The Afterparty - A Late Summer Celebration

These two lovebirds planned an intimate and private elopement at Eaton’s Ranch in May and followed up with a blowout weekend of celebrating with all their friends and family at the end of summer. Two Sweet Sparrows of Asheville, NC planned and coordinated all the events.

The weekend started with a welcome party at the Barn in Big Horn under a white tent with games on the lawn. We provided simple and sweet end-of-summer-themed bud vases in warm colors throughout the space.

The party continued with a bash at the Big Horn Equestrian Center, complete with catering by Terra’s Craft Kitchen/Shabby Shack and a rocking live band from Denver. Powder River Party Rentals provided the goods, and Rachel McIntosh Photography captured all the details.

We collected and reused these little beauties for the party at the Big Horn Equestrian Center the next day. We created long and richly colored wooden boxes for their tented dinner area using lush roses, bright delphinium, mixed greenery, and textured flowers to accent. These were paired with LED tea lights in our vintage mixed mercury glass votives. The cocktail and patio tables hosted coordinating flowers in bud vases and ceramic tumblers in clusters.

Congratulations! and thank you for choosing Whirly Girl Flowers for your celebration(s)!!

A September jewel-tone wedding

This is a love story 17 years in the making. These two sweethearts met when they were just 7 but started their romance in their 20s and were married on a warm September day full of joy.

They planned an elegant bohemian-styled day with their families in Colorado Springs. Full of deep jewel tones and delicate details, we brought all of the bride's favorite colors to the table and simple potted ferns to complete the look.

Audrey requested a gently cascading bouquet, and we added delicate ferns to match the pattern on her stunning Maggie Sottero dress. Eric was born in New Zealand, and his only request for the wedding was a nod to his favorite plant - a New Zealand fern.

All the beauty of the day was captured by award-winning wedding photographer Adonye Jaja of Denver, CO.

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Their bridal party wore mixed dresses from Baltic Born and simple grey vests for the men.

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Flower girl posse

Their reception took place under a clear top tent filled with the famous Colorado sunshine. We topped their wooden farm tables with a collection of items including birch logs, potted ferns, hand-thrown, farmhouse style bud vases and lush, low centerpieces packed with flowers in mustard, rust, yellow, deep purples, salmon and deep red. A twist on the traditional jewel-tones with a nod towards the end of summer and more muted tones.

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The bride included all her little nieces as a flower girl posse. They wore mixed dresses in warm jewel tones with gold sandles and carried mini bouquets.

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Congratulations!

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Hire your wedding florist in Sheridan, WY

Getting married in Wyoming? I can't wait to dream with you about flowers for your wedding day! I believe that flowers evoke emotion and use texture, color, and thoughtful design to translate feelings into the present moment. Use the connect form to start a conversation today. 

A Powder Horn Wedding in Sage & Pink

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Jessen and Randy live in the big city but have a love for Sheridan, WY, and the Big Horns. They several times a year to relax and recharge so it only made sense to plan their destination wedding at the Powder Horn where they spend perfect summer days golfing together. Despite the challenges of planning and hosting an event during the pandemic, they had a relaxed and fun day together with the people they love and became Mr and Mrs under towering trees on a warm August afternoon.

I got to work with the Sheridan Vendor dream team for this event and am so grateful for the collaboration!

Photography: Cassie Madden Photography

Venue: Powder Horn Country Club

Decor, Day of Coordination: Little Willow Trader’s

Cake: Manny Cakes

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Jessen asked for a wild and full floral piece to surround a large elk rack attached to their arbor. I filled it with eucalyptus, blush larkspur, and roses. In my pursuit of more sustainable floristry practices, I built an armature of chicken wire filled with discarded leaves to anchor the flowers on the arch. It was nearly 100* while I was setting up the flowers which is always difficult and concerning with a fresh product and no water source. They all got a good misting and final spray before I left and they held up perfectly for the ceremony.

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They hosted an outdoor reception on a tented patio, combining more rustic elements of birch centerpieces filled with roses in ivory and blush with rose-gold glamour in table mirrors and votives.

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Congratulations!

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Hire an excellent wedding florist in Sheridan, WY

Planning a Wyoming Wedding? I can't wait to dream with you about flowers for your big day! I believe that flowers evoke emotion and use texture, color, and thoughtful design to translate feelings into the present moment - providing spectacular bouquets, lush ceremony backdrops, centerpieces, and unique personal flowers. Use the connect form to start a conversation today. 

Thanksgiving Flower Class!

2017 has been the year of trying new things here at Whirly Girl flowers. As the year winds down we're launching one more new thing. 

Flower classes!

We're kicking off with a long and low arrangement for your Thanksgiving table. Come and enjoy  an evening with me - I'll have refreshments, flowers and all the supplies you'll need to create your very own masterpiece. 

Captured by Alissa Ferullo

Captured by Alissa Ferullo

This first class will be hosted at The Union at the Montgomery here in Sheridan, WY on Tuesday, November 21st. As a special gift, participants will receive an additional 15% off items purchased on the day of our class. You can find all the class details and register here

Stay tuned for future class announcements and send your class suggestions or requests my way. Interested in a private flower arranging party in your home? I'm your girl. 

All images by the talented Alissa Ferullo. 

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Hire an excellent wedding florist in Sheridan, WY

Getting married in Wyoming? I can't wait to dream with you about flowers for your big day! We believe that flowers evoke emotion and use texture, color and thoughtful design to translate feelings into the present moment. Use the connect form to start a conversation today.