DECORATING WITH PEONIES

Happy Bouquet Friday Guys….I’m up early putting arrangements together for tomorrow’s wedding, so, I thought I would show you a little peony love today…one of my favorite flowers ever!!! These beautiful blooms are perfect for the DIY brides…you don’t need a ton of them and they are perfect on their own…all you need are your favorite vessels…pretty linens…a few candles….and gorgeous wedding stationery designed by Kristy at Momental Designs and you are all set!  Check out our peony tablescape and I hope it will inspire you, whether you’re a bride planning your big day or entertaining in your home, you can’t go wrong with peonies…an excellent source for purchasing gorgeous peonies for your big day, Fifty Flowers.com….they provided all the peonies for our shoot!…..Enjoy!!

farm table and bench

Okay, I have to share with you that this is my new table and bench…I love it…I purchased it unfinished and had it stained…don’t you just love it…and the chairs are from Pier One!

pink peony tablescape

amelia johnson photography

Pretty silver vessels from Pottery Barn!

pottery barn silver vases

peony tablescape

coral candles

pink peonies

farm table

All the beautiful wedding stationery was designed by my sweet friend Kristy of Momental Designs…don’t you just love Kristy’s work!!  This collection is perfectly named the Trellis, a new pattern from Envelopments using Kristy’s signature watercolors…….contrast painting technique where each are painted in light inks against richer stocks a textured finish.

table settings

menu cards momental designs

dinner napkins

name cards momental designs

peony name cards

tablescape

chocolate cake

Now how cute is the peony cake topper…so simple and yet so elegant!

peony cake topper

chocolate cake and pink peony

wedding stationery

momental design

name cards

menu cards

A huge thanks to Amelia for taking all the beautiful images and  to Fifty Flowers.com for all the pretty peonies….guys, make sure you check out their awesome site, Fifty Flowers .com is a great resource for wholesale flowers for your special day…want more peony inspiration….over to Green Wedding Shoes to see Jen’s lovely ‘peony post’!

Style Team:

Photographer:  Amelia Johnson Photography
Florals:  Me…..JMFlora Design
Wedding Stationery:  Momental Designs
Stylist:  Dana FitzGerald
Flowers:  Fifty Flowers

Peony Conditioning Tip:  cut peony stems on an angle and scrape the bottom 2 inches of the stem.  Place the peonies in warm water with flower preservative for a few hours before arranging them in your final vase of choice.