Below are pictures from the latest wedding that I did flowers for and coordinated the reception. This one was so much fun to put together. You’ll see why soon. The wedding was at White Oak Baptist Church in Greenville, SC, followed by a beautiful reception on the green at the Woodburn Historic House in Pendleton.
Here Comes the Bride! Maria and her proud papa! (picture courtesy of David Golla on Facebook)
Church decorations – arrangements along the choir loft railing
More decor – willow and twisted branches were grown by the groom’s grandmother and added special meaning to the day’s arrangements
I now pronounce you husband and wife!
I always ask if there’s anything sentimental, just between the bride and groom, that they would like added to their flowers for the day. I was given love letters between Jon and Abigail Adams and an excerpt of Jane Eyre. So, I ironed words from the letters and classic novel onto the ribbon for the bride’s bouquet and the groom’s boutonniere. The bout also had a paper leaf with burned edges with the words, “My dearest friend…” (their term of endearment for one another). They loved it!
The bride had white hydrangeas and white roses in her bouquet, while the bridesmaids had clustered, green hydrangeas bouquets.
Getting pelted with birdseed, coming out of the church (picture courtesy of Maria Golla via Facebook – original source unknown)
The Happy Couple at the Woodburn Historic House, Pendleton, SC (picture courtesy of Pete Hansen via Facebook)
The venue from another angle. Tent shown was filled with round tables for guests to eat at and relax.
Advice Cards Table
Centerpieces were an eclectic gathering of antiques, books, and flowers, along with the branches from the groom’s grandmother’s garden.
I loved this antique silver basket.
I found an antique looking bike at a local consignment shop that fit perfectly.
Miniature cordial glasses from a local antique shop added a delicate touch.
The tossing bouquet was a miniature of the bride’s, and the groom tossed a handkerchief instead of a garter – the original (and much classier) tradition.
A special note from the bride and groom was tied to the tossing bouquet and handkerchief.
The first dance (during which the groom surprised his bride by telling her their honeymoon would be in Paris!). Note the silk peony pinned in her hair (that was fun to make as well). (Picture courtesy of Debbie McNeely via Facebook)
Cake by Barb Illsley. Cupcakes by Nora Loach Collogan.
More of the venue: a little barn behind the house
More of the venue: an adorable herb garden, next to the barn and other buildings.
Closeup of the Bridal Bouquet
Parents of the Bride: corsage and boutonniere
Grandparents: rose and hydrangea corsage, hypericum berry boutonniere
The Bridal Party on the Balcony (picture courtesy of Lauren Hansen via Facebook)
