Winter Wedding in Breckenridge, Colorado

This recent Breckenridge bridal bouquet was infused with wispy white feathers around a core group of deep red Calla Lilies. Magnolia leaves were used as the greenery before the handle was wrapped in white ribbon.

This fireplace mantle was dressed up with more deep reds, but we used Dahlias as welll as Calla Lilies, the Magnolia, and even dressed up silver Manzanita with clear crystals.

This welcome table had some crystals and Dahlias scattered, but the main arrangement was a tall cylinder vase with silver curly willow adorned with more clear crystals.

Lots of white pillar candles were gathered around the base of the fireplace. LED votives were then placed next to the floral piece on the mantle as well.

welcome table with bridal bouquet

Bridesmaid bouquet, similar to bridal bouquet, primarily smaller in size.

Helping Wishes Come True

Wish Upon A Wedding // wishuponawedding.org

"Wish Upon a Wedding was founded based on the concept that two people in love should never be denied the chance to marry their soul mate, even if they only have months (or weeks) to live.

America's only wish granting organization, Wish Upon a Wedding produces weddings & civil unions ceremonies at destinations across the United States for individuals facing life-threatening illness.

By celebrating the courage & spirit of these couples, it is our hope that others facing similar situations will find hope, strength, and the promise of eternal love."

This is Wish Upon a Wedding Awareness Week, so do what you can to help spread the word of this awesome project. We just did, by posting this blog...

5 Ways to Create an Avalanche Themed Wedding // Rocky Mountain Wedding Inspiration

Living in Summit County, Colorado, there are numerous reports of avalanches throughout the winter. These are real threats to life and limb and are NOT TO BE TAKEN LIGHTLY when traveling in the backcountry of the high mountains. Please travel safe, have the gear and knowledge and the wisdom of when and how to apply them.

A great local resource is the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.

[ CAIC - Vail and Summit County ]

However, if you're planning a destination wedding, you have a little creative freedom. Here's a few ideas I thought of...

1. After arriving in Denver, check out the local NHL team, the AVALANCHE!! Here's a link to the schedule. This allows folks to adjust to the altitude before heading up to almost 10,000 ft., which is Breckenridge's elevation.

2. Schedule an Avalanche Class with your bridal party with Babes in the Backcountry, Outdoor Adventure Workshops. This local Breckenridge company can customize an avalanche-based outing where you learn something that just might save your life.

3, After a day on the slopes, finish the afternoon at the Breckenridge Brewery for a pint of the Avalanche Ale. Mmm.

4. Rent gear from Avalanche Sports. Guess what? They're right next door to the brewery. So, you can drop your gear when you're done and head straight to the bar.

5. Instead of favors, make a donation to the local rescue team, the Summit County Rescue Group. These guys are all volunteer, and literally carry people off mountains in the middle of the night if they have to. A well-deserving group of individuals that don't get enough credit for what they do. Here's a a link to some pics from their ongoing avalanche training. The guy in the silver helmet in the top right pic is Shawn, but some folks like to call him "Punchy."

Copper Mountain Winter Wedding

Gorgeous Bridal Bouquet

Boutonierre

The shop van in front of the Copper Mountain Community Church. For info, contact Karen at cmcmmntych@aol.com or call 970 262 1080, and be sure to tell'em you found their cute little church on our blog.

Altar Arrangement

Some plants were brought in to add to the altar scene.

Bridesmaid bouquet

Bridesmaid bouqet

Outdoor Winter Wedding in Summit County, Colorado

This bouquet was for a Breckenridge Elopement package this winter not too long ago. The bride and groom decided to elope to get married in the mountains of Summit County, Colorado with a few close friends.

[ sapphire point wedding information ]

One of the newest married couples in the mountains of Colorado!

The bride making her way towards the overlook at Sapphire Point. A full-length fur dress was used to keep warm before the ceremony. No bridesmaid flowers were requested, just something for the bride and a boutonierre for the groom.

Another angle of the bouquet. This all-white winter wedding bouquet was created with Dusty Miller greens, Viburnum berries, and white Anemones. The handle was then wrapped in white ribbon.

If you're thinking about hoppin' a plane to get married in the mountains near Vail or Breckenridge, give us a call and we can help you plan everything.

Why Buy Eco-friendly Flowers on Valentine's Day?

Why Buy Eco-Friendly Flowers?

[ Flower Label Program ]

Well, to support your local flower shop that is conscious and aware that such products offer fair wages and sustainable practices on the flower farms that provide the beautiful flowers that you buy from your local flower shop.

This in turn, supports your local economy with taxes that go back into the local government, and not to mention all the money spent by the employees that live in the area. So, in turn, you are supporting your local economy and environment.

When you buy our roses, you support sustainable choices. Eco-friendly flowers are from certified sustainable farms accredited through such organizations such as the Florverde, Veriflora and the Flower Label Program. These farms then choose organic practices and thereby lessen chemicals used in the production of this living commercial product.

Suporting "green flowers" should become the norm as it would lessen the chemicals that can end up in the soil and groundwater, eventually becoming part of the local food chain.

We appreciate the folks that choose to make decisions that affect not only themselves but the health and well-being of others. In this case, the folks that work long and hard to grow and nourish the flowers from seed to bloom.

My Favorite Winter Flower // Purple Anemone

I love purple anemones. They're only available for a short period of time in the winter. So, if you're looking for something different for your winter wedding bouquet, consider this beautiful flower.

They could look great paired with viburnum berries, lamb's ear or even celosia. They also come in white, red, and hot pink, so you could always get more creative with those palettes opening up other possibilities.

What other questions do brides or planners have these days regarding winter flower choices? Any other favorites anyone else would like to share?

- Dina, the Flower Maven