Beach Beauty!

This is great for a summer celebration at the beach! The simple ferns set off this white wedding elegantly don't you think? Most gorgeous beach scene I've come across! (found at floridacoastalweddings.com)

This beach-themed inspiration board is full of fun ideas! The seafoam blue accents are perfect for this theme! Click pic's for close up! (found at snipet&ink.com)

Don't forget!~ If you're going for a certain theme, keep it consistent through your whole celebration!

Another pic of fun ideas! (found at w-weddingflowers.com)

Not to go overboard with this theme, but if you were sparing in your decor you could even carry it into your flowers like the manly (minus the big bow) bout above or the very unique bouquet below! (etsy.com)

Beautiful~ Wouldn't this go great with the top pic? Add in a touch of fern and you've got a match made in heaven! Don't know why, but I really love white on white! (via hilarymiles.com)

A Royal Event

When I was young I was enthralled with the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Yes, I was one who wanted to stay up all night just so I could get a glimpse of the fairytale-like event! Now however, I was really only interested in her bouquet, go figure, right?

I really love her choice of bouquet, not huge and extravagant, but simple and refined. It included a tribute to her husband by including Sweet William flowers, which I thought was sweet and also included Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-valley, Ivy, and, as Royal tradition dictates, a sprig of Myrtle from the original bush planted by Queen Victoria on the Isle of Wight in 1845. Very nice!

I love the change in style from the overly huge gown and bouquet of Princess Di's day, to Kate's more simple & refined style of elegance.

In searching for pictures of flowers from the Royal event, I came across their cake, so thought I would include it here. Although a little over-the-top for my taste, it is still exquisite and fit for the Royal celebration! It was covered with over 900 flowers!

Escaping Ordinary

I'm so excited! I just found out my brother finally asked his girlfriend to marry him! and since we all totally love her, we're all super excited!

She's an art teacher and likes really unique things, so this post of some of my favorite out-of-the-ordinary bouquets, is dedicated to her! Have fun browsing Ericka!

This is super cool! If you're going for unconventional, this would fit the bill! LOVE IT!

(found at smartbrideblog.com)

These brooch bouquets are incredible to say the least! So cool! (via bridesofoklahoma.com)

I love this paper flower backdrop! This totally looks like you, Ericka! Love it!~(found at dolci odille.com)Wow! For a super dramatic effect~ I think this all-pecock feather bouquet would do it! (found at lovelyscribbles.com)
I love the pussy willow branches in this! found at (weddingproposalsite.com)

This crescent arm bouquet is gorgeous for a winter wedding! (MarthaStewartWeddings.com)

Above is a mix of Peonies and succulents! Cool! (found at Butterflypetals.com)

I love the wispy feel of this gorgeous piece! So great! (via jonquilflorist.co.uk)

Above is a fun piece of handmade fabric flowers, so great and so unique! Below is my version of the same idea, I made for a vintage wedding. Same flower pattern, totally different look! These were so fun to do! (found at weddingbee2.com)

Not only is this bouquet full of peonies (as the one above it), but I also made rannunculas and clusters of vintage pearls & buttons to add contrast!

This is so exquisite, I just love it! Totally on my list! (seattleflorist.com)

Feathery & vintage! So sweet! (etsy.com)

This long-stemmed arm bouquet looks fresh-from-the-garden picked. Gorgeous! (found at xylem & phloem)

This Asiatic lily and Peacock feather bouquet is simply stunning! (Photobucket.com-don't know who else to give credit to, if you know, please let me know!)

Another gorgeous arm bouquet! (dillylilly)

This one is crazy fantastic! (via dellables.com)

Okay, this has to be one of my all time FAV'S! Love, love, love this wispy, romantic look! (from The Designers Co op)

Super cool! (found at brides.com)

and this.... this one also makes its way onto my all time favorites list! (found at seatle flowers.com)
I love this too! So unique! (wedding-flowers-and-reception-ideas.com)

Greens & berries! Awesome! (Interieur et fleurs)

Cool Bouts

Succulents are making their way into the scene in a big way! Lovin' that look! (quinceflowers.com)

This one is my design, everything right out of my garden! Succulents (Hens & Chicks), Lambs ear leaves, and Aspen twigs.

How cool is this one?! Definitely on my list! (rootstockandquade.com)

Nice! (moderndayfloral.com)

This peacock-feathered bout is literally a work of art! (Kristy Huston Photography)

For the fisherman! (Nouveau flowers.com)

Super cool! (jademcintoshflowers.com)
Spice up a winter wedding! (brides.com)

This has to be my favorite in the super-unique category! Love, love, love it! (emplume.com)

Another sweet succulent! I love the simplicity of it! (matrimonioperfecttoblog)

I love the wimsiness of this one! I think I just made up a new word :) ( found at thefinishingtouchflorist)

I love all of these! All very cool and super masculine, just right for the modern groom! Gone are the days of the frilly, huge, rose bout! Yay! (click pic for close -up)

Orchids are awesome!
This makes my Favs list!

Purple Passion

I have a friend who's daughter wants purple and silver for her upcoming wedding. So I thought I would throw together a few purple inspiration boards to give her a head start on ideas.

Purple is so elegant and luscious! I love it paired with chartreuse above! Such a great combo!

(via Hubpages.com)

I'm in love with the cake above. The clean, crisp lines highlight the gorgeous flower topper! So great! (found at toramonneckties.com)

This is a brilliant idea for centerpieces~flowers in a beautiful box! (found @ ideasinblume.com)

For a fun favor idea, fill mini boxes with violets or pansies to thank your guests!

...and then there's lavender. Who doesn't love lavender? and you can't go wrong with kissing balls either (bottom left pic if you're not familiar with kissing balls-they're always a hit) ~found @ bellini.com.
Oooooh... I love the vintage-style hairpins! So gorgeous! and the candle centerpiece too! and the bridesmaids' handtied posy's! (as seen at Beautifully Ever After)

For a light airy feel, loop a greenery garland into a wispy wreath an adorn it with an off-set bow! Delightful!