Sophisticated New England Farm Wedding ~ Morris, Connecticut
South Farms in Morris, Connecticut is a special venue for weddings and no wonder. Its setting and its historic farm buildings are quintessential New England, situated in one of the prettiest regions on the planet.
It was perfect, in other words, for the wedding and reception of an American bride and Finnish groom, both outdoorsy types who love to sail and hike. The couple selected a “woodlands theme” for their wedding; they wanted the celebration to reflect their passions. It seemed right to choose flowers that would trumpet their happiness, and moss to conjure the magic of the forest.
And so I got to work-- festooning the arch that would serve as the backdrop for their outdoor ceremony with one hundred white and green hydrangea, and assembling centerpieces of hydrangea, ranunculus, double lisianthus, and local dahlias for centerpieces to station along moss runners. Lady’s mantle, galax leaves, seeded eucalyptus and needlepoint ivy for did yeoman work as embellishment. The glass centerpiece containers were wrapped in fresh moss and the votives were covered with galax leaves. Talk about a transformation!
On a lovely personal note, the bride opted to carry a family heirloom, her great-grandmother’s glass basket with handle, rather than a traditional bouquet. I filled the etched glass container with delicate gems -- Lady slipper orchids, mini calla lilies, lisianthus, and hydrangea – with trailing needlepoint ivy… for an enchanting mix. This arrangement, too, had a special place at the head table afterward, where it made for a majestic centerpiece.
It was perfect, in other words, for the wedding and reception of an American bride and Finnish groom, both outdoorsy types who love to sail and hike. The couple selected a “woodlands theme” for their wedding; they wanted the celebration to reflect their passions. It seemed right to choose flowers that would trumpet their happiness, and moss to conjure the magic of the forest.
And so I got to work-- festooning the arch that would serve as the backdrop for their outdoor ceremony with one hundred white and green hydrangea, and assembling centerpieces of hydrangea, ranunculus, double lisianthus, and local dahlias for centerpieces to station along moss runners. Lady’s mantle, galax leaves, seeded eucalyptus and needlepoint ivy for did yeoman work as embellishment. The glass centerpiece containers were wrapped in fresh moss and the votives were covered with galax leaves. Talk about a transformation!
On a lovely personal note, the bride opted to carry a family heirloom, her great-grandmother’s glass basket with handle, rather than a traditional bouquet. I filled the etched glass container with delicate gems -- Lady slipper orchids, mini calla lilies, lisianthus, and hydrangea – with trailing needlepoint ivy… for an enchanting mix. This arrangement, too, had a special place at the head table afterward, where it made for a majestic centerpiece.
As the newlyweds made their way to the reception, guests tossed rose petals and florets of larkspur and delphinium. The sun had not yet set, but the hills were bathed in the late afternoon light. What perfect ingredients for their celebration!
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