Tricia & Phil - August 31, 2008 - Rhododendron Gardens

Tricia was one of those brides that floral designers like me dream of. A designer herself, Tricia wanted something completely apart from the norm (think: polar opposite of "I just think red roses are so romantic...). During the consult, she just kept repeating the word "sticks" over and over. I actually had to convince her to incorporate some flowers (in her bouquet at least)!

She originally wanted fresh eucalyptus pods to match the sashes on her bridesmaids' gowns, but the pods aren't in season until late November, so I had to wing it - I ended up using dried eucalyptus pods (originally brown) sprayed to match and then whitewashed to look like they do when they are first snipped from the tree. I attached the pods to a bark covered wire to add some length. We wrapped a cameo necklace in the ivory satin cuff on the stems of Tricia's bouquet in remembrance of her grandmother.

Elements used: Dried eucalyptus pods, tiger sticks, white lisianthus, seeded eucalyptus, & pheasant feathers.

Photography by Jasmine Photography.