Friday, October 30, 2009

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 fairly 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. Few flowers are needed, the more simple they are, the more elegant they look. Sometimes less is more!
The possibilities are endless.

The centerpiece in the top photo was 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 comprised of burnt orange and deep red calla lilies with the bridal bouquet also including some orchids. 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.

Friday, October 9, 2009

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!

Saturday, October 3, 2009

Bridal Show


Thank you Anne and Bill, owners of Mountain Meadows Lodge, for generously hosting the Killington Bridal Show! 
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 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