A good pair of shoes can be like a best friend. They give you confidence as you head out for an important interview, you look to them to make you feel better about your otherwise drab Friday night outfit and you definitely want them with you walking down the aisle on the most important day of your life.  Besides, they are just so FUN to have around!!!

Tucson’s feet have seen some beautiful shoes- the girlfriends below are the solid classics, the type who will  help you pick out your perfect LBD:

(Images courtesy of Chris Richards Photography and Ted Hewitt Photography)

The polar opposite: unconventionally bold shoes representing that friend that will drag to you to Las Vegas at the last minute!

(Images courtesy of Something Blue Photography (1&2) and Ted Hewitt Photography (3))

Some “girlfriends” who guarantee a good ol’ time:

(Images courtesy of (clockwise from top left) Something Blue Photography, Ted Hewitt Photography, Chris Richards Photography and Something Blue Photography)

And I think these are my favorite- the subtly different but not show-stealing gal pals:

(Images courtesy of Chris Richards Photography) 

Do you have the perfect friends to walk you down the aisle? If not, you better go buy some ASAP (and bring your girlfriends along)!

Chatting Soon~Kelly

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Flowers should never be a thorn in a bride’s side (ha ha, bad joke). They should enhance the atmosphere of the wedding by complimenting the decor and creating beautiful visuals for guests and ultimately, photographs.

My wedding flowers were so-so but I cannot complain. My MIL graciously gave me a chunk of change and told me I could spend it all on flowers or not, it was up to me. How lucky am I? I chose to spend very little on my floral and I actually regret it a bit because my centerpieces were forgettable (literally, I have no idea what they looked like nor do I care since they were probably…lame).

The type of bouquet you choose has a significant impact on the mood of the wedding. If you are going for a traditional feel, you can go in the “tightly constructed” direction like these where the flowers are more uniform:

(Image courtesy of Something Blue Photography, Floral by Elaine Taylor Fine Flowers)

(Image courtesy of Chris Richards Photography)

Hand-tied bouquets lend themselves to a more natural or “organic” feel but they can also be hip and dramatic. This style bouquet is extremely popular these days. The range of flowers, shapes and heights in hand-tied bouquets definitely varies.

(Image courtesy of Ted Hewitt Photography)

This bouquet is just…beyond.

(Image courtesy of Amanda Rockafellow Photography, Floral by Mayfield Florists)

(Image courtesy of Chris Richards Photography, Floral by Sauliz Floral Dezigns)

More pretties for you- I love the fall colors on this one:

(Image courtesy of Ted Hewitt Photography)

(Image courtesy of Michelle Burley Photography)

(Image courtesy of Chris Richards Photography, Floral by Sauliz Floral Dezigns)

I love the simplicity of this arrangement- the natural beauty of the flowers is all this bouquet needs.

(Image courtesy of Something Blue Photography)

You can also explore different bouquet shapes- cascade, arm-sheaf (I loathe that name, can’t we find another name?? It sounds like armor), crescent or pomander to name a few.

(Image courtesy of Ted Hewitt Photography, Floral by SavOn Flowers)

(Image courtesy of Something Blue Photography, Floral by Floral Art by Rachel)

(Image courtesy of Something Blue Photography)

And finally, some stunning bouquets that are completely unique (yes, those are artichokes and I love them!)

(Image courtesy of Something Blue Photography, Floral by Butterfly Petals)

(Image courtesy of Amanda Rockafellow Photography, Floral by Sauliz Floral Dezigns)

Here is what floral expert Carl Shaw of Carl Alan Floral Designs has to say about matching bouquets with different types of brides:

Most brides usually have an idea of their perfect dress and bouquet long before they get engaged. With that said, it is important for the two to work together in terms of size, style, and shape. The experts from Carl Alan Floral Designs offer the following advice to brides who want to look their best on their big day:

For the taller bride in a form fitting gown, a sphere shaped hand tied bouquet works the best. Or a taller bride in a mermaid gown can carry a tailored waterfall bouquet to accentuate the shape of their gown and their height.

For the petite bride in an A-line or empire style gown, a free form gathering of smaller blooms works best (mini callas, sweetheart roses,delphinium,spray orchids, freesia, stephanotis etc.).

For the shorter bride in either an A-line or column style gown, a linear cascading bouquet can elongate your overall look with a variety of spray flowers (spray orchids tuberose, freesia, etc.).

So brides, my sage advice today is to be involved and knowledgable when it comes to flowers, even if you are not a “flower” person. I have gained a huge appreciation for what flowers can do for a wedding; the perfect bridesmaids dress is 10 times better when paired with a pretty bouquet, agroomsman stands just a bit taller when he is comfortable with his boutonierre and a reception can go from merely “decorated” to gorgeous with the right floral.

Chatting Soon~Kelly

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