Bridal Bouquet. I hope to get copies of the professional pictures.
bridesmaid's bouquets
groomsman boutonniere
groom's boutonniere
Whitton Farms
I love using flowers from local growers. Whitton Farms has an amazing selection every. I am looking for the perfect bride who would love to do a Harvest bounty wedding!! Jill makes beautiful arrangements for you right there at the Farmer's Market.
Check them out here
http://whittonfarms.com/
They are at the Memphis botanical Gardens on Wednesdays after 2 and The Memphis Farmer's market on Saturday mornings.
http://whittonfarms.com/
They are at the Memphis botanical Gardens on Wednesdays after 2 and The Memphis Farmer's market on Saturday mornings.
I used this Saturday's bounty to make an arrangement for a friend that had a baby! and a little one for me!
Rutgers: Flowers Improve Emotional Health
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With today's high-tech and fast-paced lifestyle taking its daily toll on our lives, experts advise exercise and other personal lifestyle changes to relieve stress. According to behavioral research conducted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, nature provides us with a simple way to improve emotional health - flowers. The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed.
"What's most exciting about this study is that it challenges established scientific beliefs about how people can manage their day-to-day moods in a healthy and natural way," said Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Rutgers and lead researcher on the study.Research Findings
A team of researchers explored the link between flowers and life satisfaction in a 10-month study of participants' behavioral and emotional responses to receiving flowers. The results show that flowers are a natural and healthful moderator of moods.
- Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness. All study participants expressed "true" or "excited" smiles upon receiving flowers, demonstrating extraordinary delight and gratitude. This reaction was universal, occurring in all age groups.
- Flowers have a long-term positive effect on moods. Specifically, study participants reported feeling less depressed, anxious and agitated after receiving flowers, and demonstrated a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction.
- Flowers make intimate connections. The presence of flowers led to increased contact with family and friends.
"Common sense tells us that flowers make us happy," said Dr. Haviland-Jones. "Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well being."
Sharing Space
The study also explored where in their homes people display flowers. The arrangements were placed in areas of the home that are open to visitors - such as foyers, living rooms and dining rooms - suggesting that flowers are a symbol for sharing.
"Flowers bring about positive emotional feelings in those who enter a room," said Dr. Haviland-Jones. "They make the space more welcoming and create a sharing atmosphere."
July Arrangement
Birthday arrangement for standing account.
Sunflowers, protea (pin cushion), snapdragons, tulips, and horsetail
June wedding
Bouquet of peonies, lisianthus, stock, tulips and magnolia leaves
Boutonnieres
Corsages
Theresa and Paul's Wedding
My very good friend Theresa got married last month in Clearwater Florida. I was so happy she included us in her big day. I was her Maid of Honor and my daughter was her flower girl. I also had the pleasure of doing her flowers!
With a mostly white and hints of peach, we incorporated seashells and greenery from her parents' beautiful yard. It was quite an undertaking with tropical storms for three days prior but we managed to get it all done in time. Thanks to her gracious parents providing space in their home out of the rain and in the air conditioning.
The giant alter pieces got to ride in style!
The giant alter pieces got to ride in style!
Bouquets
In her bouquet I used orchids, spider mums, roses, cala lilies, tulips, succulents, and monstera leaves. The lace is the same that is on her dress handmade by her mother.
(click photo to see closer)
Details
Close up of the centerpieces. I used Lilies, roses, lisianthus, hydrangea, spider mums, succulents, seashells, and spanish moss. All the greenery, including the moss was taken from the yard.
Theresa is an amazingly talented print maker and she had her hand in every detail of this beautiful wedding. She designed and hand printed the invitations, place cards, menu card, wrappers for chocolate favors, hand sewed the table runners, and made these shell wreaths. Her mother made her beautiful dress and her fiance took this fantastic photo of them for their guest book. AND they made the chocolate seashells on the cake!
Rehearsal Dinner
Recently my very good friend Theresa Haberkorn http://theresahaberkorn.com/
got married. I was delighted to be her Maid of Honor AND floral designer. I did these arrangements for their rehearsal. I was quite fond of them!
got married. I was delighted to be her Maid of Honor AND floral designer. I did these arrangements for their rehearsal. I was quite fond of them!
I used peonies, roses, alstomeria, magnolia blooms, wax flower, and was able to use wonderful greens from her parent's yard.
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