I was thrilled to design a few bouquets and have the opportunity of working with some fabulous wedding vendors at the ever-gorgeous Winchester Country Club.  I just love this venue, and I love Darcie, the on-site coordinator who is such a sweetheart.  Darcie does an amazing job with each of her brides, it’s always a pleasure working with her!

This was my first opportunity to work with Kim J Martin photography, who captured all of these lovely images I just adore!  Kim is a Sacramento based wedding photographer, and her youthful, go-get’em energy is contagious and inspiring!  Make sure you check out her website and blog!

Some of the other wonderful vendors participating included:

Enchanted Bridal Shoppe who carries a large selection of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses.  If you are looking to be treated like a princess, visit the helpful staff at Enchanted Bridal Shoppe.

Teshara Homes, Make-Up

Megan Richman, Hair megan.richman@yahoo.com

This Fall wedding bouquet was designed with orange celosia, red spray roses, red calla lilies and a variety of seasonal items.  We finished off the stems with a vintage brooch embellishment to add a nostalgic touch.

This pink and burgundy bouquet was created with pink dahlias, deep burgundy calla lilies and burgundy carnations.  Small accents of pink berries add depth.  The stems were adorned with a pink lace treatment for a feminine touch.

Don’t you just love this feminine and soft feeling bouquet?!  Created with light pink roses, lavender roses, white snowberries and pink lisianthus, this hand-tied style bouquet is the perfect compliment to your wedding day ensemble.  We finished off the look by adding pearl and crystal beads into the flowers as well as finishing off the stems with a lace treatment and pearl accented vintage brooches.

Photo By:  Carmen Salazar Photography

On your wedding day you will be glowing with confidence, poise and breathtaking beauty.  When it comes to carrying your bouquet down the aisle, you want to make sure you look your best and that you are properly carrying your flowers.  This will ensure flawless photos, and can make you look even better than you already do.  I always share with the bride and her bridesmaids a few helpful tips when I deliver a wedding so that they can look their best.

Before you Start Photos:  Make sure you dry the stems off of the bouquets before starting photos.  Your bouquets will be delivered in a vase of water so that they stay looking fresh and beautiful that day.  The last thing you want is a wet mark on your dress or your bridesmaid dresses in your photos.

Carrying the Bouquet:  The back of your forearms should rest on your hips, placing the bouquet around your belly button, angling the bouquet out a bit.  You don’t want your bouquet “creeeping” up into your face as you walk down the aisle. Elongating your arms with a slight bend will also elongate your torso and give you good posture as you walk down the aisle.

There’s A Front to the Bouquet?:  Yes!  Your designer has chosen the best view for your bouquet based on how it was designed.  This will ensure that your bouquets are all looking perfect and at their best angle for your photos.   The front usually has detailing such as decorative pins.  Your designer should inform you the correct way to hold your bouquets.

Keep these few tips in mind on your wedding day, and you’ll look poised to perfection!

Do you have a question for Audrey?

Email me at audrey@botanicafloraldesigns.com and I’ll get your questions answered!

This bride and bouquet was from a photo shoot held in San Francisco’s China Town.  Kristy Huston of Kristy Huston Photography photographed this bride to be.