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Monday, August 12, 2019

Out-of-the-box boutonnières, and why they deserve a spot at your wedding!

After looking into the intricate designs of bouquets last time, we decided we would show a little love to the boys today and look into the world of boutonnières.

People are expecting a simple flower design for the men on the wedding day, but there is no rule saying they cannot be a little spontaneous. We have compiled some more expressive and decorative boutonnières that, if included at your wedding, can draw eyes and wow your guests, completing the groomsmen's looks.

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On the surface, you may think this boutonnière is your average boutonnière, just with a little more floral added to it. However, if you look closely, you will see a favorite accent piece of ours here at MasterPiece - succulents! A few succulents added to a boutonnière brings greenery and dimension to the average boutonnière. It also fills out a coat pocket, which will create an overall more complete look.

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One of the cons of having real flowers at weddings is how they can wilt as the day goes on or easily break. A great way to get around that without sacrificing the aesthetic of it is with paper flowers. This paper flower design retains the elegance and simplicity of real flowers without the mess or worry. It takes things a step further with a metallic finish. Definitely do not underestimate all of the cool ways you can tailor paper flowers to your wedding theme!

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This one is for all of our book lovers out there! This bridal party incorporated book pages into their boutonnières. If you would wish to use this, we recommend choosing something sentimental - a favorite book, a book on love, or even a book that brought you two together! DIY these guys to ensure a great conversation starter at your wedding.

Now, this one is out-of-the-box cool. We know there are a lot of brides and grooms very into world travel. If you happen to be one of them, do not shy away from bringing your travels into your ceremony decor - including your boutonnières! This map-infused boutonnière is simply to die for, and it is a perfect mixture of personality and aesthetics. We highly encourage you to consider adding this to your wedding (and if you do, let us know)!

The Growler

Alright beer enthusiasts, this boutonnière is for you! For any outdoor, barn, or rustic weddings, as well as craft beer ceremonies, we HIGHLY recommend incorporating hops flowers. To the trained eye, they tie the theme together while delighting onlookers with vibrant green color. Add in a few cat tails or wheat stalks, and you have yourself a natural and craft-y boutonnière look!

Offbeat Bride

Who knew a shotgun shell casing could be so elegant? We are absolutely amazed at how unique this boutonnière design is and, frankly, we would love to congratulate its maker for thinking of it in the first place. Let this casing boutonnière serve as inspiration for your future wedding. Even if you do not go for the shell look, do not be afraid to turn everyday objects into sweet boutonnière creations!

But seriously, to all of our florist friends, and especially those who have done a shotgun shell casing boutonnière before, we just want to know - how do we attach these???

Thanks for reading, and we encourage you to tell us in the comments which of these are your favorites, as well as if you have done anything similar in your own weddings. Happy planning!

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Carolyn & Mike

When it comes to adding personal touches on weddings, Carolyn and Mike took the wedding cake. Their wedding day at Carolyn's family's house in Micanopy dazzled guests (and us!) with each reminder of their love and uniqueness.

Before the actual wedding fun began, Carolyn and Mike held a rehearsal dinner at the Wooly in Downtown Gainesville. Their friends and family gathered from near and far to see the couple and build up excitement for the following day. Good food and heartfelt speeches by the bride and groom and their family marked this night's success.

Carolyn and Mike are avid travelers. As such, they wanted their rehearsal dinner to showcase the fact to their guests. Each table was dotted with candles, a world map runner, and a photo of the couple on one of their trips. The back of each photo contained another map, documenting where exactly the photo was taken.

Adding to the travel theme, Carolyn brought a map to the party. Guests were instructed to sign it with their name and a message to the soon-to-be newlyweds over a place they had been in the world. We were floored with how responsive people were to this! As you will see later, they loved it so much, it made an appearance at the reception, too!

We were happy to provide these cute chalkboard designs throughout the venue. Chalkboards are great ways to add something extra to a space, and when you have a theme, they are even better to get that theme across.

As the party wound down and guests headed out, they were greeted with two final chalkboard signs and something special. Remember how we mentioned guests arrived from near and far? Well, for some of them, this was their first time ever visiting Gainesville! To commemorate the fact, Carolyn and Mike brought Gainesville postcards. Each guest got to take one and remember not only their time in Gainesville, but their time with the two. Such a Pinterest-worthy idea!

Indigo & Co. Photography

Indigo & Co. Photography

Carolyn's dress was a personal favorite of ours. Brides are more and more wanting to add in touches of color to their dress and go outside of the box with their pick. Carolyn absolutely nailed it. The ombre orange in her gown reflected the vibrancy of her personality, and with a few touches from Kara, she was stunning and eye-catching.

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Before the wedding, we were lucky enough to see this cute idea they had for the groomsmen. Who says the girls have to have all the cool matching items on the wedding day? These cups were specifically made for each one of Mike's men, brandishing their name and keeping them hydrated throughout the day.

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Also like other brides today, Carolyn opted for a first look with Mike. They shared this sweet moment in private, exchanging a gift, hugs, and compliments. We cannot get enough of this adorable couple.

Indigo & Co. Photography

After a few finishing touches, these two made their way to one of the most interesting aspects of their family's home: the chicken coop! Talk about your chatty bunch of guests, these guys provided entertainment between the ceremony and reception with plenty of clucks and flapping of feathers. We could not get enough of Carolyn's eagerness to introduce us to them!

Indigo & Co. Photography

Indigo & Co. Photography

Their ceremony was beautiful and lauded by their guests. The sun hit just right on their mossy and green venue space, making for these stunning photos -- and the family-grown flowers -- to really shine. It was not hard seeing the love at this ceremony.

Indigo & Co. Photography

These two made it clear they were in the mood to show off their roots. As guests arrived to their reception, they were given the chance to taste the fruits of their homelands: Washington apples or Florida oranges. It was a delicious twist on a wedding favor.

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A first dance and grand entrance worked up quite an appetite. The good news was, there was a delicious cake waiting! A friend of the bride made this yummy treat, decking it out with florals and, to our Floridian delight, a pair of flamingos.

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Remember this brand from Twilight? You may have seen Charlie Swan drinking cans of Rainier beer in Forks, but at Carolyn and Mike's wedding, they stood as flower vases. Each table in the cocktail hour was adored with a can brought over from the groom's home of Washington. It was a surprise for him that we are sure he will not forget any time soon.

Indigo & Co. Photography

We told you it would make a comeback! By the time the map made its way to the ceremony, it was heavily decorated with places and wishes for the happy couple to always hold dear. We recommend trying out something different like the map to give your wedding a little spunk.

Indigo & Co. Photography

We were so thankful to this beautiful couple and their families for welcoming us into their home and union this past June. Their attention to detail and personal marks on the ceremony were breathtaking. We wish them nothing but the best in their future together.

Thank you to our vendors:

Rehearsal Dinner Venue: The Wooly

Make-up: Kara Winslow
Photography: Indigo & Co. Photography
Hair: Barwick Hair and More

Thursday, January 24, 2019

Florida Fall Wedding at Rembert Farms

The weather could not have been more beautiful on this October day, and it made the perfect backdrop for Caroline and Elias's gorgeous outdoor ceremony. The oak trees at Rembert Farms created the perfect shady spot for the couple and their guests. And while the shade was certainly appreciated (Florida in October is still hot!), even such huge trees could not overshadow the beauty of the bride and her wedding party, who were glammed up by the lovely ladies at Sixth Street Station salon.

The reception was filled with adorable details, starting with the state's signature fruit as a unique twist on place cards. Between the oranges and the sunny skies, you'd hardly remember the rest of the country was already well into the fall season.

Chalkboards provided by Parlor Room Events

Once everyone found their seats, the party continued inside the elegant barn-turned-event-space situated on the farm, which was draped in white and burgundy table settings, courtesy of Celebrations Catering, that matched the bridesmaids, the roses on the delectable, three-tiered wedding cake, and the stunning floral centerpieces by The Flower Shop.

Guests enjoyed a meal, also by Celebrations Catering, featuring delicious vegan options, and the aforementioned cake by Sugar Mama's Sweets, who were featured on Food Network's Cake Wars in 2016. After plates were cleaned, chairs were abandoned as guests were called to the dance floor by the contagious energy of the Bay Kings Band.

Quick tip - to ease guest's minds as they dance the night away, providing a transportation option other than driving can ensure everyone can have a good time, and nobody has to stress about parking. For this wedding, the bride and groom chose to have a bus to bring their guests to venue in style.

This was a wedding to be remembered, and we were so happy to be a part of such a special day! The bride and groom ended the night showered with love from their guests, who were armed with bubbles to blow at the couple as they exited the venue. Shouts of "one more time!" urged them for an encore, and we agree with the guests that we didn't want the night to end either! One more big congratulations to Caroline and Elias!