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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Brenda & Edwin | Livermore, Ca | April 2010


Brenda and Edwin came to me for a last minute bouquet and boutonnière for their wedding in Livermore. They told me if would be "a small, and incredibly intimate ceremony." I was so touched by the charming idea of a small private ceremony. Two people coming together, in a quite manner, to express, and proclaim their love for one another. I don't get many chances to design for such small and intimate ceremonies, so I knew these designs had to be extra special.

Their wedding took place at a beautiful venue, which evokes the feeling of passion, intimacy, and of course, a love of wine! Wente Vineyards in Livermore is a romantic Mission Inn style venue that woos many couples with it's immaculate grounds, and rustic, yet elegant buildings. I couldn't imagine a more amazing place for these two love birds to tie the knot.



With a winery as your setting, it was a no brainer to choose flowers reflecting the deep reds and purples reminiscent of the complex, and lush, red wine varietals. Brenda and Edwin wanted to see elements of Merlot and Cabernet in their designs. Given the romance, and intimacy, of this truly blessed event, they knew only red roses fit the bill. To tie in their wishes for hints of wine, rich burgundy calla lilies were added to the bouquet, and instantly their ceremony was transformed into a wine lovers delight!




I LOVE sweet peas. I hoped I could use them in the bridal bouquet, but it just didn't suit the romance I imagined when Brenda described her vision for the wedding. Classic Romance with an amazing shade of red, and a twist using a single sweet pea stem gives the grooms' boutonnière the touch that the couple was looking for.



Congrats you two!! May you have a long, loving, and wonderful life together.