more wedding flowers - because I am now addicted to flower arranging :)

     I'm at it again! So, I know you are all probably getting tired of my numerous posts about my flower arranging adventures (I know J is! haha!), but I can't help it! And am also slightly worried that the day will sneak up on me and I'll be overwhelmed by options.. so I am determined to figure out what I want! Knowing what I want means that I can potentially order ahead and eliminate a lot of stress that would come with having to figure it all out on the spot.

     Anyways, as you know, I really really loved the white/green/yellow bouquets I created in the last post... and as some of you may have heard, I discovered the next day that I was highly allergic to one of the plants, the snow-on-the-mountain, which is gorgeous. I'm slightly devastated that I can't use it, not only because it was delicate-looking and beautiful, but also because it is very cheap and goes a long way in terms of filling out the bouquets. At first, I kept thinking that I could just wear gloves while handling it, but I would still be nervous... no one wants to be covered in an itchy rash, especially not on their wedding day. So, I have been on the hunt once again for different flowers that would work for our new-ish vision (whites, greens, and yellows).

     So, I went, once again, to Whole Foods, because they are one of the best/only grocery stores that carry lots of filler. I was SO excited by what I found! Firstly, I bought some yellow solidago (tall bursts of tiny yellow flowers), which I have used successfully before. I also found a beautiful bunch of chamomile (yes, like the kind they use to make tea), which I have always loved - they're so fun! I also bought a small bunch (not enough) of matsumoto aster (the puff-ball flowers with green centers and a ring of green leaves around the blooms). To tie these all together, I bought a bunch of beautiful roses (labeled "white dove") which were a soft white in the center, with a slight green tint on the outer petals.

     I have to say... I think this bouquet might be my favorite. Maybe I'm crazy, but it looks like summer to me. It is soft and romantic, but the chamomile adds a bit of fun and whimsy - which is what I want! The only thing I would love to perhaps tweak, would be to use white garden roses instead... and perhaps something more green in place of the solidago. I would love feedback/opinions on these!

    I also created a small sample of what i've been thinking of using for aisle decor : clusters of chamomile and solidago, bunched into small mason jars, and then hung to the chairs with bright teal ribbon. I am definitely satisfied with these - and they would be super fast to throw together!

...aaaaaand.... I couldn't resist a few ring shots :D

 
     J tells me that he really likes this one! ... but I can't tell if he means it, or if he just wants me to stop bringing home flowers all the time ;) Either way, I do believe him when he says he trusts me to do a good job with the flowers, so that's something!