Flower Power!

I figured it was time to show some fun stuff since the last two posts were a bit more business than pleasure! With summer finally here, fresh flowers are every where. Here are some ideas for bouquets and boutonnieres. Have a great weekend and stay cool! 

Love the contrast with the pale roses and purple thistle, definitely a simply chic bouquet!

By Studio Del Fiore. 
Peonies are fresh and beautiful. By Studio Del Fiore.
Your something blue? By Studio Del Fiore.
Elegant tone on tone with pale pinks and soft whites. By Blum Designs.
More luscious peonies. By Blum Design.
Bright & modern by Old Town Florist.
Orchids are always in by Old Town Florist. 
Simple and elegant calla lilies. 

All photos copyright 2008 by Jasmine Photography.

Choosing your flowers.

Todays' post comes to us from the talented Lisa of Studio del Fiore. Specializing in weddings, you can see some samples of her work in the images below.

The flowers at your wedding are a beautiful way to enhance your color palate. From rich, deep hues, to bright vibrant colors, the choices for your flowers are vast and varied. A lot of flowers are greenhouse grown which widens the time of year the flowers are available. You want tulips in August? It's possible! When meeting with your florist be sure to bring all your ideas, no matter how unrealistic they may seem. Color swatches and photos of what you have in mind will help your florist guide you to the flower choices that will help make your wedding just what you dreamed of.

Here is a short list by season of some of the most popular flowers to use in weddings. If you would like a more complete list, contact me at Studio del Fiore.

Fall:
agapanthus
alstromeria
anemone
calla lilies
freesia
gerbera
iris
larkspur
mini calla lily
orchid
rose
sweet pea

Winter:
delphinium
freesia
gardenia
lilies
rose
snapdragon
stephanotis
tube rose
tulips
waxflower

Spring:
astilbe
flowering cherry
freesia
lilac
orchids
peony
poppy
ranunculus
stock
tulip

Summer:
cosmos
dahlia
hydrangea
jasmine
japanese anemones
larkspur
phlox
queen ann's lace
snapdragon
zinnia







Images copyright Jasmine Photography 2008.

Lisa Featured on Style Me Pretty Blog!

Congrats to the very talented Lisa of Studio Del Fiore!  The wedding flowers she made for Mike & Nicole's wedding are currently featured on the super cool wedding blog: Style Me Pretty. Our group loves this blog and are inspired by the lovely color palettes they put together in the inspiration boards.

Check out the post by clicking on the title above to see Lisa's Flowers & Jasmine Photography's images from the wedding day. Enjoy!