Sneak Peek: Meredith & Drew at The Hotel Palomar

I only have a few, but here's a sneak look at some of the reception pieces from Meredith & Drew at The Hotel Palomar. They were married at the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception downtown.

There were three different sizes of centerpieces. Full and lush mass arrangements of hydrangeas in shades of blues and purples. Each table was named after a flower.

The second size was a criss-cross design of mini and standard callas rising up from the lush hydrangeas.

And the third design was a column of callas. Meredith is an architect and was very clear that she wanted clean lines in her designs.

The boutique hotel is near the Georgia Tech campus and allows pets. In the lobby is a large fish tank with brightly colored fish. And yes, I saw a beautiful brown australian shepherd sitting perfectly still and staring at that fish tank, licking his chops.

Virginia + Robin, bouquets and bouts and more!

Love the fresh mint in the bridal bouquet.

Little milk glass urn filled with mint. This precious thing was placed on the sweetheart table which was hidden inside the house so Virginia and Robin could steal a few moments together during the celebration.

I love compotes!

The sign in 'book' was a poster of a tree with bare branches. Guests added their green thumbprint to the branches and signed their names. Another etsy creation.

I really could go on for days with this wedding, but I'll stop. I took about 100 photos! Most of the above photos courtesy of the professional - Addison Hill Photography.

Virginia + Robin, details...

Giant mason jar buffet arrangement. Virginia was quite excited about this ebay find.

Gorgeous hydrangeas, lilacs, stock, bells of ireland, and mint. It was hard letting this one go - I wanted to keep it for me!

The ceremony took place under a tent and in front of the glass doors to the reception area. Two of these fabulously lush wreaths hung on the doors.

And check out the sweet, sweet etsy cake topper.

Virginia + Robin. Happily ever after.

Virignia + Robin = Milk Glass Extravaganza

Yahoo! I finally have a chance to blog!

I surprisingly do not have any events/weddings this weekend so I don't know what to do with myself! Actually that's not true - there is a 'to do' list a mile long, and one item is to finally put up on the blog what has been keeping bloom floral design so busy!

Virginia and Robin, both Auburn graduates and hailing from Birmingham, were married at the Pace House in Vinings on May 1st. It was your classic southern wedding - hydrangeas, mason jars, seersucker suits, a rockin' band (somehow connected to Bob Dylan - The Last Waltz was their name, I think?) and the first humid Saturday of the year.

I had a fantastic time collecting milk glass vases to use for the reception centerpieces. Here's a few shots of the collections.

Love the shoe and the vase on the left!

The white and green color palette was perfect for the Vinings humidity. Virginia was very laid back about her flowers and consequently everything came together beautifully. White hydrangeas, snowball mums, bouvardia, vendela' roses, tulips, stock, white lilac, kalanchoe, 'super green' roses, bells of ireland, kermit poms, hypericum berries and glorious amounts of mint.

It was absolute heaven incorporating the mint (and appropriately - it was Derby Day!).

Next post - bouquets/boutonnieres and more details - such as their cool sign-in poster and the sweet etsy cake topper.

First photo above courtesy of Addison Hill Photography.

Angela & George at Cator Woolford

First things first, though - tonite is the last night of the April Jazz Nights in Oakhurst of which bloom is a proud sponsor. A comfy green lawn tucked amongst a vibrant neighborhood village, a nice glass of wine and open-air jazz. I'd say that's a perfect plan for this evening! Be there or be square!

I, of course, will be square as I have a charity gala along with a good ol' seersucker suit wedding this weekend. Have a glass for me, will ya?

Now - Angela and George had picked Cator Woolford Gardens for their wedding last weekend. Unfortunately we had a bit of a monsoon but no worries - the ceremony was moved under the tent and the reception remained up the hill at The Atrium. Here's a few pix of the pretties for Angela's day -

Girls bouquets (8!) were mexican sun ranunculus, billy balls (aka craspedia) and brunia.

Wrapped with a lovely "cancun blue" ribbon!

Flower girl pomander. Yellow button mums work so well!

Tiny flower pomander for the two-year old along with Angela's bouquet. Hers included snow white ranunculus.

Sweet mother corsages. A tiny 'star of bethlehem' tucked in.

Rose petals lined the aisle with a few full open roses nestled in. I like the way it looks - a little surprise along the way....

Cake topper. Cake was designed by Michelle's Elegant Cakes.

The Atrium has a fantastic wall mosaic that you can see behind the cake.

Despite the rain, Angela and George were married. And that was the whole point, right?

Carrie + Dan at Emory's Little Chapel and The Carlos Museum

It was truly a pleasure working with Carrie! She and Dan married at Emory's Little Chapel with a reception at The Michael C. Carlos Museum (on the Emory campus). Her request was for soft blush tones and a very romantic and textural look for her bridal party flowers.

Her bouquet was a mix of white and pink peonies, seeded eucalyptus, stock, viburnum, ranunculus, peach roses, lilac, scabiosa, spirea, and lavender.

Corsages for the mothers and grandmothers - Carrie had accents of gold throughout her wedding day so I used a gold-edged ivory ribbon for the pin-ons. (photo taken with iphone - apologies!).

Her gorgeous rosette cake was done by The Flour Shoppe.

Obviously the groom was a graduate of Georgia Tech!

Placecards were printed on gold metallic with architectual design detail.

This was the sign in poster - very vintage and sweet - it may have been an etsy, not sure.

Tablecenters were similar to the bridal party except in bolder hues. Linens were a soft peach and each table was named for a destination which Carrie and Dan had traveled together. Tablecenter flowers were hanging amaranthus, scented geranium, ranunculus, peonies, wax flower, lilac, peach roses, lavender tulips, hydrangea, scabiosa, lavender, viburnum and stock. Their scent was divine!

Again, another iphone photo - sorry! I was tweeting from the set-up!

Inside the peony - that would be an awesome shot to have blown up really large for a wall piece!
(If I do say so myself.)

Lavender scabiosa and peach rose.

Gorgeous day + Easy bride + Lush flowers = Perfect wedding!

Thanks again Carrie - you were a gem!

Now it's on to Ashley, Jackie and Angela this weekend. Ashley at the Decatur Courthouse tonite!

Banner Day for bloom floral design!

I need a glass of Veuve!!!

bloom has made it onto one of the top wedding blogs in the country! Being a part of The Not Wedding this past February was truly an unforgettable experience and you can read all about it here on Style Me Pretty:

www.stylemepretty.com/2010/04/15/the-notwedding-bridal-event-2010/

Vintage chic, baby.

Cheers!