Monday, February 8, 2010

Green Flowers pt 1

1.Laurie’s bouquet was comprised of white orchids, green calla lilies, and greenery and bound with a satin ribbon.2.Each table featured square, chocolate brown vases filled with green mums, green orchids, or green and blue hydrangeas, along with three votives and three origami lotus flowers made by the bride’s younger brother.3.Carrying a bright green monochromatic bouquet down the aisle is a beautiful contrast to an all-white ensemble. Structural greenery, such as mini green santini mums and green spider mums create an earthy yet casually sophisticated style.  Price upon requ...4.At the center of each of the guest tables sat a square glass vase wrapped in chocolate brown and Tiffany blue ribbons, holding a delicate cluster of green spider mums.5.The Zen-inspired centerpieces were composed of dark wood boxes filled with sand and green cymbidium orchids. Glass cylinders in each arrangement were filled with water and a floating candle.6.Low centerpieces featured square glass vases filled with green split peas and glowing candles, surrounded by green apples and cymbidium orchids.7.Elisabeth and J.D.‘s reception showed off their casual style as well as their green and yellow color scheme. Low square vases filled with cut lemons and limes were topped off with green hydrangeas. The table names -- all with a citrus theme -- were w...8.Each rectangular table featured a rolling design of green and white floral arrangements atop an apple-green runner. To create a linear look, apple-green napkins were folded into squares and paired with squared-off wineglasses and champagne flutes. A menu ...9The modern three-tiered cake featured a chic white dot and circle designs. Elisa and Ian‘s florist added green hydrangeas for a bright pop of color.10Elisa and Ian‘s centerpieces alternated between clear vases of green hydrangeas and mini bouquets modeled after the bridal party and bride‘s blooms.11.Inside the beach club, guests were greeted with tropical arrangements of greens, shells and starfish.12.Simple black table linens were the canvas for elegant runners in the couple‘s signature black-and-white damask pattern. Each table was topped with an eclectic arrangement of scabiosas, bells of Ireland, tuberose, stars of Bethlehem, and fennel.13.Black scalloped edging and clusters of green-and-black blooms mimicked the wedding style on the four-tiered, white, fondant-covered cake.14.Nontraditional, green-and-black florals were a must for Vanessa. Her florist managed to pull off the look with a modern mix of dark purple calla lilies, tuberose, sunflowers, stars of Bethlehem, hypericum berries, and feathers. Vanessa added more drama to...15.On outdoor cocktail tables, modern, square glass containers held a mix of tropical flora, like large monstera leaves, green poppy seedpods, yellow protea, and golden Mokara orchids.16.Ocean blue, silk taffeta linens with yellow and green accents played off the colors of the nearby lake, creating a relaxed atmosphere.17.Bear grass-wrapped votive candles added a touch of tropical elegance to each table.18.
Green satin bows streamed from the bridesmaids’ bouquets of white roses, green hydrangeas and mums.

1 comment:

Rachel Sjoberg said...

I really like the look of the dark blue table cloth in picture 16. And then we could decorate them with yellow and lime green.