I think pink is the friendliest, most accommodating color of all. Happy to blend in or stand out. And she plays nicely with almost every other color. Pink can be sweet or sexy. Soft or striking. And because of pink’s generous nature, she’s often seen in the company of others, (think pink & navy, pink & white, pink & well, almost anything.) But at this wedding, the delightful Ms. Pink was invited to center stage.

I sure do like her here. Bold, nuanced, collaborating nicely with her close friends, Magenta and Violet. She’s interesting enough to hold up to all the attention, but never showy or too in-your-face.

Maybe you’d like to invite Ms. Pink to your wedding?

Of course, these photos are ours and the gorgeous floral decor shown here is the work of the unparalleled, Geranium Lake Flowers.

I’m crazy in love with how these pale colors combine to make the softest, most sophisticated summer reception look. Lately pale colors have been a bit off trend. The vivid, vibrant palettes have been popular for the last few seasons, but I’m seeing glimpses of these softer colors returning to wedding popularity. How about Reese’s petal pink wedding look? For now the pale look is all about monochromes, but I’d bet a box of cupcakes that combinations of pales will more popular within a season or two. But, just to be stylish, let’s not call them “pastels.” We’ll be right on point if we instead rebrand these pretty colors “sheers.”

This gorgeous party design is the work of the oh-so-talented Kim Foren of Geranium Lake Flowers. Kim is among the most inspired, creative and just plain fun women in the world. Her wedding flowers and events are divine.

While the b-maids’ flowers were varied in color, the table flowers were each of different hue. Cute jam jars held salmon or yellow, peachy or coral. The effect was pretty, restrained and elegant.

According to the recent Wedding Report, the average cost of a wedding in 2010 was just about $24,000. From some couples, that amount might represent a down payment on a house, or 4 European vacations. While a gorgeous wedding is a wonderful thing, it’s never a good idea to start a new marriage with a wedding that’s more than your budget. If you’re a frugal bride-to-be, maybe diy flowers like these would be right for you?

If you’re interested in seeing more of Marisa and John’s handcrafted wedding at Pendarvis Farm, jump over here.

]]> http://alturastudio.com/blog/2011/01/dyi-wedding-flowers/feed/ 1 http://alturastudio.com/blog/2011/01/color-story-timberline-lodge-wedding-with-royal-blue-and-orange/ http://alturastudio.com/blog/2011/01/color-story-timberline-lodge-wedding-with-royal-blue-and-orange/#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:19:35 +0000 Theresa Valls http://alturastudio.com/blog/?p=2404 Prior to seeing this with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have guessed that royal blue would work well with orange. Not even a little bit. Nor would I have thought that royal blue would seem well-suited for as rustic a setting as Timberline Lodge. Who knew? This blue is fantastic and looks good on every girl, both tall and tiny, fair or dark. The orange is a punchy counterpoint that can hold it’s own with the bright blue. The guys boutineers were composed of a single calla lily. And in contrast to all that color, the bride’s bouquet was  made of gorgeous creamy colored old fashioned roses banded with a collar of chartreuse hydrangeas. The whole thing is a striking jolt of color in an otherwise neutral, though spectacular setting. Blum was the artist responsible for these lovely floral designs.

I’ve shared before how much our clients have loved their Timberline Lodge weddings. Besides the setting, which is eye-poppingly and soul-stirringly beautiful, it’s straightforward and simple to plan a wedding at Timberline Lodge. Their event people are nice, helpful and full of creative options. And since so much is included, you won’t find your head spinning from having to sort through a million different options. Is Timberline Lodge the perfect wedding spot for you?

This would be a wonderful look for an intimate winter reception. I can easily imagine the Renaissance Room at the Governor Hotel transformed with a look similar to this. Or tweak the colors a bit to something like salmon, peach and deep red and picture it against the creamy white of the Heritage Ballroom.

I think the key elements to getting this look is to pile on the rich metallics as a base, and then contrast that with a delicate feature, like the peonies. Old-fashioned cabbage roses would work if peonies weren’t available. Or in early spring consider something like parrot tulips and ranuculus to get a similar delicate and fragile feeling.

This was our first chance to shoot a big event at the relatively new Leftbank Annex. With a woodland theme in mind, Kim transformed the open space for a Elliot’s Bar Mitzvah celebration. Kim deftly split the space: scrumptious blue and chocolate decor on the adult side. On the other, a groovy space for youngsters complete with faux blackjack tables.

In the gallery below, you’ll find all the lovely details from this gorgeous event. I hear that Kim will appear on “The Today Show” sometime in July. Do you think she’ll remember us when she’s famous? Well done Kim!

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All the beautiful details for this wonderful day were carefully planned by Ashley with a little help from Molli Barss at Soiree. The most memorable detail for me was Ashley’s gorgeous bridal bouquet made of vintage brooches. Besides being beyond fabulous, they suited a bride who is allergic to flowers. In fact, the florist, Lillypilly, created all kinds of lush, textured beautiful flower decor with nary blossom in sight. And in a twist on tradition, Ashley and Nick choose small individual cakes for every guest. What a sweet little treat.

Congratulations to you both, Nick and Ashley. Thank you for having us along on your sweet and lovely wedding day. Visit this link to see a selection of our wedding favorites.

UPDATE JUNE 1, 2010.  Ashley and Nick’s wedding gallery is now available. Visit this link to see the photos from their lovely wedding day.

Lavish created the floral designs for Roger and Lynn’s lovely wedding last summer.

If you’re looking for a florist with a unique eye, loads of creativity and tons of personal attention, check out lavishflora.com.