Earlier this spring, I travelled down to Dallas to visit a wonderful friend of mine, Linda from Wedfully Yours, and together, we took an intimate workshop with Bows & Arrows (one of my floral design idols). Alicia at Bows & Arrows is the originator of #peony4president on Instagram, and she had so many amazing varieties of peonies available for us that I couldn't think of a better title for this post. I loved being able to learn from Alicia and her team, as well as work with some varieties of flowers that I don't usually have access to in Winnipeg. Peonies galore, as well as beautiful varieties of roses, lisianthus, scabiosa, bleeding heart, frittilaria, tropical anthurium (which I've aways been afraid to use but I love how it paired with the more romantic, ruffly blooms!), and sweet pea - so many of my favourites! It's hard to decide what my favourite part of our design day was - the gorgeous ceremony arch, or the joy pf placing each stem into my centrepiece arrangement. It all came together beautifully!

Dallas is a beautiful city, and this particular venue was absolutely stunning - it's an old mansion, which has been renovated into a hotel and is nothing short of extraordinary. I think we need something like this place around here! 

Mentorship: Bows & Arrows / Photos: Kayla Barker Photography / Planning and Design: The Wildflowers Events / Dress: A&Be Bridal Shop / Hair and Makeup: Tracy Melton Artistry / Calligraphy: Script Merchant / Model: Alli K / Venue: Rosewood Mansion, Dallas / Decor Rentals: Bella Acento / Linen: La Tavola / Ring: Trumpet & Horn