What a year, friends! 2018 was eventful to say the least, between flowering 20 weddings and 3 events, OUR August wedding, moving, and turning this little floral studio into my full-time job! This work is truly my pride and joy, and it’s been a really exciting year of learning, growing, and designing! Big thanks to all of the couples who chose me as your florist this year–I loved every minute of working with all of you. And most of all I have to thank my wonderful husband, for believing that this could be a thriving business, and for assisting with tons of weddings as we got things off the ground.
As I reflect on this past year, I wanted to share some of the moments this year I am most proud of!
Contributing Vendors:
Planning and Photography by Katherine Elizabeth Photography
Assisted by Emily Brianne Photography
Jewelry by J’Adorn Designs
Hair and Makeup by Silver Immersion,
Model C’yana Tavae,
Rentals from East Vintage Charm
Silk Ribbon from A RIbbon’s Nest
Photos by Katherine Zell Photography: http://www.katherinezellphoto.com/
K+A’s lovely wedding at the Stone Mill Inn in York, Pennsylvania was so much fun: from the lush, colorful bouquets, to the delicate greenery hung from the reception tent, to the staked bottles full of flowers lining the ceremony aisles, not a detail was missing.
I guess there was also that one time I got married…
All told, I kept it relatively simple with my flowers in order to spend time with family and friends during my wedding weekend. (Another reason not to DIY your wedding flowers.) For my bouquet, I was so excited to mix my favorite peach roses with unique local blooms from Butterbee Farm, Hillen Homestead, and Clear Ridge Farm. August is maybe my favorite time of year for local flowers, like lisianthus, dahlias, cosmos, scabiosa, and viburnum berries!
Thank you so much to the wonderful vendors who made our wedding happen despite absolutely horrendous thunderstorms.
Photography by Katherine Elizabeth Photography
Hair and Makeup by Silver Immersion,
Venue and Catering by Whitehouse Caterers at Overhills Mansion: www.overhillsmansion.com
Photos by Mary Katherine Photography: Mary Katherine Photo
Reception at Piney Branch Golf Club
Another really fun wedding from this year took us to Philadelphia. At Kelly and Jason’s wedding at Front and Palmer, we set up our copper metallic arch and loaded it up with bright blooms in peach and burgundy. Front and Palmer’s space is the perfect mix of fun and industrial, and for Kelly’s December wedding it was filled with candlelight and smilax greenery. So grateful for the cool places this industry takes me sometimes, and the wonderful people I get to cross paths with.
Excited to share more soon about this fun day, and the copper arch, which is available to rent for 2019 weddings!
Photo of the lovely couple by Tricia Notte Images
I adored all of this year’s weddings and couples so much that it’s hard not to continue, but thanks for checking out this overview of 2018 at Violet Floral Designs. I can hardly believe that 2019 is just about here: we will start our weddings again in March with a growing team, new rentals, and renewed energy for this work. If you’re planning your 2019 wedding, please inquire now so we can get your date on the calendar!
Love and best wishes to all as we embark on a new year!
Cheers—
Mallory Jones Wilson
Violet Floral Designs of Baltimore LLC