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Amanda & Thad are Married!

May 15, 2019
Alluring Blooms Madison WI bride holding a winter inspired bouquet on the steps of the state capitol building with veil blowing in the wind

I’m terrible at blogging. There. I said it. Apparently you’re supposed to post more often than once every two+ years? Meh. I’d much rather be designing flowers, ordering fun new seeds, digging in the dirt, playing with the dogs or spending time with Matthew.

But, alas, there are so many gorgeous weddings and events we’ve done, and I really should be sharing them with you all!

I was SO excited to do the flowers for this wedding. First of all, Amanda & Thad were awesome clients. Secondly, it was photographed by the amazingly talented duo Laura & Ben at Laura Zastrow Photography. And finally, Matthew and I were married in January, so I have a soft spot in my heart for winter weddings. This one did not disappoint. I loved all the wild rustic goodies worked into these bouquets. The burgundy dahlias, the white and black anemone, the pinecones. Yum.

red and white winter wedding bouquets by Alluring Blooms Madison Wisconsin

I mean look at these two, aren’t they the cutest?

bride and groom kissing with winter wedding bouquet Madison WI Alluring Blooms Florist

Matthew and I were married inside the Wisconsin State Capitol, so these pictures inside the capitol and outside the Capitol doors really brought me right back to our wedding day.

laughing bride with her bridesmaids Madison WI Edgewater wedding by Alluring Blooms

The reception was held at The Edgewater. It is one of the most beautiful venues in the city. I think this simple rustic cake they chose is just adorable.

rustic wedding cake at The Edgewater Hotel Madison WI

Huge congratulations to Amanda & Thad – your day was absolutely gorgeous! And a giant thank you to Laura and Ben for the beautiful photos.

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Brides & Blooms: A new blog series with Willow & Stone Photography!

February 28, 2014
industrial tin vases with pink and white ombre floral

The seed was planted last summer. I was smack dab in the middle of wedding season and I got an inquiry from a completely new to me photographer who wanted to do a stylized shoot. I knew from the moment we chatted over email that Samantha at Willow & Stone Photography was someone special. From her love of all things vintage to her attention to detail that rivals mine, she thoroughly impressed me. I watched her kick butt on her first stylized shoot (it was a smashing success – we’ll share those images soon. I promise). I watched her do an impressive re-branding of her business. And most importantly, I watched a fellow hard working woman pour her heart and soul into growing a business because she believes in her amazing clients and true love. I can relate. And let me tell you, that seed blossomed into a beautiful thing.

And here we are today. Starting a really cool new blog series – Brides & Blooms! Look for some gorgeous inspiration the last Friday of each month in 2014. We’ll be covering a range of topics from trends to table settings, bouquets to boutonnieres, flowers to favors, and lots of fun things in between – all including gorgeous blooms from yours truly, and stunning photos from Willow & Stone.

So let’s get this thing started, shall we?

We’re kicking the series off with this fun modern + industrial tablescape. Anyone who knows me knows I have a passion for all things vintage + rustic. This table design was a nice change of pace. I went with a mix of my favorite go-to flowers – garden roses, ranunculus, double tulips, agapanthus, nerine, standard tulips, anemone, waxflower, eriostemen and jasmine vine – but gave it a modern twist with a bold color palette of white + pink ombre.

pink and white ombre flowers

The industrial zinc containers contrasted nicely with the aged hardwood table. A single nerine blossom and a fuchsia napkin added a pop of color at each place setting.

plate with pink napkin and pink flower accentOh, and I finally get to showcase our gorgeous collection of mid-century modern silver ombre glass votive holders! We rent these lovelies and they really dress up a table. And because we were incorporating them, I felt obligated to use our personal flatware for the shoot. Matthew and I use this awesome Mar Crest atomic flatware (Citation pattern) on a daily basis. We love it so much.

retro vintage candle holders silver ombre marcrest atomic flatware settingLet us know what you think  – join the conversations on our facebook pages: Alluring Blooms and Willow & Stone

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Kylie & Paul are Married!

November 20, 2012
romantic wedding portrait outdoors at barn at harvest moon pond

I’ve got a gorgeous wedding to share with you this evening! I’ve been holding onto these photos from Rob & Sam of Dutcher Photography for a couple months now. Back in August we had the pleasure of working at a B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. new venue only 8 miles from our design studio. Gary & Renee Whirry are the owners of The Barn at Harvest Moon Pond. It’s a stunning barn with a gorgeous pond and willows perfect for outdoor ceremonies. And Gary & Renee are so accommodating!

Kylie & Paul chose this pretty new venue for their wedding. It was the perfect setting for their rustic fete. When I first met with Kylie, I was so impressed with her keen sense of style, her attention to detail and her DIY nature. I knew this wedding was going to be beautiful! From the gorgeous skeleton key embellished escort cards, to the hand embroidered ring bearers pillow, to the special message to the groom on the back of his tie – this wedding oozed charm.

escort card display vintage teal blue accentsvintage suitcase card box hand embroidered ring bearer pillowrustic lace wedding dressThis has got to be one of my favorite pre-wedding shots – no first look here! Oh, the anticipation! Holding the hand of the one you love knowing that in moments you’ll be walking down the aisle – such a lovely moment.

outdoor wedding ceremony space at barn at harvest moon pondSee, I told you – beautiful spot for an outdoor ceremony.

bride and grooms first kiss at barn at harvest moon pondKylie carried a romantic white, ivory and blush bouquet that accented her lace gown beautifully. I loved the maids stone colored dresses with cowboy boots.

rustic bridal bouquet in ivory and blushrustic bridesmaids with cowboy bootsA personalized message embroidered on the back of the grooms tie is such a sweet touch.

personalized embroidered tieWe filled dozens and dozens of aqua mason jars with very simple rustic floral to decorate the reception area. Burlap runners, potted herbs and hand painted table numbers added the perfect finishing touch.

mason jar centerpieces vintage teal ball jar centerpieces at barn at harvest moon pond rustic wood table numbers And last, but not least, the cake! A tower of vintage wood crates from A La Crate Vintage Rentals made a beautiful foundation. And the adorable bird cake toppers? Hand made by the brides mom! Add a bunch of rustic floral in aqua mason jars and you’ve got a breathtaking cake display. Oh, and don’t miss the super sweet hand stamped cake forks from Lisa Leonard.

rustic wood crate cake display bird cake topper There you have it. Congratulations Kylie & Paul. We had so much fun working on your wedding. And a huge thank you to Rob & Sam for the gorgeous photos!

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Katie & Travis are Married!

June 18, 2012
classic wedding portrait

Last week was a good week. Not only did we get to work on flowers for TWO special brides, but I also got some amazing photos of Travis & Katie’s Memorial Day weekend wedding from Lauren at Lauren Wakefield Photography!!!! Lauren is incredibly talented and her blog is fantastic. Be sure to check out her work.

Shall we get to the photos?

Katie & Travis were married in the small Village of Arlington, WI at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

St Peters Arlington smiling bride getting ready with dress and veil groom getting ready

The groom wore a simple mini calla and spray rose boutonniere. I love the classic clean lines of this bout.

classic white boutonniere with spray rose and mini calla

This has got to be one of the best first kiss shots we’ve seen yet! Look at their smiles shining through!

bride and groom kissing wedding ceremony first kiss detail ring shot on wood

Katie carried a mix of roses and mini callas in muted shades and her maids carried simple hand tied mixed flower bouquets in lavender and ivory. I really love the way light colored bouquets contrast with dark maids dresses.

smiling bride, happy bridesmaids in purple dresses with bouquets groom and groomsmen in black suits casual picture of groom and groomsmen relaxing wedding party group photo black and white photo of bride and groom in a field

This was our first time providing floral at Kestrel Ridge in Columbus, WI. We really enjoyed the dark woodwork and gorgeous sage color throughout the venue. It’s a beautiful place to hold a reception.

Katie & Travis, it was my pleasure to create the floral for your wedding. Best wishes to a beautiful couple, inside and out!

sweet happy wedding portrait