Remembering Sarah's Botanical Garden's Vintage Linen Wedding

I loved this wedding so. The little boys in bow ties and seersucker suits the vintage linen table runners made by Sarah's grandmother.  The bouquet was designed to match the vintage linens  in whites and pastels with pops of red.  University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens in July with everything in full bloom. What an ideal way to get hitched!

If I remember correctly catering was done by the amazing team at Zingerman's Catering of Ann Arbor (best in the biz!)

Congratulations Emily and Andy a.k.a. Mr. and Mrs. Foster

fern backed ranunculus boutonnieres were accented with a sprig of seeded eucalyptus, so woodsy!

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So happy to create these pink and ivory peony bouquets for Emily and her darling bridesmaids.  Also in these bouquets: ivory ranunculus, dusty miller foliage, green and white parrot tulips, pink sweet peas blossoms, and white sweet pea blossoms.

 

The head table was in the center of the Michigan League Ball room and featured 3 of these 40+ inches tall branch arrangements with flowers at the base including purple roses, pink tulips, pruple sweet peas, dusty miller foliage, and the branches are blooming cherry.

Each centerpiece featured coral peony with bright yellow centers, and KALE!! along with the other flowers form the day, all neatly mounded atop a crystal cake plate for height and elegance.  The event was so beautiful thanks to Alison of Viva La Diva Events who did the planning and event design.  Check out more from Alison here: Viva La Diva Site

Preview of fun things to come Emily and Andy's Mich League Wedding

 

Couldn't wait to post this close up of Emily, Andy and their groomsmen in front of the stadium.  See the full photo below :)

Stay tuned for more from this darling wedding next week ~Sweet Pea

Kristy and Owen's UMMA Extravaganza

Designed these black and white towering calla arrangements for Kristy and Owen's UMMA (University of Michigan Museum of Art) Reception last Saturday.  It was so fun to set up surrounded by great works of art and sexy statues :) I was delighted to meet some of the wonderful staff from Forte Belanger (catering co.) Their enormous team of organized wait staff, chefs, and coordinators were seriously on task! Congratulations Kristy and Owen it was an honor :)

Laura and Matt's Misty Farms Ann Arbor Wedding

It was such a joy to deliver flowers to Misty Farms for Laura and Matt's wedding this Saturday.  My husband and I were married here almost one year ago and I get all sappy every time I design for another couple at Misty Farms.  This bouquet is an all time fave of mine featuring a mix of purple and wine mini calla, dahlia, ranunculus, lisianthus, trachillum, sweet peas, and intertwined with curly willow.

Thank you Ann Arbor!! You Helped Pea Be #3 Yipeeeee

So glad to announce that because of your support and votes Sweet Pea Floral Design was named #3 Florist for Ann Arbor for 2011! While this largely reflects our ability to rally our facebook fans it also will lead to new opportunities and more exposure in the community.

Growing this business into a career that can support my family through med school (for Justin) would be the ultimate realization of all my work and day dreams.  This puts us so much closer to the goal!  Thanks a million ~Holly

Congratulations Jessica and Austin Dobbs!!

Decadent Delight Cake YUMMY!

Congratulations Jessica and Austin, It was a joy to design your flowers especially these darling blue bouquets that you dreamed up!!

I loved meeting and reconnecting with some industry vendors while setting up for the wedding and reception.  Sudeep of Sudeep Photography (credit for photos above) and especially....

Bryant Stuckey the Chef and Owner of Decadent Delight Cakes and Pastries  in Ann Arbor.  Bryant's cakes are  so light and fluffy that you can eat the whole piece without getting sick from over sweetness (Just how I like it!!)