Sarah and Kelly- September 22, 2012

     Soft.  Feminine.  Romantic.  All of these words accurately describe the loveliness that was Sarah and Kelly Kern’s wedding.  Her rose blush pink and champagne bouquet was stunning, and her bridesmaids completed the look of starry-eyed romance with their bouquets of blush, deeper pinks, dusty grays, and creams.  Added in were textured feather-like plants and snowberries.  Her reception gave off a vintage feel with her centerpieces of lace-covered vases that held wild gold branches, tea-lights, and flowers.  It was all around a beautiful day, providing all the romance that one would expect out of the the most amorous day of your life.  Congratulations Sarah and Kelly- you were truly a joy to work with.

Photographer: Kimberly Williams

Location of ceremony: Riverview Baptist Church

Location of reception: Eagan Holiday Inn

    

Megan and Michael- June 6, 2012

    All I can say about this wedding is that it was the perfect combination of wild and whimsical.  It was unique, and Megan perfectly pulled off her vision of a "Midsummer" celebration- a nod (so to speak) to her Swedish heritage.  The outdoor ceremony and wild flower bouquets were gorgeous, and it was all around a beautiful day.  An interesting fact about this couple is that they both have an appreciation for brewing their own beer, so we used beer growlers as decorative pieces on the tables.  We also wanted to incorporate their love of natural and locally grown food and plants, so we used some of the flowers that Megan personally grew in our centerpieces.  This wedding was fun and fresh- right up our alley here at hyacinth! 

Thanks to Tim and Rebeca for the photographs of this lovely day!

Location of Ceremony/ Reception: Silverwood Park

Food For Thought #2

    Seeing as it’s the middle of winter, and the snow doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, I thought I’d throw out some ideas that make this cold winter not only bearable, but down-right romantic.  Some think I’m crazy, but winter has always been my favorite time of year.  Why, you ask?  The answer is simple…no other time of year is cozier.  The winter may be frigid, but its also the best time of year for lighting some candles, starting a fire in that wood-burning stove you’ve been meaning to use, and having a good ol’ fashion cuddle session!  So my question is this- why not incorporate this cozy-factor into your wedding, and make your romantic day one that you associate with warm-fuzzy feelings.  You could go for a ski lodge look, and mix in birch, wood, furs, antlers, and loads of candles.  Mixed with glittering sticks and evergreens, you could bring the winter wonderland that’s outside into your “lodge”, for a look that’s both memorable and romantic.

Cheers!

Mollie