Ella Bella: Janessa and Nate

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Janessa and Nate II

Janessa is one of those brides who just exudes a quiet elegance.

With a "Grace Kelly" flair she captivated the camera.

Mango callas, white freesia, fern curls, green cymbidiums, hydrangea,

fan fern and aspidistra, wrapped with vibrant orange irridescent silk

Don't you love this fence! It's always a winner! Ever changing with the seasons!

Thanks for the gorgeous pics Wendell.

Monday, May 18, 2009

Janessa and Nate

The groom's boutonniere wrapped in lily grass.

Their chocolate buttercream cake was a nice departure from the typical white fondant

Vicki

From my earliest recollection, playing with flowers seemed a natural source of enjoyment for me. At age 5, I remember entering in the "Sand Saucer" event at school. Basically you took a saucer, filled it with sand and covered it with fresh cut flowers... no stems required. I remember mine had pansies and I couldn't wait until I was old enough to enter the "Flowers in a Bottle" arranging contest reserved for the much older and smarter 7-8yr olds. Being born and raised in New Zealand gave me a unique perspective on all things beautiful. My father a jeweler... my mother a theatrical director... threw us into a world of creative juice. The rest of my life has been spent in the pursuit of such. My greatest creation? Without a doubt... it is family. They who bring me the greatest joy, are those whom my husband and I have shared in bringing into this world. Now the circle widens as they are embarking on their own search for happiness. That is why I love weddings. It is the beginning of a new family. A new creation. So much "Joy" to come... and the process continues. Families are the basic unit of our society. We need to savor, nurture and protect them. Our small part as "Ella Bella", is helping others celebrate the beginings of this joyous occasion. There is something incredibly satisfying in that.