LESLEY + ADDISON

a pretty little springtime wedding featuring a pretty bride and pretty flowers of course!

event planning: shanna lumpkin events

venue: luckett lodge

photography: j malahy

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RUTHIE + JOSH : THE CEDARS

a few of my favorite things... lace + vintage print fabrics + old suitcases + gigantic white peonies + etched glass vases + potted herbs... oh, the list goes on. from day one, ruthie and i were on the same page when it came to styling her wedding. she gave me complete creative control... a designers dream bride. here are a few of my favorite detail shots from the day from tom beck
bridesmaid bouquets of lavender roses + freesia + thistle + anemones + fern curls + scented geranium foliage wrapped in rustic burlap. these babies smelled AMAZING....

look at those amazing white peonies.... six stems is all it took to make ruthie's fragrant bridal bouquet wrapped in lace....

rustic wooden boxes filled with fresh blooms in lavender + blue hues. we used stock + roses + hyacinth + thistle + scabiosa + delphinium to create the look....

fresh herbs + african violets in wooden boxes wrapped in lace accented the cocktail tables...

we created a fun backdrop for the cake table.... vintage print fabric in lavender tones + lace streamers + fabric and lace stretched over cross stitch frames.....

we set up a prosecco station to greet guests as they arrived. fresh blueberries + blackberries garnished the much needed drinks on this 100 degree summer day....

lace linen.... one of the first loves of my life. Ruthie swooned over this linen too...

the cedars is such a great venue! the simple, clean space inside, the large outdoor space, and the classic covered porches make for a perfect setting for a southern wedding....

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ANNA + WALTER : SMALL TOWN MISSISSIPPI

The second Anna walked into my studio we had an instant connection. Don't you just love when that happens? We were so excited to have found each other! Our creative energy and the excitement level in our first meeting was amazing! I couldn't wait to start working with her. This do-it-yourself Bride was on a budget, but with her creativity and my talent, it wasn't a problem. We created an amazing wedding filled with beautiful flowers and unique, personal details. Anna even did her own calligraphy!! I was so impressed with all of her ideas and her hard work. It really paid off! Here are a few of my favorite pictures taken by her wonderfully talented photographer Erin Fults.

I love this shot of her by the vintage car..... so classic!

Anna's bridal bouquet included natural elements such as wooden flowers and feathers.

The little marigold boutonnieres smelled SO good!

Each Bridesmaid carried a different tangerine toned bouquet. We used tulips, marigolds, roses, and orange nora orchids. Each bouquet was accented with feathers.

With the help of Tulip's bud vases, the Bride created her own feather centerpieces.

That's me with my lovely Bride!

Congratulations to my beautiful Bride and Groom, Anna and Walter!!

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Mod Love

I had the pleasure of doing flowers for a wonderful couple this past weekend! Robin and Bryan were married September 12, 2009 at Saint Peters Church in downtown Jackson, MS. The reception following the ceremony was held at Welty Commons. What a great venue! The outdoor area is beautifully manicured with plenty of space for your guests and a fountain that you can dress up with a floral or candle treatment. The main house is an amazing historic home with a two story foyer, the most beautiful color blue walls, and stunning crystal chandeliers. It is a true Southern masterpiece! If your looking for a great event venue in Jackson check them out @ http://www.weltycommons.com/.

When Robin came to me she had an idea of what she wanted, but she really knew nothing about flowers. After flipping through a few floral books and answering a few simple questions, I knew exactly what direction to take it in. She knew she wanted green flowers, green apples, and something classic with a modern touch. To achieve this "look" we used modern white ceramic container and a mixture of black antique pedestal vases filled with green blooms and white and blue accents. And of course, we did not forget to include apples! They were everywhere! We used classic flowers such as hydrangea and roses, but in unique modern colors. Take a look at the pictures below to see the finished product.

Green apple tablescape for main food table. The open cut callas are so cool!

Love, love, love this photo!!! Carnations rock! Super green roses. Yummy!
Lounge area on the wrap around porch of the main house. Beautiful furniture from Leigh Anne @ www.prettypresentationscatering .com. They did an amazing job!
Green cymbidiums in white ceramic square vases. I love the moss accent!
White carnation ball centerpieces set on top of black antique pedestal vases and antique blue hydrangea in white ceramic square vases.

Robin's bouquet was made up of white hydrangea, white dendrobium orchids, and white phalaenopsis orchids. It was simple, unique, and beautiful!

Thanks to Tom Beck @ http://www.beckphtographic.net/ for the wonderful pictures! Tom was my floral photographer for the day, but I also want to mention Karla Pound of http://www.poundphoto.com/. She was the wedding photographer for the day. I love her work and I can't wait to see her pics from the day! Thanks to all of the wonderful vendors!

Stay tuned for my blog on the VIP Fashion Show flowers later this week. We are doing some really cool floral installations!

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