Category Archives: Weddings

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

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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:

-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

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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

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It’s always a good day when we are featured on Style Me Pretty, this time for a romantic occasion at James Leary Flood Mansion. Newlyweds Kathryn and Johnny wanted a hip, fairytale wedding and we think everyone we collaborated with on this event knocked it out of Cinderella’s Dolores Park!

For the perfect marriage of hip and fairytale, we combined tall, classical arrangements with little touches of sparkle and texture.

In addition, to the beautiful setting, we can’t to get enough of Kathryn’s wedding dress by Vera Wang. The dress was also featured in the movie Bride Wars worn by Kate Hudson. We’re still raving about all that gorgeous tulle!

Congratulations to the happy couple Kathryn and Johnny!

Cheers,
Lydia

Photography: Matthew May Photography
Event Planning: Kathryn Kalabokes, Dream a Little Dream Events
Venue: James Leary Flood Mansion
Dress: Vera Wang
Tux: Armani
Bridesmaid Dresses: Simple Silhouettes
Band: Tainted Love
Ceremony Musicians: Garden Strings
Cake: Amber McKenney, Sweet on Cake
Caterer: Betty Zlatchin Catering
Lighting: Got Light?
Rentals: Hartmann Studios
Linens: La Tavola Linen

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Soulflower Floral Design was recently featured on The KnotTV’s Insider Guide to San Francisco Weddings. We had a blast meeting with Crista Vagnozzi from The KnotTV and Kathryn Kalabokes from Dream A Little Dream Events to discuss current floral trends, eco-minded and sustainable floral design and how to create something unique and memorable for your wedding.

To see other stops along their tour of San Francisco wedding professionals and venues, go to their website.

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We had the lovely opportunity to do a wedding at Villa Viscaya. Situated on the seaside bluffs in Aptos, California overlooking the Monterey Bay, Villa Viscaya is a gem!

Beautiful dinner setting

Kings table dressed with modern, organic table arrangements

Vibrant dahlias and cockscomb accented with reindeer branches

View of Villa Viscaya from the ceremony

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Wheat grass is a wonderful, healthy centerpiece option for you and your guests! It is quite easy to cultivate yourself and also an inexpensive option for your floral designer to provide. Following your event the grass can be washed, juiced and added to a smoothie or shake for a boost of vitamins and minerals. We love a little bit of extra wheat grass in the studio for our team to stay healthy and enlivened!

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