Playing Catch Up! Fall Weddings

September

September

We have all been working hard here at Fiore! We have worked with tons of great brides and thank them all for choosing us and wish them all the best in the future!!

September 4th on Wrightsville Beach Johanna Clifford wore a vintage style gown and carried an earthy bouquet down the aisle. Hydrangea, lisianthus, alstroemeria, scabiosa, & roses in shades of purple, pink, and green filled her hands with a lush bouquet. She stood under a white arbor that was decorated with similar flowers as her bouquet in a whispy garden fashion with hanging ivy and bear grass. Her eclectic reception had earthy centerpieces. Birch containers with maidenhair fern plants, hydrangea, & scabiosa; silver bowls with ivy plants & purple roses; tall white ceramic containers with green scabiosa pods, kiwi vine, & bear grass scattered the tables at The Bridge Tender. Moss, river rock & dyed eggs also added a whimsical touch.

Three couples tied the knot on September 11. Ashley S. became Mrs. T. Ashley W. became Ahsley H. & Julia &Mitch became Mr. & Mrs. R.

On Wrightsville Beach Ashley S. soaked up the sun carrying a bouquet with long, natural stems of Stargazer lilies, white dendrobium orchids, big, hot pink roses, bear grass and ruscus. A fancy antique white ribbon wrap added detail to the stems.



Photos Courtesy of KMI



 The fresh and vibrant wedding of Ashley W. was definitely one of our faves! The Cape Fear River was the perfect backdrop and the stunning Dudley Mansion created the perfect canvas for Ashley’s unique wedding. Black & white was enhanced with pale yellow and shades of green. The wrought iron arch was ornately designed with green bells of Ireland, big white calla lilies, yellow lilies, cymbidium & dendrobium orchids, green new growth hydrangea, ivy & moss created a lush frame for the couple to exchange vows under. The cobblestone aisle lined with yellow and white rose petals lead up to our gorgeous wrought iron arch. Large Aspidistra leaves looped created the base for Ashley’s imaginative bouquet which was filled with green new growth hydrangea, white phaelonopsis & dendrobium orchids, yellow freesia, mini callas, ladies mantel & white stephanotis (with pearls in the center!). She paid homage to her family by wrapping her bouquet with her grandfather’s handkerchief and adorned it with her parents’ wedding rings. Bright yellow cymbidium orchids popped off the black bridesmaids dresses. One of a kind, contemporary table arrangements built in glass cubes stood out on top of kiwi green satin linens. Exotic tropical flowers like lilies, fern curls, orchids and protea filled the cubes. KMI Photography took some gorgeous shots so just check out the pictures on our FaceBook or their blog.

At Airlie Gardens, Julia & Mitch had a romantic garden setting for their natural & sophisticated taste. Julia carried a mostly green bouquet with new growth hydrangea, hanging amarathis, lily grass & variegated pit was accented with white freesia. A black satin wrap matched her bridesmaids who all wore different black dresses. Courtney Aliah Photography got great shots, check them out on her blog! The vibrant green just pops off the black wrap and dresses. Willow and white & green hydrangea brought the garden feel to the reception at The Balcony downtown.

On September 17th Courtney & Keith shared vows at one end of town at Fort Fisher and celebrated their union on the other side, downtown at Front Street Brewery. The bridesmaids wore slate blue dresses and carried green & white bouquets. Courtney carried an all white rounded bouquet of hydrangea, football mums, dahlias, &  ranunculus. The soft & romantic look was carried over in the reception with tall squares filled with river rock with white mums glued to branches of willow & white hydrangea overflowing from low cubes created a romantic forest through Front Street Brewery.

Kim & Mr. Mills were wed at Poplar Grove Plantation on September 18th. Kim carried a “black” bouquet of Black Magic Roses and dark red gerbera daisies. Her maids carried bouquets of all dark red gerberas. The couple exchanged vows at the gazebo, which was lavishly draped with tulle and tied with pewter and red ribbon. Glass cubes with black marbles and floating dark red gerberas accented the reception site.

Photos Courtesy of KMI

Two more couples exchanged vows on September 18th. Kim & David (a.k.a. Ken & Barbie) perhaps the most beautiful couple in the world just oozed love all over each other. It was as if the wind kept pushing them into each other, but we know they just couldn’t keep their hands off each other! The colors in this wedding were almost as hot as the couple! Nestled perfectly in between the dunes at the south end of Wrightsville Beach, Kim walked down a sandy aisle bordered with hot pink, lime green and yellow Fuji mums, to meet her husband under a big white arch decorated with lush greenery and brightly colored Stargazer lilies, Fuji mums, and dendrobium orchids. Kim’s bright bouquet was wrapped with a locket that had photos of her family members in it. Friends and family stepped out of the wind and into a dazzling Lumina Hall where fuchsia, hot pink and & yellow orchids created a forest of color. Curtains of strung fuchsia dendrobium orchids & Swarovski crystals framed the candy bar entrance piece. Lanterns and pink under lighting done by High Performance Lighting only made the room (& the bride) sparkle more! Check out more pics of Kim & David on KMI Photography’s blog.

Sarah M picked up her flowers & took a ferry to Bald Head Island to become Mrs. Ruiz. She carried an all white bouquet of hydrangea, mini calla lilies, stephanotis & dendrobium orchids. She also wore white dendrobium orchids in her hair. Her 2 flower girls also wore halos of orchids & stephanotis.

On September 24th Kristen W. picked up her bouquets and headed to Shell Island Resort. Her bouquets were earthy and natural with a mix of cut greenery, millet, hydrangea, daisy mums, Star’s of Bethlehem, and wax flower.

On September 25th two weddings were going on at opposite sides of town. Elizabeth L. became Mrs. Taranko in Landfall. Amanda G. became Mrs. Buehrer in Carolina Beach.

Elizabeth carried a vibrant bouquet of orange gerbera daisies & roses accented with green seeded eucalyptus & hypericum berry at her early fall ceremony at Kenan Chapel. Her maids carried similar bright bouquets. The alter was adorned with rich bronze urns filled with lush greenery, orange roses & gerberas with white roses as an accent. Willow branches and ivy hanging down created a rich fall palette. She celebrated her union with family and friends at the Dye Club in Landfall. Check out some pictures on FaceBook.

Amanda picked up her flowers and strolled to her small wedding in Carolina Beach. She carried a simple yet elegant bouquet of white roses with green hypericum berries. Her three bridesmaids carried a single white rose with a white shoelace ribbon wrap.