Style Studio | Clematis

Meet Clematis (KLEma-tis)! A little climbing pretty with a name that sounds like a disease, but sits within the buttercup family. As fresh cut flowers they have been showing up at the market in whites, pinks, lavenders, purple and a gorgeous red (you may have seen that in an earlier post!)  Winter hosts a beautiful window where the Bush Ivy has berries showing - I couldn't resist nestling them with a few Garden Roses. Clematis lends itself so well to a natural cascade - I finished it off with some hanging Amaranthus in green. It practically made itself. With pretties like these, I might just make it to Spring!

Thank you so much Sofia Negron Photography for shooting this for me!

Samantha and Lou | Le Méridien

I met Samantha and her mom way back in August at Le Méridien Hotel via Sofia Negron. If you haven't been there yet - grab a date and swing by for a cocktail. You will be in love. "Originally a YMCA, the hotel is housed in a 10-story Georgian revival-style structure with intriguing historical flair, located in the heart of the city's business district and less than one block from the Pennsylvania Convention Center."

Sam had some definite ideas as to what she liked; and what she didn't. I get along great with people who can make decisions - we were a match! That being said - she did have a very short "Must Have" list: Peonies. White. Barely cracked open. (Insert audible gasp from me!) Now, I love making dreams come true as much as the next designer - but promising a Spring flower in December is skating on thin ice. Crisis averted...slightly cascading, barely open - dream come true...Check!

We brought some color into the Bridesmaids with beautiful garden roses and light pink peonies

Sam and Lou were hitched and all was set at Le Méridien...each of the tables were a little different in design but all built withe the same floral types:tulips, hydrangea, roses and striking black candlesticks that picked up the curves and details of the room.

Sam and her mom collected all of these spent shot - 'cause they fit the color pallet and it's a nod to a sport Dad would appreciate.

Yep - Oreo Cake!

And then the fun really began!

Special thanks to Amanda Chrin from Le Méridien for making our job so easy! Sofia Negron captured so many more amazing shots than I can showcase here - check her out! And for hair that just wouldn't quit - Marcos Matos you are amazing! 

Congratulations Samantha and Lou - I loved being a part of your wedding!

Michael Ann & Carl | Style Me Pretty Feature

We got such great news from Sam, owner of Pink Hedgehog Photography,...Michael Ann and Carl's wedding was picked up by Style Me Pretty today! The ceremony and reception took place in the Bride's "Home State" at Cypress Grove Estate House in Orlando Florida. I may have accidentally/on purpose made her bouquet bigger than she asked (she's a floral designer...it has to look good!) but the colors were spot on for her dream pallet and I'm not sure they could have been more feminine, more Michael Ann or more Florida! Sam captured all of the details from the vintage inspired printed materials to the tender moments they had alone...you have to check out the SMP Photo Gallery of the day (5 pages worth!) Thank you Sam!

I readily admit I had no idea what "Corn Hole" was until I met these two - but everything had their personal touch and handicraft detail...yep, they made their own game!

Their Wedding + Invitations + Paper Goods were designed by Kristin Weight of Mountain Paper Design Studio and set the tone for the vintage Floridian feel: