Wedding Bouquet Inspiration

inspired bouquets from real weddings

I love to garden, so seeing the floral arrangements at all of the weddings we film is one of my favorite things. The creativity of the florists we've worked with is astounding.  Here are just a few of the inspiring flower arrangements in wedding bouquets that we've seen.

ECLECTIC & TEXTURED

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I love this mixture of texture with succulents, fuzzy grey leaves, and tightly knit petals wrapped  burlap ribbon.  It was perfect for a backyard ranch wedding in the Texas countryside. Very shabby chic!

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Floral: Petal Pushers See more of their work.

UNIQUE & SURPRISING

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This gathering of lavender was carried by the maid of honor at wedding we recently filmed at Boot Ranch in Fredericksburg, TX.  The butterfly pin fit with the butterfly theme that the bride used throughout the whole day--butterflies hung from the ceiling at the reception, and little chalkboard DIY butterflies sat on the tables with each guest's name on them.

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HIGH CONTRAST

When you're painting or working on any kind of visual art, contrast is something to consider.  The level of contrast between the color and light values of two objects placed side by side can drastically affect the mood of an image.  Whether or not you realize it, as a bride, you're probably already thinking about those kinds of things even if you haven't put it into those specific terms.  "High-contrast" means that two objects are very different in the lightness/darkness and possibly in the amount of color/saturation of the objects.  It often gives a punchy, high energy, preppy or extremely classical look to an image. 

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Bright bouquets stand in stark contrast to darker bridesmaid dresses--classic and preppy.

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You can see more of Lindsay's outdoor tuscan wedding here.

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A ruffled wedding cake surrounded by bright bridesmaids' bouquets from Scooter Raney.   The wedding was a lovely mix of traditional victorian pastels and textures with selective vivid splashes of color.

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 A tropical bouquet with orchids and a hot pink satin bouquet wrap.  Having a destination wedding? Try Maui.

SOFT, SUBTLE, DREAMY

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This gorgeous arrangement was created for Allison at her rustic destination wedding by Blue Lotus Floral.

Athough the lavenders and pinks differ in saturation, they are all pale colors, which makes the bouquets seem dreamy.

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 These images are stills from our videos, but Kym Skiles of F8 photography was the photographer at this particular wedding at Rough Creek Lodge.

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A bouquet of all-white florals can be soft and whimsical when you vary the length and shape of the flowers.

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With its very symmetrical shape, this all white bouquet is modern & formal.  David Kurio Designs

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This country club outdoor wedding had soft bursts of color--hydrangeas and tulips from Freytag's Florist in Austin.

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Beautiful Exotic mix of lilies and roses in a very vivid golden yellow and black.    Mandarin Flower Company

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The Wild Onion Ranch | Exotic & Intimate Texas wedding venue

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For those of you who aren't familiar with Austin, the personality of our city is often defined by an artistic expression that is simultaneously extravagant and humbly charming.  The Wild Onion Ranch is a treasure among the gems that define the look and feel of the hill country region. It is a gorgeous ranch-style location for weddings with exotic, carefully crafted landscaping, stately rustic architecture, gardens, and that true Austin casual feel.

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 It's no secret that we're huge fans of the Edgerton family (we've filmed both of their daughter's weddings there).  We've filmed several other special occasions & charity event videos there over the years, and it is consistently beautiful.  Under the artistic vision of the Edgerton family, the landscape is always evolving and becoming even more detailed.  It will certainly fill your guests with a sense of wonder as they walk around the intimate gardens.

Some of the features include:  two covered patios with a grill/outdoor kitchen/bar, a stone table where desserts are often displayed, many pathways winding through the garden, small putting greens where tables can be easily placed, a pool, outdoor pergola grandstand and dance-floor, several well-shaded porches, benches, and resting areas, and a sunlit Tuscan Hall where ceremonies can be held, or other indoor activities can be staged. It is fantastic to see.

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There are many details that still astound us--like the benches constructed entirely from driftwood, and the details in the stone pathways (there's colored glass, fossils, and marbles cemented together--so beautiful!).  You'll enjoy any event (whether it be wedding or corporate) that you choose to celebrate there.

- kourtney amelia

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Great Gifts for Guests

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Bubbles and sparklers are great for exits, but if you're looking for a unique party favor, we have some great ideas that our Mason Jar Brides have done in the past.  A party favor is your way to send guests home from your wedding with the charm and memories from the day still in their arms. 

Above, Celeste & Michael had beer koozies made for their backyard wedding reception in New Orleans.  The tree emblem is a nice touch--it is an image that will remind people of the great time they had in that backyard.

It's easy to feel pressure about giving gifts--but simply consider how you'd like to thank your guests for attending.  Instead of thinking of wedding details like guest favors as something that pinterest commands from you, consider your gifts as an expression of thankfulness and joy-- through your creativity and thoughtfulness, you can really set the tone for hospitality and fun.

Wedding Favors Can Show Hospitality.

Favors and gifts can be given to guests at any point, not just at the end of a wedding.  Allison & Ryan are from Florida--so their Texas destination wedding at Rough Creek Lodge was quite a trek for all of their guests.  They had these cute bags made with a hand-illustrated map drawn of the resort.  When guests checked into their hotel room, they were given the bags, which were filled things that were both fun and useful--water bottles, sweet, salty & healthy snacks, some emergency things like individual packs of gum, advil, tums, and an itinerary of the weekend.  

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Their wedding reception also had a picture booth, and as guests took photos, they were given a personalized envelope to protect the photos.  The outside of the envelope read "Thank you for making our day picture perfect." What a fun couple!  You can watch their full film from their wedding here.

 Give Gifts that Create an Experience.

Often, we see brides and grooms giving things to their guests that create memorable moments.  This bride and groom  had a cute DIY sign encouraging guests to put on their "dancing shoes," exchanging heels for wedding flip flops, and have a great time dancing together. Watch the Film

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Another couple we filmed last year created the coolest environment at their reception:  while the band (Blind Date) was rocking out the ballroom, in the foyer they had a photobooth with props, and on the balcony, they had a flipbook booth with props, a caricature artist, and a cigar table where a professional was rolling cigars right there in front of guests.  Pretty amazing!  Watch the Film

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 The caricature artist was provided by Victoria Barclay with Best Entertainers in Austin, TX.

This father of the bride wanted to create a really special memory to his daughter's wedding, so he surprised her with fireworks--which was of course, a wonderful surprise for the guests, too! 

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I love the look on Sidni's face as she turns around and sees the fireworks lighting up the sky--you can tell her father's face is just beaming with pride as he stands next to his beautiful daughter.  It didn't stop there, either--as the bride and groom left the wedding to a sparkler exit, fireworks went off in the drive as they pulled away in their get-away car.  You can watch their film here, but make sure to grab a handkerchief!

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Now, that's a finale!  The spectacular show at this particular wedding was organized by Clink Events, and they timed the final fireworks to go off at this wedding right as the band hit their final note for the night.

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For a fun New Orleans vintage wedding in the winter, Mary & Aaron gave their guests christmas cookies & personalized embroidered handkerchiefs to wave inthe second line parade as their guests left.

This was a snippet from the final portion of their film.  If you've got time and access to your own hanky, click here! (You may need that hanky for tears OR for waving and dancing during the second line from your own home--we don't judge!)

Give them something they can enjoy later.

Whether or not you choose to have something monogrammed, personalized, dated, or engraved, sending your guests home with something they can enjoy later is sure to remind them of the great time they had when they were with you.

Below, one of our couples got married at a vineyard.  To commemorate the wedding celebration, they had a bar tool for opening wine and beer bottles personalized with the date from their wedding. Another couple sent guests home with a fresh water bottle (guess they knew they'd be dancing a lot!) and a cake ball sampler from their favorite bakery.  Our last pic is from a couple that gave a bottle of olive oil to each guest--made from their own fields!

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No matter what you do, southern hospitality means that you let the people who are celebrating your relationship know that you cherish them in return.  We trust that you'll enjoy the memories from your special day for years to come.

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Groom's Cake Ideas that your Husband will LOVE

While groom's cakes are not a tradition all over the USA, here in the south, we see cooler and cooler desserts at weddings and events every year.  We just wanted to take a second to brag on all the great dessert makers and the brides and grooms who imagined these fabulous treats for their guests to enjoy.

Groom's cakes can fit the decor theme of your wedding.

This cake was from a wedding we filmed in Maui, and the couple wanted to have tropical elements at their reception back here in Texas, and this is what the folks at Blue Note Bakery put together for them:

 Pistachio. Buttercream. Honey Rum. and beautiful to look at?  Great work by the folks at Blue Note Bakery  in Austin.

 Reflect his Interests. 

This cake is all about Hunting, Fly Fishing, & Dogs -  Sidniis a preppy southern bride, and she loves to go fly fishing with her husband Jay.  They have three dogs that they love, too!  You can watch their full film from their Outdoor Escondido wedding here.

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Laura's husband Marcus loves to golf.  In fact, people joked at the wedding about how strong his love for Laura is because of the tournaments he was missing for the wedding.  Laura embraces his passion for the sport, and so she teamed up with her wedding planners DFW Events and the well-loved bakery Creme de la Cookie (Dallas, Texas) to create a golf themed table with cake balls made to look like golf balls. Of course, Marcus loved it.  The couple's monogram is on the flag. Click here to watch their full film.

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Join your groom in his school spirit:

Other university themes we have seen:  Baylor University Football and a Law school building where the groom spent so much time studying!

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The Baylor Cake was created by Sophie's Choice Bakery for a rustic outdoor wedding near Fredericksburg, Texas. (Planning by Viridian Design from Kerrville, TX.)  There was a pretty big Baylor crowd in attendance, and the  indoor bar at the Mansion at Riverhill Country Club heard many "sic 'em"s that night as the reception guests filed in to watch moments of the football game between dances.

...and A Carolina Tar Heels Cake! This cake was made by The Cake Plate in Austin and was a part of an event designed by Clink, an event and party planning company. They are top-notch.

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A cake to reflect how dapper your gentleman can be:

(This cake was also from a Clink Event!)

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 We hope you enjoyed looking at these cakes and got some ideas for parties of your own--and you should trust us--they were delicious!

You can watch read more about our wedding videos on our blog, or watch them all on vimeo.

Escondido /// You Have My Heart For The Rest Of Our Lives /// Laura + Marcus, the full Heirloom film

Marcus and Laura travelled from the Dallas area to the hill country of Austin for their wedding celebration. If you haven't seen our first post about their wedding, you're welcome to check out here.  Marcus' older brother performed the ceremony, and he told Laura that she should know how much she was loved by Marcus--as a golf enthusiast, it was a big sacrifice to miss the tournament that was happening that weekend.  We could tell he wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else, though--as soon as Marcus saw Laura, he was enraptured with her from the start.

Laura had a neat little surprise for Marcus, though--Check out this groom's cake!

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Can we just say this is the cutest use of cake balls that we've ever seen?  Nice work!

One of their dear friends sang in the ceremony, and it seemed to be a fitting way to begin their film.  Their day began very quiet and reserved as the rain came down outside--and the amazing team at DFW events and Escondido Golf Club were on the spot with a rain plan to sheild the reception under a tent and bring the ceremony indoors.  The indoor location for the ceremony was no let-down, though--it was a cathedral style room with a large fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows that looked out across the green landscape--so plenty of outdoor light still fell on the family as they gathered to watch Marcus and Laura say 'I do.'

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The party cranked up afterwards with Top, a band from DFW. The family put out a super cute sign encouraging girls to ditch their high heels for flip flops and have a good time.   The glow-sticks came out about 10 o'clock, and some very creative guests created some crazy glow-hats like we've never seen before.

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"You have my heart for the rest of our lives"

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Editor's note:

One of my favorite moments in this film comes as Laura was getting ready.  Marcus had written her a note, and he agreed to read it out loud for us to add as a voice-over narration for the moments where Laura prepared to walk down the aisle.  I also used the narration to finish the film.  While I love using officiant narration for our films, I think that using the voice of the bride and groom resonates so strongly in the story.  It is my hope that when Laura and Marcus sit together watching this film as they grow older that they would continue to not only reflect on the love they shared that day while hearing each other's voice, but that they would continue to be encouraged and strengthened to love each other with confidence and purpose as they move forward.  I want Laura and Marcus to see the faces of the people who have loved them so well--parents, siblings, friends--and be refreshed as they remember being loved with such kindness by so many people.   I also want their children to grow up watching this film and hearing how fiercely and tenderly their father spoke about his love for their mother, and for that example of love to be passed down for generations as they share this story with their kids and grandkids.   That's one of the reasons I love filmmaking--photographs are meant to be studied in-depth and at length, but films can help you re-live not just the sights, but also the sounds of these important moments.

I can't forget to mention that the slo-mo of Laura and Marcus running through their line of friends during the sparkler exit has me in tears every time I watch it, especially when Laura hugs her bridesmaid & then Marcus hugs his father-in-law and you can see him mouthing the words "thank you."

-Kourtney Amelia

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Event Planning and Design: DFW Events Ceremony and Reception: Escondido Photography: Taylor Lord Makeup: Rochelle Rae Reception Entertainment: Top Floral: Petal Pushers Lighting: FILO Bride's Cake: Cocoa Paloma Desserts Groom's Cake: Creme de la Cookie Linens: BBJ Rentals: Outback Rentals Ceremony Sound: Groove Labs Cocktail Musician: Danny Shoemaker Transportation: R&R Limousine and Bus