Best of the Best of 2014: Bouquets

Hey everyone!!

We're ringing in the New Year and reflecting on the beauty we were a part of during 2014. What a blessing to be able to work with such amazing, creative, and kind clients! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Now for our best of the best! We'll begin today with my favorite bouquets in no particular order:

1. Rachel & Blake - June 2014 - Textural, southern bouquets by Jules Design. These beauties consist of Peonies, Garden Roses, Dahlias, Queen Anne's Lace, Viburnum, and more. These bouquets couldn't be more perfect with the bridesmaids gowns from Two Birds Bridesmaids (available locally at Tesori Bridal & Formal in Fayetteville)

Photo by Stephanie Parsley Photography

2. Rachel & Graham - May 2014 - Loosely gathered bridesmaid bouquets by Flora were each different and were the perfect fit for this Horton Farms barn wedding. The ivory and gold tones beautifully complimented the varying shades of blue worn by the bridesmaids. These bouquets consisted of roses, peonies, sweet peas, and greenery.

Photo by the Nichols Photography

3. Becca & Adam - March 2014 - This bouquet by Hudson Floral is the most structured on our list, but it still has some personality! I love the use of the more modern orchid and the modified round shape. Alex, the fabulous floral designer, created gorgeous texture using orchids, roses, tulips, sweet peas, ranunculus, hyacinth, garden roses, and greenery.

Photo by Carper Creative Photography.

4. Kirsten & Jordan - August 2014 - This list wouldn't be complete without the work of art that was Kirsten's bouquet. This cascading masterpiece was created by Pigmint using garden roses, peonies, ranunculus, dahlias, and loads of greenery. The lovely bridesmaid bouquets used the same blooms but in a more traditional, round shape. The extra long trailing ribbons accenting the bridesmaid bouquets were a beautiful compliment to the shape of the bridal bouquet.

Bridal gown from Tesori Bridal & Formal. Photo by Benfield Photography.

Come back tomorrow to see our favorite wedding cakes!

The Best of the Best of 2012: Reception Tables

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I'm back with one of my favorite wedding details: Tablescapes! Enjoy these lovely reception tables from our favorite 2012 weddings...

Books, teacups, and colorful blooms topped the tables at our Alice in Wonderland wedding. Flowers by Jules Designs. Photo by Shannon Walker.

Blue and white striped linens topped with fresh blooms in vintage sewing machine drawers created the perfect southern summer wedding! Flowers by Jules Designs. Photo by Hudson Photography.

Floating candles in glass cylinders were surrounded by low lush green and white floral arrangements in white bamboo boxes. Flowers by Finishing Touch. Photo by Hudson Photography.

Lovely white and green centerpieces mixed with black acrylic candelabras topped our gold tables at the Clinton Library. Black chairs and chargers finished out the sophisticated color scheme. Flowers & Photo by Finishing Touch.

Gray linens were topped with silver swirl overlays and set with clear beaded chargers and pink napkins with vintage silver napkin rings. Centerpieces by Jules Designs were created in birch boxes. Mixed seating including ghost chairs, silver tufted ottomans, louis chairs, and more created an eclectic look at the tables. Photo by Benfield Photography.

Fresh Sorbet & Citrus colored blooms filled white vases on a soft gray linen and chevron table runners. Flowers by Tanarah. Photo by Eli Murray.

Contemporary centerpieces in shades of green and purple were created by Tanarah for this luxurious summer wedding. Photo by Carper Creative Photography.

To create a classic white on white reception we used ivory twist linens, white chiavari chairs, gold chargers, and ivory blooms in iron containers. Flowers by Artistry in Bloom. Photo by Erika Dotson Photography.

The Best of the Best of 2012: Bouquets

Hey everyone!

It's that time again...a time to reflect and be grateful for all that 2012 has blessed us with. Thank you to each and every one of our clients for giving us the opportunity to create something beautiful for you. We've loved every minute of it!

Now, for the Best of the Best of 2012, starting with the always gorgeous Bridal Bouquet...

Sarah's colorful spring bouquet was created by Finishing Touch and was bright and cheery just like Sarah & Chris! Photo by Melissa McCrotty Photography.

The bridal bouquet from Caroline & Mark's wedding was a perfectly tailored gem created by Tanarah for their Tuscan inspired wedding. Photo by Hudson Photography.

Sarah & Danny's vintage Alice in Wonderland inspired wedding was topped off perfectly with her stunning bouquet from Jules Designs. Photo by Shannon Walker.

Somehow a cascade of phaleonopsis orchids manages to be both classic and contemporary at the same time. This masterpiece by Tanarah was perfect for Amanda & Geoffrey's modern summer wedding! Photo by Carper Creative.

Danielle & Brad's chic southern wedding required the perfect textural bouquet and Jules Design created a stunner! This uber creative photo is courtesy of Miles Witt Boyer Photography.

Finishing Touch created this sweet southern bouquet for Molly & Jake's Eureka Springs wedding. Photo by Danielle Davis Photography.

Thank you again to these fabulous brides and grooms and to the amazing floral designers and photographers who were involved with these weddings! We love you all!

Molly & Jake: The Sneak Peek

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Molly & Jake, our fabulous Austin, Texas newlyweds, were married on Saturday in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. I'll have more details for you later in the week, but for now I leave you with this beautiful sneak peek courtesy of Danielle Davis Art Photography...

flowers by Finishing Touch Event Design

This is just a tiny peek at the fabulousness that is to come! You don't want to miss all the stunning details, so check back soon!

Thank you Danielle Davis for the beautiful image!

Sneak Peek: Erika & Chris

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This past weekend we had the immense pleasure of working with Erika & Chris for their elegant, classic wedding at the Clinton Presidential Library. The Atlanta based couple enlisted Finishing Touch nearly a year ago to design their big day, and we worked very closely (via constant phone calls, texts, & emails, and just a few face to face meetings) to make it exactly what they wanted. The results are beautiful!

Hopefully we will have the professional photos to share with you soon, but for now, I have just a few detail shots for you taken by Finishing Touch's very own, Maggie...

Now, on to the reception...

Needless to say, it turned out beautifully! Sleek, sophisticated, and elegant. Now stay tuned, because I plan to share more from their professional photographer as soon as I have them! You don't want to miss it!

Shannon & Kirk: The Details

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Shannon and Kirk were married last Saturday evening in Little Rock, Arkansas. They are a fun, lively couple who wanted to bring that element of their personalities into the wedding design and I think we achieved it very successfully! I am crazy about the fresh, summer color palette of turquoise, kiwi, and white. It makes me want to dive into a pool right this minute! Today, I'm sharing the details of their day as seen through the eyes of their photographer, Jason Crader. Enjoy...

Bridal bouquet of hydrangea, roses, parrot tulips, and ranunculus. Bridesmaid bouquet of hydrangeas and roses.

Tall centerpieces of hydrangeas, roses, orchids, & belles of ireland with calla lilies submerged in vase. Turquoise bengaline linens from Party Time Rentals.

Closer view of above centerpiece.

Small centerpieces of roses, hydrangea, tulips, & orchids atop turquoise bengaline linens from Party Time Rentals.

Cake by Mickey's Special Affairs with crystal monogram topper on Turquoise Dahlia overlay from BBJ Linens.

The ring shot.

Delicious dinner buffet from Catering Creations

Bridesmaid bouquets were repurposed on cocktail tables at the reception. Kiwi crinkle linens from Party Time Rentals.

A small bundle of fresh green calla lilies was placed in each window in the Ballroom at the Junior League of Little Rock.

Guests would wave ribbon wands as the bride & groom made their exit. Made by the bride herself!

There's much more to come! Tomorrow I'll share the ceremony & reception, and then the Portraits will follow on Wednesday. You don't want to miss it!

A big thank you to Jason Crader Photography for capturing the details beautifully!

Best of the Best 2011: Tables

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One of my favorite elements to design for weddings are the guest tables. There are so many layers and elements that go into making it absolutely perfect! It's more than just the centerpiece. I love seeing the linens, flowers, candle light, chairs, and other details come together to create our vision. Here are just a few of my favorites...

centerpiece by Tanarah Luxe Floral, rentals from Party Time, menus & placecards from Molly's Paperie, favor tags and invitation from Sincerely Yours Paper Inc

centerpiece by Tanarah Luxe Floral, rentals from Party Time, photo by Benfield Photography

centerpiece by Finishing Touch, rentals from Party Time, photo by Finishing Touch

flowers by Tanarah Luxe Floral, rentals from Party Time, photo by Eli Murray

centerpieces by Finishing Touch, linens from BBJ, photo by Shannon Walker

sashes from BBJ, centerpieces by Tanarah Luxe Floral, photo by Melissa McCrotty

rentals from Eventures, menus by Sincerely Yours, photo by Benfield Photography

So lovely! Come back tomorrow for our favorite Wow Factors & Moments from 2011's weddings....

Best of the Best 2011: Centerpieces

Hey everyone!

As most of you know flowers are one of my absolute favorite details when it comes to wedding planning and nothing showcases that better than centerpieces. Here are some of my favorites from 2011...

centerpiece by Tanarah Luxe Floral, photo by Hudson Photography

photo by Benfield Photography

centerpiece by Tanarah Luxe Floral, photo by Benfield Photography

centerpiece by Finishing Touch, photo by Shannon Walker

centerpiece by Tanarah Luxe Floral, photo by Carper Creative

centerpiece by Tanarah Luxe Floral, photo by Melissa McCrotty

centerpiece by Finishing Touch, photo by Shannon Walker

centerpiece by Tanarah Luxe Floral, photo by Melissa McCrotty

centerpieces by Finishing Touch, photo by Erin Moulden Photography

Tomorrow I'm sharing my favorite tablescapes of 2011... Don't miss it!