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Trend Alert: Floral Hoop wreath bouquet-non traditional alternative

Boho trend continues on into decor and weddings are no exception. I love the more soft and elegant side of boho.

I created this floral hoop wreath bouquet to showcase a fun yet elegant alternative to a traditional bouquet. This past summer we had the opportunity to create several more hoop style bouquets for both bridesmaids as well as flower girls.

Many thanks to Whitney for being such a wonderful hair and make up artist as well as model. Whitney is the owner of Make up by Whit here is Portland. If you are looking for hair and make up services -look no further. I have had the opportunity to work with her on many occasions.

Hair/Make up/Model: Make up by Whit

Photography: Spotted:Stills Photography

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

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Savana and Joe's Columbia River Gorge Elopement

Savana and Joe came here from Denver to get eloped in Oregon. Who can really resist the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge and Multnomah Falls?

Savana happens to be a professional model and photographer back home, so she had a very specific style in mind. What can I say? I love a daring bride who is not afraid to use a dark color palette and carry an overflowing cascade style bouquet.

I was honored to work with Joe and Savana on their special day. The couple brought some of their favorite vendors from Denver.

Photography: Nicole Marcelli of  Finch and Fawn

Hair and Make up: Official Hair By Coco

Bridal Shop: Luv Bridal Denver Designer: Delainie Gown by Mia Solano

Floral Design: Sophisticated Floral

 

What Savana had to say on her Yelp Review:

"Oh my goodness, words can't even describe how happy I was with my bouquet and flower crown. My husband and I eloped to Oregon from Denver and I was freaking out about not being able to meet with a florist in person since I had a very specific idea in mind for my bouquet. But after emailing a bit with Lora I knew that she was the perfect florist for me. She listened to my ideas and asked so many questions, she made me feel certain I would be getting what I envisioned. What she created for me was even more perfect than what I had imagined!!! I was so shocked and happy when I saw the finished product.
Everyone who sees pictures from our special day comments on how beautiful my flowers are and I owe it all to Lora. She is so creative and so very talented at what she does! I'm so glad I went with her on one of the most important days of my life. Thank you so much Sophisticated Floral, you really did make me the happiest bride!! "

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Below are a few images I took of the boutonniere and floral crown.

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Snowy Maternity Shoot at Mt Hood with Spotted Stills Photography

Nadja was a stunning mamma to be at her snowy maternity photo session with Spotted Stills Photography.

Her red dress and floral crown absolutely popped against the all white snow backdrop at Mt Hood.

 

Photography: Spotted Stills

Floral Crown: Sophisticated Floral

Hair and Make up: Blush n Bride

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Below are a few close up images I took.

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Floral Crowns-flowers to wear {Part 5 of 5}

I created those gorgeous spring floral crowns for Maria of  Bumble Alley Photography for her family photo shoot with Dina Chmut Photography

Sauvies Island was the perfect setting for their photos.

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The detail shots below were taken by Sophisticated Floral

peach garden roses floral crown with hellebores

This lovely peach spring floral crown features David Austin Juliette garden roses, pieris japonica, willow eucalyptus and hellebores

pieris garden roses and hellebores floral crown
blush pink floral crown with ranunculus and roses

Blush pink floral crowns with ranunculus, pieris japonica and spray roses

blush pink floral crown with pieris ranunculus and spray roses

Floral Crowns-flowers to wear {Part 4 of 5}

Those are some of my all time favorite floral crown designs. Part {4 of 5} of blog post series on floral crowns-flowers to wear.

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Red Piano garden roses, eryngium, blackberries, spray roses, hypericum, plumosa and willow and seeded eucalyptus.

Gorgeous photos by Erica Ann Photography

Hair and Make up by Portland Make up and Hair

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This dark red-burgundy crown was created for an editorial segment. It features cymbidium orchids, calla lilies, ranunculus, leucadendron, agonis, eucalyptus and fiddlehead fern.

Photo by Camera Art Photography

Hair and Make up by The Prettiest You

green and white floral crown with jasmine vine and ranunculus privet berry

This lovely floral crown is one of my personal favorites. Its very delicate and fun; featuring ranunculus, privet berry, jasmine vine and plumosa 

Photography by Erica Ann Photography 

navy and white floral crown with ranunculus
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Floral Crowns-flowers to wear {Part 3 of 5}

Going right along, this is Flower Crowns -part 3 of 5. Truly so many amazing options out where when it comes to flowers for your hair. 

blush floral crown with roses and orchids

Those blush pink floral crowns featured mini roses and dendrobium orchid blooms, so elegant and just perfect for this formal wedding.  Photo by Mosca Studio Photography 

All detail shots below were taken by Sophisticated Floral

blush pink flower crown with roses and orchids
plum and gold floral crown with succulents and texture botanical couture

This floral crown is one of my personal favorites. Its small and dainty, yet very intricate and detailed. It features nigella pods, piers, ilex berry, succulents, plumosa, string of pearls and straw flower.

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purple flower girl floral crown wit roses lavender and blueberries

This lovely purple floral crown was designed for a June wedding. It consists of lavender, chrysanthemums, mini roses, eryngium, blueberries, nigella pods, seeded eucalyptus and plumosa fern.

yellow daisy flower crown rustic country barn wedding flowers

This rustic/country themed flower girl floral crown is designed with two types of feverfew daisies. 

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Flower girl floral crown with dendrobium orchids, mini roses, berzelia and yarrow. Photo by Studio 98 Photography 

blue floral crown with delphinium and eryngium

Blue flower crown with eryngium, delphinium, seeded, spiral and silver bells eucalyptus

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Purple-Lavender floral crown with mini roses, seeded eucalyptus, mini carnations, dendrobium orchids and plumosa

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Peach floral crown/headband with David Austin Juliette garden rose, piers, hellebores and kalanchoe

white floral crown with hyacinths blossoms

All white floral crown with hyacinths {one of my favorite spring flowers} oh the scent is fabulous too!

Floral Crowns-flowers for the hair {Part 2 of 5}

Continuing on with part 2 of 5 on gorgeous floral crowns. I really enjoy designing those pieces. They can be small, delicate and casual or large, elaborate and truly a show stopper! There is no end to creativity. 

All photos by Sophisticated Floral 

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White winter floral crown consists of ranunculus, dendrobium orchids, cedar and juniper berries 

coral rose floral crown halo flower girl wreath

Coral floral crown includes spray roses, willow eucalyptus, ranunculus, hypericum and larkspur 

pink cherry blossom inspired floral crown

I love how this crown resembles spring cherry blossoms. This is pink leptospermum and smilax. 

lavender and peach garden rose floral crown garden style

This lush full garden style flower crown is designed with peach David Austin Juliette garden roses, smilax, lavender, peach spray roses and wax flower

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This variation includes pink leptospermum instead of lavender 

red orange fall floral crown sophisticated floral designs portland oregon

This fall colored floral crown includes red spray roses, rose hips, ranuculus, nandina, willow eucalyptus, leucadendron 

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Last but now least, this wispy floral crown is created with pink wax flower 

Floral Crowns-flowers for the hair {Part 1 of 5}

Floral Crowns are the perfect accessory for girls of all ages. 

They are so popular and I have created them for weddings, photo shoots, maternity photos, bridal showers, Birthdays, Proposals and many other special occasions. 

I have quite a few to share, so I will make several blog posts to feature crowns. This is Part 1 of 5.

Photos by Sophisticated Floral {unless otherwise marked}

green white floral crown botanical couture

This lovely green flower crown was one of the three crowns designed for an editorial piece with Kimberly Orth Photography and Brian Pasko Photography. It features a lot fun textural elements including succulents, blackberries, lisimachia, scabiosa, rosemary and seeded eucalyptus.

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This sweet little floral crown features spray roses, wax flower and lavender statice. Photos by Sophisticated floral

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red garden roses floral crown

This floral crown features red piano garden roses, eryngium, plumosa fern, willow and seeded eucalyptus, blackberries, pink spray roses and hypericum. Photo by Sophisitcated Foral

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