Vegetable Bouquet

Photos by Kris Labang Photography

I had first heard of bouquets with vegetables in them, years ago, when I initially started planning weddings. Wendy Balidoy of Spinning WEB Florist, mentioned that she had previously made bouquets of vegetables or fruit for some of her prom clients. I knew that bouquets could be made of material other than flowers...I had just never seen one with my own eyes.

Then along come Rachel and Darren, the most fun-loving and self proclaimed "cheesey" couple around. Their wedding will always remain a fond one for me, with so many laugh-out-loud moments on their wedding day. Rachel and Darren put their florist, actually, My Florist (yes, that's their name, "My Florist") to the test by opting for a bouquet with vegetables.

The result was pure perfection - a combination of feminity, mixed with, well, cauliflower! As Rachel and Darren put it, all that was missing was the ranch dressing! And then of course, the good humoured, knee-slapping jokes ensued, "whoever said that brides don't get to eat on their wedding day?" or "it's a bouquet and a snack in one!" Perhaps this will inspire you, too, to consider a veggie bouquet for your special occasion. (Note, dressing not included.)

Featured Wedding: Celia and Albert

Photos by Kai Photo

Celia and Albert found us all the way from Japan.

Their vision of their wedding was an elegant turquoise and peach vision that was pulled together with beaut

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asablanca Lilies, white Cymbidium Orchids, and roses in the beautiful peach and pink accents.

The ceremony took place at the pristine Central Union Sanctuary Chapel with the reception to follow at the Halekulani Hau Terrace.

Light rain started falling at the beginning of the cocktail hour and soon the guests were “blessed” with a beautiful rainbow to accentuate the backdrop of the photos.

Local lauhala boxes each filled with 3 pineapple and 2 mango cookies served as favors for each of the guests. Each box was wrapped with a turquoise ribbon and topped with a white Dendrobium Orchid.

In keeping with the color scheme, Tuquoise napkins, Coral table linen, and Buttercup Shimmer Sheer overlays were brought in to dress up the guest tables which were positioned to fit around the perimeter of the room so the beautiful bride and handsome groom could be seen by one and all throughout the evening.

To the delight of the guests, especially the young children, added to the menu was a chocolate fountain for dipping fresh fruit and marshmallows.

Wedding Style Tip #1: Shop Creatively for Your Wedding

Michelle and Colin share a love for dining, so naturally, a food-themed wedding made absolute sense for this pair. Over the holiday season last year, Michelle spotted these fantastic wreaths at Pier 1 made of faux olive branches, complete with clusters of olives. We suggested a quick check with Wendy (Spinning W.E.B. Florist), Michelle's wedding floral designer, who immediately gave the "thumbs up" on the wreaths which could be disassembled and fashioned into what became the beautiful touches on the wedding arch months later.

You never know when or where you might come across the perfect accent for your wedding. Keep your eyes open and think creatively; it is the those unexpected finds that add the subtle touches to really personalize your wedding.

Photos by David Murphey