Fall Flashback

It's May already! And as the summer heat makes its speedy approach, we're turning back the clock to show you some of our favorite pictures from our Fall, 2012 wedding season. Here are just a few that made the cut...


This is one of my favorite events of the season which included an absolutely spectacular 9' cross from Mancino Iron that we completely covered with flowers. Talk about a WOW ceremony piece!
We completed the look with two large, luscious arrangements - in the softest tones of whites, creams, and blush - at the entrance of the aisle. Finally, we lined the aisle with petals and candles for the ultimate romantic space.
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The bridesmaids bouquets were crafted with soft, romantic flowers - sweet and simple to complement the bridal party's rich, indigo blue dresses.

The gorgeous reception - held in the Darrell Royal Ballroom at Barton Creek Resort & Spa - featured gold chiavari chairs, champagne linens, and a combination of gorgeous tall and low centerpieces. Best of all, it featured an adorable bride and groom who were full of smiles - and that's always the best part for us!

Lakeway Resort and Spa -Spring

Just a few of my favorites from a recent Lakeway Resort and Spa wedding-- I love, love a  classic, traditional wedding!

Smiles.. the best.

Tall, classic florals with navy linens and candlelight-- pretty trumps everything :)

Fall reception-Mansion on Judges HIll

Finishing off the green and white fall wedding-- gorgeous long, head table. (Arrangements look familiar- they were the ceremony pieces:)

The cake.

The low centerpiece-room featured both tall and low centerpieces.

And the outdoor pieces, a few apothecary bottles filled with dahlias.

Four Seasons in the fall v2

I loved the shade of lavender/lilac/purple for these bridesmaids dresses--

The ballroom featured a combo of tall and low centerpieces with the dark purple linens.

Lush, gorgeous hydrangea--purple, green and white for the low centerpieces.

Cocktail tables need love too!! Simple is best, we know what the real purpose is...

A little more fall...

A super fun bouttoniere--a great complement to the dark brown accents.

Tall Centerpieces-- branches, curly willow and rocks.. this is an outdoor deck, so had to be heavy enough to stand up to the wind!

And the low complementing arrangements.. I think it is important to see all the elements come together.

Wasabi and pumpkin.... the reception

This wonderful reception was held on the property in a beautiful pavillion--not built specifically for the reception, but given a facelift and enhancements for the big day!! The long tables featured combinations of tall centerpieces and low accent pieces.

This adorable cake was made by the bride's sister in law, we placed it on a gorgeous floral plateau.

A few of the accent pieces...

Lots of electic elements...

Summer pastels

Escort card table display--shades of whites/ivorys and soft blues with pop of lavender-- so cool for a hot summer evening.

Table for two.

The ceremony set and ready--I loved the draping and lighting behind the chuppah--adds just the right amount of drama.

The low centerpiece--the reception featured both tall ( from the aisle decor) and low centerpieces ( used at the rehearsal dinner the evening before.) Both good ways to repurpose the flowers and arrangements.

Winter reception - pop of pink

The reception featured a combination of tall and low centerpieces--

the tall centerpieces were all white with a touch of bling hanging and a few sparkly branches.

Notice the beautiful lighting on the walls.

The low centerpieces were all pink-- the vase was accented with the platinum ribbon.

This is one of the tables with the tall centerpieces-- notice how easily guests can see around the flowers--this is always a concern of ours!

SB

Purple with a passion!

 

Another one of those long, elaborate head tables--this one all dressed in purple--purple hydrangea with the curly willow in the tall pieces--the low pieces featured lavender roses, stock and a little accent of green.

 

I love  multiple components on a table--have I mentioned that before? Haha.  The pedestal candles have an accent of brown with the coffee beans--a perfect compliment to the brown and purple runners.

 

The individually placed blooms at each place setting is the perfect finishing touch.

 

These tables surrounded the long head table-- a small trio of vases with submerged orchids and a low,lush floral in the birch container featuring shades of greens and purples. When we are working with a bride and giving advice on the overall design--one way to help meet budget guidelines will always be to mix up the styles of centerpieces-- especially a buffet seating-for a plated dinner it gets a little more complicated--you don't want someone to feel like they have the "budget" option!

Lakeway Resort and Spa part 2

 

These images are from Vanessa

The fuschia accents were inspired by these adorable bridesmaids dresses-- flirty and summery,perfect for the fourth of July weekend.

 

Vanessa is one of our favorite photographers because of shots like this- amazing.

 

A few details-- tables featured tall pilsner vases with Bells of Ireland, green goddess callas and fuschia stock on citron green linens with gold chivari chairs. A simple cake, Grace's mom made the cake stand--so very simple and elegant. I recently saw something like this on a wedding blog--could this be  a trend in the making?

Spectacular centerpieces

 

Tall centerpieces can be one of the most dramatic additions to a reception-

A few things to keep in mind when choosing tall floral centerpieces,

make sure that they do not  block  the guests view across the table-

that is one of my biggest pet peeves!  

 

Adding elements on the table creates a very finished presentation-once the guests are seated they have something beautiful to look at-

 

Make sure the room can take the volume of the centerpiece-- your professional florist should be familiar with the venue and can give ideas for the space!