leah haydock photography

"little girls are heavens flowers"

now if that quote isn't the most perfect line to describe the most recent little bundle of joy to join our les fleurs family then i don't know what is.  my sister had a baby girl in november and i couldn't be more excited to share OVER-DUE shower fun!!

(a very special thank you to our families life long neighbor and friend, lu for taking many of these amazing pictures of danielle's shower so i can share them with everyone!  lu and her husband lee are talented photographer's, check out lee's website!!)

when i started thinking about "theme's"... let's all agree how much we dis-like the idea of our events have a "theme".  notice it's in "quote" each time ;o)  i was more inspired by the fresh garden veggies and fruits and the amazing flowers available than blocks and rattles for baby bean's party.

with help from my cousin heather (my favorite flower engineer... as featured in posts from all my trips to maine)  we hand made sewn invitations finished with peach & white bakers twine (purchased from gus & ruby letterpress) packaged in velum envelopes.  the invitation's were ivory burlap with linen paper sew in with a fabulous gray thread.  i had a blast making them!














the afternoon was filled with so much love!  opening gifts was a blast, all the little clothes with there bows and little girl details were so perfect!  danielle and blair were so appreciative of all the love and support from their friends and family.

there is nothing more "winter in new england" than the anticipation of a snow storm... or is there?  im pretty sure this divine wedding photographed by zev fisher at willowdale estate is as winter in new england as it gets.  cozy up with hot cocoa (maybe with a hint of mint) or a gorgeous glass of red wine and indulge in this december wedding.

december 30

willowdale estate, topsfield, massachusetts

saint augustine parish, andover, massachusetts

zev fisher photography

les fleurs

our blushing bride carried white peonies with native ilex berries finished with seeded eucalyptus.  every detail for rachel's flowers were perfectly thought through.  from the boutonnieres with their accompanying bouquets of the perfect blends of reds, plums, burgundies, wine, cranberry and aubergine to the table centerpieces.  rachel and john's wedding was warm and romantic, a perfect color palette for the end of december.

guests dined amongst square and round table dressed with lush purple and red arrangements on crystal pedestal stands.  lush red peonies, amaryllis, red mokara orchids, red dutch tulips and red ranunculas were just magical paired together on rachel's beautiful stands.  

cut crystal pedestal cake stands filled with purple peruvian hydrangea, rich purple dutch tulips, royal purple sweet peas and aubergine ranunculas complimented rachel and john's reception.