True Love Tuesday: Kerri & Dylan

Kerri & Dylan wanted a wedding that reflected their Southern heritage. From the sprigs of Baby's Breath in the bouquets to the Magnolia Leaves in the centerpieces, one felt as if they had stepped back in time to the days of The Old South. The wedding was held at their church where the pews were lined with candelabras that had sprays of Fern dripping from the edges.

They could not have picked out a better venue than Magnolia Gardens Inn for their reception. The tables held a mixture of lanterns and glass compotes that were filled with Hydrangea, white Roses, Ivy, and Magnolia Leaves. We also had the joy of decorating their wedding cake with Antique Spray Roses and Carnations; the perfect combination to continue their Southern theme.

Enjoy!

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Happy October!

Even though the first day of Fall was technically in September, it's common for most people to view October as the real beginning to Fall. Already, we are seeing shorter days, the leaves changing colors around us, and the crisp frost in the early morning. So, in honor of this amazing season, we have pulled together some of our favorite inspirations for centerpieces and bouquets alike!

It's common to get stuck in the "theme" for fall, but it's not necessary. Any florist can help you come up with flowers for your Fall event that can still bring in the rich tones of this season without resorting to pumpkins and gourds. (Not that there is anything is wrong with pumpkins in a centerpiece, but isn't it fun when you surprise people by avoiding them!) Our most important tip and advice that we give to people when they are planning something during the season: go with what makes you think of Fall and pull in those textures and colors. And remember, just because you see an idea in the form of a bouquet doesn't mean you can't turn it into an amazing centerpiece!

**This collage is a collection of designs that we find inspires us.**

United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas Event

Most of our "true-life" blogs are about our fabulous brides. However, today we wanted to show you the amazing details from the non-profit UCP Event: Once Upon A Time, that was held at the Governor's Mansion in Little Rock. When we were approached by Inspired Grace Events, who was handling the event design, to create something for the event using earthy and whimsical touches with a modern twist, we went straight to the design board!

We started the design with the earth, so we brought in custom wreaths that we added to using Bear Grass and white Dendrobium Orchid blooms. We knew that Inspired Grace had centerpieces being brought in that were to be used as anchors in the room, and that those centerpieces would be very clean and modern. Because we wanted to continue the same clean look, we created floral accents that could be attached to the centerpieces that would add a whimsical flair. These accents combined the Bear Grass and Dendrobium Orchids from the wreaths in an asymmetrical design to compliment the modern centerpieces. 

Considering we never saw the centerpieces that the floral accents would be added to, we were ecstatic to see how well the accents worked. This event will definitely go into our book of design favorites, and serves as a great example of how when given the right direction two worlds can be combined perfectly.

Enjoy!