Caitlin & Jeffery, Whispering Pines Conference Center, RI

Caitlin and Jeffery wanted a vintage, organic, feminine and romantic feel for their wedding. She loved the lush large dinner-plate dahlias and very open bloomed roses, which look like heirloom roses but cost much less.

The wedding was held at Whispering Pines Conference Center in RI. A stunning botanical wonderland down a long winding pine-lined road. The air was clean and it felt like you were in another world. For this horticulturist, I thought I was in heaven. The rain did not dampen the day (no pun intended, or maybe it is) and it seemed to add to the romance.



The centerpieces were inspired by an image Caitlin found, that evoked the feelings she was looking for. They matched the venue beautifully. Pitcher plants, lotus pods, asparagus ferns and succulents stood tall in low fishbowls. Fully opened peach roses sat in the bottom of the vases that added a romantic traditional feeling to a otherwise very nontraditional design.



We did half the tables with these intricate designs and the other half with simpler versions in different vessels. I love using different vessels on the tables; it gives guests a reason to wander with curiosity.




Caitlin wanted a mostly white bouquet with touches of blush pinks and greens. I incorporated pitcher (bog) plants and lotus pods to tie in the centerpieces. Lush white dahlias with barely there pink centers, lisianthus, peach roses, blush pink astilbe and seeded eucalyptus...



Long velvet ribbons adorned the bouquets, and the boot n' ears as well. The bridesmaids carried simpler versions of the bride's bouquet with small dahlias, astilbe, seeded Queen Anne's lace and lady's mantle blooms...




The mothers of the bride and groom carried nosegays which were delivered in vintage bottles which they were later dropped in to be displayed;


The boutonnieres were made with a succulent, an asparagus fern, sweet pea tendril and lady's mantle bloom accent:

The bride got a film charm for her groom's boutonniere as a surprise and to make his extra special and unique:

A vintage garden trellis was the centerpiece for the wedding ceremony. Bottles filled with big garden blooms and glowing candles in lace covered votive holders all contributed to the beauty and romantic feel!





Ceremony information/personal fan;


Table seating/wedding favor, pins!


the happy couple, this picture is from there amazing photographer: Joshua Behan photography

Manzanita Branches, Artichokes & Succulents!

Branches, succulents, botanicals: Probably three of my favorite things! When the bride to be started the conversation on florals with those three words, my heart fluttered. I knew we were in sync.

After chatting and looking at images, we decided on low, texturally rich, asymmetrical combinations with manzanita branches in the center and one blue delphinium rising above. The colors of the wedding were blue and brown. To tie that in at reception we used the brown of the manzanita with the rich blue of the delphinium anchored by a bed of succulents, protea, artichoke, vanilla beans and interesting greens.

The bride carried protea, orange callas and succulents with green accent. The bridesmaid bouquets were slightly different with the focal point being on one flower from the bride's bouquet. It was bright and unique. The staff at Belle Mer raved when I brought them up to the bridal suite.











On to the manzanita centerpieces:







Sweetheart table:





Wine motif through wedding with table numbers on wine bottles:



For the ceremony, we used two 3 ft. tall black pots (matte finish) with obelisks making it well over 8 feet tall, with an ivory tulle connecting and framing the ceremony site:




The pots were filled with seeded eucalyptus, protea and succulents:


Check back as I will have photos from Jessi's photographer soon!

Organic Style, Creative Ideas = Karen and Aaron

All weddings are very special, but this one I really enjoyed. The bride and groom had great ideas: The thick glass white vases in groupings on family style tables, teal colored mason jars for the cocktail tables and a clear box filled with wheat grass for the name cards. The groupings of white vases were filled with deep red zinnias, gerber daisies, red hypericum berries, dahlias and unique textural greens.

Karen and Aaron booked early so I was able to grow custom dahlias in my garden from bulbs. They came out stunning and were in peak bloom right in time!
The bride carried an all white bouquet with dahlias, orchids, spider mums, lysianthus with garden yarrow, anemone buds and deep green peiris leaves ( a shrub) as accent. It was wrapped in lace from her mother's wedding dress.








The orchids and yarrow worked very well together.

On to the ceremony...two white pillars with pottery filled with white florals, with sedum and eucalyptus accent:









Green Lion design grown dahlias:


Anemone bud, isn't it darling?


Blue mason jars simple and stunning against the white venue:


Thanks for looking and enjoy! Kim