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We love getting wedding orders that inspire us to create amazing things.  Like this fabulous 12 foot garland for an wedding arch.  The couple requested purples and greens, with dark and light accents. We included poppy pods, onion blooms, eggplant callas, mossy green dianthus, curly willow, orchids and other blooms.

It was a beautiful work of art.

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A couple of weeks ago we created beautiful wedding flowers for a favorite customer of ours. The vibe was natural, vintage inspired, classy and a bit country. The reception and ceremony took place out in Oakley, CA in a beautifully restored barn and neighboring field. Without any distractions around, the setting was beautiful, peaceful and perfect for a celebration of over 300 guests. Here are a few shots from the designs we created:

Closeup of the arch with mock orange branches, olive and peony.

The Beautiful wedding bouquet featuring David Austen Garden roses, peonies, olive and a few airplants.

All local, all beautiful. G&G

Heather hearts $25 or $30 each

It's the loving time of year, whether you have a valentine or not, you can always find something fun at Gorgeous and Green that makes you or someone else feel loved!

We will be showcasing a locally made and organic french macaron by local artisans Le Dix Sept.  They will be $15 for a box of 6.  If you are interested, please call and reserve a box today: 510 665 7974. Flavors include: Chocolate and Espelette (french chili) Tcho Milk Chocolate Ginger Apple + Ginger Compote Coconut and Coconut Cream Dark Tcho Chocolate They are also selling a Tcho Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Pecan Tart in a 6" size for $30.  But orders have to be in by end of day today.

Look at all the lovey and friendly cards we have in stock, all printed on recycled paper:

We have a large selection of the lovely Local Tangleweeds jewelry that is so popular among the ladies:

Locally made jewelry by Tangleweeds, using recycled leather and materials when available.

And Smiling Cat, reworked vintage pieces made locally:

La Chat Souriant vintage pieces reworked in bracelets (shown here) earrings and necklaces

And don't forget a locally grown flower bouquet!

A mixed bouquet of locally grown roses and other blooms is available online starting at $40.95 plus delivery (by bicycle to most places in Berkeley, Oakland and Emeryville).

In Green love, G&G

This past fall we had quite a few lovely weddings, and that means many boutonnieres! Here are a few pics of my favorite boutonnieres:

from a fun fall wedding in Sausalito

french garden bouts for a shoot with A&B Creative

20 Boutonnieres and every boutonniere was different!

mossy boutonnieres for a local wedding

Spanish moss boutonnieres for a wedding in Moss Beach!

This one is my favorite for a few reasons.  First, it's all local.  Including local roses, which is really important to me, in case you haven't seen the stories about mass rose growers in Ecuador and Latin America and the lack of restrictions in other countries in regard to environmental and social costs.  I proudly support local rose growers. Second, it's all about the colors we use.   I love the warmth of the orange, red and yellow variations.  It reminds me of a beautiful sunrise or sunset.  Like so many of the beautiful sunsets we witness here in the bay area, with the San Francisco and Golden Gate Bridge skyline. Or the beautiful sunrises I get to witness while I'm traveling over the Bay Bridge to get flowers in SF.

It's called the Bay Sunrise arrangement and it's available in the Gorgeous and Green online store for local delivery via bike courier. It's such a big hit for local deliveries, that we have started to offer in larger sizes.  

Here it is in it's grandest size: Just thought I'd share some pretty pics.  And share again how important it is to go with local with your purchases when you have a chance! In Green and Local Support, G&G

Yesterday Gorgeous and Green created a tablescape for a rustic English Garden styled wedding, and where did I choose to set it?  At the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden of course!  I love the location because it's so close to home, I'm super familiar because I've done a load of weddings and events here, and it's beautiful.  For local couples and anyone looking to throw a party, it's a great and fairly inexpensive place to have your event.  I chose to set the table in the Redwood Grove, and the setting was almost magical. Here's the magazine layout from the photographer, Brittany Waddell:

Today at Gorgeous and Green I made a beautiful blush bouquet for an out of town bride, featuring all locally grown flowers:  garden roses, spray roses, stock, dahlias and seeded eucalyptus.  Hints of champagne, off white, and blushes of pink and peach. G&G