The Dramatique

These editorial shots were borrowed from, who else, Martha. Martha Stewart Weddings often provides inspirations that don't always appeal to the masses, but these clever combinations of flowers that are not commonly used at weddings can help the adventurous spirit find inspiration!

Bouquets... Just a Few

The bouquets represent a variety of styles and shapes. Even if some of the green is substituted for more white, or white for more green - they cover a spectrum of styles and design concepts. By choosing a particular style then you are heading in a direction that can help you determine not only your bouquet concept, but this choice will also direct choices for ceremony decor, boutonnieres, corsages, the ring bearer and more!

Tablescapes and Other Interesting Ideas

Margaret sent me a few pics of small tablescapes.  I LOVE tablescapes, which is a design concept I would define as thus: using a collection of similar items to create a small scene that conveys texture, emotion, and visual contrast.

Tablescapes are a great way to mix and match containers, flowers, and height.  They can be tailored to work for punchy cocktail parties or stylish soirees!

The Natural

The use of greenery on a large scale can make a HUGE impact.  It is classy and sophisticated, and sends a message to the guests that this part is about something natural and honest.

Follow this link to see pics are from Installation Floral's shoot for D Weddings Spring Book 2009.   Nature's Best

Although the subject matter in these shoots is totally editorial in nature, they are still representative of the elegant and timeless combination of hydrangeas, roses, cotton and birchwood.  Cotton is something that all of us Texan's have in our heritage - at least by association :) This shoot could easily translate into neat little pave's for an outdoor party at the Arboretum or just easily could be used in a small town meeting hall. 

Modern Oh Modern

          The modern aesthetic in floral design is an open ended term that is hard to define.  However, loosely it may be said that modern designs place a priority on the shape of the final form.  Curvilinear stems kiss stodgy stalks and both balance precariously inside post-modern Danish glassware.  Some might say minimalist, others might say Avant-Garde... however you choose to define modern you can know that we are not talking about little fluffy balls of beautiful roses and charming peonies!

Whimsical

Whimsical decor schemes will incorporate some classic flowers with some clever twists.  Usually the recipe is 1 part nature + 1 part traditional + 1 part day dreams.

White, Green, Black: Borrowed Inspirations

These are inspiration boards borrowed from Snippet and Ink and at least one magazine tear. If I recall, this was from a 2007 Modern Bride issue, but please forgive my mis-attribution if I am mistaken.