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Tropical vibes are all the rage right now for wedding inspiration. Although it's hard to pinpoint exactly where the trend emerged from, we can likely contribute it in part to this year's Pantone color of the year- Greenery. And we must say, palm leaves are one of our favorite ways to incorporate this diverse color into decor. Palm leaves work great as accents or statement pieces. For this shoot, we used them as a ceremony backdrop, paired with pink roses for a pop of color. Palm leaves aren't the only amazing foliage that can be used in tropical wedding inspiration! We love adding grasses, Bells of Ireland and fern too. As for florals, orchids are always a good idea! And in such a lovely, lush variety of bold hues, we can find the perfect orchid for your event! Here we used a combination of Mini Green Cymbidium in the bouquet (paired with sweet pea, roses and assorted greenery for texture) and White Phalaenopsis in the tall centerpieces.  VENUE: @MAINSTREETBALLROOM | PHOTOGRAPHER: @AESTHETICDISTANCE | FLORAL DESIGN: @NATUREOFDESIGN | MODELS: @OHELLOITSKENZIE , @HUMBLE_SAFIYAH, @RAOUF_SB @FIISHY |MENSWEAR: @THEBLACKTUX | HAIR: @ADDICTED2_HAIR_JTREMPER FOR @UPDOSFORIDOS | MAKEUP: @COURTNEYPMCCORMICK
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There is something about the Stone Tower Winery that makes you feel transported to another country. It feels like the Spanish wine country. Collaborating with fellow Washington D.C. and Virginia wedding professionals is one of my favorite ways to bring a vision to life. Together we created this gorgeous Spanish themed wedding inspiration. It was colorful, fun, and full of laid-back romance. Each of the floral aspects of this design were created in house. From bouquets to the delicately draped floral rings. We achieved a vibrant blend of hues in pink, orange, blue, and green. Each vessel filled with garden roses, thistle, tulips, delphinium, and dahlias. We wanted a structured, yet free-form feel, which was accomplished with the flower and greenery choices. The vineyard backdrop provided beautiful hues of blue, green, and orange that we represented in our floral selections. The hand tied bridal bouquet was an enormous array of loose tied blooms and brought movement to the brides mermaid gown. It was an incredible pleasure working with such talented and fabulous vendor partners on this vineyard stylized shoot. Head on over to our Facebook to see more images of our designs.  Photography: @jalapenophotography | Styling & Design: @designedperfectlyevents | Venue: @stonetowerwinery | Floral Design & Chargers: @natureofdesign | Video: @chednunezproductions | Makeup: @tmakartistry | Hair Style: @kristenmariedesign | Calligraphy & Painted Tiles: @kristenmariedesign | Tuxedo: @theblacktux | Dress: @soliloquybridal | Spanish Inspired Cake & Churrors: @sweetsby_e | Plates & Napkins: @dcreventrentals | Vintage Rentals: @whitegloverentals | Table runner & Painting: @bybrittanybranson | Welcome Gifts: @thewelcomingdistrict | Custom Veil: @aleksakarina | Signature Cocktails: @cateringbyuptown1 | Custom Tile Cookies: @prettylittlesugarcookies
It's time for you to select the person who will make your wedding look and feel fabulous! It's a huge decision! We know that it seem overwhelming and exciting all at the same time. So here's 5 tips for selecting just the right person!
Do your research! Okay, so this may seem like a no-brainer, but longevity & experience in the wedding industry matters. Florals are one of the most important design elements for many couples, and not selecting the right person for the job can be disastrous. So, do your research! Check reviews, look over the paperwork, ensure that your selection is licensed and insured. Set a realistic budget! Then be willing to adjust it. We may sound like a broken record here, but flexibility in your budget is necessary. If you have your heart set on a particular bouquet, centerpiece, aisle arrangement or other floral element, you may have to adjust your original budget. Flowers are usually more expensive that you anticipate- and if your design is complex or labor intensive, the budget has to reflect that. Hanging 3,000 florals from the ceiling above your head table? Yep, expensive (but you probably knew that). Having an extra large bouquet created with greenery and garden roses? Yep, that's expensive too. Which might be surprising. We don't mean to scare you. We just want you to be as prepared for your quote as possible! Consider your season! Flowers often cost more than you think, especially when you're requesting florals that aren't in the correct season. Think, peonies in July or Dahlias in February. However, there are "look-similar-enough" alternatives to almost every flower! Professional florists are part miracle workers, so if you selected someone who knows there stuff and that you trust, we're still able to create beautiful arrangements that work for the seasonality (and location) of your big day! On a related note, book your florists too soon could mean that your original quote changes due to market availability and conditions. The ideal timeframe is eight months out. Flexibility is key! As stated above, sometimes the Pinterest vision you have for the big day has to be modified a touch. And sometimes you think you want one thing, but realize that it won't fit with the venue. Think big picture and "feeling" - be flexible with the rest! Work with an event coordinator! They can help you prioritize your wishes for the wedding day and then allot your budget accordingly. Also, they will alleviate SO much of the stress associated with the wedding. Working with a planner doesn't mean you have to "give up" the planning of your wedding day. It means you have a go-to person to help you with it all. As you get closer to the day, you'll need her (or him)! If you've selected someone with these 5 things in mind, you'll likely love every second of your design process! Want to schedule a time to chat? Why... we'd love to! Just CLICK HERE! We're so excited to announce our amazing new website and blog! We've updated you with our most amazing images and events. We hope you enjoy browsing through the galleries of designs we've created over the years! One of the most amazing new additions to our brand is a true embracing of flowers as art. I have always designed floral work with an artists eye. Looking at line, shape, and form. This new approach allows me to show you just a taste of the creations I have conceived over the years and continue to create today. I'm so glad you're here! I look forward to connecting with you! Please be sure to check out our brand new website at: www.natureofdesignus.com  |
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