Over 50 years ago the Brown family and my Grandparents sailed on the Gull Lake together. Their son, Cleve, and my mom grew up together, sailing and being young sprites in the summer. As we tend to do when we grow up, they lost touch. Several years ago Cleve and his family moved in next door to our place on Gull Lake. They have three children, roughly the ages of me and TJ. Hooray for neighbors my age - the lake has not been as fun since everyone grew up and stayed away during the summers. Last summer, the oldest son, Whitney, and his amazing forever love, Ellen, planned an intimate garden wedding at the Brown's home in Indianapolis.
I was honored to spend their wedding weekend building arrangements on their patio. This was one of the most creative weddings I have been part of. Ellen had amazing ideas - vintage, gardeny, romantic. And she also had enough trust in me to let me run wild with my own thoughts. The result, in my opinion, led to some lovely creations.
A still-bare-B for Brown and a riot of flowers that do not yet have a home.
Daisies are a perfect rehearsal dinner accent.
The best way to transport centerpieces.
Peonies, garden roses and stock - oh my!
Bouts. Best built the day of - hence the sunrise glow that is happening.
White roses, mint leaves and vintage pins - perfect bridesmaid bouquets.
Kissing balls for the wee girls and ribboned roses for Baby Stella.
One of 20 centerpieces - each one a bit different from the next.
A slightly embellished ceremony site.
Repurposed rehearsal dinner flowers make a lovely garland for the favor table.
B is for Brown.
No detail is too small - even the back yard gate.
The Brown Family.
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