The Lyman Estate - Why Your Wedding Should Be Here All photos by Nicole Joy Fanel Photography I recently had the honor of being the florist for K&R at the Lyman Estate in Waltham, MA. This was my first estate wedding and I immediately fell in love. For starters, it is nestled in my hometown, Waltham, MA and second, the architecture and grounds speak for itself (if you don't believe me, Little Women was filmed here!).  Architecture that Gives your Venue an Extra Edge If architecture is important to you, it is a National Historic Landmark and one of the finest U.S. examples of a coun ..read more

Historic, Charming, Intimate Wedding Venue near Boston Photography: Nina Weinstein Photography I had the honor of designing flowers at The Groton Inn in Groton, MA. For me, it was a hidden gem with 3 top qualities a wedding venue should possess - historic, charming, and intimate.  Once "America's oldest inn," the Groton Inn was destroyed by a fire in 2011 and only reopened in 2018. It's quite hard to believe that has happened, considering the way they still kept the historic charm, have maintained its world-class amenities and incredible customer service. The Fireplace and Courtya ..read more

Nailing a Neutral Color Palette with Pops of Color Stephanie and Roderick had a vision for their wedding - Boho chic meets Crazy Rich Asians in the most perfect venue, Roger Williams Park Botanical Center in Providence, RI (if you've seen the movie, you will get why!).  Dried and Fresh Flowers The inspiration for a neutral color palette without using all white, came down to combining fresh and dried flowers with zero greenery. My recommendation on how to add pops of color to a neutral color palette: use muted pink or dusty rose, toffee or terracotta, and ligh ..read more

How to Elevate an Intimate, Backyard Wedding Photography: Jemima Richards Danielle and Jason wanted an intimate, backyard wedding with the theme, "simple, but elevated."  We focused on a bright, vibrant color palette with a sophisticated, clean look to take this wedding to the next level.  ​Here's how we did it.  Elevating the Chuppah - Focus on CONTRAST Photography: Jemima Richards If you want a memorable backdrop for your ceremony, you emphasize contrast. Contrast bright colors with soft pastel colors. We showcased these insanely beautiful coral charm peonies with ..read more

Getting the best of both worlds at this Boston wedding venue Photography: Lensy Michelle Photo When I first stepped foot at Misselwood Events at Endicott College, I knew this was going to my favorite Boston venue and I wasn't even the one getting married!  To me, it was the best of both worlds - the ocean and historical architecture.  Allow me to take you through a little walk through of Melissa and Mark's dream wedding. ​ Misselwood Estate The Misselwood estate is the perfect backdrop for photos, including a balcony (Aladdin vibes anyone?), a gorgeous library wit ..read more

Top Flowers for a Boho Chic Wedding It seems like one of the popular wedding and décor trends for 2021 and 2022 is boho chic. Typically, boho chic describes an earthy, ethereal, effortless vibe that incorporates dried flowers. It often involves a neutral color palette with accents of terracotta, burnt orange, blush, peach, or darker tones.  While this is becoming super popular, it is also pricy because dried flowers typically cost more than fresh flowers. How do you create a boho chic look without breaking the bank?  The key to a budget-friendly, boho chic look, is curating t ..read more

DIY $10 Quick and Easy Fall Wreath Fall is here! I love this time of the year for the same reason everyone else does - the Fall colors. Around October, our front lawn has Little Quickfire Hydrangeas that start to become an ombré reddish purple, beige, and faded lime green (see right). This type of hydrangea dries really well, making it perfect for dried flower bouquets, house décor, and wreaths!   I quickly whipped up a Fall wreath using everything foraged from my front lawn. My goal was to make it quick, easy, and affordable (just paying for the cost of the wreath!)&nbs ..read more

Planning your Summer Wedding with Confidence Photographer: Kyra Jean You're getting married in the Summer! Congrats! You should feel like this couple getting swooped up in the air for one of the biggest moments of your lives!  If you're thinking this carefree feeling is very idealistic, trust me, I have been there. We planned an outdoor wedding in July and basically did everything ourselves including booking the venue, catering, renting a tent, tables, chairs, and decorating. My flowers didn't last past the ceremony either :( Much was learned. ​While it can be nerve racking to plan, s ..read more

Stunning Flowers to use for Spring Weddings Spring in Boston (and Ontario when I used to live there) is probably my favorite time of year. It's actually the transition into Spring that excites me the most. Coming out of the long, cold months of hibernation and barren trees really makes you appreciate the first sign of tiny buds. Talk about slowing down and appreciating the moment, right?!  It's also an exciting time for weddings because gorgeous blooms are now available and in season. Why is seasonal valuable? Seasonal Flowers = Better value for your money and they last longer ..read more

Creating a Woodland Jewel Tone Wedding If you're going for a bold, rich, outdoor aesthetic, think emerald green, ruby red, plum, burgundy and royal blue. Aka in food colors, figs, cherries, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, and plums. It's passionate, it's deep, and it works.  After this styled shoot, I seriously recommend everyone consider a jewel tone palette especially with a woodland, outdoor venue. Let's me tell you why and remind you of the "why" for getting married!  Remembering the "Why" in a Pandemic Wedding It's 2021 and we are coming out hot from a very disappoint ..read more