Autumn Elegance at the Darby House

Shelia O'Connor's formal fall wedding at the Darby House was magnificent, to say the least. Shelia described her perfect wedding flowers in her initial consultation as being sophisticated and classic. She wanted bouquets that were colorful to contrast with her bridesmaid's black tea length dresses and centerpieces that looked classic and simple. And she knew she wanted deep red, orange and green for her flower colors. From there, Shelia and her floral consultant, Heather, designed the exquisite arrangements you see shared here. Shelia's bouquet was a stunning collection of cream colored roses paired with deep velvety red roses and mango callas. Burnt red hypericum berries accented the flowers with a hint of pittisporum as the collar. Copper wire was swirled down the handle for a personal touch. The bridesmaids carried a similar collection but with a unique green flower called trachelium in the design as an accent. Her centerpieces were lilies and orchids styled with a natural, modern twist. Black Baccara roses finished the look of the cake by placing her toss bouquet on top as the cake topper.

Ceremony Location: The Darby House, Galloway, Ohio

Reception Location: The Darby House, Galloway, Ohio

Theme: Sophisticated and Classic

Flowers: Vendela (cream) roses, Black Baccara (Deep red) roses, Circus (orange/red/yellow) roses, Mango (orange/yellow) miniature callas, Excellent Flair (burnt red) hypericum berries,green trachelium, red and orange Mokara orchids, red and orange Asiatic lilies, curly willow, moss.

Estimated Budget: $1000-1200

Photos courtesy of Kitty Maer http://www.maerstudio.com/

Gina's October Wedding at the Granville Inn

Gina Weisenbarger came to us with a clear vision of what she wanted for her October 10th wedding to Jeff--soft, elegant and lots of texture. Her stunning bouquet was designed of Esperance (light pink) roses, Jade green roses, citrus green cymbidiums and white spray roses on a bed of lush white hydrangeas, accented by green hanging amaranthus. To accentuate her personality in the bouquet, she asked us to add rhinestones to the handle of the bouquet, which were the perfect finishing touch! Jeff matched his lovely bride by wearing a boutonniere designed of pink mini callas accented by a band of rhinestones. Not pictured are two English Garden themed topiaries which framed Jeff and Gina as they exchanged vows out front of the Granville Inn. Gina was very appreciative of her florals and sent an email thanking us for all our hard work. Gina, it was a pleasure to be your florist and an honor to be a part of your special day!

Ceremony Location: The Granville Inn, Granville, Ohio

Reception Location: The Granville Inn, Granville, Ohio

Theme: English garden, soft and elegant

Flowers: Esperance (pink) roses, Jade (light green) roses, green cymbidium orchids, white spray roses, white hydrangeas, green hanging amaranthus, blue delphinium, pink mini callas

Estimated Budget: $700-1000

Photos courtesy of the bride

Something Blue...

Jennifer Denecke had visions of ice blue and simple for her wedding flowers and she was in luck! Light blue delphinium and hydrangeas fit the bill perfectly. Her hand-tied bouquet of lush light blue hydrangeas was accented by miniature green hydrangeas, light blue delphinium and white gerbera daisies. She wore in her hair a single white gerbera while Jim, her husband, also sported a white gerbera. Jennifer and Jim had a memorable day at the Darby House and some wonderful pictures to cherish!

Ceremony Location: The Darby House, Galloway, Ohio

Reception Location: The Darby House, Galloway, Ohio

Theme: Simple and ice blue

Flowers: light blue delphinium, light blue hydrangeas, green miniature hydrangeas, white gerberas

Estimated Budget: $300-400

Photos provided by DK Photography. Contact them at: http://www.dkphotographic.com/

A Hole-In-One at Pinnacle Golf Course

Sarah and Mark selected the dreamy location of a brand new golf course as their backdrop for their late summer reception. Soft creams and pinks made for an elegant look with a splash of hot pink infused to modernize the feel. Their centerpieces were tall fluted vases containing assorted colored hydrangeas in their prime with large oriental lilies adding a touch of sophistication. Their vision was tastefully achieved and both the bride and groom were ecstatic about their flowers!

Reception Location: Pinnacle Golf Course, Grove City Ohio

Theme: Soft, romantic, modern

Flowers: Cream roses, white cymbidiums, cream carnations, hot pink roses, burgundy dahlias, pink catalya orchids, pink and burgundy snap dragons, multi-colored hydrangeas and white oriental lilies

Estimated Budget: $2500-3000

**Photos courtesy of Lotz Studios. Contact them at: http://www.lotzstudios.com/

A Perfect Par at the Golf Club of Dublin

Dawn had a clear vision of what she wanted for her late August nuptials--soft, romantic pinks, creams and light oranges with a hint of shimmer. Together we designed a timeless bridal bouquet of pink and peach roses, accented by cream colored spray roses while light orange Asiatic lilies graced the lush mound of roses. Rhinestones added the perfect finishing touch with just a hint of shimmer. Her attendants had coordinating bouquets to compliment their summery orange dresses and the gentlemen's boutonnieres matched as well. Dawn's bridal path had a dusting of orange rose petals and the calla lilly centerpieces were adorned with a blanket of fresh orange rose petals. Her cake was adorned with light orange Asiatic lilies on the tiers with a lining of pink roses underneath. After returning from her honeymoon with her husband, Paul, Dawn sent us an email stating, "I really loved everything! Thank you so much."

Ceremony Location: The Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio

Reception Location: The Golf Club of Dublin, Dublin, Ohio

Theme: Soft and romantic

Flowers: Pink roses, orange roses, cream spray roses, light orange Asiatic lilies

Estimated Budget: $800-$1200

**Photos courtesy of Justice Photography. Contact them at: 614-562-8072 or www.justicephoto.com

Downtown Columbus Wedding Shines

Amanda wanted classic with a modern twist for her August 9th wedding. Her stunning bouquet was designed of rich red roses, celosia and accented with elegant white cymbidium orchids for the perfect finishing touch. Her husband, Bob's cymbidium orchid boutonniere was designed to coordinate with her bouquet while the remaining gentlemen sported a single stately rose boutonniere to match the bridesmaids. Her pool-side ceremony was accented by two custom arrangements designed of Asiatic lilies and rich red roses. To complete the look, she carried the roses into her reception downstairs in the ballroom by incorporating them into hand-tied bouquets with white Peruvian lilies that were carefully placed in a crystal cube-shaped vase and situated in the center of the guest tables. After the wedding, Amanda said she was extremely pleased with her flowers and loved everything!

Ceremony Location: The Renaissance Hotel, Columbus, Ohio

Reception Location: The Renaissance Hotel, Columbus, Ohio

Theme: Classic with a modern twist

Flowers: Red roses, red celosia, white cymbidiums, white roses

Estimated Budget: $800-$1,000

**Photos courtesy of Banks Photography. Contact them at: www.bankspix.com

A Darby House Wedding

Katie selected a garden theme for her June wedding at the Darby House, full of non-traditional and traditional garden flowers. Her bouquet was designed of lush yellow roses with lavender dendrobium orchids splashing throughout while the bridesmaid's carried a collection of cool lavender roses. Her altar arrangements consisted of assorted garden flowers, such as blue delphinium, sunflowers and roses and looked stunning beside the harbor built by Katie's family. The guest tables were graced with a serene-feeling centerpiece of a crystal bowl with a bed of river rocks and swirls of grasses inside while dendrobium orchids float on a pool of water. Katie was ecstatic with her flowers and had a memorable day!

Ceremony Location: Darby House, Galloway, Ohio

Reception Location: Darby House, Galloway, Ohio

Theme: Garden, with traditional and non-traditional elements

Flowers: Yellow roses, lavender dendrobium orchids, lavender roses,

Estimated Budget: $1,000-$1200

**Photos provided by Natural Element Photography. Contact them at: naturalelementphotography.net 614-468-0303

Immaculate Flowers for a June Wedding

Jessica had a vision of a classic wedding with some modern elements when she came to me to plan her wedding flowers. Her bouquet was skillfully designed of lush green hydrangeas with splashes of Sweet Akito (light pink) roses while her bridesmaids carried Sweet Akito (light pink) and Orlando (medium pink) roses with accents of pink waxflower (as seen in the flower girl's pomander). Green hydrangeas and both shades of pink roses adorned the alter area perfectly while her adorable flower girl carried a custom pomander ball designed of light pink carnations graced by pink waxflower and white ribbon. Corsages were miniature roses with a touch of greens and white ribbon loops while the men sported a single rose. Both shades of pink rose petals greeted her guests at their tables during the recpetion. Jessica truly was the bell of her ball!

Ceremony Location: Immaculate Conception, Columbus, Ohio

Reception Location: St. Charles, Columbus, Ohio

Theme: Classic with a modern twist

Flowers: Light pink (Sweet Akito) and medium pink (Orlando) roses, green hydrangeas and pink waxflower.

Estimated Budget: $800-900

A lovely May afternoon at the Franklin Park Conservatory

Ann Hey's knew exactly what she wanted for her spring wedding to Sean in the Palm House at The Franklin Park Conservatory, located just outside of Bexley, Ohio. Luscious lavender roses paired with lime green cymbidium orchids fulfilled her vision for her bouquet while abundant lavender hydrangeas, white oriental lilies and Jade green roses graced the tables perfectly. Billowy tulle accented the cast-iron gazebos elegantly with a touch of plimosa for an elegant look.

Ceremony Location: Palm House of the Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, Ohio

Reception Location: Palm House of the Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, Ohio

Theme: Lavender and Limes

Flowers: Lavender (Cool Water) and green (Jade) roses, green cymbidium orchids, white Oriental lilies, purple Dutch tulips, lavender hydrangeas, bluperum and plimosa (greenry).

February Wedding at the Crowne Plaza Downtown

For Rachel Luloff's wedding, she wanted something simple, yet elegant for her look at the Crowne Plaza hotel in downtown Columbus. Rich, velvety red roses paired with crisp white lilies fulfilled her vision and gave her exactly what she wanted.

Ceremony Location: The Crowne Plaza, Downtown Columbus, Ohio

Reception Location: The Crowne Plaza, Downtown Columbus, Ohio

Theme: Simple elegance

Flowers: Red roses (Freedom), white oriental lilies (Casablanca), white roses, red Peruvian lilies, white Peruvian lilies with verrigated Pittisporum (greens) as an accent in some pieces (such as the bridesmaid's bouquets and the Chuppah decorations) and black ribbon.

Wedding Price List

Greetings!

We are asked many times, "How much do wedding flowers cost?" The answer is as individual as the bride herself. Here is a guide to aid those looking for more depth:

• The average bride in Columbus, Ohio spends 5%-10% of her overall budget on flowers (The average cost of a wedding in Columbus is $22,000, per a study conducted by Ohio University).

Here is a comprehensive list of the most popular wedding flower pieces with price ranges:

~Bridal Bouquet: $50 and up; Average is between $100-$250

~Bridesmaids Bouquets: About 1/2 to 1/3 of the cost of the bridal bouquet for each

~ Boutonnieres: $5 and up; Average is $8-$20

~ Corsages: $10 and up; Average is $12-$25

~ Flower Girl Pomander Balls: $30 and up; Average is $35-$60

~ Altar Arrangements: $50 and up; Average is $100-$250 each

~ Flowers on Pews/Chairs: $12 and up; Average is $20-$50 each

~ Bows for Pews/Chairs: $7 and up

~ Arch Floral Decorations: $100 and up; Average is $150-$500

~ Short Centerpieces: $10 and up; Average is $40-$75

~Tall Centerpieces: $75 and up; Average is $100-$300

~Cake Floral Decorations: $10 and up; Average is $35-$100

If you or someone you know is planning a wedding, please contact Heather or Amanda at: 614-538-1010 to schedule your complimentary consultation!

A classic Wedding at the Columbus Athletic Club

Wanted to share some pictures from a February wedding. Stunning! Amanda's (our lead designer) favorite to date!

Ceremony Location: St. Joseph Cathedral, Downtown Columbus, OH

Reception Location: The Columbus Athletic Club, Downtown Columbus, OH

Theme: Classic and Inviting

Flowers: Black Baccara roses, white rannuculous with deep red tips, red hypericum berries, white lilies, purple/red tulips, seeded eucalyptus

~Heather

Winter Wedding Part Three

Here are some spectacular pictures of the ceremony and reception!

Ceremony Location: St. Joan of Ark in Powell, Ohio

Reception Location: Medallion Club in Westerville, Ohio

Flowers: Black Baccara roses, Black Magic roses, Freedom roses, Ivory roses and white tulips