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

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 

Our Favorite Things

We're getting into the Christmas spirit over here!  Decking the halls, drinking warm drinks, and enjoying the smells of fragrant greenery.  What are some of your favorite things this season? 

Farewell to our Faithful Friend

With heavy hearts and soggy eyes, we said farewell to our faithful shop dog in early November.  Shadow was the designated manager, because she would sit at the top of the shop steps where she could see each of us working.  It wasn't until later in her life that she began watching us work.  But when she discovered the perch at the top of the steps, nothing could tear her away from it.  No matter the temperature indoors or out, we left the door open for our furry supervisor.  She watched intently as we processed flowers, designed, and cleaned.  There was something about her companionship in the shop that added a calmness to our hectic wedding weekends.  Her steady gaze of approval was often just what we needed to keep on.  On certain days she requested to come into the shop.  Since she couldn't walk down the steps, this required a trip through the front door and into the garage.  She stopped to sniff each bucket of blooms and requested a head pat no matter how many stems were in your hands.  She plopped down, right in the line of traffic because she just needed to be in the middle of the action, and I imagine the cold cement floor felt good on her belly those hot summer work days...

The shop will never be quite the same without sweet Shadow girl watching our every move.