Monday, October 22, 2012

Erin and Bill

Erin and Bill were married this past August and I am excited to have the professional pictures from Bellus Photo and Film in my hands.  

Erin was a delight to work with and made such a gorgeous bride.  I loved that it was very important for her to have her grandmother's rosary included in the handle of her bouquet.  



 
  




The service was held at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Gretna.  I loved the contemporary setting of this new church.
The unity candle had a floating candle instead of a pillar candle, which I loved.  Erin purchased the vase that had love notes on it.















Erin and Bill's reception was at the LaVista Conference Center and featured three different purple and green arrangements. 























Congratulations to the two of you!  It has been a true pleasure!



Monday, September 10, 2012

Samantha and Nolan - Cinco De Mayo with a Twist of Lime

Samantha and Nolan didn't necessarily plan their wedding date for Cinco De Mayo, but when it landed on the 5th day of May, they couldn't help but choose lime green, navy and add a twist of lime.  Thanks to Amber Durr Photography http://amberdurrphotography.com/ for the great pictures.


The wedding ceremony and reception were held at the Scoular Ballroom in Omaha.  We created an aisle for them using large cylinders filled with limes and green branches.  


We created a vase with a special message inscribed on it about loved ones who were not able to be present at the wedding, but lived on in happy memories.






Samantha had seen the bouquet she wanted from a picture on my website and so we recreated that bouquet and added just a little more sparkle and grass loops to make it her own.



Her bridesmaids carried calla lily sheaths.  I love this type of bouquet.  It is simple and elegant and very easy to carry.



Reception pieces used white callas, variegated leaves, green hydrangea, and dark blue delphinium.


Best Wishes!

 

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Nichole and Drew

What an honor to get to design the wedding flowers for Nichole and Drew.  I have known Nichole for a few years through her teaching career and through her younger sister, but I had never really had the opportunity to sit down and visit with her.  She is a delight and we had lots of fun meeting over coffee with her mom to go over wedding details.  She had chosen the decadent color palette of mocha, chocolate, and ivory.  Sahara roses, white peonies, white orchids, and antiqued hydrangea were in her ivory bouquet.  To match the rich chocolatey dresses her bridesmaids wore we chose amnesia roses, hydrangea, chocolate cosmos, chocolate lace flower, and creamy garden roses.

Thanks to J and K Photography http://j-kphoto.com/ and 
Amanda Fish http://www.amandafishphotography.com/ , Nichole's cousin, for the photographs.  They are stunning!


Here are the bouquets.  The bride's bouquet is always delivered in a pretty box. 


Love the sunbrellas!!


What a sweet moment for Nichole and her mom. Pam's corsage was made on a rhinestone bracelet that coordinated with her jewelry.  White orchids, chocolate cosmos, and amnesia roses made up her wrist corsage.



Such joy!  Blessings Drew and Nichole!










Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Danielle and Jon

One quick phone call in late winter from Danielle and I knew that this was going to be a terrific wedding to design for.  Danielle had picked yellow, white, and navy for her colors and when she told me that she wanted a crisp clean look with just a hint of a nautical vibe I was hooked.  Yellow gerberas, baby's breath, cremone mums, dyed navy sea holly, hydrangea, and scabiosa pods all came to mind as things that would look great with the spunky navy and white striped ribbon that she had chosen to tie the bouquets with.  We also chose metal buckets, navy printed pottery, and bubble bowls to design the centerpieces in.  A few great big starfish from her new mother-in-law and some beautiful printed table squares that she had made for the occasion and we were set to go.

Ever Lovely Photography, http://everlovelyphotography.com/blog/, took the most beautiful pictures of the wedding and they were sweet enough to share with me.  Here are a few of the highlights.




Best wishes Danielle and Jon.  It has been an honor to get to know you.


 


Thursday, March 8, 2012

Avant Garden Floral Presents... Cast Gifts and Flowers for FHS Musical "State Fair"

The Fremont High School Musical "State Fair" is just around the corner. Let your actor, actress, singer, dancer, or stage crew know how much you appreciate them. We have lots of designs to choose from or you can custom order your gift.  Just give me a call or send me an email.  I can't wait to see the show!


Avant Garden Floral Presents…
Cast Gifts for “State Fair” FHS 2012

10% OF ALL PURCHASES ARE GIVEN BACK TO THE FHS CHOIR BOOSTERS

“Our State Fair” Arrangement A popcorn box filled with buttered popcorn colored flowers, assorted novelty candies and fair goodies, and a balloon on a stick. $25.00

“Best in Show” Arrangement – A large first place blue ribbon made out of blue carnations. Your actor or actresses name is monogrammed on the ribbon, along with the name of the show, and the date.  $15.00

“I Owe Ioway” Bouquet– Mixed flower bouquet designed with an Iowa license plate (or reasonable facsimile), and other Iowa memorabilia.  $20.00

Cow pie Contest Arrangement– Fresh chocolate rocky road cow pies with a gebera daisy growing from it.  $15.00

Blue Ribbon Piggy – A pink piggy made from carnations in a basket of mixed flowers, with a best in show ribbon.  $20.00

Might as Well be Spring” – Butterflies, gerbera daisies, and assorted spring flowers arranged in a mason jar.  $15.00

Surprise me Bouquet – A fun, non-themed congratulations bouquet.  $15.00.

Congratulations Rose or Gerbera daisy - $3.00  Blue ribbon roses available

Custom Design – A special design created just for your singer, actor, or musician.


Free delivery to Fremont High School March 15th, 16th, and 17th.

Call (402) 677-3761 or e-mail holly@avantgardenfloral.net to order.
See some of last year’s designs at www.avantgardenfloral.net, click on FHS musical.