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Ask a Wedding Florist: Frequently Asked Questions Vol. 1

I'm pulling back the curtain! If you’ve ever wondered what a wedding and event florist REALLY does besides playing with beautiful flowers, this series is for you! This post covers questions like "What does a wedding florist actually do?" to “How much do wedding flowers cost?” to “Where do you get your flowers?” and more.

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Moodboard: Mocha Mousse

A peak into my design process and inspiration behind an event design inspired by the Pantone Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse.

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A Dinner Dedicated to Someone Special

When Maxine’s family initially reached out to me in search of a floral designer for a dinner they were hosting, I had this strange feeling that I was meant to support them in some way. And then I read Maxine’s story, which hit so close to home for me.

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28 SF Restaurants Ideal for a Small Celebration

Dreaming up a distant celebration once things are back to normal? Here’s a list of some of the best spots in San Francisco for private events AND ways to support them through this time. Whether it be an intimate wedding, anniversary party, City Hall elopement celebration, or wedding rehearsal dinner you’re planning, you won’t go wrong choosing any of these.

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5 Steps I Took to Start My Own Business

At times, starting my own floral design business in San Francisco has felt like one giant leap. But really, it’s been many baby steps. My hope is that by being transparent about my story, I can help inspire someone else to take a small step in the direction of their dreams.  From booking my first clients, to quitting my 9-5 job, and all the steps in between — read on to see how I did it.

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Toast to Fall: A Modern + Minimalistic Seasonal Gathering, featured on Green Wedding Shoes

I recently had the privilege of collaborating with a talented group of vendors on a fall-inspired shoot. And I’m REALLY excited to share that it’s been featured on Green Wedding Shoes! In addition to the photos so beautifully captured by Sarah Eichstedt, I figured I’d share a bit below about what went into the floral design for this shoot.

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Our Wedding Day

Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania | October 19, 2018

This section of my website is reserved for my clients, their days, their flowers. So to be honest, I feel real weird writing about my own wedding here. But now that our one year wedding anniversary has arrived, why the heck not? Here you have it, some snippets from the day Marc and I will never forget.

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A Black Tie Wedding at SoMa’s 25 Lusk

For Lauren & Andres’ wedding at 25 Lusk, we drew inspiration from Japanese ikebana, minimalism, and bold architecture. Lauren’s hope was to use floral design to create impactful moments for her wedding guests. We focused her budget on one big ‘wow’ factor: a suspended installation piece for their ceremony. 

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A Modern Winter Wedding at Foreign Cinema, San Francisco

Meagan and Kyle got married on the Mayer’s Balcony of San Francisco’s City Hall, quietly, with family by their sides. Then they threw a big ole party at Foreign Cinema to celebrate. The day was a true reflection of the bride and groom: relaxed, contemporary, and fun.

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