Wedding Date: July 10, 2012

Ceremony: on the beach

Reception venue: Haystack Gardens in Cannon Beach

Photographer: James Olson with Alderbrook Imaging

photo: James Olson

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Earlier this year Smithers-Oasis introduced 'European square and round bouquet holders'. The square ones are 7"x7" and the round ones are 7.5" in diameter.

I was thrilled. When I started making detailed woodland bridal bouquets a few years ago  I had figured out a way to create a thin broad oasis base; it required a fair amount of prep work.

Buying these holders would be much easier! Design possibilities are endless.  I have used them to make woodland bridal bouquets; here is something different:

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During Monday's class students made a  fabulous wreath! Everyone chose their favorites from the wide selection of berries, kumquats, lady apples, eucalyptus pods, rosehips, pepperberries, buts, orange slices, lichens and more.

Let me know if you would like to make your own gorgeous wreath or if you would like to order one – 503-236-5829 or send an email to francoise@francoiseweeks.com

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Wedding Date: July 8, 2012

Venue: Bridal Veil Lakes

Photography: Honeysuckle Photography

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Wedding Date: August 10, 2012

Location: McMenamins Cornelius Pass Roadhouse

Photography: Meghann Street

photo: Meghannn Street

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Thank you Joni for the fabulous pictures!

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Wedding date: August 12, 2012

Venue: Leach Botanical Garden

Photographer: Heather Keeling

Caterer: Voila Catering

Cake: Papa Haydn

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in October I participated in a bridal show at the Benson Hotel. The Wedding Experience  was a luxurious mock wedding,  produced by Simon and Megan Blanco.

Last week I posted photos of the botanical shoes and purses for the bistro tables; here are some images of the flower towers and the log arrangement in the lobby.

A huge thank you for these great pictures  to Mario with Falcusan Photography

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Wedding date: July 20, 2012

Ceremony: Hoyt Arboretum

Reception: Governor Hotel

Wedding Coordinator: Ella Events

Photographer: Rebekah Johnson

Thank you Rebekah for the fabulous pictures!

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Earlier this week Michelle came from Zurich, Switzerland to attend the Botanical Couture workshop. She is incredibly talented!

Here are some pictures that she took of her creations. Thank you Michelle for coming from so far away! and thank you also for the fantastic pictures!!!

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