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

Nautical weddings

Weddings on the water attract a certain type of couple.  Those who love being outdoors and being surrounded by endless water scenery!  We've been doing lots of waterfront weddings and they are becoming some of my favorites.   Here's a wonderful portrait by the water  at Celebrations at the Bay by fabulous wedding photographer Lauren R Swann  If you want to see more of  this gorgeous couple Lauren captured their love in photos here Lauren R. Swann Photography

The "Hanna" bouquet 

 A completely different look was realized for Kristin and Matt with their choice of bright corals, pinks, and yellows with a dash of turquoise to match the water seen from the Anchor Inn.

The "Kristin" bouquet

Flowers whether soft and romantic or vivid and bright look amazing against a nautical backdrop.

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

Happy Valentine's Anniversary to Maryland wedding couple

Last year DellaBlooms was designing a bouquet, floral crown for a lovely bride who'd just arrived from England.  She and her groom met in LA and it's a very long story but finally she was coming back to the US to marry her sweetheart.  Snow was in the forecast and the predictions were right; there was so much snow the intended ceremony site, the Annapolis Courthouse was closed.
Ryan had their rings engraved with 2/14/14 so this wedding HAD to happen on this day.  Sobrina, the lovely bride was ready, the flowers were ready, the photographer was set, and the family was so excited for this day to arrive.  After much scrambling Ryan contacted his pastor and the bed and breakfast in town where they planned to spend the weekend.    The proprietor at the B&B said, "Yes!" and the pastor said, "Yes!"  Plan B to the rescue!

Sobrina has the perfect hair for a floral crown

Love, love, love their Wellies

These two have model smiles!

The alley ways in Annapolis are perfect for intimate moments. 

Happy anniversary Sobrina and Ryan!

Wedding Vendors:
Photographer:  labirdiephotography
Bed and Breakfast:  chezamis
Floral Design:  DellaBlooms

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

Wedding Season Finale

Shade Trees and Evergreens 2014 Wedding Open House

Historic Oakland, Columbia, MD 

Circle D Farm, 

Recent brides get to model their gowns for wedding show at Historic Oakland 

An Extrodinar Limousine service helping one of the brides at the show 

Cookie Ride; Casey Dyson, who delivers cookies from a scooter was a fellow vendor who rented our lighted, bare-branched tree for an eye-catching business card display among the yummies

Dana speaking on wedding trends 

 DellaBloom's display on the veranda of Historic Oakland

Early morning set-up

Historic Oakland, one of the oldest buildings in Howard County, MD

Fun rentals from DellaBlooms

The DellaBloomies ready to help you plan your wedding

As DellaBlooms' 2013 fall wedding season wrapped up, we went out with a bang with not one, but two wedding shows back to back.  We had all hands on deck for these events and they were a smashing success!  The first show was at Shade Trees & Evergreens, where Clancy's wedding was held this summer.  The weather was a perfect day for being outside in the picturesque hills of Frederick, MD.

The second show was hosted by the Red Carpet Bridal Tours.  We set up at the first stop, Historic Oakland  in Columbia, and at Circle D Farm in Western Howard County.  Clancy and her friend Alissa were asked to wear their wedding gowns, of course they were thrilled to wear their dresses a second time!  Thanks to labirdiephotography for being at the second show to snap some pictures.  Dana also had the opportunity to speak on the panel at the end of the wedding show about current wedding trends and flowers.  Check back soon for a post to see just what those trends are!

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.