Today, I read an article about vintage engagement rings. As I read the article I found myself reminiscing about a wedding that I designed where the bride requested that her parents’ wedding bands be incorporated into her bouquet. The bride had a vision, to carry a bouquet that symbolized love. I achieved this by nestling the wedding bands amongst the flowers. This simple gesture demonstrated to the wedding guests the love a couple shared through the years, the love that a daughter has for her parents, and the love that a new bride has for her groom. The cool crisp air of the day was affirmation that I should share this bouquet with you, the color palette is perfect, as we prepare to welcome fall. 
The bride, a Yale University Student, who came to New Haven to study medicine, clearly inherited her artistic abilities from her mom. Her mom created each of the beautiful wedding favors, individual cakes topped with handmade sugar flowers. The bride added her personal touch to the wedding by incorporating family photos; creating wedding invitations and menus; and sharing photos of her and her husband on each table. She designated tables by months of the year and various stages or the couple’s courtship, rather than simply using table numbers. This bride was such a pleasure to work with and together we executed the day she envisioned, on her budget.
