Ariel and Aron were married on March 21, 2010 at the Forestry Center. Her woodland bouquet and the woodland centerpieces were perfect choices for this site.
Photography: Joey Bloom with In Bloom Photography
Decor: Paradym Events
Here is a fun idea for an arrangement for a long table, preferably 4-5′ wide. Inspired by a picture that I had seen in a book, I asked Martin to create a long, narrow metal stand, that was about 10″ tall. This way the arrangement stays below eye level and doesn’t impede conversation across the table. Votive candles also could be incorporated amongst the flowers.
The clematis from the garden was a perfect addition to the viburnum, lilacs, dogwood, hellebore and sweetpeas.
Thank you Linda, from Barclay Event Rentals, for providing the table and linens!
Hand-tied bouquets have been super popular the last decade. Here are some fun alternative ideas:
flowers and feathers!
woodland bouquet; very detailed with texture
Come join us for this hands-on class and learn to design a creative easter basket. You will take your creation home!
Learn how to fashion unique baskets by adding unusual handles to a container wrapped with leaves.. When finished, your basket will brim with colorful spring flowers and plenty of texture!
Sunday, March 28 2:00 – 4:30pm $75
Monday March 29 6:30 – 9:00pm $75
Call to reserve your space @ 503-236-5829
http://francoiseweeks.com/wordpress/classes
The hands-on classes are limited to 8 students per class and are conducted at Françoise’s Studio – 2754 SE 33rd Place. Prices include flowers, supplies, use of tools, and best of all, your creation goes home with you! Receipt of your check (or payment with Paypal) for the full tuition secures your place in the class.
Photography by Joni Shimabukuro
Hellebores, fritillarias, anemones, ranunculus, tulips, blooming branches….
The Northwest offers such bounty: spring fever has been in the air for several weeks! Isn’t the awakening of Mother Nature incredibly inspiring?
December 5, 2009
Venue: Art Museum
Photographer: David Barss
Wedding Coordinator: Soiree
Catering: Vibrant Table
Cake: Dream Cakes
Schoolhouse Supplies, a free store for teachers that offers a wealth of resources, organized a fundraiser at the Art Museum on February 5th. The 10th Annual Wells Fargo Spelling Bee took place in the Sunken Ballroom; dinner was served in the Grand Ballroom.
arrangements in artichokes for the bistro tables
Fun and different!
Flower purses make wonderful hostess gifts and are perfect centerpieces for smaller tables.
Or would you like a unique bride’s bouquet or bridesmaid’s bouquet? As always, the possibilities are endless!
Even though the selection of flowers and texture is certainly limited at this time of the year, the choices of white blooms shine. Early bulb flowers, such as tulips, anemones, paperwhites, ranunculus, cyclamen and hyacinths are here! Add to these the year-around availability of freesia, roses, sweetpeas, lilies, iris and phlox and voilà, the choices are abundant. Kale, parsley, brussel sprouts, small fruits, succulents, berries, evergreen foliage and vines from the garden will complement the arrangements beautifully!
An easy project in winter is to force paperwhites or hyacinths in water or soil; watching them grow steadily is fun and once they bloom, their fragrance will fill the room. My Mom used to force hyacinths every winter; their scent always elicits fond memories.
Thank you Joni and Jamie for photographing these winter arrangements!
Joni Shimabukuro
Joni Shimabukuro
July 25, 2009
Wedding Site: Abernethy Center
Photography: Shannon and Alec Varis with Redcouch Photography
