Nearly 8 years ago, my dreams of having my own floral business were only beginning. I knew there was only a small chance I’d actually be successful at starting a business, leaving my teaching career, and running a business full time. At the time, the idea of even starting a business–let alone a floral design […]
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Gold & Bloom has been featured in several publications including Style Me Pretty and Wedding Sparrow, and while each feature is special and rewarding in its own way, this one certainly takes the cake! We are so happy to announce that one of our real weddings from November 2021 has been featured in Martha Stewart […]
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Mary Carter and Brent are married! It was a beautiful autumn day, and even though the weather wasn’t perfect, the smiles never faded from their faces. After all, it was their wedding day. The day they had been planning for such a long time, and it was finally here. I’m so happy for these two […]
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Finally sharing this stunner of a wedding, which was featured in Jezebel Magazine and 100 Layer Cake! Yujin and Paul were such a sweet couple to design for. They had a unique and artistic vision, and a color palette that was to die for! At the time of this wedding, Cooper was less than 4 […]
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This wedding was one for the books, y’all. Not only was the bride, Stefanie, the most adorable and kind person to work with, she trusted me completely and has a heart of gold. Together we planned for the florals to be a mixture of summer and fall, which was very fitting since the wedding was […]
December 18, 2018
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Finally sharing this stunner of a wedding, which was featured in Jezebel Magazine and 100 Layer Cake! Yujin and Paul were such a sweet couple to design for. They had a unique and artistic vision, and a color palette that was to die for! At the time of this wedding, Cooper was less than 4 […]
February 27, 2018
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Alright, so I’ve highlighted my favorite bouquets and ceremonies of 2017. Now it’s time for the receptions! This is the area where you will spend the most time, so let’s make it great! I love guiding my couples to unique designs that reflect them, the feel of their party (classic, modern, romantic, etc), and something […]
December 28, 2017
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When it comes to the ceremony, I like to take in the details of the ceremony space, get to know the couple, and build a space that reflects all of that. I don’t believe you have to overdo the ceremony–something natural and light to frame the space where you will say your vows. Here are […]
December 22, 2017
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I’m so excited to share with you my top 5 favorite bridal bouquets of 2017! Altogether, I designed 30 bouquets for brides…each of them so unique to reflect their personalities and styles. The bridal bouquet is, by far, the most exciting to design and it’s truly my baby! So much time is spent designing them […]
December 20, 2017
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When Alyson and I first spoke, I just knew this wedding was going to be unique, special, and full of love. Together we planned a perfect fall wedding for her and Lucas with my favorite color palette to date–whites, pale pink, ivory, with shades of red. We got together and looked through flower ideas, sketched […]
December 7, 2017
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When I first spoke with Anna, I immediately knew we were meant to meet! Joy and kindness are all around her, and getting to know her and her sweet family was a blessing. Anna and Curtis wanted the focus of the day to be on them, their family, and their Lord, but they also wanted […]
November 2, 2017
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This wedding, the bride, the family, the colors, the photos…were all so beautiful and made for one of my favorite weddings to be a part of! When Taylor, her sister, and I spoke on the phone for the first time we all just clicked. It was the best conversation, and I was immediately excited to […]
July 31, 2017
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A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of finally designing for Natalie of 4 Corners Photography. I’ve been swooning over her wedding and styled shoot photos for years now! I was so excited for the color palette–neutrals with pops of coral and tangerine. I spent the morning in my grandmother’s yard foraging for branches, herbs, […]
June 22, 2017
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In January, I was able to cross off a major Gold & Bloom bucket list item–attend a floral workshop! Since the beginning of my floral design journey, I knew it would be important for me to challenge and push myself to learn more about design and floral artistry as a whole. Until this workshop, I […]
April 25, 2017
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Each season that arrives, I tell myself “Yes, this is my favorite!” Spring flowers are beautiful, summers at the beach create lots of fun memories, fall leaves on the ground is exciting and cozy, but winter….winter is magical, heart-warming, and full of traditions that are worth more than gold. Last winter, I helped dream up […]
December 23, 2016
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Samantha and Austin’s October wedding was something straight out of the 1940’s–romantic, elegant, timeless, and very romantic. The bride, Samantha, is one of the most beautiful and unique people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. She’s one of a kind! Immediately what caught my attention about her was her vintage style (you have to see […]
November 14, 2016
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I’m so happy to finally share this gothic inspired styled shoot with you today, which was featured in Adorn Magazine earlier this fall. Over the summer, I joined in collaboration with some of my best wedding friendors (turned real-life friends) and other wonderfully talented creatives. I couldn’t have dreamed of being a part of a more […]
October 30, 2016
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I’m so excited to share these stunning photos from one of my late summer weddings. I got to know the bride, Jana, through our many flower discussions, and there is so much I love about this girl! She gave me loads of creative freedom, which made it a lot of fun to create unique and […]
September 29, 2016
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In June, Kaitlyn and Chad were married at Ambient + Studio just west of midtown Atlanta, and let me tell you…it was magical. First of all, they are the sweetest couple and wanted a completely unique floral design–lots of greenery, cotton, and some pops of blue thistle. They truly wanted a celebration that reflected them, […]
August 13, 2016
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YOU GUYS. Have I got a treat for you, today! Back in May, one of the most beautiful weddings was celebrated, and I’m so thankful I was a part of it! Getting to know Erin and her mom throughout the planning process was such a blessing to me, and I think you’ll agree after looking […]
July 25, 2016
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Last month I had the pleasure of designing flowers for such a sweet and special couple. Leah and Daniel are the kind of people that walk into a room and it immediately brightens. What is really unique about their wedding flowers is that they mostly wanted greenery, with just a few blooms here and there. […]
March 20, 2016
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