Merry Christmas

Well, the year is coming to an end... but first comes Christmas!  I hope all have a wonderful and well earned break with your families and loved ones...

Thanks for the lovely comments and encouragement and I hope your stockings are filled with goodies on Thursday morning!!

xoxo

Lauren

Couture Cupcakes Opening

I thought I would post some images of the table arrangements I did for Couture Cupcakes Opening last Tuesday.  I am off to see the shop after Christmas, can't wait to taste some yummy treats!

 

A post from the Bride...

Hi darl, can't find a thingy on your blog for a message, so here's one for you to add - Official Testimonial from your first bride!

Lauren, you did an amazing job - this was a large, elaborate & meticulous wedding!  Not only were our consultations professional and thorough, but your attention to detail obtained from those consultations was so beautifully incorporated into our arrangements and bouquets, I couldn't have asked for anything more.  Having something a little different can be a risk when it comes to wedding suppliers so used to doing run of the mill. You were a blessing! Thank you for incorporating the feathers so thoughtfully, they were spot on! Look out fellow wedding florists, this girl is talented, intuitive, smart and enthusiastic! Can't wait to see your future work.

Hayley Witt - bride.

Thank you Hayley and Mike for being a dream first bride and groom!

Here comes the Bride....

Finally, some piccies of the gorgeous bridal party... hope you enjoy!

Rain on your wedding day...

Well the wedding was yesterday, severe thunderstorm warning and all.  They say rain on your wedding day is good luck... a severe thunderstorm must be guaranteed eternity of love and prosperity... As far as flowers go, the rain was great, no worries about wilting flowers from the overbearing heat...  The Bride and Groom looked radiant, their attendants, just gorgeous and the church and reception venue were definitely memorable.  Here are a few piccies, I took of the flowers and reception venue... Enjoy!

The Bridal Bouquet, very natural and simple.. thanks for modeling mum!

A fridge full of flowers... an arrangement for every week of the year!

I'm sure the rental van never looked or smelt so gorgeous....

A central table centre... the fragrance of the the Peonies was so strong...

Outer Table centres

The bridal table, empty vases were placed for the bouquets...

I loved doing this wedding, Hayley was the perfect bride, and I hope, despite the weather, it was the perfect day for her and her man!  When I get my hot little hands on some of the professional photos I will show and tell!

Wedding Inspiration

For my first Maison Fleur Wedding, the bride and I started with some beautiful images to inspire us.  Years ago, Hayley had been to a wedding with 'big poofy, but beautiful' flowers.  She finally figured out that these flowers were in fact Peonies.  As these flowers are one of my favourites, between her and I we were not short of a few images to inspire us with the designs for her wedding. 

 Firstly, the brides bouquet is inspired by this image, simple and natural looking, however, Hayley's will be much larger.  White Peonies with pink tips clustered with magnolia leaves.  This look is timeless and stunning, not to mention the fragrance!

Bridesmaids bouquets are inspired by this image.  It was decided on a deep red Peony to contrast with their midnight blue bridesmaid dresses.  I honestly love this decision, I really think this will look spectacular!

I have joined the Revolution....

I would like to start by introducing myself to you all here in blogland...  My name is Lauren, I am a student at QUT in Brisbane, studying interior design.  I am kept busy by working at Lily G and also my own boutique wedding and events floristry service, Maison Fleur.  I have my first wedding next weekend November 29 at Woodlands at Marburg, and I am increasingly nervous.  The preparations have begun and I can't wait to share the beautiful photos with you.