Austin Wedding // Hotel St. Cecilia

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We recently had a sweet brunch wedding at our perennial favourite — the Hotel Saint Cecilia — for an easy-going, low-key couple. These are the kinds of opportunities we hope for: ones that the client trust our judgement, give us free reign [within certain parameters] and let us loose! I usually ask the bride to describe their style by asking what stores or furniture styles they would pick for their homes [it always does the trick!]. This wedding was fun as it had a bit of a masculine, rugged, yet romantic aspect: they loved Ralph Lauren, Restoration Hardware, and the color palette she came up with was navy blue, forest green, worn leathers, but with some classic white.

Which we did, using all of the early spring and late winter floral bounty! Brides take note: this is an amazing time of the year to get married. Didn’t hurt that it was 70F+ on the day-of, all brilliant sunshine. The upside to living in Texas, I suppose.

New Orleans Black-Tie Wedding

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With sequins, and glitter, and sparkles — oh my! We had a blast heading down to New Orleans with Bash, Please for a 400-person black-tie affair that was one of our highlights of the year! With a vendor team that included Tec Petaja for photos, Joel Serrato for video, and an amazing 80s cover band, it was bound to be a party! [and it was!] The neutral palette of whites and greens throughout the florals complimented the neutral and glittery palette of blush pink, nude, gold that danced among all the candlelight.

It’s hard to go wrong with that kind of concept, and bridesmaids in mixed, but matching, gold sequin dresses? We’re big fans.

A New Year + A New Change

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So, 2012 year-in-review post? Nada. This does not diminsh the fact that last year was  single-handedly the most amazing, difficult, challenging, yet transforming year for The Nouveau Romantics. While our growth has been something I’ve worked hard for since our beginnings, I think the past year forced me to re-evaluate what and how we operate, and determine the best course for our future. Set the path for best foot foward, so to speak.

The most noticeable change? We officially offer full service planning and production. Yes, it’s true! Though on many scales we’ve always offered this, now, we officially have the staff to support this shift, and have re-worked our scope of services to reflect this! We will still offer florals, event design, and paper goods, but now we can positively support all aspects of our clients throughout the planning period and into their wedding day. It’s a big job, but I’m excited to finally put the package together with a big, beautiful [velvet?] bow.

Finally, these ladies above? They’ve made this year worth it. Through thick and thin, late night Indian take-out, wind storms and melting florals, they’ve been there. I, personally, cannot thank them enough for helping make this year a resounding, tremendous, success. [Also not pictured, a lot of other personalities that were also quite critical to all our events. Thank you!]

We look forward to all that 2013 holds.

Image by Heather Curiel Photography.

Southern Living Weddings Feature

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Rewind to last July when I was contacted by the lovely ladies at Southern Living magazine about doing a 6-page spread for their annual “Weddings” edition. To say I was rather excited about the opportunity was an understatement. In the end, the entire experience, from working with the hilarious crew to actually having the chance to fuss over my flowers, was totally my jam.

It was a fun–and packed–two days, during which our place became a glorified photo studio, and everyone left obsessed with Gus, the dog. Fastest way to my heart, FYI.

And without further ado, here’s a snippet of the feature—one that I’m considering my “Southern Debut” as, let’s not kid ourselves, I’m tickled pink that I’m featured in a magazine with such a storied following here in the South.

2013 is starting off mighty fine.

Flower Workshop // Vancouver

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Join Us!

Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 • 6:30 – 10:00 PM
Hosted by Oliver and Lilly’s • 1520 West 13th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.

Calling all Vancouverites! [And outlying areas, even ... Seattle?] I’m offering a workshop on Florals for the Holiday Table, and will introduce the techniques and approaches in creating a lush, seasonal winter arrangement for the holiday table. You will learn how to create loose, romantic arrangements where the design is guided by the natural shape and form of the flowers. I’ll discuss techniques tricks, colour, composition and balance. Each student will practice first with hand-held bouquets, and eventually go home with an arrangement of their own creation.

All refreshments and materials will be provided. Students of all levels are welcome; no prior floral experience is required. Cost is $250. Class is limited to 12 students.

To reserve your space email me at: info@thenouveauromantics.com

The ladies from Spread Love Events will be there alongside us at the adorable South Granville shop Oliver and Lilly’s to enjoy a beautiful range of florals and some celebratory bubbly to ease into holiday cheer. I’d love to see some of you there!