Ashley & Ryan wanted a touch of Hawaii at their Alaskan wedding. Alaskan peonies mixed with palms, ginger flowers, anthuriums, bird of paradise and locally foraged silverberry. The bride’s red hot toes were a perfect match. This summer was the hottest summer on record in Alaska!
Photos- Renee J North Photography
Planning- AK Happenings
Dress- Grace Loves Lace
The best nine seem to be flooding social media and I joined in, but I couldn’t help and pick out nine of my favorite bridal bouquets of the year in addition. From New Orleans to Unalakleet I created bouquets for dozens of beautiful brides and styled shoots. Peonies, sweet peas, dahlias, ranunculus, poppies, protea, clematis,…
This Weekend I checked into a hot springs resort and unplugged for a couple days. No internet, no phone, no news, summed up as no outside world. One of the first emails I read when I reunited with my iPhone was about the attacks in Paris. It didn’t actually mention the attacks, but I could…
Christina and Kyle were married Thanksgiving week at a private residence in Eagle River. When you have a small reception with less than twenty guests you can go all out with beautiful details. It was fun to watch this workshop space transform into an beautiful reception. Alaska’s version of an industrial wedding venue. Photography- Donna…
Beautiful work from this weeks Branches & Blooms workshop at Bloomsbury Blooms. It is so nice to exchange knowledge and create with others. I am looking forward to next weeks workshop and seeing all of…
I have been planting seeds today and yesterday and probably will continue tomorrow. It is SPRING! I hear the dripping of melting snow off the roof and the sun is blasting in the windows. This beautiful Talkeetna wedding from less than 6 weeks ago seems like a different world. Dark moody florals, furs, and multiple…
Mckenzie and Nathaniel had a fairy tale setting of Hatcher Pass for their wedding. The light was magical the breeze was just enough and the guest list was a small very special group. My favorite moment was when Mckenzie decided to ditch the dress shoes and wear her Birkenstocks right before the ceremony. Mom followed…