Napa Valley Wedding – Floral Inspiration Shoot
It’s been said that “Bread feeds the body, but flowers feed also the soul”. It’s true, isn’t it? Flowers are an intrinsic part of wedding ceremonies and receptions and with good reason – they’re stinkin’ gorgeous! Truth is that I’m rather horrible at remembering the names of flowers but that’s where amazing professionals like Jaime Giorgi of The Monkey Flower Group come in extremely handy. She’s the heart and soul behind today’s amazing floral inspiration shoot set in the Napa Valley and boy, does she know her flowers! I adored the combination of vintage fashion, English high tea and the vast arrangements of gorgeous (and no doubt fragrant!) flora. Just divine.
Jaime from The Monkey Flower Group paints the story behind her shoot:
The white, dusty blue, and navy color palette was determined by the gorgeous materials the day had to offer – fragrant narcissus, delicate manzanita bells, flowering rosemary, and dramatic, deeply hued privet berries. The lush garland enveloping the entrance to the guesthouse also incorporated native madrone and bay. Needless to say, the day’s scents were spicy, sweet, and heavenly.
In place of cake, sweet and playful lovebird sugar cookies accompanied an old fashioned tea service. A mixed set of blue and white china provided elegance without feeling too formal. Jordon almonds, a classic wedding sweet, added a touch of nostalgic charm to the dessert offerings.
The rings were held on a simple linen pillow embroidered with the couple’s names and the location and year of the celebration. After it serving its purpose, it may be framed as a memento of the day.
The “something old, new, borrowed, and blue” were arranged in a blue and gold vintage pressed-paper jewelry box. The feather hair clip reinforces the subtle lovebird theme suggested by the tea service and sugar cookies.
The guests’ seating cards were hung on a ribbon across a foyer window, backlit by sunlight. Inside each card’s glassine envelope was a favor of nigella seeds, also known as “Love in a Mist”. This beautiful, blue annual re-seeds itself readily, making it a lovely gift to be enjoyed for years to come.
Thank you Jaime! Gorgeous inspiration!
xoxo Chantale from La Belle Bride
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I love this, naturally. Thank you for the inspiration!
Where is that wonderful dress from?!
Oh I love this inspiration shoot! I think my favorite part are the berries. They are very unexpected and definitely draw the eye to the bouquets!
Ohmygosh! I am in love with these bouquets!
I love the berries in the bouquet. What kind of berries are those?
This is such a lovely shoot! So uniquely understated and classy. A very natural and elegant event!!
Absolutely beautiful arrangements and a fantastic job on theme cohesion. Well done!
Absolutely stunning. Those bouquets made my heart skip a beat! And the dress? Oh my!
I love the bride's hair! And the flower arrangements are simply incredible -- so natural and serene.
Yeah, where can we find that dress?!
So elegant yet casual and comfortable with a touch of whimsy!
Hello and thank you for all the lovely comments! Katie, the dress is a custom design by The Monkey Flower Group, sewn from linen and a vintage beaded necklace.
that's my step-sister in the dress! and jaime, what a wonderful shoot you put together! congratulations on such beautiful creations!
I absolutely love the unique flower arrangements! I will definitely recommend your work to any friends that are getting married in the area! I wish you were around when I was getting married... these pictures are just gorgeous!
I am stunned by these photos! The flowers - especially the paperwhite bouquet - are perfect, and I love the garlanded doorway. What tasteful touches!
Gorgeous flowers. I had a winter wedding, so my flowers were not that grand. Beautiful, unique arrangements. The door frame and the centerpieces are also beautiful. http://www.thebestgardening.com/ " rel="nofollow">Plant and Garden Blog
Jaime, You certainly make me a very proud aunt!! So, you're not only the florist, but the dress designer and the photographer??? Wow, you are amazing!
That little birdie biscuits really look tasty. Nice collection!
Anyone know what kind of berries those are in the bouquet?
I am in love with EVERYTHING about this wedding! Perfection!
Hi Melissa, the berries are from a glossy privet tree (Ligustrum lucidum). They aren't something you'll find at many florists, but they are fairly common garden plants (even considered invasive in some areas, such as California). With some looking, your floral designer should be able to track some down!
All of these images are so dreamy but that dress is stunning! My gosh.
Jaime, you amaze us. Your floral inspirations are unique and beautiful. Liz's natural beauty is a complement to your creative talents. We love you.
I can almost smell the narcissus blooms from here. Awwww... They are my favorite! My kudos to all of the vendors involved and of course to the bride and groom for having lovely taste.
This is fabulous! I knew you girls had talent, but now I get to see it. The dress is over the top, and I could just about smell the flowers! Keep up the great work.
WOW that is some dress! Stunning!
Napa Valley Wedding. Simply lovely. I marvel at how the contours and colors in the bouquet make a statement for nature and elegance.
I'm not sure if you received my first blog so here is another.
A camera is a tool that after careful application becomes an intuitive process, however Jaime has what professional call “a photographers’ eye”; it is a quality and understanding of the millions of possible images that surround us everyday, and transferring these visual images into a fine print. It’s hard to learn this from a book, you either have it or you don’t . . . Jaime has this ability.
She is also interested in large format photography.
Jaime, I just am so delighted to see you blossom. What talents you have... a true kindred spirit. You may have as many of my privets as you want!
I am so in love with that dress and flowers! Where did the dress come from? Its exactly what I am looking for - elegant, simple, sexy. Simply lovely!
Roses are still the best wedding flowers and also those Catleya orchids ""