Karma Flowers Event Design and Trunk Vintage Rentals

Real Wedding Flowers: Jennifer and Daniel, Vanessa Joy Photography, The Stonehouse at Stirling Ridge

2014-08-01T11:08:00.002-07:00

Vanessa, of Vanessa Joy Photography, was kind enough to share a few pictures with us of Jennifer and Daniel's rustic meets chic wedding at The Stonehouse in Warren, NJ. The bouquets were made of peonies, roses, spray roses, and dusty miller and beautifully accented the bridesmaids glittery gowns. We outfitted the venue with centerpieces of peonies and garden-inspired flowers and our vintage rentals so guests could lounge and enjoy the view of the beautiful lawn. We are so happy for Jen and Dan and congratulate them on such a gorgeous wedding day.

Real Wedding: Serena and Alvin, Joie Elie Photography, Torne Valley Vineyard

2014-07-02T04:00:00.000-07:00

Last fall we were lucky enough to design the florals and vintage furniture for Serena and Alvin as they married at Torne Valley Vineyard in Hillburn, NY. It was a beautiful, warm fall day perfect for walking the grounds of the rolling hills and lovely vineyard. Serena chose a mostly black and white palette for the personal flowers with pops of green and purple inside the reception tent. All of the images below were captured by Joie Elie Photography.

The couple also treated guests to a vintage cigar lounge created from our vintage furniture on the front porch of the estate. It was the perfect way for guests to relax and unwind after the dancing had been done.

Real Wedding: Ali & Art's Summer Wedding, Veronica Lola Photography, Bayonet Farms

2014-07-01T11:04:00.002-07:00

It is hot out there! Not that we are complaining. And if you are tempted to complain, I will remind you of our Arctic winter. No thank you. This weather reminds me of some of our warmer weddings last summer and I realized I never blogged Veronica Lola's gorgeous pictures of Ali and Art's wedding last year. Now we understand that there are no weddings at Bayonet Farms at the moment {maybe that will change again}but the rustic, chic color palette and details of Ali and Art's big day can translate to many different venues.

Just as a note for couples that are planning their wedding from afar... Ali and Art lived in Australia for much of the design and planning process before the wedding. There were a few local visits to the States {Art is from New Jersey so he understands cold but Ali saw the space in the dead of a brutally cold and snow-y winter but she was a good sport about it.} No matter the distance, it can be done with the right team of people behind you {us!}

Ali and Art knew they would be moving to Texas after their honeymoon so as a nod to both Australia {Ali's home and where the couple met and fell in love}, and the great State of Texas {where their lives would continue} we placed gilded kangaroos and cattle on the place settings of mixed vintage China. And guests, having traveled from all over the world, were encouraged to sign a vintage globe- we think the coolest guest book out there.

We used much of Trunk Vintage Rental's inventory to create the lounge areas in the cocktail space, the ladder escort card display, and the cocktail bars.

It was a warm day, sure. But it was one for the fun record books too. The couple and their guests danced the night away in the beautiful barn and we are just happy to be a part of it all.

We have recently learned that Ali and Art have welcomed a little bundle of joy into their lives! We wish all the best things in the world for them and their daughter. xo.

Ali and Art's wedding was featured on A Paper Proposal and the girls' bouquets were featured on Love Inc. Magazine.

Old Meets New: Feature on The Wedding Chicks with Julie Paisley Photography

2014-06-24T16:55:00.002-07:00

The Wedding Chicks have been giving us so much love lately, we thought it was about time we share a styled shoot they featured of ours a while back. We had the privilege of designing florals and rentals for a Julie Paisley Photography workshop in South Jersey. The red, purple, and yellow fall palette was so refreshing and the hanging sweetheart table our very own Dave made is divine!

Real Wedding: Unju & Jason, HollyHedge Estate, PA, June 16, 2013 {Photography by Ethan Yang Photography}

2014-06-19T06:33:00.003-07:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Unju and Jason!

Ah. Unju and Jason. June 16, 2013.

HollyHedge Estate, PA

Photography by none other than the fabulous Ethan Yang Photography.

{Ethan and his team are absolutely fearless and if you are lucky enough to book them for your event, you are well just completely lucky.}

Melt my heart. This bride and groom were probably one of the most thoughtful couples we worked with in terms of detail. Unju thought about and planned it, all. From the furniture rentals, to the fabric details, to the flowers, custom buttons, red heart sunglasses for the guests, the custom pink drinks in a fun wheelbarrow, the folk band for cocktail hour, the removal of the venue window treatments, the sing-along, the menus, the dress change. Ah. They did it all and pulled off a day their guests will never forget.

Us either.

Our pink settee and our farm table did make an appearance in the cocktail hour.

Unju really wanted a non-traditional fountain arrangement. If you know HollyHedge you know the fountain is the focal point of the ceremony space and it is gorgeous. We used baby's breath, roses, and peonies as the fill and topped it off with seasonal branches. If you look closely, you will also see Julie's custom gold birds hanging from the fountain. They were an extra special touch.

Unju and Jason elected to rent farm tables for their reception and it made all of the difference in the space. Similarly, we added all of the seeded eucalyptus to the chandeliers in the space, truly transforming the feeling in the room.

Their centerpieces were a curated mix of vintage boxes and vessels and the perfect accompanying candlesticks. We custom made the chalkboard table numbers and the cheese board menus.

Congrats Unju and Jason and here is to a lifetime of happiness.

Real Wedding: Winter Weddings...Kristin and Rick's December Wedding at The Liberty House

2014-05-22T06:40:00.000-07:00

When I met Kristin and Rick in their adorable home in New Jersey, I was instantly drawn to their laid back approach to the wedding. It was clear they wanted to have a beautiful celebration that would keep guests on the dance floor all night. With the views of NYC in the backdrop, we set out to create a sophisticated, yet uncomplicated design in the Liberty House space. One of my absolute favorite elements of the day was the combination of the sweet and soft peonies and the wintery pine and greens used in the bouquets and centerpieces. The pale pink against the more traditional holiday palette of red and green, was a complete success. And how stunning is our bride...

Photo credit: FotoBuddy

My Mother's Day with BRRCH and Sunday Suppers in Brooklyn

2014-05-13T08:46:00.002-07:00

My husband is the best. Simply put. And this Mother's Day he and Charlie gave me the opportunity to spend a warm, peaceful morning in a gorgeous space, surrounded by flowers. Not bad right?

The flower class at Sunday Suppers loft space in Brooklyn was taught by Brittany of BRRCH - a floral designer I ooh and ahh over on Instagram. I walked away with a wonderful experience, a ton of little new hints and tidbits and a beautiful arrangement I am very proud of.

The Sunday Suppers loft is a must visit. They host Sunday dinners monthly and a whole bunch of classes and workshops so be sure to visit the site and the space. The food is divine and the scene is tranquil and inspiring.

Mother's Day Brunch Ideas on HGTV with Meyers Styles and Cheyenne Mojica Photography

2014-05-08T13:14:00.001-07:00

A few months back we were brought on to a super fun Mother's Day inspiration project with Katie of the Meyers Styles blog and Cheyenne of Cheyenne Mojica Photography. The Mother's Day brunch for all generations concept was created by Katie and featured on the HGTV blog. With little time to spare to throw something together for the moms and grandmothers and godmothers in your life, we thought we would share some of Katie's easy-peasy DIYs. We would love for you to share some of your Mother's Day celebrations with us after the weekend. As a mom myself, I happen to LOVE this holiday and I hope all of you and the women in your life have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy!

Cheyenne Mojica Photography

Bohemian Style Me Pretty Feature with Michelle Lange Photography, Angela Newton Roy Photography and Kat Eitner Events

2014-04-18T01:30:00.000-07:00

This past summer we had the pleasure of styling a bohemian-styled bridal shoot with some of our favorites in the industry. Honestly, our favorites. We were delighted when we received the news that Style Me Pretty Tri-State picked up the shoot to feature on their gorgeous blog. Take a look at all of the amazing components of this shoot and all of inspiration that came out of this day and this collaboration. We were thrilled to be a part of it. They will be some of our favorite images for a long time to come.

Spring Holiday DIY Projects and Ideas

2014-04-16T01:00:00.000-07:00

This weekend we are looking forward to celebrating the transition to Spring with our friends and family. And there will be some egg-dying, egg-hiding, comfort food-eating, and of course some DIY-ing {we can't help ourselves.} So I thought with a few days to spare {and while there is still time to hit up a craft store}, I would share with you some of the Pinterest projects we have already done and some we plan to do in the next few days. And be sure to follow our Pinterest boards {our DIY board is pinned to regularly}.

No sew? I am in! Source: The House That Lars Built

Use your Tattly tattoos people! I have a stash! Source: Country Living

Dave already made this for Charlie with a black fabric marker and it is unbelievable how good it turned out! Source: Mer Mag

Well hello. We have a few stops this weekend and I think this may be the perfect hostess gift. Source: Fox on the Run

Real Wedding: Marianne and Michael, Perona Farms (Andover, NJ), Kay English Photography

2014-03-18T00:00:00.000-07:00

Marianne and Michael got married on crisp fall day last October at Perona Farms (Andover, NJ) I met with Marianne, a wedding photographer, and her sweet mom a few months before their wedding to talk about the overall feel of the day and the sentiment the couple wished to express through the decor. They wanted to stay true to the wildflower, rustic aesthetic {as evidenced by the super cool cowboy boots} but with a pop of bright color. We chose dahlias, roses, asters, astilbe, peppers, lavender and dusty miller for the bouquets, bouts, and centerpieces. We adore the way the colors played such a dramatic role in the day {especially against the gray sky}and the hand-picked feel the arrangements stayed true to. The day was perfectly captured by Kay English Photography.

We wish the newlyweds so much love and luck and the best to Marianne in this upcoming wedding season.

Hearth Magazine's Journal: The Waning Days of Winter

2014-03-06T12:55:00.001-08:00

Our cold weather Catskills celebration is up on Hearth Magazine's online journal today.

Head over there to read the story behind this little fete.

Photography: Christina Lilly Photography

Calligraphy: MaryKate Moon

Venue: The Graham and Co. (Phoenicia, NY)

I Like Big Bouts and I Can Not Lie. A Quick Guide to Different Boutonniere Options

2014-03-06T00:00:00.000-08:00

Bouty! Bouty! Bouty! When I was titling this blog post I had a million options because we, at Karma Flowers, spend our creation days {days dedicated to the pieces that are made for our weddings and events} coming up with ridiculous "bout" references. It's flower humor I guess.

In any case, Julie and Dave are our resident boutonniere makers and they do a boutiful job {trust me, they are endless.}

We wanted to give the fellas a quick guide to some boutonniere looks since we find that most men do not give it a thought before our first consultation. Karma Flowers customizes the ribbon and presentation to suit the wedding day and the couple but here are a few bout interpretations of different wedding aesthetics {all the work of the Karma Flowers team}...

The Classic

Spray rose {sturdy stem that works well in bouts, especially because of its size}, dusty miller and a little touch of amaranth for a little flair to a classic design. Photo: Gulnara Studios

The Bold

A Lady Slipper can be so unexpected as a boutonniere. Selecting a large flower from the bride's bouquet and have that, alone, adorn the lapel. Photo: Jessica Schmitt Photography

The Everlasting

The simple succulent. A timeless favorite. We added a little waxflower and lavender to this one but the possibilities are endless. Photo: Sharyn Frenkel Photography

The Artsy

Nigella Love in a Mist {yup, that's the name of the white bloom} and some greens finished with a floral ribbon. This man is taking this to a whole new artistic level. Photo: Mikkel Paige Photography

The Throw-Back

We couldn't of a better hipster bout than an old school bundle of baby's breath. Perfection. Photo: Jessica Lavoie Photography

The Rustic

We have never seen a barn wedding we didn't like and barn weddings call for rustic bouts. Black peppers, dusty miller, lavender, and dahlia buds wrapped in twine. Photo: Kay English Photography

The Storyteller

Sometimes there are no flowers at all. This avid fisherman told the story of his fishing trips with family and friends through his choice of boutonnieres. Photo: Matthew Douglas Photography

Now how a bout that for some crazy cool boutonnieres?

From the Oscar Red Carpet to the Wedding Aisle...What's Trending in Fashion

2014-03-03T09:45:00.000-08:00

This year's Oscars had some stunners and some serious best dressed candidates. So much so, that we were inspired to help brides and bridesmaids hunt for accessible versions of these gorgeous looks. Here are our picks...

Kate Hudson's bold and edgy Versace look is a winner. This J.Crew version of geometric accents and capped sleeves has us hooked too!

Both Elie Saab dresses are glamour, glamour, glamour. Angelina's gown is Haute Couture and the bridal option is available on Nearly Newlywed {how lucky!}

Midnight is such a cliche color! Donna Morgan's Laura dress is perfect for capturing the essence of Sandra Bullock's Alexander McQueen floor-length gown.

And last but certainly not least! Our favorite- Bridesmaids can channel Luptia's infectious spirit {and Prada gown} in this knee-length powder BHLDN Rosalie dress.

DIY for Kids and Adults to Survive Another Snow Day!

2014-02-12T10:12:00.001-08:00

It's going to be another snow day here on the east coast. They seem to come too often lately. If you are like Dave and I, you welcome the extra day home with your child BUT by mid-afternoon you are all getting on each other's nerves a bit. We truly have had a winter of all being locked inside together. So, in anticipation of the 10" of snow we are supposed to be graced with tomorrow, I began scouring my favorite resources for a mid-day project we could all participate in. It is usually the perfect way to bring everyone around the table to divert energy and attention into making something fun.

I have compiled a list of DIY projects perfect for a snow day. I tried to find ones that could be made of common household items, but in some cases you still have some time to run out and grab those supplies.

If you decide to tackle these ~~distractions,~~ I mean projects, let us know. We would love to see your creations! And the good news is, for our wedding and event fans- some of these can even work at your celebration!

How about some for their precious royal heads? How to here.

After a short forage outside {great for fresh air and for stretching those muscles}, use what you find to create a winter mobile.

One for the girls. And they don't have to be stars. What do you have around the house that you can use?

One for the fellas.

One of my favorite DIYs I have yet to tackle. Homemade jewelry!

Our DIY Pinterest board is one of our most popular. Be sure to follow us there for all of our DIY pins!

And tomorrow we will choose one DIY for our family and post our progress on Instagram.

#thewarringtonsDIY

Charlie is turning 3! Let's Look Back on his Sledding Party from Last Year!

2014-02-05T03:00:00.000-08:00

Charlie is turning 3!

So, our best design yet...our son Charlie... is turning 3! And to celebrate, we are packing our bags and heading to Disney. The thought of having to buy another plastic toy after the holidays was more than we could take, so we opted for the birthday trip. But we thought this was a fun time to look back to LAST year's birthday celebration.

We live on a massive hill and dreamed about having a sledding party at our home in the winter months. We scheduled Charlie's party and kept our fingers crossed. Luckily, nature delivered. We were lucky enough to have more than a foot of snow on our hill on a Sunday in February
for all of our friends and family to enjoy.

We knew most of the party would take place outside {and it was a warm-ish day} so we opted for a food truck to cater the party. The Oink and Moo BBQ truck parked in our driveway and fed the sleigh riders as they ascended the hill. The ribs, tacos, and cornbread were the perfect comfort foods for warming bellies on this winter day.

We kept decor super simple inside with a cake from Christie's Bakery in Clinton and some easy balloons and candles.

All of the beautiful photos were captured by Tin Sparrow Studios.

Now off to Disney for this year's celebration!

It's an 'Ol Fashion Valentine Exchange hosted by Karma Flowers

2014-01-31T15:33:00.001-08:00

Over the holidays, I participated in a mug swap hosted by Bunting and Bones. It really brought me great joy to put together a little package for someone I had never met halfway around the country, and it was super fun to receive a package in the mail put together just for me! We are all so used to electronic communication that to put together a tangible bunch of goodies and include a hand-written note felt refreshing.

Couple that with my love for Valentine's Day {this year more than ever.} I know, I know, it's a cheesy hallmark holiday but I always feel like we celebrate our kids, and our moms, and our dads, and our pets, that it so easy to forget to celebrate the people we love just because. And to me, Valentine's is the excuse to do just that.

So I decided to host an old crafty Valentine exchange! By submitting your email address, you agree to send a Valentine-themed package to the person I pair you up with! We encourage you to flex your creative muscles and get out the red paper and doilies, but if that is not you- no worries! We are sure you can creatively shop! I ask that you spend $10 before shopping. You can include yummy treats, supplies for a fun DIY, some fun Valentine confetti... the possibilities are endless.

So endless in fact that we have created a Valentine's Exchange Idea Pinterest board for those of you that need a little inspiration. Some of my favorites..

An instant celebration with this DIY.

Help someone create the perfect V-day treat.

Keep the little toes warm.

Now that you want in on this exchange, how do you sign up? Easy! Go to our Instagram account {@karmaandtrunk} and find the post with the vintage cupid picture above. Leave your email address in the comments. That is it! I am closing sign-ups on February 2nd so if you sign up, you will be receiving an email from me by Monday, February 3rd! Be sure to share the post on your Instagram- the more the merrier and hashtag #karmasvdayexchange

Help us spread Valentine's Day love and cheer across the country!!!

The Lovesick Expo: A Story Told in Flowers

2014-01-24T12:13:00.000-08:00

By: Stephanie Agresti

Just one year after finishing a communications internship at Karma, I never thought I’d be putting on a wedding dress. Not for my own wedding of course, but for The Lovesick Expo at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. When Trish and Kristyn asked me to model as a bride for their vignette, I was so excited.

I spent the afternoon resting on the elegant pink settee, a popular member of our Trunk vintage furniture collection. The bouquet Trish made for me to hold was full of gorgeous red and pink hues, rich textures, and unique anemones and orchids. For the first time, I realized what it means to capture a bride’s personality through her flowers.

Weddings tell the story of two lives becoming one love. And though everything the Karma team made for the special day wasn’t for my true wedding, I felt a sincere connection to my flowers.

All afternoon, beautiful couples came to our vignette to see everything we are capable of doing. I felt honored to represent the company that gave me so many opportunities in my career and happiness to so many brides. And though modeling was a fun and new experience, there were so many times I wanted to jump up from the settee and say “and we can do this too!”

I love being a part of the Karma family, being able to express my creativity through design in a way I never imagined possible as a college student. Though I’ve had the opportunity to make tons of bouquets for all types of weddings, you really don’t know what it’s like to be a bride until you are one yourself.

Real Wedding: Rebecca and Jeff hop the Pond and Get Married at Bonnet Island by Karma Flowers

2014-01-21T10:04:00.001-08:00

At the beginning of this year, we received an email from, Rebecca, regarding her August wedding at Bonnet Island Estate. Her and her now-husband Jeff currently live in London but had spent tons of time at her parent's home on Long Beach Island growing up and wanted to bring all of their cherished family and friends to the Jersey shore to celebrate their love for one another. The venue speaks for itself and has so much character and charm, we were simply looking to adding some detailed touches.

The ceremony chapel was adorned with a sweet garland on both the aisle and mantel and the cocktail hour was full of baby's breath set against the ocean backdrop. The reception decor consisted of a mix of deconstructed vessels, taller pieces with tons of greens and many vintage {working} oil lamps {our favorite touch!} Julie from the KF team hand embroidered her famous napkins for the couple and it all came together beautifully.

Rebecca is a stunner and her dress was to die for, so we were sure to complement it with a gorgeous dahlia and peony {yes, in August - we have the best suppliers ever} bouquet. She asked for color but wanted her bridesmaids to carry white, and we created some lush bouquets for them as well.

All of the professional photography was captured by the AMAZING Angelica Glass Photography and the day of coordination was held down by Kathi Evans of All the Best Weddings and Celebrations who is always a joy to work with.

Enjoy some of our behind-the-scenes iPhone pics and hopefully we will be privileged enough to share some of Angelica's beautiful pictures.

Fernanda and Felipe's Surf Lodge Wedding on Constance Zahn, The Surf Lodge

2014-01-14T05:14:00.000-08:00

A few months ago we posted some of favorite pictures of Fernanda and Felipe's Hampton wedding! The two were married in September at the Surf Lodge in Montauk and it was an absolutely gorgeous celebration. Jewel Georgieff and her team put together a wonderful affair and we were delighted to be a part of it.

We recently found out that not only was Fernanda and Felipe's wedding featured on Constance Zahn but it was named one of the best beach weddings of 2013 in Brazil! We are delighted for F + F who truly concentrated on making the day simple, and personal and a reflection of their love. Their wedding video by H2 Brasil captured it all exquisitely. Their vows to each other are some of the most heartfelt I have seen.

Fernanda's sister {pictured on the right} is Francesca Monfrinatti, the fashion guru behind the Shoe Lover blog. A must read for the fashion savvy.

Congrats to these two beautiful people and a lifetime of happiness to them both!!!

All pictures were captured by Real Life Portraits

Real Wedding: Andrea & Mark at The W Hotel, Hoboken...Gulnara Studio & Lulu's Event Design

2014-01-08T00:00:00.000-08:00

This summer we were lucky enough to be asked by Lulu's Event Design to be a part of Andrea and Mark's wedding at The W Hotel in Hoboken. After meeting with the couple, we were thrilled to find out that they were embracing the bright, vibrant colors of early July and we knew the peonies at that time in the season were going to steal the show. All of the special moments of the day were captured beautifully by Gulnara Studio and she was kind enough to send some of our favorites along to us.

Andrea's bridal bouquet had a more muted palette and worked especially well with her gorgeous lace gown.

The bridesmaids wore black so we were able to punch the color up a bit for their bouquets.

The bouts were the perfect mix of the blush tones from the bride's bouquet and the deeper fuchsia of the bridesmaids bouquets. Finished with black and white stripes.

Although a bit different from our typical design projects, we did use these lucite trays and purple gems to create a refined escort card display.

The couple elected to get married in the reception space that was turned over during the cocktail hour. This meant that we were to create a ceremony backdrop in a very neutral room. In order to bring life in the space, we worked with the couple to design and create these oversized green arrangements to frame the alter. We adore the simplicity of the pieces and that the scale of them helped cozy up the room a bit.

All of the centerpieces were deconstructed arrangements with a mix of mercury glass vessels. We stuffed them with peonies, hydrangea, and dusty miller.

Andrea and Mark travel A LOT and we love following their adventures on social media! Best of luck you guys!

Weekend Wrap-up... A Kinfolk Event with Hello Home Shoppe

2014-01-06T08:02:00.000-08:00

We over here at Karma & Trunk have put together a bit of a blog schedule. Yes, we know we have said it before, but we are going to do our darndest to stick to it. On Mondays, we plan to tell you a bit about our weekend. A bit of a wrap-up as you may. On Monday's after event weekends we will share a sneak peek of those events and the prep work behind them. But, on non-event weekends we will share a bit of our personal lives and how we like to spend our days off. It will be a little travel, a little crafting, a little book reading and we hope you will find a tip, a trick, a new destination from our adventures.

This weekend was FULL of consultations. SIX to be exact. And while we are so super psyched about all of our new clients and the venues they have chosen and invited us to decorate and style for them {The Loft at Jack's Barn, The Holly Hedge Estate, The Olde Mill Inn, The Red Mill Museum, and The Oakside Mansion} we aren't quite ready to tell their stories yet. So instead, we will reflect on a past weekend and introduce you to Kinfolk - a magazine, an event, and a lifestyle.

Back in November, I had the pleasure of attending a Kinfolk event in the West Elm, Philadelphia. The event was hosted by Emily and Erick of Hello Home Shoppe which has quickly become one of my favorite blogs! I was joined by a dear friend, Lauren, and we spent the morning learning how to infuse herbs into oil, bath salts, tea, and finishing sugar. See more about the day on their blog. All of the pictures on their blog and the ones below were captured by Brandon Wickencamp. And yes, that is me with the funny face below.

It was a lovely experience to sit with a friend and catch up while creating. All of the recipes were super easy and ones we will use and take with us to make treasures and gifts for ourselves and our friends. A wonderful afternoon spent with likeminded people, getting our hands dirty.

Kristyn and I previously attended a canning event that Kinfolk hosted in Brooklyn and I will be sure to share some of the details from that event soon.

Kinfolk generally has a theme each month with events pertaining to that theme, in cities around the globe. Visit their website and if you are looking to learn a new skill, craft, potential project, a Kinfolk event might be just the place to start.

Ps. Subscribing to the magazine is not a bad idea either, although we usually wait until they go on sale at Anthropologie before picking them up. There is a digital subscription option on their site for a reduced price as well.

*Karma Flowers, Trunk Rentals and the author are in no way affiliated with Kinfolk. We are simply spreading the word about a movement we can get behind.

Eco-Friendly Lavender and Mint Shoot named one of the best of 2013...Every Last Detail!

2014-01-03T12:22:00.004-08:00

It is really, really cold outside. Like really cold. So alas! It is the perfect day to get some blogging done...some long overdue blogging that is.

Right before the new year, we found out that Every Last Detail named the mint and lavender shoot we lent our rentals to, some of the best wedding inspiration of 2013!

Now that is something we can be excited about!

The shoot, that we featured on our blog a few months ago, took place at Strawhill Farm and was captured by Alexis June Weddings and Cyrience Creative Studios. The idea was to showcase how to incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable elements into wedding decor. Trunk Rentals provided the chairs, a settee, and other smaller detail pieces. We absolutely adored seeing our vintage rentals fit into the overall story told through this shoot.

Hoping this delightful shoot brings a little warmth to your day!

Real Wedding: Sarah & Tom, The Lambertville Inn, Carolina W. Rivera Photography

2013-12-20T02:00:00.000-08:00

We haven't shared a wedding in a few weeks, so I thought we would say hello again with this stunner. Sarah and Tom were married in Somerville, NJ and danced the night away with a beautiful reception at The Lambertville Inn in Lambertville, NJ. Their day, their faith, and their love was captured by the amazing Carolina W. Rivera Photography whom we have been lucky to work with in the past. The bride and her mom poured their hearts into so many of the details of this day that it was hard to select a few pictures to highlight.

One of the first things you may notice is Sarah's over-sized bouquet. Let me be the one to tell you that we absolutely adore brides that will step outside the norm to achieve their vision and Sarah did that with this bouquet. Made from roses, dahlias, lisianthus, stock and seeded eucalyptus, her arm bouquet was a show-stopper {and heavy to boot!}. Her mom hand-crafted hundreds of fabric flowers that complemented various ceremony and reception pieces and the vessels for the reception centerpieces were a family depression-glass collection.

Chalk It Up 2 Love hand-painted the sign we custom made with lyrics from the couple's first dance that hung over the dance floor for the evening. We also added a Madeline Trait cake-topper and BHLDN chair covers (not pictured) for the extra special touches.

Holiday Gift Guide on Love Inc. Magazine - the gift of giving back!

2013-12-18T16:38:00.000-08:00

Thrilled to see our holiday gift guide on Love Inc. Magazine today! Be sure to keep those in need in your hearts and mind this season.

xo,

Trish and the Karma Team