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July 15, 2017 by roseofsharon Leave a Comment

Erin & Clint | Winterbourne Inn

Clint and Erin said “I Do” in a outside garden ceremony at the Winterbourne Inn. A elegant, garden reception followed. Erin was a joy to work with. We loved her vision and making it come to life.

Photos by: Corinna Hoffman Photography

{BRIDE}

Erin carried a beautiful bouquet of lavender, purple, gray, and green. It was made using stock,spray roses, brunia, dusty miller, heather, mini callas, and larkspur. The bouquet had touches of polar star roses, seeded eucalyptus, and Israeli ruskus.

{BRIDESMAIDS}

The girls carried bouquets that were like Erin’s but did not inclide the calla lillies. The purple,gray, and green color pallet looked stunning against their purple dresses.

{GROOM & GROOMSMEN}

Clint and his groomsmen wore boutonnieres made of heather, dusty miller, and eucalyptus.

{CEREMONY}

Clint and Erin became husband and wife under an arch adorned with mixed greenery and lavander, purple, white, and gray flowers.

{RECEPTION}

The mantle had a mixed garland with touches of flowers. The centerpieces were made of complimenting flowers in pedestal vases.

Willow eucalyptus accented with lavendar was placed around each layer of the cake. We loved the classic, romantic, garden look of Erin and Clint’s reception.

{VENDORS}

Venue: Winternourne Inn

Photography: Corinna Hoffman Photography

Cake: Publix

March 24, 2017 by roseofsharon Leave a Comment

Kathleen & Joshua | Casa Marina

Kathleen and Joshua had a soft, romantic ceremony and reception at Casa Marina. Kathleen was wonderful to work with and we loved creating her vision.

Photos By: Corinna Hoffman Photography

{THE BRIDE}

Kathleen carried a boquet created with light pink, light blue, and white flowers. These flowers included roses, hydrangeas, lisianthus, and baby’s breath.

{THE GROOM}

Joshua’s boutonnier was made of a white rose and baby’s breath.

{THE CEREMONY}

The altar had two spray created with white, ivory, pink, and blue flowers which included hydrangeas, roses, stock, snapdragons, delphinium, baby’s breath and foliage. The aisle markers were made of complimenting flowers in clear hanging vases.

{THE RECEPTION}

Guest tables had different centerpieces. Some had collection centerpieces created with three blue bottles with roses, spray roses, delphinium, and hydrangeas. Candles were placed among the vases.

The other tables had centerpieces created with blue, pink, and ivory flowers with touches of greenery.

April 7, 2016 by roseofsharon Leave a Comment

Wedding Traditions: Bridesmaids

Your best friends who have always been there for you, of course you want them standing next to you on your big day! Bridesmaids are your right hand ladies. From picking out your wedding dress to wedding showers and bachelorette parties, your bridesmaids are there. However, that is not what bridesmaids were always for. Originally, bridesmaids were there for protecting the Bride from evil spirits. The bridesmaids dressed identical to the bride in order to confuse the evil spirits. Nowadays, bridesmaids’ dresses are all about fashion. Some brides choose for their bridesmaids to wear dresses that all look alike while others opt for something different. So, whichever style you choose just remeber to be thankful for your girls!

Photo by: Agnes Lopez

Photo by: Corinna Hoffman Photography

February 11, 2016 by roseofsharon Leave a Comment

Wedding Traditions: The Diamond Engagement Ring

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Photograph by Corinna Hoffman Photography

The glow of candlelight fills the room. Empty plates from a delicious homemade dinner by your loved one sit on the table. You walk out onto the balcony and smell the salt air. When you look to your right, your loved one is down on one knee with a stunning diamond ring. This beautiful scene or one similar to it happens 2 million times a year! So why the diamond ring?

The first recorded diamond ring was in 1447. The Archduke Maximilian of Austria presented a ring with flat pieces of diamond in the shape of an M to Mary of Burgundy. Diamond rings became more popular in the upper class. Then it began spreading to all. In 1886 the famous “Tiffany Setting” was introduced by Tiffany & Co. that featured 6 prongs to maximize the diamonds brilliance. Later that decade diamond engagement rings became more affordable and appeared in mail order catalogs, like Sears. Around the great depression diamond prices fell and the diamond engagement ring was going out of style with the younger generation. That is when De Beers created the campaign “A diamond is forever”. This slogan spurred more sales as it supported the American ideal of marriage being forever.

The diamond is still the most popular gem used in engagement rings today. 70% of brides in America have a diamond engagement ring. The diamond signifies strength and purity. What a beautiful symbol to represent the beginning of a marriage.

January 18, 2016 by roseofsharon Leave a Comment

Flower of the Month: Bells of Ireland

Have you ever seen this beautiful green flower? I’m sure with its magnificent green color and name you would think it must be from Ireland. Well, surprisingly, Bells of Ireland actually come from Syria and Turkey and other Mediterranean countries. The flower received its name because of its green shade and because it was typically used in arrangements for St. Patrick’s Day. This stunning flower grows up to 3 feet tall. The “bells” are 1-2 inch green calyxes, which surround their tiny white flowers. These flowers are almost hidden and give off a light scent. The meaning of this flower is good luck, luck be with you, or you will have good luck. Bells of Ireland look exquisite in vase arrangements, funeral sprays , and almost any arrangement that needs height. Call today and let our creative team send “good luck” to someone special.

December 10, 2015 by roseofsharon Leave a Comment

Cymbidim Orchid: A New Holiday Favorite

Photo by Corinna Hoffman

Thick, waxy flowers with five pointed petals per bloom and hollowness in the lip of the flower are the features of the beautiful Cymbidium Orchid. They grow on long branches with 6 or more blooms on each branch. This stunningly, unique flower comes in a rainbow of colors from white to yellow, green to pink, and red to brown. This flower is considered a gift of respect and friendship.

This plant bloom can last 4 weeks if taken care of properly. Place in a spot with light, but avoid the full heat of the sun. Fresh air is good for the plant. Make sure to water regularly, but avoid overwatering.