This Spring we are finding inspiration in vibrant citrus hues like tangerine, lemon and lime. We love the combination of zesty colors with soft, blooming branches as a way to bring cheer and romance together. Thank you to the fabulous {Silvana DiFranco} for the always stunning photographs.
How refreshing and romantic! For more real wedding inspiration please visit us on {Facebook}.
Cheers to Spring,
Lydia
You may remember this dreamy Inverness wedding from the {video} we shared earlier this year. Their love story captivated our hearts from the beginning and we aren’t the only wedding vendor still smitten with this couple. The lovely and talented Kathryn Kalabokes of {Dream A Little Dream Events} designed and coordinated this stunning summer wedding and she shared it recently on her {beautiful blog}. We couldn’t help but share a few of our favorite images with you. Many thanks to {Tinywater} for the incredible photography.
Congratulations to Jette and Nic as they will celebrate their first anniversary this summer. You can read more of Jette and Nic’s love story {here} and have a fabulous day!
Cheers to Love,
Lydia
Good news for our fellow eco-friendly Easter enthusiasts! We discovered this all natural method for decorating your Easter eggs with veggies and flowers thanks to California blogger Sonia Bauer from {BigSisLilSis} via {Country Living}.
The process alone is stunning, just look at these eggs waiting to be dyed! Everyday household items are all that is required. You’ll only need to step out to your garden or pantry to collect your ingredients.
The natural colors are so vibrant and to think they came from onions and cabbages! You also might consider using beets to achieve pink and purple hues. Even better, these eggs are safe to eat without fear of ingesting something artificial.
Nature cannot be outdone when it comes to beautiful prints and gorgeous earth tones. Learn this hard to resist method for botanical eggs! Visit Sonia’s blog {BigSisLilSis} for the full tutorial or view more projects like this at {Country Living}.
Happy Easter,
Lydia
This time of year when rain showers may be keeping you indoors, you can get into the spirit of Spring by hosting an eco-themed DIY crafts party for your best girl friends, co-workers or bridal party. What better way to bring a group together than bonding over sweet treats, tea and crafts? This time last year, the fabulous ladies behind our favorite online publication {RUE Magazine} teamed up with {Acme Party Box Company} to create a Green Girls’ Day In.
We chose to bring the outdoors in by harvesting blooming branches that are everywhere this time of year. Locally sourced pink ranunculus and tulips are must haves for green girls. And who can resist the beauty and fragrance of pink peonies? We hope you are inspired by these cheerful images!
To learn more about this sweet Spring event by visiting {Rue Magazine} .
Happy Spring,
Lydia
We’re so thrilled to see Heather and Brad’s rockin’ Vaudeville wedding at Bimbos in the upcoming issue of San Francisco Brides magazine. Be sure to grab a copy for your holiday pleasure reading out on Friday, December 23rd!
For more about their fabulous day, you can check out our {blog post on the event} and {our Facebook album} with brilliant photography by {Jules Bianchi Photography}, enjoy!
Cheers,
Emily
A lovely Spring wedding we did earlier this year was recently featured on the ultimate modern wedding blog {Brooklyn Bride}.
When the bride, Amanda first came to the Soulflower studio it was to attend one of our fun flower classes. One thing led to another and she asked us to provide the florals for her upcoming wedding. The next time she came to the Soulflower studio it was to join us in hosting a private flower class as a thank you to her bridal party. You may remember it from a previous {blog post}. We toasted to Amanda, played a little bride trivia, and everyone left with their own centerpiece, stunning if we might add as you can see below.
The ceremony and reception were held at the {White Palace}, a beautiful, modernized Victorian home that served as the perfect backdrop for white and coral florals.
Visit our Facebook page to see the entire wedding album featuring photography by {Steep Street}.
Cheers to great friends and great memories,
Lydia
Catering: Nopalito
Beverage: NOPA
Photography: Steep Street
Month of Coordinator: One Big Fish Green Events
Venue: White Palace SF
Guests often ask us what will happen to the flowers at the end of an event. We are happy to report that there are many options and one of our favorites is to donate them to local schools and organizations. How can you become a part of what will happen to your wedding or event flowers at the end of the night? One popular Bay Area planner asked us just that. Here is an excerpt from the blog interview Emily gave to Michelle of {Dream A Little Dream Events} on how to make your wedding day a time to give.
Emily has graciously offered this advice to couples interested in donating their arrangements:
-Be realistic about the amount of flowers you are donating. Smaller organizations may only be able to accommodate 5 to 8 arrangements.
-Contact the organization in advance to ensure the donation is something they can accept as certain fragrant flowers are discouraged. Examples include lilies, hyacinth and varieties of blooming branches.
-If your vases are rented make sure the arrangements are transferred to inexpensive vases or mason jars prior to delivery.
For the full article and the rest of Emily’s tips, please visit the {Dream A Little Blog}.
Happy Donating,
Lydia
When two unique souls such as Brad and Heather decide to unite as husband and wife the wedding theme must be equally anomalous. We particularly loved this wedding not only because the vaudeville theme was perfect for this couple but it was executed to the fullest detail. The amazing venue {Bimbo’s} was packed with friends, family and a full night of entertainment including a magician, tap dancing accordion player, burlesque dancers, and sword swallowers! You can’t throw a vaudeville themed event without copious performers, a killer ensemble and dramatic florals! Please enjoy these vivid images provided by the fabulous Jules Bianchi of {Jules Bianchi Photography}. Special thanks to the planner, Nelle, from {ZahZoom Weddings and Parties} for her seamless execution!
Deep red roses and purple calla lilies with black feathery accents for the bride and groom.
A vintage typewriter adorned with garden roses and amaranthus compliment the guestbook table.
Lush birdcage centerpieces were one of several cool, eclectic centerpices.
Please visit our Facebook page for the full album of photos by Jules Bianchi. Congratulations to Heather and Brad!
Cheers,
Lydia
Venue: Bimbo’s 365 Club
Event Planner: Nelle Donaldson, ZahZoom Weddings and Parties
Catering: Knights Catering // Enotria Restaurant and Wine Bar
Wedding Gown: Cymbeline Paris
Performers: The Yard Dogs Road Show
Photography: Jules Bianchi
I just came across this great feature in Flower Magazine with Owner + Creative Director of Soulflower Floral Design, Emily Dreblow and wanted to share it. What I enjoyed most was how editor Josie Capuano highlighted Soulflower’s core values and practices as it relates to sustainable floral design. She also captured Emily’s impassioned journey that led her from social worker to award-winning, sustainable florist.
As an avid reader of Flower Magazine, it is a thrill that they would reach out to Emily for her expertise in the field as I can think of no one better with whom to discuss organic, low impact design. To read the full interview go to Flower Magazine online.
I also wanted to mention that from now through August 31st, $2 from every Flower Magazine subscription will be donated to the American Red Cross as a result of the devastation caused by this Spring’s deadly tornadoes.
Cheers,
Lydia
Flower Magazine
Fall 2009 Light Green Issue
Get Married Magazine
Fall 2009
The Knot Real Wedding: Elisa and Michelle
Today's Bride
Fall 2009
'Midnight at the Medina' editorial shoot
Today's Bride
Summer 2009
**Cover bouquet: Soulflower Floral Design
