Newlove Decorating

In Love With The New

              The recent arrival of 2012 has also introduced a brand spankin' new wedding season & I'm super excited to get started. This means a fresh palette of colors, combinations & gorgeous designs. Plus a new line up of brides sharing their floral wishes & dreams with me. Then the bookings that start ...

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floral grouping

Floral Grouping Centerpiece Idea

Goofing around with left over flowers - even 'scraps' -  sometimes turns into something like this.  Except this time, I had the presence of mind to capture my 'playtime' creations & blog about them. From time to time clients ask for centerpiece ideas that are inexpensive & simple. This no fuss little grouping is a great ...

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‘Countryfied’ Wedding

‘Countryfied’ Wedding

  'Country Casual' boutonnieres  Sara & Jon's big day of July 30th ranks right up there as one of the more unique events I've designed for. The couple chose their own place – a hobby farm in Maple Ridge – for their wedding ceremony & reception. It was a very warm day, but with the late start ...

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Vintage & Lace

Vintage & Lace

        ~Vintage & Lace ~ Derek & Christa's recent wedding on July 23  deserves a special mention because it was just so pretty and I loved it for it's rather unique quality & simple beauty. The wedding took place - very appropriately - in the quaint heritage church in Clayburn Village (Abbotsford, BC). I hadn't met Christa until about an hour ...

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Double Duty Decor

Double Duty Decor

  The alter in the santuary at St. Joseph The Worker Church June 26th was quite the day!! Two couples....two weddings...same church... on the same afternoon. Even the church flowers were the same, and that's where I came in. Several months earlier I was contacted about providing church arrangements that the two couples would  share. I was surprised to learn that ...

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Cherries Jubilee

Cherries Jubilee

                Forty eight milk bottles in groupings filled with cozy shades of spray roses & bright alstroemeria jazzed up the guest tables beautifully at Stephanie & Tyler's down-on-the-farm-themed wedding reception out in Agassiz - making it uniquely memorable. The vintage bottles were also an apropeaux 'salute' to the dairy farmers who attended the celebration. I could only envision it ...

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Fruit Punch

Fruit Punch

(Images by dlt Photographic) Purple berries & passion fruit punch – yum! Luscious pink & deep shades of purple flowers – double yum! The pleasure was all mine in putting together this fruity mix of colours for Nicole & Chad's wedding. Their memorable day in April was fabulous. Bright, beautiful sunshine embraced the festivities of ...

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April Delights & Paper Cranes

April Delights & Paper Cranes

  Sunshine & cherry blossoms in April - delightful!     According to an ancient Japanese legend, anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted their heart's desire. A paper crane is also very symbolic of good luck in Asian cultures, especially when used to decorate weddings and given as gifts. Because ...

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Spring Fling

Spring Fling

 Awesome looking couple! My 2010 wedding season  kicked into high gear with Corne & Angela's 'Spring fling' at Whonnock Lake Center - a facility neatly tucked in the woods & a place I love because of it's picturesque & peaceful surroundings. Also, the large indoor space is bright & inviting with it's ...

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Tenderly Teal

Tenderly Teal

  Dana & Matt Dana was one of my last 2009 brides, but what a treat it was to custom design her bouquets. She came to the consult with a pretty clean slate of what flowers she might want, but the one thing she was very certain about was the color – ...

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Beautiful Butterfly

Vanessa – Beautiful Butterfly

  Takmazian & Company The weather couldn't have been more perfect for an October afternoon – Thanksgiving Sunday to be exact - & the date Rob & Vanessa chose for their wedding. It was absolutely awesome! The wedding was a black & white affair with everyone looking pretty spiffy dressed in their Sunday best. ...

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