Two more months before the Spring officially starts – but luckily there already are plenty of cut  spring flowers available: tulips, daffodils, ranunculus, anemones, hellebore  and primroses as well as  blooming branches like forsythia, hamamelis  and quince. What a treat! In my garden the crocus and miniature daffodils have been poking  through the soil for […]

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 […]

June 20, 2009 Wedding site: the Oregon Garden in Silverton Photographer: David Barss Wedding Coordinator: Susan Adkins at Class Act Events Cake: Bittersweet Cakes A garland, embellished with citrus fruits and bright colored yellow and orange seasonal flowers decorated the archway behind the cake table The garland that covered the  archway for the ceremony was […]

Come join us  for this hands-on class and learn to design eye-catching arrangements for the holidays on Tuesday December 1. Get inspired to create  your own stunning topiaries, textured flower garlands, wreaths,…by incorporating seasonal greens, berries, cones, cinnamon sticks with gorgeous flowers. Discover how to use natural candle holders by wrapping candles with rosemary, cinnamon […]

Come join us and learn how to design unique seasonal centerpieces for Thanksgiving on Monday November 23 or Tuesday November 24. Ideas to make arrangements in squashes, eggplants, cabbages, artichokes or vases will abound and you’ll  create a stunning cornucopia: Delight family and friends with a lavish focal point for your Thanksgiving table! This festive […]

Often the Bride and Groom choose unique flower decorations for the head table. For long, narrow tables, flower garlands are fabulous! But as you will see, there are many other choices. At the Art Museum, the all the guests at the head table had a prime view of the ballroom.

Here are some examples of tall centerpieces; they look great in rooms with a high ceiling. Mixing tall and short arrangements – using similar flowers – for a reception often is a good choice also.

August 30, 2008 Photographer: Chuck Collier Schmidt Venue: McMinnemins Cornelius Pass Road House http://www.mcmenamins.com

November 1, 2008 Photographer: Eric Cable Venue:The View Point Inn Cake: Bakery Bar

October 18, 2008 Photographer: Evrim Icoz http://www.evrimgallery.com Consultant: Amy Vairetta http://www.blushbridalevents.com  Cake: Dream Cakes http://www.judyreesedreamcakes.com Ceremony:Christ Episcopal Church http://www.ccparish.org Reception: Portland Art Museum http://www.portlandartmuseum.org