during cocktail hour we nibbled great fare around tables with these fabulous ombre gold candle holders (lauren's dad made these!!)  (tutorial for how to make these coming soon from my baby shower) with sweet bud vases in purples and reds

in the wine cellar long tables were filled with glowing pillar candles in moss bedded glass vases accented by lush arrangements.  each table sat a series of candles grouped together and arrangements.  (**k's tip: it's important to think about the style of event you are hosting as well as the feel you want to create.)  our designer, sandra was creating an evening that was fun, casual (not backyard casual however) with the emphasis on food and family.  they wanted guests to feel as if they could be dining in their home... these arrangements were neither stuffy or boring.  a lot of seasonal textures like bittersweet berries, oak leaves, pheasant feather and artichokes were so cool for the "man" side of the night, but the simplicity of the fall tones roses and rich warmth from the candles created the intimate vibe they were looking for.

low profile, faux slate vessels were used to design the table arrangements in.  keeping the container short allowed for maximum conversation, this is great on dining tables for holidays or gatherings... les fleurs has some great containers for this style. 

vance kitira pillar candles in 2 different sizes in burnt sienna looked great to add warmth and color to the table scapes.  at our andover flower shop we carry a variety of vance kitira natural bees wax candles, pillars and tapers.

today feels a bit like fall...  what better way to celebrate the upcoming season (as we all know I LOVE!!!!) than with this neutral fall wedding les fleurs designed fall flowers for at the barn at gibbet hill in groton!

i first met jillian's sister, jenna and it was planning heaven!!  we worked together to create a GORGEOUS bridal shower (see pictures at the end of this post) for her baby sister at the fairmont copley plaza hotel then met up again to design blooms for jill's fall nuptials.  

i couldn't be more excited to have the chance to see jenna again (hopefully soon) to design her best gal pal's wedding next may!!  it's my favorite when we have the chance to work with amazing client's over and over!!

**k's tip... design arrangements for the ceremony with more than 1 purpose.  i often suggest to client's if the ceremony and reception are held in the same venue designing arrangements for the chairs down the aisle can later be placed on cocktail tables.  another good use of ceremony decor... arrangements placed at the front of the aisle on either side of the couple are great for the place card table or stationary food tables.

such an amazing wedding... and here's a little sneak peak of jillian's summer bridal shower 

fairmont copley plaza hotel

boston, massachusetts

hot pink and lime hydrangea mixed with garden roses filled footed glass compotes on each guests table

xo, kerianne & the fleurette's

 a very special thank you to all our amazing vendors that make this such a special & intimate evening.  i can't wait to share all the yummy details from this year's party!!  

happily... merrily... joyfully...

xo, kerianne & the fleurette's