barrett and brandon

For a late October wedding, I’m never sure if nature will cooperate in order for me to use blooms from the farm. For Barrett and Brandon, I was able to use some of my favorite dahlias in the bridal bouquet, along with pink gomphrena, celosia, cosmos and foraged buckberries. The bright pink was just the thing against the green bridesmaids dresses. Seasonal local foliage included smokebush, nandina, privet and silverberry. Adding some roses, and other textural blooms, and just a touch of eucalyptus made for a nice balance of “texture and fluff”. The day was perfect, even with rain, and the decision to move the location of the ceremony indoors was not an issue at this gorgeous venue.

Photography: Rebecca Ann Aesthetic

Venue: Burdoc Farms Keith Glen

Hillary and Austin

Hillary’s love for flowers was very evident from the moment we first began talking about her wedding. As I spoke of what would be in season in June, she knew about and was excited for the different types of flowers that would be in her florals. It was so nice to discuss these details with her, and to prepare and deliver everything the day of the wedding. She had such an appreciation for the local flowers gathered from the farm and other farmers, as well as the blooms that were especially ordered. My flower farmer friend, Martha, had the perfect coneflowers to use in the bouquets. Other local flowers included, delphinium, Queen Anne’s lace, zinnias, astilbe, cosmos, yarrow, green viburnum berries and peonies! Another floral touch to this wedding was that each table was marked with a flower name for guests to find their seats. I loved every special touch of this wedding at the beautiful White Chateau in Owensboro.

Photography: Julie Hall Photography

Venue: The White Chateau

RACHEL AND SAM

Rachel knew just what she wanted. The dusty blue of these bridesmaids’ dresses provided the perfect backdrop for white and blush flowers, plus the extra punch of “carmine” pink that was her special request. Oklahoma pink zinnias, carmine pink gomphrena, pink yarrow and celosia brought so much fun to this wedding. Specific varieties were grown just for this date, which is always so fulfilling for us at the farm. A beautiful cross was made for the ceremony by a family member, and made the ceremony even more personal. Accents of gold and silver, greenery and candles complemented the classic style of the day. This venue, The Silo in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, is a beautiful space that always impresses, whether the style is rustic or refined.

Photography: Rebecca Ann Aesthetic

Venue: The Silo

Hayley and Jackson

When Hayley’s mother told me that she wanted a wildflower look for her daughter’s September wedding, of course I was thrilled. I was able to use all farm grown and foraged flowers and greens. Airy bouquets and textural personal flowers were such fun to design. The arbor was full of small dainty flowers and greens, and framed the couple in the beautiful outdoor space of The Silo. We used both elevated, naturally styled centerpieces on the guest tables, as well as lush low centerpieces in vintage pressed glass vases. I was able to include so many of my fall favorites for this wedding, such as, goldenrod, marigold, cosmos, zinnias, wild white and purple asters, Queen Anne’s lace, scabiosa, dahlias, just to name a few!

Venue: The Silo

Photography: Emmie Jones Photography

Dailey and Matthew

I have known Dailey and her family for what seems like forever. They have been so supportive of my flower farm and I was thrilled to be a part of her wedding day! I was given full artistic license, with the only color palette being the groom’s tie, but of course I knew I had to include pink! I was able to include several elements from the farm to give her bouquet a seasonal and natural feel. (Privet berries are always one of the best things about a November wedding, in my opinion.) The intimate ceremony was at the Bride’s home church, and I loved creating the large pieces that framed the ceremony space. It was the perfect November day, and the beautiful outdoor photos were taken in the backyard of Dailey’s childhood home. The details of this memorable day were captured by the ever so talented Rebecca Ann Aesthetic.

lexi and alex

For this September wedding, the color palette was so unique. Lexi envisioned a range of soft ivories and whites, blush and mauve and a little splash of darker purple. The blues of the tuxes and bridesmaids’ dresses were echoed in the touch of blue thistle in the bouquets and boutonnieres. I included some of my favorite amnesia and white majolica roses, along with white cosmos, gomphrena and sedum from the farm. The purple astrantia was just the right bit of purple to complete this original fall palette. While Lexi wanted a bit of a “grassy” look, we used naturally grown and foraged grasses to give it a natural Kentucky feel. There were so many other thoughtful details that made this wedding special and personal, from the farmhouse tables, full table garlands, to the layered place settings. I enjoyed making flower collar corsages for the dogs, as well! This all took place a short distance from the bride’s family home. I will always look back on this one with a smile.

Photos by Josephine Klein Photography

Planning by Kellie Heady Event Planning