Jackie and Alex

October 8, 2011

When Jackie walked into my studio for our first meeting, she knew the vision she was looking for her wedding day.  Her initial planning in creating the overall look for her wedding, made it so easy and wonderful to work with.

Her preferences for her flowers were deep burgundy and deep blue with touches mauve-purple, ivory and pale pink.  Her flower choices were roses, dahlias, delphinium, thistle and calla lilies.

The bride wore a gown of ivory and carried a cascade bouquet that was inspired by the cover of Nora Robert’s book, “Bed of Roses”.  It was a long cascade made up of ivory roses, a touch of pink roses and calla lilies.

The bridesmaids carried bouquets of dark burgundy roses, dark blue delphinium, raspberry stock, mauve-purple roses, and burgundy dahlias and for a touch of fun, blue thistle that complimented their burgundy gowns.

The ceremony took place at Our Lady of Victory Chapel on Naval Station Norfolk.  This beautiful chapel was adorned with a variety of florals including several large arrangement located on either side of the altar and one in front of the Pulpit, golden colored candelabras with garland that included touches of flowers and a small arrangement hanging from every other pew down the aisle.

The reception was held at the Cavalier on the Hill, in the Grand Ballroom.  The tables were covered in burgundy with a white runner.  The centerpieces consisted of a clear trumpet vase with red crystals suspended inside, an arrangement in the colors of the wedding was placed on top and crystals hung from them.  As each guest arrived at their table, they were greeted by a burgundy rose. The cake table was adorned with a garland and had clusters of flowers interspersed.  Clusters of flowers were also placed on the railing that separated the upper and lower tiers of the ballroom.  Large arrangements on champagne covered pedestals framed a special favors table that the bride provided for her guests.

The bride let us know how happy she was with the flowers and several of the guests commented also.  We wish the very best to Jackie and her new husband in the future.