A U.K. WEDDING

Every now and then a florist is asked to do a wedding that will be remembered forever. Well I recently did one such wedding. When my bride Melanie asked if we could do a "Celestial" theme I was excited...having never done one before I thought it would be a wonderful challenge and my mind started to spin. The best part was Melanie knew just what she wanted and with several emails across the pond we finalized everything and I got busy searching for the unique elements to put in the design.

At first I thought it would be hard to find the rich jewel tone colors since most places were offering spring pastels. After some searching I found the beautiful blues,purples,and cranberry colors we needed. Melanie was not fussy about the "kind" of flowers I used so that helped...I was not limited...color was more important.

Then came the wire! I think I have found my new favorite element to use in bouquets! Oh my gosh I just love it! When I added this to the bouquets,along with the glass and silver beads everything just popped! It was the perfect accent to complete the package....I will be using it again thats for sure :)

The wedding is this weekend and I would love to be a fly on the wall to see it all put together.

Congratulations Melanie and Tris!

WEDDING WREATH

What would a Wedding be without the "Circle of Life". This is a special order wreath that will grace the front of a antique wooden door at the cite of the wedding celebration.

I used a variety of beautiful shades of white,creams,and greens in this but they can be made to order in any color of your choosing. These wreaths are wonderful for your celebration and later use them as home decor or if you choose to give as a special gift to someone who you would like to honor.
This can be hung outside out of direct sun and rain...just sooooooo many uses for this. The ribbon can be removed later if you prefer.

If you are interested in a custom wreath made to order just for you just leave me a comment with contact info or you can email me at botanicocompany@gmail.com

Thank you and happy days!

MONDAY MUSE

As you start to plan your wonderful wedding day your first thoughts usually go to "THE DRESS"...after all this is the most important piece of clothing you will ever wear. You start by buying all the Bride's magazines you can get your hands on...but wait...you aren't exactly a size 0 or your not a bazillionair! You visit all the Bridal Boutiques and realize you won't be the only one wearing that dress on that day...what's a bride to do?? Wellllll enter the wonderful world of the Independent Designer!

You seriously have to look no further than the World Wide Web....and the best www. to start with is Etsy! I joined Etsy in 2005 just a month or two after they first launched with my first shop Bonghi Vestiti. Back then the hand crafted wedding crazy had not yet hit...it is amazing the evolution of this site, and now with all the wedding vendors on Etsy (myself included) it is so easy to find unique,one of a kind,excellent priced items for your special day.

One of the best designer's in my opinion is Cynthia of COLORADA...not only are her creations one of a kind they are very ECO FRIENDLY! This wonderful designer can take just about any fabric find and turn it into a beautiful work of art.

This gown is just one of the beautiful examples of her gowns that she has wonderfully designed and brought to life. I just love all the shades of cream,tans,and white....to me this allows so many options for your accessories and flowers. (I think my Sunset Bouquet would look stunning with this don't you?)

If you are "Musing" the hunt for a beautiful gown COLORADA is the perfect place to start! (Plus she has a lot of other creations and goodies)

If you have any questions about any items in either of our shops please feel free to convo :)

SUNSET BOUQUET

Red is my favorite color and I try to use it whenever I can. Then when I mix it with orange my heart goes a flutter!!!!

If your looking for a bouquet that will stand out in the pictures this one is it! I wrapped the stems in beautiful vintage silk velvet and lace...the contrast is stunning. I don't have much of this wonderful green ribbon, this makes the bouquet even more special.

If you would like more information on this beauty please go to my Etsy shop or contact me.

Have a wonderful day!!

CALLA LILY BOUQUET

Always a Bride favorite...the simple but elegant bloom of the Calla Lily is always in style and always beautiful.

These lilies have the look and feel of being real! I had to do a double take and I've been working with fresh for years and years! But no worries about these white blooms turning brown or wilting by the end of your celebration...that is a huge plus!

For complete details on this bouquet head over to my Etsy shop, and if you have further questions please
convo me. I love working with brides :)

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day!

A STONE MANSION WEDDING

In July this beautiful historic house,Stone Mansion, in Fairfax Co. Va will the the setting for a wonderful celebration...a wedding!
Our daughter will be getting married in the courtyard weather permitting that is.
We have started planning the decorations for both inside and out and I must say it will be a simple elegant affair!
I will be posting the progress for you to see... :)

WEDDING PACKAGES

Just a little note to let you know that at Botanico & Company we offer complete wedding floral packages. If you want 1 or 10 bridesmaid bouquet or just a bout for the groom we will work out a wonderful package for you. Keep in mind you are not limited to the styles and flowers offered in my shop, however a complete package will take some time to complete...please allow anywhere from 1 week to 6 weeks depending on the amount of work involved. We also offer wedding decor,centerpieces,wreaths,favors etc. and don't forget the bridal shower and rehearsal dinner.
Botanico & Company can take care of most of your needs...we take pride in "the willing to work together" with our clients. If you have an idea and don't know how to go about getting to the end result, please feel free to ask us!

In the future we will be posting some DIY information, celebration ideas, home decor tips, gardening, food, and whatever else we can think of!

Please check back and see what we have up our sleeves!

Have a wonderful day!