Maharani Weddings FEATURES Adoration’s FLOWER CROWNS

Shot by Braja Mandala Wedding Photography 

There is something magical about placing a flower crown a top a lady’s head. It’s the moment when she transforms into her very own inner princess…

Adoration’s was inspired to create three very special floral crowns for a shoot with the incredibly talented photographer, Braja Mandala. Braja sent me the image of three Radhiki Gopi Skirts in different styles and asked that I create the finishing or rather crowning look with a floral headpiece.

I am often asked to create these fresh floral head wreaths for all ages, mostly darling young flower girls or for the bridal parties at rustic outdoor weddings, but these skirts were extravagant in their ethnic detailing, which inspired me to make dramatic accessories to complement.

The first crown was a luscious compilation of roses and dahlias in an ivory and green color palette while the second crown was a bountiful mix of colorful florals to offset the gorgeous patterned blue skirt design.  The third crown was very simple --- a strand of white hyacinth blossoms that were delicately sewn together with petite beads to add a touch of fresh flora to an ethnic head wrap.

This stunning fashion editorial shoot is featured TODAY on MaharaniWeddings.com. We are thrilled to have contributed to this incredible feature with Braja Mandala Wedding Photography and Gopi Skirts. Thank you so much for including Adorations and our floral crowns… again, perfect for any princess, at any age! 

ART ALIVE

The San Diego Museum of Art goes FULL BLOOM.

For the past 33 years, Art Alive has been the SDMA’s signature fundraiser and annual floral exhibition bringing great works of art to life with floral interpretations. For the first time ever, I decided to participate in this phenomenal event with many of our industry colleagues and collaborated with my good friend and wedding coordinator, Thomas Bui Lifestyle.

There were over 100 pieces of art available to choose from to inspire the floral interpretations. Thomas headed up our art selection and choose Canaletto’s “The Molo from the Bacino di San Marco, Venice, 1747-50.” We studied the painting together to conceptualize how I would recreate and transform a floral arrangement into a sculptural masterpiece. I was struck by how linear the composition was, but I knew I needed to see movement; that would be my challenge. Thomas commented on the wood boats and shape of the gondolas in the painting, which lead us to our design direction and foundation for the piece. We choose a wood grain box with gold trim and the palm boat vessel, which seemed perfectly in sync with this great work of art. I began crafting the florals, building the ocean with a nest of dusty miller and adding just a few pink peonies to represent the pantaloons of the gondolier. The tower was of course the focal point, so I designed a replication made of quicksand roses in ivory, pink and peach, with a peak of lamb’s ear to mimic the very top.  

And I must say, for an Art Alive first-timer, I was very pleased with myself…so much so that after arranging and perfecting our creation, it ironically toppled over ruining the fresh flowers I so meticulously placed!

 As you can imagine, I was crushed…at first.

But like every great artist before me, you must pick up the pieces (literally, in my case) and begin again. Second-time around, it was even better than before.

On Friday April 11th, we unveiled our floral masterpiece to the public, and celebrated Art Alive at the Museum’s BLOOM BASH that very evening. The exhibition ran just through the weekend keeping all the fresh botanicals as pristine as their hundreds-of-year-old artful counterparts.

While we didn’t take home a grand prize, we certainly received many accolades from our industry friends and press mentions. The famous bloggers behind The Horticult named us one of their FAVORITE top 25 pieces, which is truly such an honor. You can be sure that Adorations Botanical Artistry will be back at Art Alive next year. Because as you all should know… “It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.” - Henry David Thoreau 

Photography by Bauman Photographers 

BRIDAL BOUQUET RECIPE

What lovely fleurs do you want in your bridal bouquet?

Adorations Botanical Artistry is so excited to share with you our new ongoing blog series highlighting some of our FAVORITE bouquet designs created for real brides. Our first bouquet is a real treat and a sneak peak into a stunning feature published on Colin Cowie Weddings, stay tuned… 

BLOOMING INGREDIENTS NEEDED:  Carmel Antik Garden Roses, Amnesia Roses, Patience Garden Roses, Ranunculus, Gardenias, Tulips, Lisianthus, Jasmine Vine & Dusty Miller

This dreamy bouquet is comprised of softly ruffled Carmel Antik garden roses in butter cream, coupled with the perfect proportion of white Patience garden roses and Amnesia roses, lending a vintage lavender hue. A variety of ranunculus and delicate handpicked gardenias add texture amongst the focal flowers, while subtle hints of tulips, lisianthus, and dusty miller complete the arrangement. This hand-tied bouquet has stems partially exposed for a natural presentation, keeping the romance alive yet not detracting from the real focus – the beautiful bride.