wedding Planning, Wedding Websites, Wedding Checklists " style="padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important"><img border="0" src="http://static.weddingwire.com/static/images/badges/BCA-2010/BCA-logo-bottom.gif" alt="Weddings, Wedding Planning, Wedding Websites, Wedding Checklists" style="display: block !important;padding:0 !important; margin:0 !important" /></a></td></tr></table> <br /><br />We are excited to announce that Grandiflora is once again the recipient of the 2010 Bride's Choice Award from Wedding Wire. We couldn't have done it without our brides and grooms' support.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171132973020654501.post-15657481617809919662010-01-31T17:28:00.001-08:002010-01-31T17:34:56.220-08:00Ikebana--arrangement with horizontal emphasis<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbUX2xEaSdUmV27TQiSSBtmP0kX49UzooHCZFWW14J-rci8EKhD-YeqEKTgGcXNmsVAol_iTQe6UYCFeWR7ZxXB3HTPJIIhS0J5wjNxv2H3lakY-pW1pW1NOLBjH-_sLE4TQPV6wI5PIj/s1600-h/sogetsu+ikebana.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 271px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibbUX2xEaSdUmV27TQiSSBtmP0kX49UzooHCZFWW14J-rci8EKhD-YeqEKTgGcXNmsVAol_iTQe6UYCFeWR7ZxXB3HTPJIIhS0J5wjNxv2H3lakY-pW1pW1NOLBjH-_sLE4TQPV6wI5PIj/s400/sogetsu+ikebana.jpg" border="0" alt="ikebana wedding"id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433081300059547410" /></a><br /><br />As a life-long student of Sogetsu ikebana, here is a horizontal ikebana arrangement I made with cymbidium, celosia, ming fern, and agonis flexuosa.Admhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09320214851837910721noreply@blogger.com1