Fall flowers in Clarksville Maryland

We recently met a local photographer at a wedding show and we both mentioned how much we'd like to work together on a styled editorial shoot.  Within a couple of weeks we had a plan to do a shoot in a beautiful field in Clarksville, MD with a beautiful model, some vintage items pulled together quickly.  Here are the results.  Brooke Tyson Photography

Springtime

So happy the bulbs are pushing through the ground and there are no more imminent forecasts of snow.  Thinking of spring weddings and dreaming up bouquets and reception arrangements here in our studio.  Happy Spring wedding planning!

the "Iris" bouquet

Winter wonderland wedding

At the end of 2014 I had the privilege to design flowers for a woman I first met as a little girl.  This little girl was in a third grade Sunday School class I taught quite a few year ago. 
I remember she had the best dimples and she still does. 

 Elizabeth married the love of her life at the Antrim 1844 Country House in Taneytown in December.

 

The "Elizabeth" bouquet

Elizabeth was such a beautiful bride and I pray she and Ryan enjoy many, many wonderful married years together. 

Thank you DellaBlooms brides in Maryland

Thank you to all our 2014 brides and grooms who allowed me to continue to pursue my passion.  I get excited about each and every wedding as they are all so unique.  From our initial meeting of sharing ideas to the delivery I find more reasons to be grateful to you who've chosen me to design your wedding flowers for your special day. 

Soft muted shades added a vintage feel to this "Caitlin" bouquet

Gold Compote+ Peach and Coral wedding flowers in Maryland

Happy Friday!  Here's a gold compote full of peaches and corals to enjoy for the weekend!

DellaBlooms raised urn centerpiece full of roses 

Engagement Photos + Howard County, MD

I know I promised more wedding photos but first I wanted to post some Pre-Wedding photos or Engagement photos of a very special couple.  This engagement was planned from Ghana while the groom-to-be was there working for the summer.  He planned the purchase of the ring, the photographers to capture the moment, wrote his love letters, arranged for the driver and prayed it would be a total surprise.

 She was totally surprised!

 The ring fit perfectly!

 Dinner was at the place they'd shared their first date.  

 Groom-to-Be asked both sets of parents to be there to celebrate with them.  

The proposal was perfect and she said YES!  Love you two!
Photos by Kyle Bergner Photography

Weddings + Baltimore

The shop has been a busy place lately, but I'm enjoying coming up for air and remembering to post from some beautiful spring and summer weddings.  It's so fun to relive some of our favorites weddings.  Here are two very different weddings in colors and venues.

 The photographer, Amy Vanicky took this close-up of the bride's bouquet and I just can't get enough of it.  Soft shades of lavender and pink with some texture from berries and veronica were the colors for this May wedding at Antrim 1844 Inn in Taneytown, MD.

 The teardrops constructed for the doors paired nicely with the boxwood wreaths and carried out the wedding theme.

 Tables for the reception alternated in highs and lows for centerpieces which always makes the room look wonderful.  Antique lavender pintuck is always a winner for linens when using soft hues.  Here they're shown with lavender napkins.

 Antrim 1877 has wonderful gardens and here the bride and groom stand in the midst of peonies ready to pop! Elena and Shane were great to work with and knew just the look they wanted for their day.

The bride's maids dresses were a luscious Ocean Blue backdrop for white Anemones, Amnesia roses and scabiosa pods.

 Then June brought a vibrant, colorful couple who married at Tabrizi's on the waterfront in Baltimore.  Love these Rock Star roses mixed with David Austin's, sprays and green hypericum berries.

 This groom was cool, calm and collected as he enjoyed the views of the waterfront while waiting for his beautiful bride.  What a stunning day to get married with the harbor as a background.

 Kyle Bergner Photography always makes our flowers look spectacular!  Here are the bride's and bride's maids bouquets waiting for their moment to shine.

 Escort card display was a special request of the groom.  When we met and he saw photos he said, "I don't care what else we do, but we HAVE to have this!" The river rocks add texture and contrast to the bright roses and callas.

 Here's the front view showing the cards awaiting their guests.

Harborview Room upstairs at Tabrizi's is a great reception room with lots of light.  Here our cylinders were pools of water with flowers of the day at varying heights topped by candles.

Yes, I do have the best job in the world; working with brides to make their wedding day uniquely theirs.  Stay tuned there are more wedding photos to come! In the meantime we'll be in the shop planning for the holidays.

DellaBloom's Wedding Crew Details

Weddings are about the details which define the bride and groom,  and everything they love.  Dellablooms specializes in the details to make all those fabulous ideas come together on  your wedding day.  From designing, executing, packing, transporting, set-up and take-down nothing is overlooked by our crew.  

 This is the view of one of our vehicles packed to the gills and heading to a Howard County wedding.  

Each flower, glassware, fabric and design element is placed exactly as planned with the bride during her design consultation.   

 We've got the tools (and the muscles) to customize your wedding.

 Each bloom and petal is placed on your cake for that luscious look.  

 Our team pins each boutonierre on each lapel to make sure they are picture perfect.

 Pins and ribbon secure each bouquet.

 And YES, we celebrate after a job well-done!  Cheers! 

 Trust us to untangle all the details to make your wedding day just as you've dreamed.  

Thanks to our crew for making each wedding remarkable!  We could not do it without them. 

The Cost of Wedding Flowers for Maryland Weddings

I just read this fabulous article written by a floral designer who shows you step by step what's involved in flowers for your wedding day.  From your initial consultation with your designer to growing, ordering, conditioning, designing and delivering practices all the details are here in this article.  If you've ever assumed you could be tempted to do flowers yourself, ask your mom's best friend to do them, or questioned  floral designer prices, read on.  http://www.weddingaces.com/2010/01/the-cost-of-wedding-flowers-part-2/

I understand when a bride sets a budget for flowers but it's like budgeting for any other item, if you've never planned a wedding before then you really have no idea how much it will cost.  So meet early with your floral designer and glean from their experience.  After all, they've done this hundreds of times and have seen many styles, budgets, and venues.  They become your best secret resource for planning your perfect wedding.

I know it's backwards but part one of the article is here http://www.weddingaces.com/2010/01/the-cost-of-wedding-flowers-part-1/ and gives details about actually planting and growing each flower.

I look forward to talking to you about your wedding flowers!  It's my favorite subject and I'm passionate about remarkable weddings. 


Dana  

Late Spring Wedding in Baltimore

The very talented Kyle Bergner came by last weekend while we were preparing for a wedding at Tabrizi's in Federal Hill and took these gorgeous shots.
Sunny day + Colorful Flowers + Fabulous Couple = Spectacular Wedding.

 Bride's bouquet

 Table Centerpieces

 Chair markers

Congratulations Ashley and Mike!  Many happy years together~