I love elopements. Even as someone who makes their money off of larger weddings I have a huge spot in my heart for small intimate ceremonies. I've seen too many brides stressed out and unable to actually mentally and emotionally experience their wedding day. Eloping takes all the pressure off, it takes away all the fluff and all the worry; it is true, intimate and real. So when people ask me to do flowers for their elopements I have a hard time saying no. They truly are my favorite. 
So today I wanted to share a recent elopement with you. The marriage of Laura and Matthew.

Laura wanted me to make her a crown, boutonniere and bouquet. She asked for white and blush with elements of the forest mixed in. I purchased local Tulips, Roses and other filler flowers from the market and I foraged the rest! My aunt let me cut white Camellias and Japanese Pieris from her garden and I went into a nearby alley way for some Cedar and Ferns.

Congrats to Laura and Matthew! I loved being a part of their little ceremony. So beautiful.

For the photographers blog post go here: 
http://www.herandeverything.com/2015/03/02/matt-laura-elope/

I got to do LOTS of garlands this summer and I loved ever second of it. This particular garland was fully foraged, which is always the ideal.

I got to make bouquets with lots of texture, something I also love.

Oh my goodness! What a summer. I haven't posted anything in a while because...well, I was busy doing 20 weddings. That's right, this summer was off the hook. I look back and can't believe I actually did it, all by myself. I'd like to share a few of my favorite shots from the summer and the stories behind them:

I delivered a wedding {close by} on my bike!

I did weddings at some of the most gorgeous locations! Like this one {Mt. Adams}

I fully foraged my own bouquet for my vow renewal ceremony in July on the way up to our location. This was on the side of the road.

I added some new herb bouquets to the mix. Here is the Immunity bouquet.

I used in season flowers for all of my arrangements. Here we have hops, dahlias, roses, bay leaf, and blackberries. Photo: www.anthemphotography.com

I got to do smaller projects, like this anniversary shoot, with awesome people, like this lovely lady from www.birdsandhoney.com. Photo: www.anthemphotography.com

I sold a fully dried bouquet to a bride on Etsy!

I did a wedding where most of the elements were foraged on the property the day of!

I had the pleasure of creating some wild and romantic designs for a wonderfully sweet couple; Brittany and Trif. I met with these two lovelies at the tea shop near my house while they were visiting from Seattle. We sat down on a velvety green coach over some steamy tea lattes and talked about their upcoming union. We decided on loose and wild bouquets with a romantic color scheme and succulents. I loved their style and I was so excited to be able to create something for their day. These two are so cute together; just look at these pictures captured by the talented Alex Herbig Photography: