Summer Gone Blues

If you are a lover of summer, Key West, turtles and anything beach related like I am ...  the summer time blues are probably starting to set in.  I found some amazing products that have brighten my day and reminded me of those breezy afternoons at the beach .... 

 

These items aren't only for home they can be used as unique wedding décor.  See the Capiz garlands used above.  That example is a creative use of this product.  What a perfect way to personalize a beach wedding.

All of these great products were found at Jamali Garden Floral and Garden Supplies.  I highly recommend them to cure your summer time blues!  Go check them out.

Karen and Chris

I'm really looking forward to the flowers for this weekend's wedding.  Well, of course, I'm not JUST looking towards creating the flowers for the wedding of Karen and Chris (because they're pretty cool) but its always exciting to be given the opportunity to order flowers in that you rarely get to.  There has been a trend going out there in flower land that hasn't fully made it here yet.  We here in New Braunfels are just now starting to see it.  The look that I speak of is that outdoors, romantic vintage look... seen in all the wedding magazines and pintrist...  flowers include succulents, garden roses, poppies, anenomes, swan myrtle, star fern, verbascum, hellebores, fritallaria, etc.  MMMMMMMMM  just thinking of being able to work with these flowers gives me goose bumps...  Succulent boutonnieres wrapped with burlap and jute...  YEAH  simple romantic elegance,  exactly what this couple exudes.  Their story is a funny one.  Chris is friends with Karen's brother but they didn't know each other growing up.  They both grew up in Florida.  How these two never met before they met is crazy.  Any way,  at Karen's brothers wedding.... (cliche, I KNOW) they were both in the bridal party, hit it off and fell in love.  So super sweet.  I still can't figure out how they never met before Karen's brother's wedding....  (scratch my head)  So, I got to meet with this great couple and found out that we have some things in common... music, motorsports, cars and motorcycles... Vroom  Vroom.  Sweet!    Karen is a bride that knows exactly what she wants.  She was very knowledgeable about flowers which was awesome.  And Chris kept us in line financialy as he is an accountant..  WHAT!!!!!  an accountant that loves fast cars and motorcycles...  WHOA.  Needless to say we've had a great time working with each other and getting to know each other.  I've linked Karen and Chris's website if you want to see more about them. 

http://houkandwetmore.ourwedding.com/view/4780292110808119/23181944/?cm_mmc=Affiliate-_-TheKnot-_-HPSearch-_-HPSearch.  Flowers ordered - yellow light staging...  GREEN LIGHT GO..... burnin rubber with awesome flowers and awesome people this with weekend.  Karen and Chris

Natalie Walther and John Tarpoff Wedding

December 3rd is finally here!!!  Congratulations to Natalie Walther and John Alexander Tarpoff, II... it's their wedding day!!!  Natalie and her mother, Nina Walther, came in to visit a few months ago about their floral needs.  I've known Nina for several years and she and her sisters are a hoot!!  Nina is a DIY extraordinnare and does a beautiful job party planning and decorating.  I was quite thrilled that she came to me for Natalie's bridal bouquet.  Natalie and I talked about various styles of bridal bouquets.  We looked at some pictures.....

Natalie knew immediately what she wanted....  a rustic, flowing, cascade bouquet that reflects her love of the outdoors.  This is what I created....  a flowing cascade of butterfly vine (mascagnia macroptera), magnolia foliage, seeded eucalyptus, genestra and white oriental lilies....   I love the curling and twisting of the butterfly vine.   Butterfly vine's botanical name is Mascagnia Macroptera.  The Butterfly vine gets its name from the seed pods which resemble a butterfly.  If you look closely, you can see the lime green clusters.  The dark brown of the magnolia foliage compliments the woodsy elements of the bouquet which balance it perfectly. 

Natalie and John's ceremony and reception location is Texas Olde Towne in Kyle.  Following the festivities.. they are off to Hawaii for their Honeymoon!!!  Even though I didn't have a major role in Natalie and John's wedding, my heart and soul went into the creation of her very special bouquet.  To read more about Natalie and John...  visit their website at http://waltherandtarpoff.ourwedding.com/view/7944682199406985/22397626

Josh Crumpton and Jeanie Flohr's 11.11.11 Wedding

 

Last week, an old friend of mine called and asked if I would be available on 11.11.11 to provide floral for his upcoming wedding.  Of course I said YES.  Since then, its been a bevy of activity.  Consulting, multiple trips to San Antonio, researching, procuring containers, floral, accessories, votives, candles, glassware that will compliment the wonderful couple and fantastic venue.  I am so excited to be working on this project.  You just never know what will come your way.  I have serviced this venue before, many many years ago.  Since that time, The Havana Hotel was taken over by Liz Lambert and Bunkhouse Properties.  I have been a fan of Liz's since I found one of her properties in Marfa, Texas.  I have followed her work since and see that she has continued to incorporate her style into the Havana.  Hotel Havana is the perfect venue for Josh and Jeanie's laid back sophisticated style.  I am looking forward to accenting this fabulous jewel instead of covering it up.  I can't wait for all of you to see the wonderful photos that Josh Huskin will no doubt create.  And if you get a chance, take time to stop at the Hotel Havana in San Antonio... you won't regret that you did.     



Danny Engesser and Kari Bassett

I met with the greatest couple today...  say Hello to Danny and Kari!!  They are in town meeting with vendors for their upcoming wedding...  Congratulations and welcome to New Braunfels!!!! It was so wonderful that Danny was part of our consultation.  In my experience, it is rare that the groom-to-be has time or wants to be part of the wedding planning.  I was tickled when he said that he was having a great time running around with Kari and her Mom, Kathy.  Danny and Kari are coming to us from Iowa...  OMG... tons of snow to the heat of South Texas....  All should be comfortable with an early March 2012 wedding.  Once we started talking, I was soooooooooo happy to discover that Kari is going to be one of my "outside the box" brides...  We love those kinds of brides here at blumen-meisters...  Wait until you see what we came up with.  A one of a kind bridal bouquet for sure.  Danny and Kari got engaged in Dublin, Ireland.  It was a very exciting story to hear.  Talk about one of a kind, take a look at Kari's engagement ring.  WOW... Beautiful....  I will keep you posted as we continue to plan for their March 3, 2012 nuptials.