Tiffany's Bridal Bouquet Remembered: a Woven Winter Mantlepiece by Westerwisp

Tiffany was one of my original Westerwisp brides, almost a decade back. Her bohemian dried bridal bouquet for her Pike Place Market wedding included turkey feathers, eucalyptus and pops of light blue, violet and berry tones. I am truly thankful when I can stay in touch with past brides and floral clients. Tiffany reached out this past autumn inquiring about a wonderful project- reimagining elements of her original bridal bouquet as a new piece for her home’s mantlepiece, as her bridal bouquet had been the star focal point of her mantle after the wedding. I created this draping arrangement featuring dried deep berry roses, Pacific Northwest woodland greens, seedpods, strawflowers, globe amaranthus, and gorgeous light blue pincushion florals, accented with heritage turkey and pheasant feathers as a new version of Tiffany’s bouquet for her home. I warmly encourage former clients to consider having their wedding florals recreated for their homes. Returning to earlier work allows their stories to bloom again, shaped with time and experience. Photos of this arrangement were taken along the beach on Lopez Island in the San Juan Islands at sunset. The very last 3 photos feature some island mermaids- two laughing Lopezians out for a swim in the very chilly but beautiful Salish Sea.