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A huge ‘Thank You’ to Samantha Gardner for the invitation to create a woodland bridal bouquet – inspired by nature and it’s abundance – for Portland Bride&Groom Magazine

Portland Bride&Groom says: “A bountiful bouquet of sweetpeas, jasmine, star of bethlehem, thisles and ferns works for woodland fairies and fashionistas.”

The seasonal herbs, berries, seedpods and snippets of flowers along with a variety of succulents, lichen and mushrooms create beautiful contrasts and details in this unique woodland bridal bouquet.

Photography by Justin Myers

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Date: August 7, 2010

Coordinator: Soiree

Photography: David Barss

Caterer: Simpatica

Cake: Papa Haydn

Rentals: West Coast Productions

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September 18, 2010

Ceremony: Ecola State Park in Cannon Beach

Reception: Surfsand Resort

Wedding Coordinator: Mandi Downs with  Champagne Wedding and Event Coordination

Photography: Melissa Tomeoni with Soulmates Photography

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Fragrant and delicate, sweetpeas  look stunning by themselves or mixed with other flowers. A favorite!

photo: Robert McNary

photo: Robert McNary

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Magnificent orchid-like toad-lilies, steel-blue viburnum berries,  asclepia and scabiosa seedpods, claw-like grasses, herbs, alchimella, chocolate cosmos and a blend of white beauties…

Photography: Joni Shimabukuro

stunning  toad-lilies!

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June  26, 2010

Photography: Altura Studio

Ceremony: First Baptist Church

Reception: Ocean City

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Foxtail lilies are amongst the most stunning of all bulbous plants. The spirelike flowering stems can be 4-9′ tall. Hundreds of bell-shaped white, pink or yellow blossoms are massed closely in graceful, pointed spikes. They bloom in late spring and are  magnificent in the garden. Perfect, long lasting flowers for dramatic  arrangements!

Photography: Matt D’Annunzio

Hair styling: Mark Putnam

Styling/Wardrobe: Holly Jarvis

Location: Uptown Billiards Club

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Last week I posted pictures of Ariel and Aron’s wedding at the Forestry Center. Here are some pictures of the woodland centerpieces.

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