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  Today we had the pleasure of speaking with a couple of amazing wedding photography pros! These pros are here to give us their best advice from selecting your wedding photographer to the must-have photos on your wedding day and beyond. Let's introduce these amazing wedding pros quickly before we jump into the fun stuff!  Amelia, the owner of Amelia Marie Photo, is based out of Burlington, Vermont but serves all of Vermont, New England, and beyond. Amelia is truly an adventurous soul and is not afraid to jump in headfirst for her couples. Amelia has that warm personality that just invites you in. You will truly leave any session with her feeling like you've made a new friend.  Ellen, the owner of Ellen Sargent Photography, is based out of Boston, MA but has some very strong ties to Vermont as she grew up on the shore of Lake Champlain. One of our favorite things about Ellen is that she has  mastered the art of simultaneously streaming a Boston Bruins game while catch...

   #BouquetBreakdown - The "Lindsey"  This winter bouquet breakdown holds a special place in our hearts as it was for a dear friend of ours. The bride, Lindsey, and her now-husband are huge winter lovers. They dreamt of a snowy winter wedding with cedar garlands and red berries, a true woodland winter wonderland. This bouquet has been highly sought after as inspiration for many winter weddings since and we absolutely love it.  So why do we LOVEEEEE this bouquet? We LOVE this bouquet for its simplicity. While most of our bouquets have between 8-12 different floral ingredients this bouquet has only six. The simple luxurious flowers make for a very clean, classic, and elegant design. This bouquet will be something you look back on in 30 years and say, "wow, I am so glad I choose that bouquet." So let's break it down!  White Cloud Garden Roses:  White garden roses are the epitome of a classic romantic wedding flower. The swirling petals create a soft cushion-li...

  #BouquetBreakdown - The "Kylie"  Let's be real, you knew we couldn't do only half of the iconic duo. Very much like the Kendall and "Kylie" you are more accustomed to, these bouquets are both special in their own ways. The "Kylie" is soft, she's feminine and elegant. She features some of the classic flowers like roses, stock, and lisianthus but with a twist. We find that the "Kylie" is perfect for those longtime sweethearts who want a romantic and intimate wedding.  So why do we LOVEEEEE this bouquet? We LOVEEEEE this bouquet because we got to use some of our favorite flowers that we haven't been able to in a long time. Thanks, Covid.... We love the white, blush, and mauve tones of this bouquet. It's romantic and it's timeless. We also LOVEEEEE the shape. It is a non-traditional oval and we think it compliments the flowers so much more. You know what they say, spread the love! So let's break it down! White Snowy Jewe...

  #BouquetBreakdown - The "Kendall"  These cooler fall days have us ready to cozy up on the couch with our laptop and write away. We have had so many incredible bouquets over this wild 2020 wedding season. The "Kendall", however, seems to be the fan-favorite of the year so far. It's bold, it's vibrant, its texture and adventurous. It's perfect for that fall mountainside elopement.  So why do we LOVEEEEE this bouquet? It's the uncommon flowers in this bouquet for us. Please somebody get that TikTok reference. We loved using dahlias as the star of the show instead of the standard rose. It opened up our realm to use more uncommon flowers and more local flowers. Which, we think gave this bouquet the overall perfect fall vibe.  So let's break it down! This bouquet is jam-packed with a huge variety of different in-season local blooms. While the dahlias may be the star of this show there are some other fun new faces like strawflower and oats.  Orange Ba...

Trending Wedding Flowers for 2021 With 2021 wedding consultations in full swing we thought we would breakdown some of our favorite trending color palettes and flowers for this upcoming season. These popular flowers and color palettes are pulled directly from our consultations and bookings for 2021. From bright pops of color to the simple white and green we are here to break it down for you. We will start with our three base color palettes and then add in some popular touches to switch them up a tiny bit.  White and Greenery:  Does this one really surprise anyone? The classic white and green color palette is timeless. It is elegant, luxurious, and screams bridal. This color palette can be used for rustic barn nuptials, upscale ballroom weddings,  adventurous elopements, lakeside intimate ceremonies, and more. It can be dressed up or down and still looks absolutely amazing.  Here are some of our favorite white flowers:  Peonies, Playa Blanca and Snowy Jewel Standa...

  #BouquetBreakdown - The "Liberty"  We're back for another #bouquetbreakdown and this bouquet gives us all the patriotic vibes. From the deep reds to the bright whites and pastel blues this bouquet screams America. No matter the season this bouquet is always going to pop.  So why do we LOVEEEEE this bouquet? Well, we are very patriotic and very much love our country but we also love the bright colors. It is not often we get to use such bold colors in wedding work. When our bride, Sarah, was needing a color palette redesign we were ecstatic to offer the red, white, and bloom palette. She surprised her now-husband with the flowers and he loved them so much he had them preserved for her after their intimate wedding.  So let's break it down! We have categorized the blooms by color this time and we're starting off with that bold pop of red! Red Spray Roses: These bright red spray roses were the main blooms for our pop of red. Spray roses are a great all-purpose flower...

Must-Have Fall Wedding Flowers - #buildabouquet We're doing things a little backward today! Instead of bringing you a #bouquetbreakdown, we're building you a bouquet! In this blog, we will go over one of our favorite Fall themed color palettes and all the flowers that are needed to achieve this look! To build a bouquet we first start with our color palette! Typically these are colors that the wedding couple has provided to us. The colors usually stem from items like bridesmaid dresses, tuxes, table linens, cakes and of course the season and venue location. For this #buildabouquet we plan to have the bridesmaids in a deep cranberry color and the men in a grey. Much like the #bouquetbreakdowns, we will give the flowers name, some quick facts, their availability as price range on a scale of $ to $$$$$. Plus as a bonus, we will include a photo of each flower for your reference next to its description. Orange Cymbidium Orchids: The creme-de-la-creme of wedding flowers, t...

#BouquetBreakdown - The "Celeste"  Hiiii! We're back for another #bouquetbreakdown and this one is LONG! We hope you've got your snacks and a glass of wine ready! This boho-inspired bouquet has a whopping 18, yes 18 ingredients! So what makes this bouquet "boho"? The texture, the color, and dare we say, the free-spirit vibe. The mixture of the traditional greeneries, not-so-traditional greeneries, and grasses poking out gives this bouquet more of a loose, meadow feel. Yup, you heard right grass. Well, technically grasses. So why do we LOVEEEEE this bouquet? We love this bouquet because it's different. It's unique and wild. This boho bouquet is perfect for a mountainside or woodsy elopement. This bouquet could even be rocked in a more rustic venue or lakeside ceremony. So let's break it down! Within our 18 ingredients, we have 7 different types of greenery and 11 different flowers. A lot of these flowers are old favorites with a funk...

#BouquetBreakdown - The "Juliet"  When we're asked to describe what we envision as the holy grail of wedding bouquets, we immediately think of the "Juliet". Juliet just like the fairytale name suggests is a romantic, timeless love story featuring white blooms in a bed of lush greenery. So why do we LOVEEEEE this bouquet? Whether you're getting married in a rustic barn, lakeside retreat, or winery this bouquet is for you. The white blooms bring a very bridal feel while the greenery giving you the pop of color to distinguish the white blooms against the white dress. It's been deemed one of our all-time favorites and we can't wait to share more imagines from this stunning mini-mony with you! So let's cut to the chase and break it down. Duchesse de Nemours Peonies: These brilliant white peonies came straight from our personal cut flower garden. They are a garden favorite as they smell heavenly and have stems that often produce multiple...

#BouquetBreakdown - The "Jennifer"  While the crocus and daffodils might be known as the first signs of spring, you also often hear that peony blooms are the first sign of summer. And this week, we’re shouting from the rooftops! The peonies have begun blooming!!! To celebrate the first sign of summer we’ve done a bouquet breakdown on this show-stopping peony bouquet. We first met with the wedding couple in early 2018 to discuss their flowers. The bride shared a vision of peonies as far as the eye could see. Let’s be real here, we LOVED IT! After deciding on a light pink, blush, and white palette we went over a few different options of bouquets. It didn’t take long before we sketched out a large bouquet filled with eucalyptus, peonies, garden roses, and more! So why do we LOVEEEEE this bouquet? The “Jennifer” has all the elements of a traditional bridal bouquet but with added pops of greenery to give it some more dimension and depth. It’s classic, simple, and a ve...