My baby sister turned 30 this past weekend, and the truth is that I would do anything for that girl, so when she said she was having a dinner party called “Over the Top” and that all she wanted for her birthday this year was for me to come and for a bridal bouquet. I mean who dosent want to play with thier own bridal bouquet for the day? I think everyone should have one on their birthday. Given the parameters were over the top, we thought a matching centrepiece would work well with the bridal bouquet so we turned to most dramatic, and “over the top” flower we could think of – The Peony. Grown locally only at this time of the year we splashed almost 60 of them all along the long arrangement that we ran down the middle of the table. Along with massive heads of fluffy pink hydrangeas, and beautiful Esperance and Faith roses we constructed part of it in the studio and then I drove it over the next day and finished the masterpiece right before dinner started. I am a strong believer that the flowers ALWAYS make the event, but then it is my job to believe that. I wish I could say that this was true on Sunday night however Nancy’s beaming smile and the love and laughter of her beatuiful friends made this event over the top. Here is a look at what happens when you can express your love for someone with what you do.
Vanessa, the arrangements are absolutely stunning — peonies are one of my all-time favourites. I loved that the theme was ‘over the top’ – the flowers played beautifully to this while remaining classy and elegant. Nicely done!
Absolutely gorgeous Vanessa (as is Nancy) – you sure found what you are good at and I agree “nothing says I love you like flowers.” What’s not to love about peonies, hydrangeas and roses?
My home never looked more beautiful! We all appreciated the effort you made Sess, bringing this glorious arrangement from Victoria. I’ll have to think of another excuse to have a party-you’re my florist!
Hello My Darling Vanessa,
Why did you ask me to take pictures with MY camera? Your photos are PERFECT and far better than mine!!!!! What a wonderful evening it was. CONGRATULATIONS and love to you.
Vanessa – you guys did an INCREDIBLE job. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Such talent. Wish I could’ve been there with you to celebrate. Congrats on such a divine creation. Lots of love.
I love how you used local peonies. Are they grown on the island or the mainland? An absolute stunning job!!!
That bouquet is stunning – but that centrepiece is INCREDIBLE !!! Holy moly, i flippin love it
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Well this is me, humbly looking over this beautiful blog entry on the 7th of May.
That bouquet sat on my bedside table and kept me company and kept me feeling special, loved and happy until today. (almost two weeks I kept it alive)
I have never seen a bouquet more full of love.
how great is Vanessa?