Wanna know a secret? This American Grown Picnic Elopement was supposed to be based around the Lily of the Valley that grow at my home studio in Frederick, MD.  These flowers are usually cost prohibitive to use, unless you can get them locally, which happens for about 1 week in May.  My planner, Brielle, and […]

Years ago, I had this vision for a moody, jewel toned photoshoot with a gorgeous dinner table, set under hanging flowers and candles.  I wanted jewel tone flowers, amazing ribbon/fabric detail, and ferns.   I knew it wouldn’t be anything like what most people were doing, but I knew it would be beautiful.  I wasn’t exactly […]

On Mother’s Day Weekend, I was part of a volunteer design team for the 106th First Lady’s Luncheon, hosted by the Congressional Club.  Each year the Congressional Club hosts a bi-partisan luncheon in honor of the First Lady to benefit a charity (or charities) of her choice.  This year’s luncheon benefited Lily’s Place, in Huntington, […]

Why Are Flowers So Expensive? So often, I get inquiries from clients who have really big and beautiful plans for their wedding….. and absolutely NO idea what those big plans will cost.  And why should they?? Pinterest does not come with pricetags on all those gorgeous images, and my clients (hopefully) are only getting married […]

Why Are Flowers So Expensive? So often, I get inquiries from clients who have really big and beautiful plans for their wedding….. and absolutely NO idea what those big plans will cost.  And why should they?? Pinterest does not come with pricetags on all those gorgeous images, and my clients (hopefully) are only getting married […]

Why Are Flowers So Expensive? So often, I get inquiries from clients who have really big and beautiful plans for their wedding….. and absolutely NO idea what those big plans will cost.  And why should they?? Pinterest does not come with pricetags on all those gorgeous images, and my clients (hopefully) are only getting married […]

In my quest to use more American Grown flowers in my designs, I have been lucky enough to become friends with some amazing farmers along the way.  Julianne and Tim Du Four are the owners of Petal Patch Flower Farm.  Their flower farm is less than 15 minutes away from me, just outside of Frederick, MD.  […]

I am super excited to share this Washington DC Harlem Renaissance Photoshoot at the Ritz Carlton.  I loved the all white floral decor against the black linens and gold accents.  Add a glamorous venue and gorgeous models, and you have the setting for pure magic! The larger elevated arrangement was a simple design of hydrangea […]

This wedding has gotten some great press this year, but finally, I’m so happy to share my favorite images (the flower-focused ones!!) from Kim’s wedding last year. In Kim’s own words, “Our theme is fun, whimsical, off-beat, with touches of geometric shapes, hanging macrame…and a non-traditional bouquet.”  I was hooked immediately!  To sweeten the deal, […]

Alicia’s dreamy travel themed wedding took place at Stone Manor Country Club.  She wanted soft peaches and pinks, combined with mint green greenery.  Since she was married in the fall, I was able to source the Queen of the wedding flowers (in my humble opinion), the Cafe au Lait dahlia.  I’m lucky enough to live […]