After years of growing and managing our own flower farm, sustainability has become an integral part of our sustainable floral design studio. We are so glad to see more and more florists turning away from floral foam and embracing locally grown blooms. I’m sure most of you probably don’t even know what floral foam is […]

If you want the inside scoop on what flowers are in season when talk to a flower farmer. As a former flower farmer myself, I reference my harvest logs from the past few years every time I write a proposal so I can give you a super in-depth understanding of what will be available on […]

Repurposing flowers in your wedding is a strategy to use your ceremony flowers a second time in your reception. Seems simple enough right? Wrong! If your goal is to maximize your usage then plan accordingly and choose floral elements that lend themselves to repurposing. Here are some tips and tricks when it comes to repurposing […]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. You shouldn’t DIY your wedding flowers. It is going to be tempting when your wedding budget feels overwhelming to just go to Trader Joe’s and buy some flowers but trust me that is not going to create the wedding you have been dreaming about. I have […]

We are loving how creative our couples are getting with styling their bridesmaids. From the dresses and accessories to the flowers, there is a lot more thought and intention going into the wedding party. Gone are the days when every girl had to squeeze into the same ugly dress. Instead, each person’s style, comfort level, […]

Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards is one of the jewels of the East Coast wedding venues. It offers sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a highly talented in-house culinary team, and beautifully designed spaces to celebrate your big day. Over the past decade, I have worked over TWENTY weddings at this stunning venue, and […]

Couples with a massive guest list? Dover Hall is the venue for you. This huge Tudor style mansion has the capacity to host weddings of up to 400 people, all while being one of the most beautiful spots to get married in Virginia. If you are a bit extra, a bit maximalist, or love that […]

Because our couples book us between 6-12 months before their wedding date we are almost entirely booked for 2024 and it is only March! That gives us some advanced knowledge on what will be trending in 2024 because we’ve already made the proposals. If you are curious about how our proposal process works, check out […]

There are tons of different types of florists around Charlottesville, VA. Some run a brick & mortar shop providing everyday flowers, gifts, and event flowers while others work out of a private studio and focus only on weddings. We even have some incredible farmer florists who only use flowers they grow themselves for micro weddings […]

Budgeting your wedding can be so overwhelming and scary. Trying to figure out how much to spend and in what areas is what most couples struggle with. I take a pragmatic approach when it comes to wedding budgets: spend more on the things you care about and less on the things you don’t. What is […]