PUBLISHED: Steampunk Photo Shoot

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Our steampunk photo shoot was published and I am just posting it now....(I know, I know, you can give me heck later).  You can view more images over at Borrowed and Bleu  where it was also one of the top ten blog posts for their 2012 year!
A close up detail shot of the bouquet which was created in a copper and pearl nest, with lace ruffle, purple velvet ribbon wrap, and stamped vintage keys.
I tried to incorporate a lot of steampunk details into my floral creations for this shoot which took place on the hottest day in May of 2012. It was absolutely sweltering and our poor models didn't complain once. Not once. I was trying to keep everyone hydrated including the flowers, but I was the only one who suffered from heat stroke that day! I didn't know you could drink too much water and flush all the electrolytes out of your system!!
 I incorporated copper, gears, keys, clocks, and peacock feathers into the designs. This is a little chapeau  I made for the bride.
 Tuktu Paper Co. 
Provided all the lovely paper works.
 Beauty Bride
Styled the shoot with vintage decor.
Ooh La La Cupcakes
Created this incredible cake.
 I created this garland on the vintage typewriter. I can't even begin to tell you how heavy this typewriter was...I could hardly lift it! It must have been seventy pounds!
 This I can say with complete surety is my most favourite boutonniere I have EVER created.
 Deanna McCollum Photography
Last but not least our amazing, tireless photographer who captured all of these incredible images and who made this shoot possible for all of us.


 Merridale Estate Cidery
The beautiful venue.
 A close up detail of the bouquet with keys, gears, a tiny bird cage and copper details. I really love purple with chartreuse. All of the iris were from the Bella Fiore gardens.
I would like to thank everyone who worked on this shoot what an experience! I now know how to prevent heat exhaustion ;)

Labels: bridal bouquets, iris bouquets, orchid bouquets, purple and chartreuse bouquets, Spring Weddings, Steampunk, steampunk wedding, vintage wedding, vintage wedding dress, wedding decor, wedding inspiration

posted by Bella Fiore @ 6:28 PM

The Lovely Australians!

Saturday, July 16, 2011

The lovely Australians are getting married.
The first thing I do on a wedding day is deliver the personal flowers to the wedding party.

Close up detail of the bouquets.
After delivering the personal flowers and dressing the ceremony site if applicable, I dress the wedding cake and reception tables. Notice the cake topper is of two grooms.
Meet my lovely Australians Jim and David. They are getting married. Yes, this is a same sex marriage, and if you have a problem with same sex marriages, you probably should not read any further. No hard feelings.
They have a beautiful kind of love and they came all the way to Victoria, B.C. Canada to get married! Yup. It's true.
Instead of groomsmen they had groom's women. The lovely ladies were supposed to be in black cocktail dresses, but, alas, something went wrong as it can do when you are traveling from another country. They look lovely all the same!
I made two matching bouquets for the girls. Jim and I worked together to create something the girls would love. He loves orchids. The man has good taste!
The exchange of the rings. Yippee!
One of the centerpieces.
Beginning to dress the tables with mokara blooms scattered, submerged cymbidium orchids and floating candles, and matching bouquets.
I love the series of following photos that photographer Mark from www.marksphoto.ca shot and I thank him for sharing them with me.
Love.
More love.
The boys running through Victoria with bubble wands makes me so happy!
Married and so adorable! Congratulations Jim and David may you have a lifetime of love, joy, and happiness! What a pleasure it was to work on your wedding!

Labels: B.C. Canada, bridal bouquets, cream roses, floral centerpieces, orchids, real wedding flowers, same sex weddings Victoria, wedding cakes

posted by Bella Fiore @ 4:11 PM

Wedding Bouquet Inspiration Victoria B.C.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Weddings we LOVE them!
Planning a wedding in Victoria, B.C.? We LOVE weddings and specialize in weddings of all styles! Consultations are complimentary and by appointment only.This enables us to give you our undivided attention to discuss all the details of your special day.
Some florists prefer to design in only one style. Not us! We love all styles and are able to execute beautiful designs from rustic to glam and all that falls between. We love working with you to make your vision a reality.
Whether you have planned a romantic garden wedding, or
a high styled dramatic evening,
from a rustic, vineyard
to feminine romance.....
We will work with you to incorporate any style your heart desires!
We have an excellent reputation but don't take our word for it! Read what our clients say about us here or here.


Want to see more of what we do?
You can view more wedding inspiration here in our wedding gallery.
Want to contact us about your wedding? You can send us a message here and our phone number is here as well.
We create beautiful one of a kind bouquets, for beautiful, one of a kind brides! That's what we do and we love it! So, let's start planning your wedding in Victoria!

Labels: bridal bouquets, Brides, calla lily bouquet, garden weddings, glamourous weddings, orchid bouquets, real wedding flowers, rose bouquets, rustic weddings, Victoria BC weddings, vintage weddings

posted by Bella Fiore @ 1:14 PM

A Beautiful Family :Tony and Nikki in Spring

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Well, I'm finally getting around to blogging some of my weddings. I finally, have some time to sit down and blog! Blogger is doing something strange and not letting me see what the pictures are as I blog so I am blogging at the end of the pictures as opposed to my usual comments after each picture.
Tony and Nikki were married in May. I remember when they first came for their consultation and thinking to myself what a gorgeous family! Nikki was pregnant and I love pregnant brides. They always look like Goddesses and Nikki is certainly no exception! Also, their little daughter was so adorable and interested in everything I had in the studio. I had her draped in ribbons and playing with little birds. ADORABLE.
The flowers were bright and bold. I also made Nikki a custom hair flower for her hair that you can see in the picture where she is kissing her little daughter. I love that picture! All the professional photos were taken by Mary Jane Howland Photography and I thank her for sharing some of the images of their special day with me the rest are taken by yours truly.
Congratulations Nikki and Tony and your beautiful family!!

Labels: bridal bouquets, Colourful flowers, family weddings, flower girls, hair flowers, Spring Weddings 2010, Victoria weddings, wedding cakes

posted by Bella Fiore @ 4:58 PM