A PASSION FOR NATURE AND UNIQUE EXPRESSIVE DESIGN.
I can’t imagine life without constant physical connection to nature. It grounds me and delights me at the same time and allows me to create with knowing that the work is impermanent and fleeting, making it that much more special in the moment and that much easier to push my creativity knowing it won’t last. I think of myself as the swan-song conductor for each perfect blooms breathe and It’s always my goal to make it special and worth all of the love and care that went into it.
My design approach always starts with the couple. I use my background in styling to get to know their joint style and better understand their vision for their wedding day. Each couple has a unique story to tell and I feel strongly that a large part of my job is to help them interpret that story through flowers and styling. Seasonality is the next consideration for design because we focus on sustainable seasonal products and have spent years building relationships with local growers and understanding what is available and thriving in different climates in particular times of the year. It can also be an important part of telling the couples story by highlighting the season or place through florals.
Lastly, the physical location is considered in the design, especially when working on outdoor events in wild spaces. Nature already knows how to put on a show and we are never trying to be in competition, we’re the accessory. We think about whether we want the flowers to harmoniously contrast with the setting or flow, take weather patterns into consideration, and create designs that won’t be harmful to the natural environment.
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From the Earth,
for the spirit
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MY FAVORITE SPOTS FOR AN OREGON ELOPEMENT
After visiting over 20 countries and literally living on a ship around the world I can confidently say I think the Pacific Northwest is one of the most breathtaking beautiful locations in the world. While there is so much lush greenery I have a soft spot in my heart for the desert so I find Painted Hills and the surrounding John Day Area particularly inspiring. If your looking for a waterfall wedding you cannot go wrong with Wahclella Falls and the Oregon coast never disappoints! Samuel H. Boardman State Park on the southern Oregon coast feels like driving through a movie scene and offers rugged wild coastal nature that is perfect for the adventurous couple, not to mention you can be in the redwoods in California in about an hour!
