Bridal Show Part 1: Once Upon a Time

Last Monday, the advanced floral class at CSM put on a bridal show.  Each group did such a fantastic job at planning different themes and coming up with some amazing designs.  There are so many pictures, that it would be a very long blog post if I put them all up in one day, so this is going to be a three parter!  Check in again on Tuesday and Wednesday to see the other groups:

The first group decided on a "Once Upon a Time" theme, which for those readers who don't know, is my theme for my wedding (you can check out my personal wedding blog here for all the planning shenanigans).  The colors were greens, purples and peacock blue.  Enjoy the photos!

The bridal party

Ceremony arrangements using gold manzanita branches, orchids and succulents with peacock feathers and accents.

Flower girl basket

Ring bearer pillow (this will be in my wedding!)

A small bouquet that was given to me at the beginning of the event.

Mother of the bride bouquet

Bridesmaid bouquet was a composite rose.  

Grooms boutonniere and Father of the Bride's boutonniere

 Bridesmaid and Best Man

 Bride 

The bridal bouquet was a cascading style and was absolutely breath taking.  If you look closely at the picture on the right you will see that the bride is wearing a necklace made from aluminum wire with small purple orchids.

I was honored that they chose my wedding theme to give me some ideas for my wedding.  They came up with some awe inspiring designs and a fabulous presentation.  Well done!

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Upcoming Events

Spring is always busy for floral designers and event planners.  We are involved in bridal fairs, and floral events galore!  Here are a few events that are coming up:

On Saturday April 14 from 9-3pm, Tapestry Church will be hosting a one stop shopping experience.  Other vendors that will be at this event include Scentsy Wickless Candles, Mary Kay and yours truly!   I will have some sample Mother's Day arrangements that can be ordered and which will be delivered Mothers Day weekend.  I will also have single stems and selling custom-made, hand-tied arrangement for you to take home and enjoy!

Also on April 14th, the San Mateo County Master Gardners will be hosting a tomato and pepper sale.  I've gone the past 2 years when it was held at College of San Mateo.  Since the college decided they wanted to build a parking lot where the gardens and green houses are, the Master Gardners have had to find a new home.  The sale will be located at the Elks Lodge in San Mateo from 9am-1pm. Click here for more details.  There are some delicious tomatoes and peppers for sale, so I highly recommend it!

On Monday April 23 at 7pm, College of San Mateo's horticulture program will be hosting a bridal show featuring designs by three groups of students.  The themes will be Asian Fusion, Once Upon a Time and Not So Shabby Chic.  There are some amazing ideas that will be shown off and there will be goodies available for the audience.  The best part, its FREE!!

Hope to see you at some of these events!