For the floral show last weekend I had the opportunity to make a bridal bouquet. I was initially only given three orange Roses and a single sprig of Heather, then the type of bouquet holder and greens I used I got to choose. Once I had set up my main structure, Professor Romney was inspired to give me the three Pincushion Protea, and this is what I created:
It was a triangular bouquet, which I set up with the woven palms and heather. To play up the texture of the palms I first sprayed them with leaf shine, to make sure they wouldn't get lost with all the other elements of the design.
The Protea made a great focal point and created a lot of interest.
Looking up from the bottom of the design, this shows off the Ti leaves, weaved palms, and lowest rose.
It was such a fun design to create, and not knowing what flowers I would get really let the flowers speak to me and tell me what to design.
I've got more pictures to upload from the show, so keep your eyes peeled . . . and check out my portfolio blog to see more of my designs.
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7 comments:
You're awesome!!!
Love it! If I were a bride-to-be I would gladly sport this bouquet:)
Wow! So are you going to school to do this? Sorry, I'm definitely out of the loop, but HOW FUN! I have always wanted to do stuff like that but never had the opportunity... never really looked for opportunities either. So cool!
The orange protea really set off the orange roses - the woven palms are unique! I don't think I've seen that done before. How talented you are!
Looks Great! I love to see all the stuff you create. You're so talented!
I really like this one--I'm a sucker for bright colors, and the woven palms are really intriguing. Did you weave them yourself? Do they come prewoven? (That sounds like I'm asking if they grew that way. . .)
Also, "pincushion protea" is an awesome name for a flower. Sounds like a crawly ocean creature.
Kristin....this looks awesome!! You are way talented! Way to go girl. =)
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