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Frances and Vincent know how to throw a party! This wedding was one for the books, complete with costume changes, floral abundance, and a stunning palatial venue. Every detail was expertly planned and fulfilled. 

It was a special challenge for us to work solely in white (plus a little something blue), but we rose to the occasion and the results speak for themselves. Many-petaled roses, larkspur, and peonies created a layered, cloudlike effect that was the frosting on the cake of this heavenly occasion.

Photos by the very talented Over Power Production

Wedding Coordinator: Le Muse Events
Venue: San Jose Corinthian Grand Ballroom
Makeup and Hair: Christina Li Makeup & Beauty
Videographer: The Moment
Catering: Phu Lam Chinese Restaurant
Bakery: Jen's Cake

Shefali and Charlie have impeccable taste, if we do say so. They showed admirable restraint by nixing flowers from their nuptials and opting instead to go for layers of lush, green foliage filled with texture and focusing on form. 

For us here at Gorgeous & Green, this approach was an absolute delight! We used emerald green monstera leaves, silvery fan palms, local lime green hanging amaranth, along with a symphony of other tropical foliage to craft decor for the mandap, a flat-lay tablescape, and clouds of greenery suspended from the heavens. 

Take a stroll through this viridian vision in the gallery below! 
All photos by the excellent: James Moes Photography

   

       

   

    

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Spring couldn't have come sooner. With the state of the world as it it, the blossoms and greening plants just make life a little softer. We are here for all the softness. Treat yourself or a friend to an hour and a half of floral meditation. Together we will each create a luscious bouquet in a vase for the Spring Floral Workshop.

This workshop will focus on how to: put together a vase arrangement, incorporate branches and bulb flowers in your design, use a floral frog, employ eco-friendly tactics, and care for your cut blooms in a way that extends the life of your bouquet. 

How it works:

• If you're local to the Bay Area (San Francisco, San Mateo, Alameda County, Orinda, Moraga and Marin County) we will drop off the materials to your specified location the day before the event.
• The materials include: flowers, container, clippers, floral frog
• If you're not local, we will provide you with a list of materials to acquire on your own
• On April 23rd from 11:30-1:00 PST Pilar will lead you through the workshop
• The following week you will have a fabulous floral arrangement to enjoy!

We believe that flowers are a thread that tie us to the natural world and remind us of the sheer delight that can be found there.

The small work that we practice in floristry is a way to enlarge the meaning found when we hold a single stem to encompass our regard for the environment as a whole. This work helps us remember that we are all stewards for the earth. 

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From passionate elopements, to drastically pared-down pandemic guest lists, love always finds a way. Gorgeous & Green offers a Small Event Order option as a more economic choice for those seeking an intimate ceremony without sacrificing the romance of fresh flowers. 

Bite sized wedding ceremonies can provide a special level of sweetness. Whittling your guest list has a cascading effect on the total budget for your wedding day.

A smaller venue, fewer plates of food, and fewer overall flowers gives you extra funds to put toward increasing the quality of your experience. Extra care can be spent on luxurious blooms for the bride, a decadent menu, or live entertainment. Your connection with your guests is also deepened, and you may even get to (gasp!) hang out with everyone!

We had such an awesome time putting together a refined take on a tropical theme for Bonnie and Dylan’s nuptials at Preservation Park in Oakland. 

The bridal party looked super smooth decked out in creamy tones, allowing the florals to add the drama. Think: Piña Colada vibes. 

As Summer edged into Autumn, the couple bathed in the sun’s golden glow, surrounded by their loved ones. The classic Victorian elegance of Preservation Park sparkled with stunning structures dating to the 1870s.

The buildings in the park are former homes, which have been preserved and refurbished to accommodate nonprofits and small businesses with a focus on social and/or environmental justice. It’s a super special place to exchange vows with your loved one. 

As always, all of our designs are done without any floral foam or plastics. 

Without further ado — feast your eyes on more of the fabulous photos — taken by South and West Photo!

The beautiful bride and her maids with our ceremony installation peeking through behind them.

The Groom and his men looking festive and dapper in their cream suits.

A few of our favorite moments from the oyster bar, blanket station, and welcome table.

 A sweet flatlay of the invitations studded with blooms alongside a breathtaking tablescape shot. 

Who doesn't love a good chair swag? ;)

All right, that's all for now! Make sure to get in touch if you're planning your wedding for 2022. Things are filling up fast and it would be our pleasure to help make your floral fantasies come true for your big day!

An extravagant arrangement to set off the aisle

The leaves are changing colors, the Bay Area is finally getting some rain, the days are getting shorter... it's Fall y'all! And you know what that means... it's time to gather round the table and celebrate all that we are thankful for. I don't know about you, but we are ready to P-A-R-T-Y this holiday season (safely of course).

We've all been having a time, so it feels necessary for our sanity to highlight the good things and nurture our relationships. One way to do that is through creating space for each other: we're talking literal, embodied space. Get together outside in the lantern light or in a small group inside where it's cozy. Whatever you do, make it a space that inspires delight and awe.

How can we help? The flowers of course! GG is offering a virtual workshop for centerpiece and table design. So whether it's Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or just a dinner party, we got you. This workshop could even be a way to get your community together and do something fun and fruitful. 

 The Deets: If you're in the Bay, we'll deliver all the materials to you (select the Local option from the dropdown). If you're not, we'll send you a list of what to gather and meet you on zoom (select the Login option from the dropdown).