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Ask a San Francisco Wedding Florist: Design Process Explained (Vol. 2)
Part 2 of our Ask a Wedding Florist series dives into the most common questions about the design process of a weddings and events florist in the San Francisco Bay Area. From the initial inquiry process, to the sketches, moodboards, and renderings, to how we go about choosing flowers, and more!
Ask a San Francisco 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.
San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Floral Pricing Explained – And How to Make the Most of Your Floral Budget
What really goes into the cost of wedding flowers? For couples planning a wedding in the San Francisco Bay Area, this articles breaks down why wedding flowers are an investment, what’s behind the pricing, and most importantly, how to make the most of your floral budget.
A Moody & Curated November Wedding at Flood Mansion in San Francisco
This moody November wedding at James Leary Flood Mansion was all about creating a vibey, conversation-starting dinner party with florals at the heart of the design.
The Evolution of My Floral Design Career: Lessons From Years in Weddings & Events
The details of where exactly my journey into the world of flowers began, and how I've committed to evolving my craft over the last 19 (!!!) years.
Wedding Design Trend: Mocha Mousse Palette
A peak into my design process and inspiration behind an event design inspired by the Pantone Color of the Year: Mocha Mousse.
Wedding Design Trend: Interactive Sustainable Escort Floral Displays
The beauty of Japanese gardens in springtime was the inspiration for this wedding design at Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa Valley, California — one of my favorite Bay Area venues! From the Ikebana-inspired tablescape to the interactive escort display designed to take guests on a walk through a Japanese garden, each moment transports us to another place.
A Cozy Winter Wreath Workshop at Eye for Pretty at Home in Danville, California
This December I was joined by a lovely group for an intimate evening of winter wreath making at Eye for Pretty in downtown Danville. Attendees made one-of-a-kind creations in the coziest setting, kicking off the holiday season with friends.
Classic, Lush Wedding at Harvest Inn Napa
A last-minute change of plans turned into a dream come true elopement at Harvest Inn in Napa. Sweeping vineyard views, stately redwood trees, and a romantic string-lit patio made for a classic-meets-glam-meets-modern 10 person wedding.
Tuscan-Inspired Backyard Wedding
When this couple's destination wedding in Tuscany was derailed, they pivoted to an intimate backyard wedding inspired by...you guessed it, Tuscany! A lush color palette complemented this autumnal wedding perfectly.
Colorful and Modern San Francisco Doorstep Elopement
A contemporary take on autumn for Jordyn + Nik’s San Francisco doorstep elopement.
Romantic Berkeley Hills Backyard Wedding
A foggy fall day in October served as the perfect setting for this backyard wedding in the Berkeley Hills. Read on for how the bride’s grandmother’s gardens inspired a ground-up floral installation.
Intimate Summer Elopement at Lands End
A few selects from Taryn & Jeff’s elopement. One of the more adventurous setups for me and my crew -- we hiked the ceremony floral installation, piece by piece, down the hills of Sutro Baths in some crazy winds! So worth it.
A Wintry Wedding at Cavallo Point
An intimate elopement, breathtaking views, and soft, wintry blooms at one of my favorite Bay Area venues — Cavallo Point Lodge in Sausalito.
A Dreamy Summer Elopement on Mt. Tam
Britney and Tyler’s intimate elopement celebration takes ‘picnic’ to the next level. Read on for some of my favorite moments!
My Favorite Vases for the Home
8 types of vases to have on-hand in your own home, types of flowers and foliages to use for each, the best places to display them, and my favorite places to source them. Enjoy!
A Parisian-Inspired Autumn Wedding at Filoli Gardens
Paris meets California for this autumn wedding at the iconic Filoli Gardens.
How to Plan a Modern Micro Wedding During COVID-19, featured on Martha Stewart Weddings
If you find yourself reworking your wedding vision due to COVID-19, I’m here to say that regardless of your Plan B or C, you can *still* accomplish a killer sense of style for your reinvented wedding day. In this post I share ideas for how to do this — from setting the tone early on, to experiential floral designs, to a memorable tablescape for you and your guests. Plus, a link to the full feature in Martha Stewart Weddings for more inspiration and planning tips.
Flower Guide: Winter Wedding Flowers
A roundup of my favorite unexpected and overlooked wedding flowers for the winter season.
7 Tips for Creating Your Wedding Moodboard
Newly engaged or planning a wedding!? A moodboard is the #1 tool for drawing inspiration and clearly communicating your wedding style to vendors. This in turn allows your vendors to collaborate to bring your wedding day vision to life! Here are 7 quick tips that will help you create a curated moodboard for your wedding and get you closer to that vision.