Ultra Violet and all the various shades I love

"Ultra Violet" is Pantone's 2018 color of the year, but let's face it- Purple and its various shades have been gaining popularity for some time.  It is a versatile color family and flattering to everyone.  Literally I have never seen a shade of purple I do not like.   So let's look at the all the pretty hues !

Purples + Green 

(Julie Napear Photography)

Purple + Lavender

 

 

Purple + Red

Teal is No problem where Purple is concerned!

 

(Photo credit Regan Mongold)

Purple+ Yellow for those who like bold combos

Orange + Purple in the same flower!  

Every Shade between Purple and Lavender yet two totally different bouquets

Red+Purple+Blue

Shades of Purples + Plums for a Vineyard Wedding

Veramar Vineyards, Photo Credit: Rob Holley Productions

This wedding featured bridesmaids wearing all different hues of Purple.  The bouquets were the unifying factor. 

Pink+Purple+ Lavender + Blue = SPRING

Photo Credit : Amanda Gilley Photography

Rosemont Manor 

and THE incorporation of "Ultra Violet" + supporting colors: 

Photo Credit Sam Stroud Photography

I am really looking forward to seeing what gorgeous combinations happen in 2018 and beyond!

A bouquet divided

One of my weddings this past weekend had a unique request concerning the bridal bouquet-

The bride wanted to carry the bouquet down the aisle, but upon reaching the altar wanted to split it in half so each of the junior bridesmaids would hold it during the ceremony.

This is actually trickier than it sounds as I design the bouquet in my hand, european style, so each stem is rotated around the center.  Normally, this style will allow the bouquet to stand perfectly upright if  placed on a solid surface, only balancing on the stem ends:

I was able to design two seperate bouquets and combine them with a mostly seamless appearance.   I would not suggest this for every wedding due to the level of difficulty in making two bouquets appear as one.  Not all combinations of flowers will allow this "blending" of two bouquets.  This instance I was very pleased with the result: 

 Finished bouquet underside

Side one

 Side Two

Whole Bouquet :