Ali & John in Ohio & Michigan

Here is a wedding I did in May of 2008 - I can't believe that I haven't posted about it yet! Ali and John are the sweetest couple. John proposed in Hawaii, and the wedding followed suit with a tropical color scheme. There was a particular emphasis on pink and orange, Ali's favorite colors. The wedding was held at the Olivet Lutheran Church in Sylvania, Ohio.

Ali carried a bold bouquet of pink peonies, Kiko roses, Twinkle Bride spray roses, Macarena spray roses, green mini cymbidium orchids and orange vanda orchids down the aisle.

In this next ceremony shot I love how you can tell that Ali and John are smiling, even from behind.

The unity candle was elevated and surrounded by roses, spray roses, vandas, hydrangea and scented geranium.

John, you may kiss your gorgeous bride!

Here, Ali takes a moment with the flower girl while she waits for her bridesmaids. I love the mini tiara that the flower girl is sporting. I'm sure it made her feel like a princess!

Isn’t Ali absolutely stunning in her dress?

The reception took place just a few miles North at LaRoy's Hall in Monroe, Michigan. The altar arrangement from the ceremony was reused at the reception on the head table.

The guest tables had alternating low centerpieces.

The pièce de résistance at the reception was the cake. The cake was raised up on a platform and then encircled with roses, spray roses, vanda orchids, Fabio gerberas, hydrangea and scented geranium.

Congratulations Ali and John!

Michelle & Jeff in Milford, Michigan

The last weekend of February I had the honor of providing flowers for Michelle and Jeff's wedding. The ceremony was held at South Hill Church in Milford. Michelle's father led the ceremony, which made it incredibly personal and beautiful.

The bridesmaids carried delicate nosegays of Green Fashion roses.

Michelle carried a hand-tied bouquet of over two dozen Black Baccara roses.

Michelle was beaming during the entire ceremony! You are absolutely gorgeous Michelle!

After the ceremony a lunch reception was held just two miles away at Bakers of Milford Banquet Hall. The food was excellent (thanks for the invite Bobbi!)

Green Fashion roses were paired with bupleurum to create a just-gathered feel in the centerpieces. Each votive was carefully wrapped with a sheer ribbon sleeve to finish the look.

Finally, the cake was topped off with a dramatic mound of Black Baccara roses.

I'd like to thank Michelle, Jeff, and both of their families for their incredible hospitality. I had a blast getting to know you all!

Congratulations Michelle and Jeff!!!

Lisa & Joe in New Bremen, Ohio

Joe is a good friend and collegue of mine. I met him at the University of Cincinnati while I was finishing up my BS in Architecture in the spring of 2007. During my time at UC I was also lucky to meet his fiancée, Lisa. Despite her busy schedule, she was often in studio delivering food and being supportive during long nights of model building. A designer at heart, Joe naturally became the guiding force in color selection and overall event design, and he did a marvelous job! He chose a bold color scheme of green and orange. How fun!

Here I am pinning on Joe's boutonniere

Doesn't he look dapper?

Here is his beautiful bride, Lisa. Her bridal bouquet contained green hydrangea, Super Green roses, Macarena and Lemoncello spray roses, berzillia baubles and myrtle.

The bridesmaids bouquets were pale green, yellow and white - a combination that really popped when set against their rust colored dresses. Their bouquets contained hydrangea, Super Green roses, Lemoncello spray roses, Polaris cushion pomps and myrtle.

Lisa and Joe were absolutely beaming after the ceremony. What a sweet couple!

Congratulations Lisa and Joe!