Flower Power

We had a florist who I was thrilled with, but we have to use certain vendors with our place and I guess she has decided not to work with them anymore. So it meant we had to find another from their preferred vendors. I was nervous, but actually now really love Lauren - our new florist. Plus - I will give the other florist some credit - she had actually faxed over to Lauren all my ideas which was huge so we were not having to go through the details again. It is funny...a year ago I was dead set on using gerber daisies and or tulips for our bouquets. Since meeting with our new florist - It has changed. She came with these beautiful ideas using another of my fave flowers - peonies. They were gorgeous and the color was beautiful. So here is what we decided on: Centerpieces - peonies in glass vases and votive candles around it. I want something like this.

(www.theknot.com)

We are doing peonies for the bouquets. She did tell me that a lot of brides are going away from the white flowers with their dress, so I have decided to stay with the same color as my bridesmaids. (And funny - I actually just came across this argument on Blue Sky Designs).

( www.theknot.com)

And some more bouquets- I absolutely love these because they are so lush and gorgeous.

And then for the boutenaires, we will probably add some color, but might go with tulips or roses.

(www.brides.com)

Some of this might change when she emails me the bill estimate tomorrow, but for now I am so excited on our choices.