Perfect 5 star rating on Project Wedding!

We just received this e-mail today from Project Wedding:

"Congratulations! You have received a perfect 5-star rating on Project Wedding! Your clients love the impeccable quality and service that you provide, and we are excited to award you with this elite distinction."

You love us! You really love us!

Tell us: When planning your wedding did you read on-line reviews as part of your decision making process?

My adorable niece's wedding

I love my job! One of the many reasons I have the best job on earth is when a friend or family member has a wedding I am lucky enough to have a front row seat in the planning. Usually I am in charge of the flowers (natch) but this past September when my sweet niece was married not only did Flourish design the flowers (thanks Mai!), I was second shooter for the amazing Beth with True Love Photo

My husband's family is from El

Salvador. So when my niece and new nephew were married,

the ceremony was filled with traditions and special meaning. I love to see couples include their cultural traditions in their ceremony. It makes the event so meaningful to them and their families.

The reception took place at La Provence in Roseville. They did a great job they did at La Provence! Service-perfect, food-delectable, setting- picturesque.

What a fabulous place! We had dinner out on their patio under the olive trees with the setting sun as our backdrop.

Party time was inside the venue and let me tell you- this family can dance! And dance! And dance! I think the servers at La Provence had to kindly tell us when it was time to leave.

I love fun touches- my favorite part of the evening was when we made smores over the open fire pit. What a great way to top off the night and a great way to bring the kid out in your guests. Memorable and tasty.

Doo- dads for your bridesmaids

I love the idea of putting the initial of your bridesmaid's first name on the stem of their bouquet. Such a cute little detail and so thoughtful.

You can find them here: www.personalizationmall.com

What are you doing (if anything) to personalize your bouquets?

Image from Sharon Hoyt

On the way "in"- Lady Slipper Orchids

Part of my job is to forecast trends in wedding flowers. One flower that I think is up and coming is the Lady Slipper orchid.

Unusual, sexy and rare the Lady Slipper orchid is the perfect flower to add a twist to the traditional bridal bouquet.

But bargain shoppers beware, this lady is no cheap date! Expect to pay about 20 dollars per bloom. I say she is worth it!

Is there a trend in wedding flowers you think is up and coming?

Image by True Love Photo

Christmas wedding

Stacy and Mark's wedding took place on December 28th with the reception at the Capitol View Room, Hyatt Sacramento, Ca.

What I loved: They named their tables after the 12 Days of Christmas. With the table numbers being the cutest plates featuring a painting of each day. Plus- candles, candles everywhere!

Real wedding Wednesday- Candace and Zac

I just received these photos from Jaclyn Photography of Candace and Zac's wedding. The wedding and reception took place in the Barrel Room at Wine and Roses in Lodi, Ca. Candace and Zac were a total joy to work with!

Photo shoot flowers

Chris with Shepard Photography asked me to make him a bouquet for an urban bridal shoot he was doing. I happily made him this bouquet of phalaenopsis orchids, Black Star callas, fuchsia carnations and black tinted tree fern. Very fun!