I am a huge fan of lighting, and finding the right light can make such a huge difference for your event.  Simple candlelight as well as uplighting a centerpiece whether done with a submersible floralyte, or using a lighted base makes for the perfect ambiance.  One of my favorite things to see  for head table decor is a candlescape.  Pillar candles at different heights for interest mixed with votives, and tealights can really make for a dramatic effect.  Mix a few different vases at varying heights of some roses, and fluffly flowers such as  hydrangea, peonies and/or mums and you have created a really beautiful head table.  Here are some pics of my favorite illuminated centerpieces and head tables. 

 

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AHHH! I just had to share, even though they aren’t wedding related… How cute are these letterpress prints from Etsy retailer, seesawdesigns.  I always use this phrase so when I saw this, I had to giggle, a little.  Too cute!

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I absolutely love these pieces by Jennifer Behr.  So sleek and simple they are just gorgeous! 

From her website:- “Inspired by the richness of silks, feathers, stones, pythons and leathers, materials are the starting point for Jennifer Behr. The collection is made by hand in her studio in Brooklyn where she works these materials into delicate headpieces. The leather and python pieces are produced with a network of small workshops in Brooklyn and Manhattan. This results in hair accessories carrying the soul of handwork, while remaining thoroughly modern in appearance. ”
 

How gorgeous! All pics above are from the extremely talented Nicolette Camille.  For more pretties, please visit her website.

We have been asked to create the flowers for 2 different editorials in Wedding Bells Magazine, for the 2009 Fall/Winter issue, due to hit stands in July.  The first time, we were asked to create a bouquet and centerpiece for a recreation of a real life wedding that had a vineyard/vintage inspired theme.  The bouquet was done with deep purple calla lilies and a collar of purple Alliums and two ribbons, one was a shimmery greyish purply colour and the handle was wrapped in a gorgeous plum satin ribbon.  We also attached a gorgeous brooch to the handle.  The centerpiece had a mix of Hyacynth, purple Callas, purple Alliums, some Heather, pinky wax flower and the vase was line with a large Aspidistra leaf.  Unfortunately, we forgot to take a picture of them before dropping them off at the Wedding Bells office, downtown Toronto.  We were not going to make the same mistake twice, so when they called again to ask us to do the florals for a 4 page spread on very trendy designer tableware we made sure to take some pictures before we left for the studio.  They asked us to create very low and lush arrangements in a rectangular vase in very deep and vibrant colours.  We are super grateful for being considered not once, but twice for the magazine, and can’t wait to see the issue in July!  We heart Wedding Bells!