This is a little taste of our recent wedding with the amazing Emily Smiley at the Lodge Torrey Pines. Green parrot tulips, white ranunculus, calla lilies, cymbidium orchids…need I say more? This fresh display of Spring is a perfect compliment to theses bridesmaid’s fearlessly bright blue dresses. Stay tuned for more of Darin Fong‘s photos!!
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April 11, 2011
April 4, 2011
Here’s a bouquet that really gets my juices flowing! Dark purple anemone intermingle with amnesia roses and calla lilies. The contrast of green Brazilian berries, purple kale, succulents, and a wisp of hanging amaranthus take this bouquet to a whole other dimension. ~Aileen
March 28, 2011
It’s no surprise that Spring is my favorite season for flowers. But with blooms like eye popping tulips, delicate sweet pea, and gorgeous lisianthus, can you blame me? Here is a tour de force of purple in a wild, yet romantically fashioned bouquet. ~ Aileen Tran
March 7, 2011
Vibrant orange ranunculus, white tulips, and orchids are blended together like a refreshing Orange Julius. Refreshing hints of flame calla lilies and roses give texture and color to this delectable bouquet. And my new favorite accent? A chic frog enclosure to grace the handle. This bouquet was part of our Swanky White and Orange Photo […]
February 28, 2011
Love is in the air this Spring, especially with this fresh cuts of springtime blooms. Pale pink and magenta hyacinth give mounds of texture, while eye catching purple anemones give the bouquet lots of pop. It’s easy to see why Spring is my favorite season for flowers… ~Aileen
January 31, 2011
I’ve always thought that the words “silk” and “flowers” should never go together, but when I came across these gorgeous dupioni silks, I immediately digressed. Once I got my hands on this mocha and antique aqua fabric, I paired them with Charlie Brown Cymbidium orchids. Their striking red throats gave a lovely subtle contrast to […]
January 10, 2011
The trendiest wedding theme of 2010 was the peacock feather. Who can deny the charms of these intriguing plumes? Here is a moss covered ring bearer box adorned with eyed and sword peacock feathers. A flower girl basket filled with lilac, viburnum, and anemone is a reminder or spring. Theses floral pieces were from Dennis […]
November 29, 2010
With pumpkin pie on the table and leaves changing color, it’s starting to feel a lot more like Fall. A combination of orange spray roses, flame calla lilies, vibrant tulips, pivot, and seeded eucalyptus make a richly colored bouquet that celebrates the changing seasons. Gold rhinestone trim accents and ivory French satin ribbon gives this […]
November 1, 2010
Like carnations, gladiolus have gotten a bad reputation. But if you look at their stunning blooms, you’ll think otherwise. Here, I’ve hand wired white gladiolus blooms and combined them with calla lilies for a fresh and clean look. I finished this with Tiffany blue satin ribbon to make it a perfect compliment for that ultra […]
October 25, 2010
It’s starting to feel a little more like Fall with things like pumpkin spice chai lattes and butternut squash abound. When I came across these richly colored hydrangea, burgundy cymbidium orchids, and schwartzwalder calla lilies, I had to get my hands on them for an autumnal bouquet. Wrapped in an earthy satin ribbon, and you […]
