June Wedding with Plum and Champagne

These two lovebirds planned a June wedding full of joy and personal details. Despite suffering a tragic loss the week of the wedding, they used their day to celebrate life and those they loved.

Alison wore a stunning Lillian West dress from Jason Alexander with a plunging v-neck illusion bodice, and her groom wore a classic black tux.

We used white peonies, roses, delicate pampas pieces, and plum ranunculus to bring her flower vision to life for their bouquets and mountain-themed ceremony backdrop.

They were married at First Baptist Church of Sheridan and hosted their reception at a private family property under a sprawling white tent with a view of the Big Horn Mountains.

All the details were captured by Sheridan, WY photographer Meg Stanislaw of Intimate Portraits.

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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.

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

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.

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.

Congratulations!

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A date to remember 2.22.22

These sweethearts have been together for 6 years and dreamed of a fall wedding to celebrate their love. Instead of waiting all year to make it official, they moved up their date to February 2022 and planned an intimate wedding with their family in Buffalo, WY. It dawned COLD (as in -20* cold) and they made the best of it with gorgeous pictures inside at their reception venue captured by Wyoming wedding photographer Cassie Madden Photography.

Hannah described her dream day as comfortable, romantic, and warm with colors in Eucalyptus Green, Rose Gold, and Burgundy.

When we talked about colors, I was hesitant to guarantee her dream palette of burgundy and green the week after Valentine’s Day. Sourcing flowers after any major flower-centric holiday is always difficult. Ultimately, I want a happy client with expectations that match what I can deliver

and we discussed a few different color palettes for their day. Thankfully, Hannah trusted me to pick the best options available on the day her flowers shipped and my supplier was able to help me pick the perfect stems to make her dreams come true. We used Hearts roses and Empress protea as the focal point of the design filled out with several types of eucalyptus, mini carnations, and ranunculus.

Hannah’s Maid-of-honor wore a long, velvet dress in Eucalyptus from Baltic Born. It was absolutely perfect for the chilly winter wedding in Wyoming.

Congratulations!

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Why I can't make just a bouquet...

1. Roses - Rust, 2. Sweet William, 3. Tuberose, 4. Carnations, 5. Amaranth, 6. Eucalyptus. - seeded, 7. Eucalyptus - Silver Dollar, 8. Grevellia, 9. Calycina

Captured by Dani Jerry Photography

I often receive inquiries for a single bridal bouquet and a boutonniere for a simple wedding. It always breaks my heart a little to turn them down, but as an events-only studio - they don't make financial sense for my business. While I do LOVE flowers, this is also my job and income for our family rather than a hobby. I have set boundaries on availability and an event minimum for Tiny weddings [read more here] as a result. 

Florists that operate with retail can use flowers already on hand for the week and cycle any "extra" unique material ordered for the bride back into their daily orders for delivery. Anything not used or sold to a client for their wedding is a loss for my little studio. Why?

Flowers are expensive! After 14+ years in the floral industry, I’m still shocked at the cost of flowers. Like the rest of us, the flower world was rocked by the pandemic, and we’re still experiencing some fluctuation and significant increases in flower costs across the board. Even traditionally affordable or more cost-effective flowers are 20-30% more than in previous years.

Shipping charges - our closest wholesalers come from the greater Denver area, and overnight freight can run from $45 - $75 per shipment and doesn't include any of those flowers that make the magic happen. 

Wholesale flower bunches - various flowers, filler, or greenery come in a specific "bunch" size. Specialty items come by a single stem, others in quantities of 5, 10, or 25 each. Greenery typically is packaged as a growers bunch or by weight, so it's often a guessing game on how much you'll need vs receive in the shipment. 

Time - prepping for a single bouquet vs bouquets for an entire wedding party takes about the same time. I still need to write recipes, order the goods, process fresh flowers, and make all the magic for your wedding. A single item takes less time to create than making more but the prep time is the same.

When writing a flower recipe for a client, I'm considering shape, color, and form in addition to the overall feel of the day (traditional, boho, relaxed). My typical bouquets include 5-12 varieties of flowers and foliage and nearly 20 varieties for more complex designs. If I ordered a bunch of eight different types of flowers and greenery, there would be more in the studio than could fit into a single bouquet, sometimes with at least 50% unused product. 

For couples in 2024/2025 looking for elopement packages who are flexible on colors and willing to trust me with flower magic, you can learn more about my availability here.

Here are a few of my favorite bouquets and a general list of the flowers and foliage included.

1. Cognac Anthurium, 2. Pieris japonica, 3. Carnations, 4. Tuberose, 5. Lisianthus, 6. White Anthurium

Captured by Kaylie Sirek

1. Roses - Sahara, 2. Lisianthus, 3. Eucalyptus - Silver Dollar, 4. Mint, 5. Scabiosa Pods, 6. Curly Dock, 7-15. Local Grasses x 8 varieties

Captured by Alissa Ferullo Photography

1. White Peonies, 2. Roses - Purple, 3. Roses - Lavender, 4. Hellebores, 5. Freesia

Captured by Alissa Ferullo

1. White Garden Roses, 2. Carnations, 3. Kangaroo Paw, 4. Bay, 5. Eucalyptus - Baby Blue, 6. Eucalyptus Silver Dollar, 7. Bay, 8. Grevellia, 9. Spray roses, 10. Lisianthus

Captured by Cassie Rosch Photographer

1. Roses - Red, 2. Roses - Purple, 3. Blue Thistle, 4. Purple Anemone, 5. Bronze Amaranth, 6. Dahlia, 7. Ranunculus, 8. Bay, 9. Salal, 10. Eucalyptus

Captured by Dani Jerry Photography

1. Peonies in Blush, 2. Garden roses - white, 3. Ranunculus - pink, 4. Ranunculus - white, 5. Waxflower, 6. Eucalyptus Seeded, 7. Italian Pitt

Captured by A.Ribordy Photography

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Ready to start planning your Wyoming wedding or Sheridan Elopement? You can see my 2024 elopement availability here. I’m ready to start flower dreaming with you. Let’s chat.

Valentine's Day 2022

2022 - the year I decided to NOT offer fresh flowers for Valentine’s Day. As I write it I’m feeling a little sad about it but know it’s the right choice for my sanity and little family.

I’ve intentionally built my small business to fit our life which has meant no regular retail and a specific focus on weddings in the Sheridan area. Occasionally, it means bringing you the best flowers-by-the-bunch, classes, and the random plant drop.

Valentine’s Day is a holiday dominated by retail florists and I’m okay with that. So here are my suggestions for those lovers out there looking for some ideas or recommendations for Valentine’s Day gift-giving in 2022. As always - sooner is better in this crazy world of ours so if something sparks your heart, go get it NOW!

And for those of you out there hoping you'll get just what your heart desires as a sign of affection and love - I'm a big fan of speaking our minds. Unless of course, your lover is a mind-reader.

If flowers are what she wants - a few tips when ordering:

• CALL CALL CALL your local florist. If you simply search for “flowers near me” you’ll likely end up with what we call an Order Gatherer. Also known as the bane of every florist’s existence. These gatherers are located somewhere else, take your money, and then try to find an actual local florist to fulfill your order at a significant discount. It’s a lose-lose for whoever is receiving the flowers and the florist. When in doubt, call a local florist first.

• Be Brave - don’t be afraid to get something other than red roses. If she loves them, go for it. If she simply loves flowers, ASK for Designer’s Choice. You’ll get beautiful blooms, I promise. Special request for a specific flower or colors? -go for it!

• Order EARLY. Like today. If you know flowers are a must for your love, cross that item off your list. If you wait until Monday, February 14 you’ll likely miss out.

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Plants! I’m bringing in a special assortment of fresh plants for your honey this year. Pick up at the studio Friday, February 11 - February 14, 2022, by appointment. Options from $14 - $45. Know they have something special on their plant wish list? Drop me an email by February 7 and I’ll try to get it in for you. Pre-orders appreciated!

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Citrus - I fell in love with The Sister’s Market last year and every box of oranges that arrived on our doorstep has been divine. These boxes are my go-to gift for all occasions when oranges are in season. This family owned farm picks each orange to order, I promise they won’t disappoint. (No kick backs here, I just love supporting other small businesses)

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Poppy & Pout - My absolute favorite lip balm - they come in eco-friendly cardboard tubes, are 100% natural, and are untinted! There are so many amazing flavors and the gift bundles are packaged perfectly for gifting. What’s better for Valentine’s Day than soft lips! You can find some flavors locally at Jackalope Ranch - call Pam to see what’s in stock. (No kick backs here, I just love supporting other small businesses)

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Treats - My two personal favorites for local chocolates include The Chocolate Tree downtown and a new option call the Sweet Spot Depot -candied nuts, dried fruit, and my personal favorite - Almond toffee or sea salt caramels. Locals - he’ll deliver for free!