Fleur Bliss

NEW BLOG & WEBSITE!

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:14:00 +0000

Check out www.fleurbliss.com for our new blog/website integration experiment!

Oregon Bride!

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:51:00 +0000

I had the pleasure this May to contribute a bouquet for a spread in the Fall/Winter '09 Oregon Bride magazine. The peacock-themed bouquet was really a labor of love and included mini green cymbidium orchids, turquoise, blue, and green hydrangea, delphinium, kangaroo paw, green gladiola blooms, mahogany pods, lotus pods, manzanita branches, peacock sword feathers and peacock eye feathers paved down the stems. Love it!

Heather & Al - September 5th, 2009 - Outdoor Chapel @ the Grotto

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:37:00 +0000

Colors of a sunset: deep reds, oranges, and yellows. Flowers: dahlias and zinnias.

Carolyn & Bryce - September 5th, 2008 - Persimmon Country Club

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:57:00 +0000

I just bought a new camera that I had heaps of fun playing around with after setting up for Carolyn & Bryce's reception. While I will still post the amazing pictures that are sure to be produced by their photographers (Reversed Lens), here's a sneak peak: French-inspired theme with colors of red, ivory, pink champagne, and chocolate. Flowers: roses, callas, dahlias, and hydrangea.

Autumn Weekly - Happy Labor Day!

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:15:00 +0000

These last couple of days of blustery mists have reminded me that Autumn is definitely my favorite of the seasons! Here is a cheery, zinnia-rich fall weekly I made recently. Zinnias' curly petals just warm my heart.

Kelly & Ryan - June 20th, 2009 - Fairgate Inn, Camas

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:29:00 +0000

Kelly is the (uber chic) cousin of a super close friend of mine, so I was more than elated to do her flowers when she got married in June. I think they turned out pretty close to what she had envisioned - bright, bold, but still on the elegant side. She loves stargazer lilies and they happened to work well with her color scheme - black, white, and bright pink, with damask accents. I used black glassware (which I am starting to love) with white and pink hydrangea, white and pink roses, white calla lilies, and pink stargazer lilies. So simple and straightforward, but I think it so worked...

Photography courtesy of Jonathan King of Seattle Digital Wedding.

Sarah & Brad - May 23rd, 2009 - Meriwether Golf Club

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:28:00 +0000

Such a luscious wedding - definitely one of my favorites so far! Colors: green, white, and shades of pink. Flowers: peonies, garden roses, spray roses, super green roses, ranunculus, viburnum, lisianthus, and cherry blossoms.

Photography courtesy of Bryan Rupp Photography.

Shauna & Steve - April 18th, 2009 - Portland LDS Temple

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:02:00 +0000

Such a lovely, classic spring wedding - yellow, white and navy. Flowers: Dutch tulips, French tulips, parrot tulips, calla lilies, daffoldils, and freesia.

Ellen & Jeff - March 21st, 2009 - Adrianna Hill Grand Ballroom

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:01:00 +0000

Colors: yellow, green, and white. Flowers: white and green hydrangea, green hypericum, white ranunculus, yellow cabbage roses, white sweetheart roses, and lemon leaf.

Jenny & James - March 21, 2009 - McMenamin's Edgefield

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:58:00 +0000

Jenny was one of those brides who comes in knowing just what she wants - which I greatly appreciate - especially when her wants include a mix of reds, oranges, yellows, browns, and teals in March. In addition to the flowers that appeared in the various other bridal party and decor pieces, her bouquet included ranunculus, red James Storrey orchids, hypericum, roses, freesia, tulips, and fern curls - very substantial...

Jillian & Matt - Acadian Ballroom - February 21st, 2009

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:33:00 +0000

Gorgeous & Crisp - white and greens: hydrangea, ranunculus, cabbage roses, hypericum, tulips, kermit mums, viburnum, & lemon leaf.

Photography courtesy of Jessica Hill Photography.

St. Patty's Flowers

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:13:00 +0000

Here are is a random weekly I did near St. Patrick's Day. I can't tell if I think it is weird. I had another St. Patty's weekly posted and deleted it because I didn't want to look at it anymore - green carnations and green anthurium... St. Patrick's day is weird.

Happy Valentine's Day!

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:05:00 +0000

Unlike quite a few florists, Valentine's Day is actually not too stressful for me as I only do special pre-orders. Here was one of them: black baccara roses, black/eggplant callas, fern curls, and red ti leaves.

Rachel & Her Man - January 18th, 2009 - One of the McMenamin's Venues

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:27:00 +0000

I just love the vague nature of this post. Rachel was a cool, low-key bride from Seattle who contacted me just for a bridal bouquet - it was a winter wedding and she wanted her environmental impact to be a minimal as possible. I never learned her fiance's name or her venue information. Oh well. Rachel's dress was a gorgeous gray-teal and bouquet of eucalyptus with a mix of white and silver flowers was the perfect complement! I think I used seeded and heart eucalyptus, gladiola blooms, hydrangea, and eucaluptus pods - probably some lisianthus too. Just so wintery and nice. Sorry, so close ups...

Amber & Husband - January 3rd, 2009 - World Forestry Center

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:49:00 +0000

So earthy and cool. They used edelweiss for the boutonnieres! Here are some pictures of the bride and groom (with the bridal bouquet). Her bouquet reminds me of something that Ink & Peat would do - they are awesome and so distinctive - rosemary, seeded eucalyptus, trichelium, lycopodium, magnolia leaves, fern curls, ranunculus, roses, mokara orchids, and kumquats. Loved it!

Photography by Brian Lee Photography.

Tracy & Quinn - September 20th, 2008 - Lawrence Art Gallery

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:27:00 +0000

Palette: Black, White, & Red; Damask detailing. Flowers: dahlias, mokara orchids, gladiola blooms, carnations, tulips, & celosia.

Photography by Artistique Photographie.

Meredith & Corey - October 11, 2008 - Black Walnut Inn

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:25:00 +0000

This was a destination wedding for the Meredith & Corey (who are both from Colorado). They were inspired by a past vacation to Oregon wine country and couldn't resist choosing it for their nuptials. The Black Walnut Inn hosted their tasteful gathering of around 35. It is an unreal venue - definitely my favorite so far of the vineyards outside of Portland. Their palette: white, yellows, oranges, & gold. Flowers: several rose varieties & callas.

Photography by Aisha Harley.

Leah & John - October 4th, 2008 - Bridal Veil Lakes

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:05:00 +0000

Such a beautiful couple, setting and wedding overall! Colors: cream, brown, green, & accents of pink. Flowers I used: white dahlias, pink garden roses, green hypericum berries, Star of Bethlehem, fiddle head ferns, variegated aspidistra leaves.

Art of Weddings - My Pictures

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:38:00 +0000

The Setup:

Art of Weddings Bouquet #6: Vintage White

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:26:00 +0000

Inspiration: Soft, Antique Detailing Accents: Lace, Pearls, & Feathers
The Bouquet: Ranunculus, antique "Sahara" roses, Peterkort ‘Metallina’ roses, & hyacinth

Art of Weddings Bouquet #5: Gorgeously Green

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:25:00 +0000

The Inspiration: Local, Organic, Recyclable Detailing

Accents: Burlap & twine
The Bouquet: Succulents, Peterkort Super Green roses, horsetail, Old Man's Beard moss, & bush moss

Art of Weddings Bouquet #4: Fleur Couture

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:15:00 +0000

Inspiration: Chic, uber Feminine DetailingAccents: satin bow & braided English rose textile wrap

The Bouquet: sweet peas, lisianthus, ranunculus,sweetheart & garden roses

Art of Weddings Bouquet #3: Purely Pewter

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:13:00 +0000

Inspiration: Monochromatic, Metallic DetailingAccents: snakeskin cuff, aluminum wire roses, hematite beads, & smoky pearls
The Bouquet: magnolia leaves, silver dollar eucalyptus,fiddlehead fern curls, & calla lilies

Art of Weddings Bouquet #2: Violet Luxe

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 22:31:00 +0000

Inspiration: Deep Purple with Opulent, Regal Detailing Accents: satin cuff w/ vertical ruffle, rhinestone brooch and pin embellishments
The Bouquet: violet carnations, stock & mokara orchids

Art of Weddings Bouquet #1: Modern Sunshine - Yellow, Black, & White

katie@fleurbliss.com (Katie Apker) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:01:00 +0000

I created 6 very stylistically-diverse bridal bouquets for the Art of Weddings show last week. Here is the inspiration board for the first bouquet.

I love the sharp modern contrast of black and white patterns paired with striking shots of lemon yellow. I used all yellow flowers - button mums, germini, and tulips - along with black and white buttons mixed in the flowers and a black and white patterned ribbon on the stems (see pictures below).

Inspiration: Crisp, Contemporary, Fresh Detailing

Accents: black and white patterned buttons & ribbon

The Bouquet: yellow buttom mums, germini, and tulips