Love is Love – An LGBT Wedding in the Woods

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An LGBT Wedding at UC Davis Arboretum

We have had the opportunity to plan and design a number of LGBT weddings over the last couples years.  Last October, Inspirations by Gina was contacted by Angela who was looking for someone to create florals and decor for her wedding to Cassie.  Yay!  We were so excited because our philosophy is that Love is Love and we do not discriminate against anyone who finds love.  Angela met with us and we immediately clicked on the design and what she was envisioning for her wedding day.  The UC Davis Arboretum is such a serene and special place that we wanted to capture the organic elements in our design for Angela and Cassie.

We decided that we would use lots of greenery such as sword ferns along with a single echeveria succulent, seeded eucalyptus to represent the woods in Angela’s bouquet.  The pop of colors of cream roses and purple burgundy florals tied into the design of Angela’s gown and her desire to bring in the color burgundy for the wedding.

Credit: Oh Snap Photography

We continued with the design of the woods throughout the reception decor and the centerpieces for the guest tables were wooden boxes filled with florals, pots and succulents.  We decorated the simple wedding cake with cream roses to compliment the rest of the design throughout the reception.

Angela was overcome with so much emotion when we presented her with her bouquet!  Also, when Angela and Cassie arrived at the D Street Steakhouse, they were both blown away when they saw not only the florals but the reception decor.  This is why we do what we do because we love it when our clients are happy with what we create for their special day.

For more info on Angela and Cassie’s wedding day, check out their wedding on Equally Wed:

Here’s a toast to both Angela and Cassie:  Cheers and we wish you much love and happiness!

Vendor Credits

Photography: Oh Snap! Photography
Ceremony Venue: UC Davis Arboretum
Reception Venue: D Street Steakhouse
Cassie’s Florals: Bloom and Vine
Officiant: Tan Wedding & Events
Angela’s Bouquet and Reception Decor: Inspirations by Gina
Entertainment: Steve Millington
Dress: Haute House Couture
Vest & Tie: Elegant Designs Bridal
Suit & Shoes: Express

Flower Power Continues

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Inspirations by Gina is loving flowers and that flowers are a intricate part of tablescaping. We love the fact that elegance and glam is back!

Courtesy of www.specialevents.com

Courtesy of www.specialevents.com

Flower Power – The Latest Trend

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I love flowers and flowers are the latest trend in fashion, design and decor. I expect to see a lot of bridesmaids and guests wearing flower outfits to rehearsal dinners and weddings. What will you be wearing?

PLAN each day to be fabulous…

Courtesy of polyvore.com

Courtesy of polyvore.com

Succulents aren’t just for the backyard

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The weather is stormy outside and we love staying indoors this time of year and looking at cute DIY ideas for our clients. Why not give your guests plantable succulents! Succulents are easy plants to grow because they are drought resistant and can withstand colder climates better than some other plants. We like these easy DIY succulent wedding favors which can double as place cards too. The succulents were placed in tea cups that can be gathered from thrift stores, flea markets, garage and estate sales. The more you mismatch them, the better!

Courtesy of www.sandiegoabc.com

Here is another example of what you can do with succulents. They are great for decorating and the possibilites are endless. Check out these succulents in cigar boxes. What is there not to love about these?

Courtesy of Grey Likes Weddings

A New Spin on The Old Boutonniere

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Looking for unusual and unique boutonnieres for your groom and his groomsmen?  Want to think out the box and give your groom and his groomsmen a chance to really reflect who they are as individuals?  Check out this boutonniere from SF Bay Area floral designer Erin Rosenow.

Courtesy of Erin Rosenow

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Everything about working with this business was easy and wonderful! I appreciated the thoughtful follow-up as soon as I had made the order and the willingness to answer my questions. On the day of the delivery, I loved getting a text message and pic of the bouquet being delivered! Last and definitely not least, the bouquet was gorgeous and I loved the colors they chose. I will definitely be using Inspirations By Gina in the future!
- LM
Gina did a beautiful job on an arrangement of flowers I sent a loved one for their birthday. I was beyond impressed and will absolutely place more orders with her. Thank you, Gina!
- MT
I had the privilege of working with Gina this past week at an event at Black Oak Mountain Vineyards and was so impressed by her dedication to making sure everything was just right. She's kind, she has a ton of experience, and her work is stunning!
- AL
I went to an event at University of Redlands where Gina did the centerpieces. They were absolutely stunning! Unique, elegant, and fun. Would totally recommend her for your wedding or event flowers.
- MK
Gina will BRING IT on your wedding day! With Gina's experience and creative mind, your wedding florals will be perfectly matched to your style and vision.
- CW
We contacted Gina to provide a Dallas Cowboys themed flower arrangement for a large pedestal table located in the vestibule of the venue we were holding our loved one’s celebration of life service. With very little input from me Gina created the most beautiful arrangement and it was a show stopper! We appreciate Gina her professional attitude and creativity in our very difficult time. That arrangement put smiles on our faces all night long! Thanks Gina!
- KH
I've had the opportunity to work with as well as utilize Gina's floral services and design skills. This had been mostly when designing events for the Sacramento chapter of NACE. She has always delivered on her commitments with class, consistently, efficiently and with a flair of creativeness. Trust and invest properly and you will be more than pleased with your decision.
- DE
Gina is the kind of florist that you come across once in a lifetime. She is talented, thoughtful, and has the gift of conveying emotion through her work. A group of friends and I reached out to Gina to help us show support to a friend whose grandmother had passed away. She was incredible to work with and created a stunning arrangement that she delivered with great care. I can't recommend Gina enough!
- BD

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