Friday the 13th Silk Wedding Flowers - Part 2

As promised, here’s part 2 of Amanda’s gothic Friday the 13th wedding. While this part of the celebrations didn’t take part on Friday the 13th, it was just as special and unique an event for our couple. And lest I fail to mention it, custom silk wedding flowers are perfect for this scenario! Amanda was able to bring her bouquet out in weather for their vow exchange in St. Paul, not have to worry about rain for photos and then pack it up and travel to South Dakota and hike up to some stunning locations for their private ceremony and photos! Whether you are having two ceremonies, eloping, a traditional destination wedding or want your flowers to survive any kind of weather, custom silk wedding flowers are the most versatile and hardy option out there. Now that I’m off my soap box, let’s see more amazing photos from Winsome Photography!

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Can you have a more picturesque kiss than this one? I don’t know how far they had to hike to find these locations, but they look flawless in their wedding attire!

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“Erin was amazing to work with! She was able to understand our vision and truly surpassed our expectations. She incorporated all the little details we wanted into them - including a fake raven skull for my husbands boutonniere. She was also able to make a flower collar for our new puppy that was adjustable since she was still growing. In additional to all of that, the flowers also traveled extremely well! We used them for a small ceremony in St. Paul, MN and again for a private vow exchange in South Dakota. We HIGHLY recommend Erin and are so glad we went with her. We are able to cherish our wedding florals forever now!”

— Amanda | Minnesota

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Are you interested in custom silk wedding flowers for your unique circumstances? Or maybe you are planning a private ceremony with another celebration later on? Silk wedding flowers look just as good on day one as they do weeks or months later! Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for a quote today!

Blush and White Destination Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

Back in July, I shared photos of a pretty little bridal bouquet I made for Heather. I needed to post an update once Heather sent me her professional photos because they are STUNNING! From her vintage inspired dress to the colorful back grounds, these photos are inspiring! The amazing images are by Andi Artigue .Let’s take a look at Heather’s silk flowers for a Vegas destination wedding!

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Heather sent me inspiration photos that included roses, orchids and a few tropical accents. She originally wanted all white but decided to add in some blush for contrast. Her asymmetrical cascade bridal bouquet included white Phalaenopsis Orchids, white and nude pink Garden Roses, white Baby’s Breath and blush pink Anthurium. We planned for a smaller bouquet to accommodate her travel needs, but as you can see this bouquet was still high impact despite it’s smaller size.

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“So happy I found Love Is Blooming to create my custom silk bouquet!

Erin was great. She worked with my (many) inspo pictures to pick out all of the flowers and other elements that I wanted. She also helped me pick out the right size and shape since I would be flying with my bouquet and was worried about how to transport something more traditional.

She was super responsive and provided several updates to the status of my bouquet and asked for feedback before shipping (I didn’t have any as her creation was perfect and more than everything I envisioned).

Erin truly made something that could have been very stressful so easy and I would recommend her business to anyone!”

— Heather | Texas

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Heather’s dress was a beautiful lace number, so we matched that look with soft pink satin ribbon wrapped with lace and trailing lace tales. It goes with her dress so well!

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Are you planning a destination wedding? Or maybe you have elements of your dress you’d like your bouquet to match? Silk flowers could be just the thing to pulling off that unique look you are going for. Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today for a quote and to start the design process with me!

Burgundy, Blush, and Navy Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

Earlier this week, I showed you my own photos of Hannah’s custom silk wedding flowers, ordered by her sweet mom Deborah. And today, I get to share a few photos from Hannah’s big day! These lovely images are by the very talented A Lady With A Lens Photography.

“My daughter was finishing her senior year of college and really had no idea of flower design other than she wanted fake flowers. I was disappointed she wasn’t going for real ones, but I started researching for her and came across Erin’s site, Love is Blooming. After looking at ideas for color and style, I sent the ideas to my daughter to choose what she liked. Then I contacted Erin and shared with her Hannah’s choices. Erin was very friendly and so easy to work with her. The finished product was so beyond what I had expected, and I was beyond thrilled at the gorgeous results. From the boutonnières to the wrist corsages to the bouquets for the bridal party, every one of them looked real and so very beautiful that I was brought to tears. I highly recommend Erin and her high quality of work You will not be disappointed.”

— Deborah | Indiana

Thanks again to Deborah and Hannah for being a great mom/daughter team to work with. Are you helping someone plan their wedding? Want to take the day-of stress down a notch? Custom silk wedding flowers are a great way to check things off the list months ahead of time AND get the flowers of your/her dreams. Everyone wins! Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today!

Jewel Toned Summer Silk Wedding Flowers- Review and Reveal

I love, love, loved doing these wedding flowers! Bride Catherine gave me her color palette and her permission to get creative with her bouquets, and her arrangements turned out stunning. These jewel toned summer silk wedding flowers were a mix of moody and bright colors with texture and greens for a unique look that worked for her summer wedding.

A huge thanks to these amazing images from their photographer Precious Pics!

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Catherine’s handtied style round bridal bouquet was a mix of plum Tea Roses, navy Delphinium, yellow Ranunculus, orange Hydrangea, plum Poppies, orange Ranunculus, burgundy Roses, dusty pink Peonies, Blueberries and mixed greenery.

The bridesmaids carried clutch size bouquets with just a few of the flowers from the bridal bouquet, but in the same loose handtied style. All the bouquets were finished off with burlap wrap on the stems.

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“I can’t say enough positive things about Love is Blooming. I had always loved the idea of a bold, jewel tone colored bouquet. However the quotes from local florists were wayyy out of our budget. I had almost given up when I came across Love is is Blooming. Erin was very responsive and did such good job listening to what I wanted while also adding in her own experience. The end result was exactly what I had been looking for at a fraction of the cost of a florist. She was even able to create a matching dog collar! I loved that I was able to get picture updates and make any adjustments before getting them and it was one less thing to have to worry about on the big day! Everyone, both guests and venue staff, at the wedding were shocked when they realized they were fake flowers as no one could tell until they were up close. Plus, my bridesmaids were so happy to be able to keep their flowers after the wedding. I am so incredibly grateful and highly recommend Love is Blooming to anyone looking for wedding flowers.”

— Catherine | Maryland

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The groom’s boutonniere was a burgundy Rose, yellow Ranunculus, a bit of Hydrangea, Blueberries and matching greenery with a twine wrap on the stems.

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Catherine had a lot of loved ones surrounding her on her big day and they all had a custom silk flower wedding arrangement. Even her precious pup got a custom silk flower dog collar to wear during the celebration.

Are jewel tones your jam? Love the moodier colors but getting married in the spring or summer? Let’s talk!

Royal Purple, Wisteria and White Silk Wedding Flowers- Part 2 Review and Reveal

Here are some images Paige sent me from her wedding day with her silk bridal bouquet! A huge thank you to our stunning bride and her photographers over at the The Pros.

“Erin was so easy to work with while planning my wedding! She was so professional, kind, and responsive to both me and my wedding coordinator. She worked with us sending pictures and making changes/applying feedback that we gave her to ensure she was able to create the flowers that I had envisioned for my special day. We reached out to Erin just a few months before my wedding day and she had everything (bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, cake flowers, and welcome sign flowers) at my doorstep a month before my wedding day. I strongly recommend Love is Blooming, you won’t be disappointed!”

— Paige | Delaware

If you are interested in silk wedding flowers for your upcoming ceremony, contact me today for a free quote!

Anniversary Bouquet Recreation in Silk Flowers

Here’s another fabulous bridal bouquet recreation in silk wedding flowers! Scroll down to see the side-by-side comparison to this classy bouquet of Calla Lilies and Eucalyptus in a unique linear handtied bridal bouquet.

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Photos of the original bridal bouquet are by Brittany Harmening Photography.

“I had Erin recreate my wife’s wedding bouquet as a birthday present. The end result was better than I could have ever expected. Her attention to detail was amazing, communication was constant, and shipping was ridiculously fast. I will definitely be recommending her to my buddies to them out of hot water with their wives.”

— Daniel | New Jersey

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If you need a gift, either to keep yourself out of hot water or just to say “I love you”, a bridal bouquet recreation in silk flowers is your ticket!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

2021 is shaping up to be my busiest year yet! With 23 weddings already booked for 2021, I looked around and realized we were living in a sea of silk wedding flower boxes. With all those boxes taking up space in our office, bedroom, and garage, I knew it was time to make a change.

I’m excited to announce the new headquarters of Love Is Blooming Silk Wedding Flowers….my backyard!

My studio is still in the process of being insulated and power run to it, but I’m excited to have a space where the creative juices can flow starting this spring. And it sure is nice to that all the flower boxes have their own happy home.

So maybe you just did the math and realized that 23 weddings means that over half the weekends of the year are already booked for me. Is it too late to book your custom silk wedding flowers???

Absolutely not! That’s the awesome thing about silk wedding flowers, it doesn’t limit me as to how many weddings I create for a specific wedding date. I have a few wedding dates booked with 2-4 weddings scheduled for that same weekend. But each bride has chosen a different time frame to receive their flowers. So whether you want your flowers days, weeks or months ahead of time, I can work with you on your fully custom silk wedding flowers. If you are interested in finding out more, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for a quote and to receive specific flower ideas.

So Happy New Year, happy new studio to me, and cheers to a more hopeful and bright future in 2021!

Merry Christmas From Our Family to Yours!

I know this year hasn’t been what any one of us would have chosen. But as I look back on the many wonderful clients I’ve worked with this year, I’m reminded that creating custom silk wedding flower arrangements to help celebrate some truly wonderful occasions has left me grateful for all the good things still happening all around. From my family to yours, we wish you a hopeful, joyful, grateful Christmas!

Wedding Day Reveal of Silk Flowers

There is nothing sweeter than getting to see my flowers out in “the wild.” I spend time chatting and designing with each client and then I send their silk wedding flowers off to their Happily Ever After. Rachel sent me some shots from her wedding with her bridal bouquet that made me gasp and slap my husband on the arm as I pointed at my phone screen.

These breathtaking images were taken by the very talented MVphotos. If you want to see more of Madalyn’s amazing work, you can find her on Instagram (madalynvermeerphotos), Facebook (MVphotos), or shoot her an email to book her for your own wedding (info@madalynvphotography.com). Thanks Madalyn for the photos!

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2020 sure has provided us with some unique situations! I love that these two lovebirds decided to make this a sweet moment to remember.

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This detail shot is so fun! How many of you are hoping for a photo that captures all those details you spent so much time on?

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If you are looking for wedding flowers that won’t break the bank, look amazing in photographs and will stand up to any of the elements (pandemic included), fill out my Free Bride’s Checklist today!

Dusty Blue and Ivory Silk Bridal Bouquet and Maid of Honor Bouquet

Small weddings are all the rage right now. Whether that’s a result of Covid-19 or couples reevaluating what they want their dream wedding to be like, I’m doing more and more custom silk bridal bouquets for weddings with just one or two bridesmaids, or none at all! And since things are changing left and right for what can be celebrated and when, there has never been a better time to order flowers that DON’T DIE! I’ve already been able to help out several couples who’s wedding plans had to change and the best part is that they still get beautiful flowers, whenever their wedding ends up happening.

Kayla emailed me looking for her bouquet and a matching one for her Maid of Honor. She had a few inspiration photos and with a little input from me we came up with this bright and light design.

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The bridal bouquet consisted of blue Hydrangea, ivory Roses and Calla Lilies, and greens. Kayla wanted to include some bling, so I added individual rhinestones into the bouquet and tied it off with silver ribbon.

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“I ordered my bridal and maid of honor bouquet after dealing with so many florists. I decided to go with Love is Blooming and holy cow they came out amazing! Erin did an amazing job, she kept me informed, and gave me ideas on what would look good and what wouldn’t. I am so beyond happy with how they turned out.”

— Kayla | Minnesota

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The matching Maid of Honor bouquet was a smaller version of Kayla’s bridal bouquet, down to the rhinestones and ribbon.

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If you are dealing with postponing your wedding, but still want to accomplish something, fill out my Free Bride’s Checklist to get a free quote and to get started on planning your dream wedding, whatever the size.

Cascading Silk Bridal Bouquet with Purple Flowers

Purple is an awesome color and looks fantastic in weddings of all seasons. Lighter tones look great for summer and spring and darker tones work well in fall and winter. And you really can’t go wrong by using darker and lighter tones together for silk wedding flowers and bridal bouquets. Take Wendy’s bouquet for example. Her cascading silk bridal bouquet included Peonies, Roses and Calla Lilies in shades of white and ivory along with Violets in a deeper purple and Lavender in, well, lavender. She liked the idea of some greenery in there, so we added a few varieties including Fern, Rosemary sprigs and Ficus for a very timeless look.

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Wendy also needed two custom altar arrangements with silk wedding flowers for her ceremony. She already had 2 quart Mason jars she planned to use for the vases, so I created two of these matching arrangements to just drop into her jars on the big day.

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If you want to see other examples of purple incorporated into silk wedding flowers, check these out:

-Regency Purple and Lilac Wedding Flowers

-Dark Purple and Plum Wedding Flowers

-Wisteria Purple and Lavender Wedding Flowers

If you are looking for help designing custom silk wedding flowers in purple or in a combination of colors, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for a quote and to start the design process with me!

Silk Bridal Bouquet Recreation in High Contrast Colors

There’s a lot going on in our world right now with COVID-19. I know of many florists who are unable to fill orders due to recommended safety precautions preventing receiving and delivering flowers. My heart goes out to small businesses across the country as well as couples who may be considering postponing their wedding until a later date. If you are in a situation where things are uncertain, but you still intend to keep the wedding planning going, contact me to find out how you can plan ahead and still have your dream wedding flowers when your big day comes around.

I’ts also never too early to think about your anniversary gift giving. There is something really eye catching about high contrast colors in a bridal bouquet and wedding flowers. This silk bridal bouquet recreation is a great example of that. And if you aren’t looking for a recreation, this is a great way to see how some bright, fun colors can be playful and still look “bridal.”

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With a combination of ivory Roses and Peonies , lime green Button Mums, and royal purple Statice, this bridal bouquet in silk flowers would be great for spring, summer or for a fun twist in fall or winter.

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Do you have unique or high contrast colors you’d like to incorporate into your custom silk wedding flowers? Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for a free quote and to get the ideas rolling!

Winter Wedding Silk Wedding Flowers Review

I’m so excited to share Emily’s beautiful Scottish Norwegian inspired wedding with you! A few weeks ago, I shared their Wild Winter silk wedding flowers. You may remember her beautiful silk bridal bouquet that included Eucalyptus, Thistle, Anemone, Boxwood, Pussywillow, Mistletoe and Freesia. Take a look at these flowers in action!

Photography by Phil Addis. Check out his art here.

“Erin was so amazingly wonderful to work with. She is so creative, patient, and kind. Everything turned out beautifully! Our wedding was last week and i think my bouquet was even prettier than me!!! She was able to work in a lot of special requests for a very personal piece. The bridal party bouquets and boutonnieres were lovely too! And on top of that, everything was so timely! Thank you so much, Erin!”

— Emily | Minnesota

I feel so lucky to be able to work with wonderful clients like Emily and Scot. They had some fantastic ideas and suggestions that made their custom silk wedding flowers perfect for a wedding that already had their personal touch all over the place. If you are in the market for custom silk wedding flowers that match a unique theme, color palette or style, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for a quote and to start your custom design process.

Champagne, Ivory, Gray and Dusty Blue Silk Wedding Flowers

Haley’s gorgeous wedding flowers were so fun to design. She loved the idea of incorporating some champagne wedding flowers into her silk bridal bouquet to match her dress which was ivory and champagne with beading. Her guys were going to be all in gray and the bridesmaids would be in dusty blue, so we wanted to find ways to make it all go together for a very soft and lush look.

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This modified cascade style bridal bouquet was stunning. The dahlias, roses, baby’s breath, lamb’s ear and gray winter berries were just the right amount of texture and soft colors to stand out in a crowd.

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The bridesmaid bouquets were almost all ivory with roses and baby’s breath but at the last minute Haley wanted to add in some gray Brunia Berries for a little contrast. We used the lamb’s ear again to soften it up around the edges so they weren’t too round of bouquets. Haley really wanted the bouquets to look looser and less formal in their shape. So adding the lamb’s ear at opposite edges and asymmetrically really did the trick.

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The cute little toss bouquet matched the bridal bouquet.

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Champagne can be a tricky color, not too peachy, or pinky or pale; just the right amount of color. Maybe your dress isn’t the traditional bridal white. Not a problem! Contact me today to work on design ideas.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from my family to yours!

I’ll be taking some time off to celebrate, relax and enjoy time with my family. If you are already starting to think about your 2020 wedding, send in my Free Bride’s Checklist for a free quote after I get back in the office in January. Catch ya on the flippity flip!

How can I get a bridal bouquet recreated into silk wedding flowers?

Several times a week I get a question about silk bridal bouquets similar to the title of this blog post. Whether it’s from a former bride, a husband, a daughter or whoever, they are all on the hunt for the perfect anniversary/Valentine’s/Christmas gift. So if you’re wondering how the process works, here’s a quick rundown about how I make silk wedding flower recreations.

Step 1.

Send me your clearest photos of the bouquet from as many angles as you have. You’d be surprised what might have been hiding in a bouquet that you wouldn’t see from just one photo. Happen to have the invoice from your florist? Bonus points for you if you send that along as well. After I track down all the flowers I would need, I send you an exact cost, including tax and/or shipping so you can make your decision.

Step 2.

After placing the order, wait just a little while for some photos to show up in your inbox. After starting to create the bouquet, I’ll take a few shots so you can see how it’s coming together. That’s the point where I can make minor adjustments to get it juuuuuuust right. Once the ribbon is on, and it’s finished up, you’ll get your final set of photos.

Step 3.

Start planning your big moment, because once your box shows up, you’ll have a hard time waiting to give it to her!

As you can see from these awesome recreations below, they don’t have to look like a traditional, or simple, or common bouquet. If you unusual textures, hard to find flowers, or custom colors, it doesn’t mean it can’t be done! Contact me today to find out how you can get a custom bridal bouquet recreation in silk flowers for your upcoming celebration.

Minneapolis Silk Wedding Flower Review

If you follow awesome brides, like Ying, you may remember her gorgeous light blue, blush and ivory silk wedding flowers, just sent me some shots and a great review! Her silk bridal bouquet and silk bridesmaids bouquets added so much to her wedding and wedding photos.

Take a look at these gorgeous photos by Sarah Pollio Photography — if you are looking for a great local photographer, check her out!

“I knew I wanted silk flowers for my wedding bouquet. I found Erin and she made my vision a reality. I told Erin what I wanted, sent her some photos I found for inspiration, and she made that happen. She is so talented and so wonderful to work with. I am beyond pleased with my bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages. Thank you Erin for the amazing work and details you put into this!!!”

— Ying | Minnesota

Thanks to Ying for allowing me to be a part of her special day and for the sweet words about her experience. If you are looking for a great alternative to fresh flowers in our sometimes harsh Minnesota climate, contact me today for a free quote!

Blush, Sage and Charcoal Silk Wedding Flowers- Part 2 & Review

And now the second part of this awesome wedding—the wedding photos! Angie was so kind to send me both some stunning photos of her big day as well as a review of my services. Check out these awesome photos, of their wedding and silk wedding flowers and bouquets, from their up and coming photographer Katie Thompson, check her out on Instagram @katiestormphotography.

“Erin was absolutely wonderful to work with and I couldn’t have been happier with the flowers that she did for my wedding. I sent her some inspiration photos of flowers I liked and was able to create something even more beautiful that I had hoped for. The flowers made the colors pop in the wedding and the greenery was perfect. She sent me update photos as she worked on the flowers and had them done sooner than I expected. The flowers are beautiful and a price that can’t be beat for everything I got!”

— Angie | Minnesota

Puppy pictures always win!

Thanks to Angie for trusting me to design and create her custom silk wedding flowers for her sage, blush and charcoal wedding. I had so much fun coming up with these designs. If you’d like to start the design process with me, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

This year has been record smashing for my little ol’ business here in Minnesota!

Here’s a quick rundown of my year:

-35 Bridal Bouquet Recreations in Silk Flowers

-19 Custom Silk Flower Weddings

-86 Custom Silk Flower Centerpiece Bouquets

For a grand total of:

250 Recreation, Wedding and Centerpiece Bouquets!!

I have all of you to thank for that! You’ve chosen a small business to put your trust in for some of life’s important moments and I’m so grateful for that opportunity. You’ve allowed me to work from home, raise my awesome kids, and be available to work and be with my family year round. Put a giant bow on that, because it truly is a gift to me and my family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Pink, Navy and Gold Silk Wedding Flowers

There are a few color combos that have popped up quite a bit this year. Blush pink has been super popular, obviously so because of its classic touch to any wedding. Plus it pairs very well with a lot of different colors; navy is one of those! Take a look at local bride TomiAnn’s beautiful silk wedding flowers:

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TomiAnn chose beautiful blue Hydrangea to be in her bouquet, along with beautiful ivory Roses and pale pink Peonies. We tied it off with navy ribbon. TomiAnn had a couple meaningful elements in her silk wedding flowers, including this very special charm for an honored loved one. She ordered this from another vendor and had me add it to the bouquet.

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TomiAnn’s maid of honor is going to carry this beautiful and complementary bouquet:

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The Maid of Honor bouquet included the same ivory roses and pale pink Peonies. We tied it off with a sheer gold ribbon for a touch of shine and to match her navy, gold and pink color scheme.

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Toss Bouquet

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We incorporated all the colors into the boutonnieres and corsages. We used pink roses for most of the main flowers, adding in a little blue to the mothers, grandmother and groom’s flowers. TomiAnn also had charms for the mothers and the groom’s. I especially loved this touching way to honor people in her life.

If you like the color combination of pink, navy and gold in silk wedding flowers, contact me today to see what unique design we can come up with together!