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

Taylor McDonald and Joseph Gajan 11.26.11 Wedding

 I have another great story to tell....  We are so lucky in our industry as floral artist's to be able to meet great people in love and help them create an atmosphere with floral that will reflect their style and personality on their spectial day.  Taylor and Joseph's upcoming wedding is going to be a FUN, whimsical and PLAYFUL theme.  Taylor has a great love for birds.  And they will be displayed throughout the entire day.

Taylor decided that she wanted to bring in props and accessories for us to incorporate into each of her table centerpieces.  All of it is bird themed related and each table will be different.  We are going to embellish all of her fabulous accessories with floral and foliages....  hocus pocus roses, winter berries, red hypericum, red gerberas, verbascum, burgundy scabiosa and MORE....  Taylor even made her own Bride and Groom Birdie cake toppers.....  They are soooo cute and creative.    

Find out more about Taylor and Joseph here....  http://weddings.theknot.com/pwp/pwp2/view/MemberPage.aspx?coupleid=9322306822982080&pid=15533671.   You will see how special this couple truly is. 

ONE last funny story that we will have after Taylor and Joe's wedding......  some of you know that we at blumen-meisters Flower Market have a shop cat.  Her name is Slidder..  Slidder is a 3 legged manx calico cat.  To those of you who know her...  she's a pretty special cat.  We've had Taylor's accessories stored in our studio for a while now...  One night, Slidder decided to dig though our bag of red birds and successfully place a fatal blow to one of them..  The puncture wounds from her fangs went right through the styrafoam red bird...  When we discovered it, we laughed so hard.  Now, my delima..  do I discipline Slidder for her bad behaviour???  We are thankful that only one of Taylor's red birds was damaged...  Silly cat...  Unfortunately, I'm not able to post of picture of slidder or the wounded red bird at this time.....  We have since stored Taylor's birds in a more secure location..  NO MORE ANGRY BIRDS HERE..

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.