Floating Candle Centerpieces

Centerpieces with flowers submerged in water, topped with floating candles, have been very popular this year! Not only are they are extremely versatile, they are economical as well. Vases of any size or shape can be used. The most common are cylinder vase (which are available in infinite sizes) in groupings of 3 different heights. Square vases are nice for larger flowers or incorporating a combination of flowers.

For a simple centerpiece that makes a statement, use one large vase with a beautiful fern leaf, grasses swirled around the inside or a single large white calla lily with 2 or 3 floating candles.

You don't need many flowers, the more simple, the more elegant they are.

The possibilities are endless.

The arrangements in the top photo were for an October wedding at Echo Lake Inn in Tyson Vermont.  A combination of red and orange orchids were used, not only in the vases, but also on the tables. Berries and a small pumpkin added a little extra touch of autumn.

Bridal party flowers were all calla lilies in the same color orange and red. Very pretty!

More photos of this wedding to follow, so be sure to check back!

These blue and purple orchid centerpieces were for an indoor reception at the Jackson Gore Roundhouse in Ludlow. Small lights placed at the bottom of each vase illuminated the orchids as well as floating candles.

Overexposed

Overexposed

I happened to come across this photography blog, called  Overexposed as I was perusing some other great sites.

I love this shot, and I really like that each attendant is wearing a different dress and each carrying a different bouquet, yet everything looks fantastic together! It's a great twist!

There are some other very different, artistic photos on this site.

Dare to be different!

Bridal Show

Thanks Anne and Bill to the Mountain Meadows Lodge, their generosity and wonderful location, the Killington Bridal Show was a success! 
The weather didn't cooperate, but the brides, and a few grooms to be, came out just the same.  
There were a number of different vendors for everyone to get acquainted with. Ruxana from the beautiful Echo Lake Inn in Tyson, Lynn from Jackson Gore , Carrie from Lasso'd Moon Designs with her fabulous handmade invitations, and the ever popular DJ Company, Peak Entertainment, just to name a few. 
If you were there, I hope you had a great time tasting cake, smelling the flowers and listening to some good music. If you couldn't make it, I hope to see you next time!
Debbie

Killington Bridal Show!

I will be participating in the Killington Bridal Show this coming Sunday, September 27, at Mountain Meadows Lodge.  If you are planning a wedding, Bridal Shows can be a great resource! There will be many different vendors to meet as well as numerous give aways and door prizes.

And...if you've never been to Mountain Meadows Lodge, I highly recommend you try and make it Sunday! Located on Thundering Brook Rd, right next to Kent Pond with  beautiful mountain views, it is the quintessential setting for a Vermont wedding!

These are photos from  wedding I had at Mountain Meadows right around this time last year. The bride carried all orange roses while her attendants had mostly blue with just a little orange. Blue colors dominated the tables with arrangements in Vermont made Bennington Pottery, colored personalized Jones soda bottles napkins and glasses, complemented with orange candy corn  on each table.
Corn husks tied with wide blue ribbon decorated the tent poles.

photo by Russ Hurlburt

Doors open @ 11:30! Hope to see you there!

Sara & Clint

Sara and Clint's wedding took place in a field in Chester.

The flowers were mostly yellow and white daisies with sunflowers, perfect with the sunny yellow bridesmaid dresses and outdoor setting. (The groom made the trellis himself just for this day!)  Love the horse drawn carriage! I was able to snap a couple photos while they were on their way to the Inn to pick up the bride and her attendants.

An absolutely perfect day!!

My First Blog!!

I am so excited to begin this blog!
First of all....congratulations to all newly engaged couples! 
This is such an exciting time in your lives. Cherish it.
This is also the beginning of a lot of planning and decision making! The perfect opportunity to use your creative side! 
Colors? Flowers? Trends?
I hope I can offer you some great ideas and tips. 
I have had the privilege of designing wedding flowers for many special couples. Each unique in their own celebration. 
By posting some photos, perhaps I'll help you develop a vision for your own event.
As I am in the middle of my busy season, I apologize ahead of time for not posting photos on regular basis!
I look forward to comments, and new friends!
As always, I welcome any wedding related questions.
Happy Planning! 
Debbie