Well....I thought it might be fun to show the process of coming up with the designs for a bridal show. This Saturday & Sunday we are participating in the Lafayette Bridal Show, our first since moving the flower shop to West Lafayette. I'm told to expect approximately 500 brides to attend. Accompanied by the Mothers, friends, grooms, etc. we're told we could be showing our designs to 1200 to 1500 people during this two day show.
Below are some of the flowers, ribbons, fabrics, containers etc. that I have chosen to base our elegant romantic wedding theme from. Tomorrow I will start the centerpiece designs & the bouquets & body flowers will be designed on Friday. I am planning to continue posting each day as it progresses so that you can see what can be created with all the components that you see here. To see the details better, you can click each photo to enlarge them.
Don't be surprised if things get changed during the process. Once I start to put the bouquets together, new ideas may spark & I may choose to change up some of the flowers. We'll see how it all starts to come together.
This color palette was developed from the wide ribbon you see here. I fell in love with it's elegance & knew it would be perfect with the selections of fabrics. It really isn't as burgundy as it looks in the photo. It has an iridescence to it & can have a green cast to it as well, depending on how the light hits it.
With what you see here, this is what is being planned:
Bridal Bouquet
Maid of Honor Bouquet
Corsage
Boutonniere
Flower Girl Pomander
Low centerpiece in the mosaic glass container
Tall centerpiece on the candle stick
We will be decorating a cake to go with this color palette too. I'm not sure, but I think the cake might have a mocha butter cream frosting. All square cakes stacked one on top of the other. That will remain a surprise till Friday.
We are also designing another completely different color palette of kiwi green & shades of lavenders to deep purple. If I get a chance I may post it in progression too. If not, it will be shown completely finished at the bridal show.
12 comments:
Wishing you luck at the Bridal Show, I'm sure your designs will be gorgeous.
Have a wonderful time! Your job, while I'm sure it is hard work, must be so rewarding. Love your photos!
oh is that "the ribbon?" lol oh goodness, what a moment of sheer delight! I bet you were wired, when you found out the price..lol...so proud...(sniff) so proud of you xo lol xo
can't wait to see more :)
I love seeing what inspires artists in their creations, Tammy. I can see why you love the ribbon, and I know that bride will love what you've done. :-)
XO,
Sheila
Oh, how exciting! I hope you'll take pictures to show us when you're finished. Good luck with the show - every floral piece you make is outstanding!
Be a sweetie and thanks for the sweet words,
Shelia :)
I can't wait to see more pictures. Good luck with the show. I think you are so talented & enjoy looking around your blog.
Have a great weekend
Nerissa
IRIS...LOL im not sure how blogger has managed to wipe me off your bloggers follow list...but im still here~sis...really!!!
Tammy,
If I leave now I can get there to help! Everything looks so beautiful! I have an ivory vintage wedding dress that would be so wonderful as a backdrop for your choices!
Best of luck in the show...may you get 100's of bookings! I know how much work and preparing Bridal Shows are! Oh YOU really make me want my shop even more.....
As I have stated many times to you Tammy....You Are BAD!! God has given you such a wonderful gift. I know everyone that see's your wonderful work at the Bridal Show will be very please. Your work is just simply gorgeous. Have a wonderful time!!
xoxoxox LisaLisa
I am so excited for you and your upcoming Bridal Show. You are gonna rock! And busy will be the understatement of the year for you my friend!
If only I did cakes that far away! LOL
Missing you!
Love you much
Cookie Girl
I wish you success at the Bridal Show. I'm sure this project will be just lovely and I would love to see it when you are finished.
Can't wait to see more! Love the color of the ribbon. Your designs are "eye-catching" and you should do well. You are one talented lady. Good luck at the bridal show!
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