
Back when fall wasn't a distant memory, we went to Millbrook to do a wedding. It was at a private hunting lodge and the bride was a really fantastic New York interior designer. It took 6 of us 2 days to do the set-up and in between we ate chinese and huddled by the fire at my grandfather's old house in Connecticut. Leaves swirled, fall happened (and I noticed.)












We hung 80 feet of garland, we felled 14 small trees, we dangled 30 lanterns, we sustained ourselves on nothing but pita chips and pirates booty in a cabin with no electricity or running water, we braved the outhouse- we pretty much moved mountains. Thank you to Frankie, Siri, Liza, Katie and Frank!At some point I will show you photos from the tent, but until then read this interview or make this wreath.
Absolutely stunning! I love the green garlands and the house! Wonderful.
ReplyDelete...Your photos make my heart swoon. Your floral arrangements triple that effect. Really. :o)
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...Blessings
Beautiful, beautiful pictures !!!!!
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These are probably my favorite pics yet! I love the warm and fuzzy feeling I get from your website. Its very comforting!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! The little cottage on the lake is incredible..it looks so peaceful x
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing place! x hivenn
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic work. Your arrangements are truly gifts.
ReplyDeleteomg wow so amazing! i love this, so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love events, but I think the greatest privilege is getting to decorate places. Getting to piece the magic together. This looks so dreamy! The lake, the leaves, the ribbon... perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love the earthiness/etherealness of your arrangements...they seem almost like they grew, not like they were made. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Weddings in the fall can be just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt's so beautiful, I died a little inside:) Can't wait to see the rest!
ReplyDeleteLove it all! You are so gifted, precious flowers.
ReplyDeleteSo incredible! This is a dream.
ReplyDeleteWOW, gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSeriously so unspeakably gorgeous. I don't know what else to say!
ReplyDeletegood grief..these pics sure are magic ***** umm.. I really think you owe it to the world to put these in a book or something!!
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gee whiz!!!!!!! LOVE
Absolutely gorgeous!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI never cease to feel better after perusing your posts. Such thoughtful beauty. Such a talent. And, such a gift for me each time. Thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this post is up there in the Amy Merrick hall of fame. SO stunning. Especially that first photo.
ReplyDeletewow just utterly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAmy, these are breathtaking. (especially the bottom one with the cold light streaming in from the window).
ReplyDeleteOh my this is amazing and romantic and so beautiful..
ReplyDeleteAw, I was really, really hoping for a tutorial on the leaf garland! I've been wanting to make one just like that for ages now, but I don't know how to make a sturdy, long garland.
ReplyDeletewow! looks soooooo beautiful.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely incredible....well done!
ReplyDeleteI can't even start explaining how much I love these pictures! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteEnchanting, looks like it was a magical spot.
ReplyDeletejust beautiful. what a gorgeous setting. like storybook fairytale flowers. love the boutinnierres!
ReplyDeleteOh this is just gorgeous! As a city girl through and through, I would love to photograph a wedding somewhere like this.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, your styling and photography are spot-on. Love the lighting, colors, textures... truly gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFabulous as always.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best weddings I've been to was at Cream Hill Lake in CT in a very similar venue. The table centerpieces were all colored vegetable arrangements (peppers, eggplant etc), the bride/groom arrived in a canoe and we contra danced the night away - only difference between this location and the one I'm talking about is that I don't remember a railing and a few people went swimming by accident. Lovely - you do nice work and that Millbrook is very near my home town - brings me right back.
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ReplyDeletewow, magic. It's so beautiful, I just want to be there! What an increadable job with those garlands!
ReplyDeleteWhat a dream place to marry.. straight out of a movie..right on the water.. Carla
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful.
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Such a beautiful pictures!
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I have just spent the last hour going through your website and your blog - and have fallen absolutely in love with your work. I love how natural and romantic your bouquets look and you have truly inspired me for my wedding! I'm getting married in Peru next year and I hope I can find someone as talented as you there! already looking forward to the next post!
ReplyDeleteEagerly anticipating part II!
ReplyDeleteI want to be there - right now! So beautiful and peaceful!
ReplyDeleteI want to visit that cabin so badly!
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ReplyDeleteOh, how I wish I could afford to hire you to make arrangements for my wedding... I'm planning to do it myself since we live on a farm. Your blog is so inspiring. You have such a talent for making live flowers look like antique velvet ones from tulle hats and such. So dreamy.
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How I would love to have been at that party!
well done
best wishes
Open^house blog, Norway
what a beautiful location for a wedding. Well, just beautiful really!
ReplyDeleteOutdoor locations seem more cost effective because separate payments do not need to be paid for venue in this case. The reception can be handled perfectly in the same location.
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