All Things Weddings: Flowers and Bouquets

All Things Weddings: Part 2: Wedding Flowers: Bouquets and Boutonnieres

Early in summer I started a new Blog called "All Things Weddings" where I am excited to share with you the details that make each and every wedding we have here at Pine River Ranch so beautiful and unique. Hopefully, this will be great inspiration for all you future brides and grooms out there as you begin to narrow down the choices of flowers, dresses, cakes, centerpieces and more! If you didn't get to see Part 1, we started with All Things Weddings: Cakes and you can take a peak!

Today I am excited to share Part 2: Wedding Flowers: Bouquets and Boutonnieres. Personally, I enjoyed narrowing down every detail of my wedding and I don't think I could pick a favorite part! Flowers were a huge part of my wedding and were my main decoration on the tables, aisles and around the venue. Today, I'm keeping the flowers limited to bouquets and boutonnieres but I will be sure to share table centerpieces and aisle runners with you later in the summer.

This beautiful pink, orange and red rose bouquet looked great decorating the venue 

Matthew and Ashley had their bouquets done by Safeway for their fall wedding at Pine River Ranch and bought bulk flowers to make their own centerpieces and boutonnieres which turned out great!

Sage and Alex were thrilled to get their flowers from Safeway as well! Sage was so happy with the local florist who helped her track down ribbons and glass beads that matched their wedding colors perfectly for their centerpieces and bouquets.

Kimberly's white rose bouquet was so elegant and very sentimental. The beautiful lace fabric surrounding the bouquet was from her grandmothers wedding veil from 1947 and was made by her grandmother who could not be there.

I adored Kellie and Josh's calla lilly bouquet that was perfect for the colors of their fall wedding.

Patti Bosket with Au Natural put together this beautiful winter wedding bouquet for Carrie and Dan with red and white roses and plenty of greenery. The bouquets with pine cones and foliage looked beautiful with the white snow and crisp winter day. 

Molly and Josh's charming country wedding had beautiful pink and peach flowers and her bridesmaids, who wore light green dresses, held smaller versions of the same bouquets.

Kelsey Jo and Jeff opted for their bridesmaids to hold blue parasol umbrellas instead of flowers during their summer wedding, but the bride held this white bouquet by Kashmir Gardens as she walked down the aisle.
I hope Part Two of All Things Weddings: Flowers, Bouquets and Boutonnieres has inspired and motivated you on your choice of flowers for your big day! Whether you are looking for something small and charming, or grand and elegant to help decorate for your wedding day the options are endless.

If you would like to see a specific topic for a future All Things Weddings post, just leave a comment and let me know! Thanks to all our past brides and grooms for letting me share the wonderful details of your wedding day! Hopefully it is fun for you to look back and relive the joyous event.

Countryside Charm and a Beautiful Lace Ball-Gown Wedding Dress

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Molly and Josh had a beautiful wedding here in Leavenworth, Washington in July that made us feel right at home at Pine River Ranch.  Molly did most of the wedding decorations herself and the touches of the countryside in their place settings, table centerpieces and decorations filled the venue.

Many of you may remember photographer Maija Karin who shot Katie and Dereck’s Wedding that was featured last July (remember Dereck’s adorable daughter Kyah who made the cutest flower girl!) Well we have her to thank again for another stunning set of wedding pictures at Molly and Josh’s big day.

Molly’s grand entrance into the ceremony in her beautiful ball-gown style lace wedding dress was a show stopper, I won’t spoil the surprise but I’ll let you see for yourself in the pictures below!

How about this kiss for their first reveal! I think Josh liked the dress 

Maija said Molly and Josh made her job easy with the beautiful dramatic poses! Molly and Josh were all smiles the entire day!

Molly needed a little bit of help from her bridesmaids to travel through the fields and hold up her ball gown!

The fields of daisies surrounding Pine River Ranch are beautiful in the summertime and are always a brides favorite!

The bridesmaids looked great in their light green dresses and beautiful bouquets

What a fun shot!

Meet Vivy, Molly’s other best friend!

Remember last weeks grand exit from Jenny and Tom on the tandem bicycle? Well I think they have a run for their money from Molly! The guest received quite a surprise when Molly was brought to the ceremony riding Vivy the horse bareback

Molly and Josh wrote their own heartwarming vows which were so touching and unique, you could feel their deep love for each other and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house!

I love the way Molly hung the flowers on the arbor and what a great first kiss!

Their love for animals made great table centerpieces at the receptionMaija caught a great shot of Molly and Josh during their toasts at the wedding ceremony.

The celebrations continued into the late hours of the night and guests waved sparklers as Molly and Josh made their exit for the night to our Bed and Breakfast at Pine River Ranch.

Is this not a great photo!?

Molly and Josh began their honeymoon in style in one of our 6 private Cabin Suites! After a long night of dancing, celebrating and enjoying every possible moment of fun a relaxing Jacuzzi Spa for 2 is just what a bride and groom need! Molly and Josh were able to flip on their romantic gas fireplace, draw a hot jacuzzi spa and begin the perfect honeymoon.  

As always, any Photographers, Brides, Grooms or Family that want to share their photos; I’d love to feature them! Send me an email to ngourlie{at}yahoo.com

"Real Weddings" Michelle and Chris | Leavenworth Weddings

Michelle and Chris had a beautiful wedding and one of our first "Green" Weddings here at Pine River Ranch in Leavenworth, WA. They spent weeks of preparation making sure that the food they served and the decorations used were locally produced, recyclable, or bio-degradable, and they did an absolutely wonderful job!

These are 2 of my new favorite shots by Garrett Grove (although I say that every week with every new picture I see :) I love it when a bride wants to walk through the fields and sit in her dress!

Great shoes Michelle!

Garrett found beauty in the unfinished portion of the barn

The beverage mugs doubled as their party favors to their guests, a great "Green Wedding" idea! That way disposable cups weren't being thrown away all night!

The wonderful dinner menu of locally producted foods!

Here is to many years of happiness Michelle and Chris! Thanks for sharing your big day with us here at Pine River Ranch!