June Local Bouquet - Styled Shoot

A Local Bouquet in June

When Abby Higgs Photography approached me for a simple styled shoot, I was excited to make a bouquet full of local beauty for their evening at the HF Bar Ranch in Saddlestring, WY. Our late start to Summer here in Sheridan left us with an abundance of peonies showing off, along with coral bells, ox-eye daisies, chamomile, and a few other little treasures I was able to pick from neighbors’ yards and local farms.

Growing flowers on a large scale in our climate is so difficult and I always jump at the chance to play with flowers grown so close to home.

Want to see other styled shoots from the past? Click the images below!

Big Horn Equestrian Center with an Americana Theme

A 100 Yard bouquet for an elopement shoot at Porcupine Falls, WY

A Spring-themed styled shoot at The Brinton Museum

An intimate Winter Wedding at Meadowlark Ski Lodge

A romantic wedding with pastel colors in pink and yellow

A bold black and red themed elopement at HF Bar Ranch

The 100 Yard Bouquet

When Braidyn reached out about a last minute elopement styled-shoot in the Big Horn Mountains, I was excited to participate and jumped at the chance to test my ingenuity. I’ve found that floristry is 50% cleaning and planning, 40% problem solving and 10% making the beautiful things it seems. We didn’t have a flower budget for the shoot and so I proposed a wild and 100% foraged bouquet. Since they were adventuring into the National Forest, I had to consider what things I could include that would be weed-free and wouldn’t introduce non-native plants into the wild. I originally envisioned lots of tall grass heads and textural bits but these were excluded as a result of the location.

Everything in this bouquet was collected (with permission) from my block. Chokecherry, aspen, and spirea branches with perennial sweet pea tendrils, flowering linden, dried poppy pods and a few big iris seed heads.

Our team for the day included the following rockstars:

Photography - Braidyn Looper Photography

Makeup - Bonita Beauty Studio

Attire - Once Upon a Story

Models: Cheyenne and Titus

You can see more in the Northern Wyoming Regional Guide from Rocky Mountain Bride.

While this was a fun exercise for testing my design skills and creating something for an editorial setting, it’s not practical for an actual wedding. In most cases I can’t rely on my neighbors to provide all the goods for making something gorgeous and I use a variety of farms and wholesalers to bring in all the flower magic to pull off an event.

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Romantic Ranch Styled Shoot

Transporting the essence of a wild west elopement into a styled shoot, I planned this creative day with friend and fellow wedding vendor Mandy of MC Picture Co. We curated a breathtaking elopement shoot on her family ranch that seamlessly blended rugged romance with refined elegance.

The groom epitomized Western charm, donning a burgundy velvet jacket complemented by a classic black cowboy hat. Adding a touch of rustic elegance, the bride graced the scene in a reclaimed vintage dress, a testament to sustainability. She completed her look with vibrant red boots, infusing a bold and adventurous flair into her ensemble.

The floral arrangements, featuring delicate sweetpeas and exotic Anthurium, complemented the untamed setting, creating a visual feast for the eyes. This styled shoot celebrated love against the rugged backdrop of Wyoming and embraced sustainable fashion, making it a unique and unforgettable Wild West-inspired elopement.

I’ll always be a fan of men with flowers, this image takes the cake for my favorite shot EVER.

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Looking for more inspiration with these colors? See some weddings from the archives below!

A Brinton Museum Elopement - Styled Shoot

Any chance to flower with friends at a favorite venue is a dream. When Ashley called to see if I wanted to play and create for the 2021 Wyoming edition of Rocky Mountain Bride - I jumped at the opportunity.

We chose to play off of the natural colors at The Brinton Museum and the rammed earth wall that anchors the space with pops of blue and white.

I used tweedia, spirea, and panda anemones along with orange butterfly ranunculus, delphinium, and other textural elements to create a lush and wild centerpiece for their elopement dinner table and a Spring inspired bridal bouquet.

The weather was wet and windy the day of our shoot and instead of setting up outside as planned, we made a cozy spot near the Bistro upstairs and made the most of it.

ENJOY!

Our talented vendor team included:

• Photography: Cassie Madden Photography

• Planning: Ashley Marie Weddings

• Floral: Whirly Girl Flowers

• Rentals: Powder River Party Rentals

• Linens: BBJ Linen

• Hair: Paula at Tangles Salon

• Makeup: Cece - Tangles Salon

• Attire: Once Upon a Story

• Jewelry: On The Rocks

• Models: Cheyenne & Titus Brown

Bud Vases hand crafted by Wild Abandon Pottery

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Equestrian Center Inspiration

Making magic with friends and creating something simply because it is a great exercise. When Ashley reached out and asked if I wanted to jump in on a styled shoot at The Big Horn Equestrian Center with Cassie Madden, I enthusiastically said yes!

With an equestrian theme and colors in deep pink, pale blue, and gold accents, I was ready to make the perfect bouquet and something dramatic for the table. With some fancy garden roses, oats to wave in the breeze, and some crabapple branches from my front yard, I loved what came out of the creative practice.

The week before our shoot, I was at a local jeweler to have some work done on my wedding ring. While there, a guy giddy with excitement was picking up an engagement ring for a proposal on the mountain. Low and behold, they were our models! Their joy and love are evident in the images captured by Cassie.

 This shoot was featured in Rocky Mountain Bride V5, available online and in print nationally at Barnes & Noble.

Our amazing vendor team included:

Planning and Design: Weddings and Events by Ashley Marie

Photography: Cassie Madden

Floral: Whirly Girl Flowers

Venue: Big Horn Equestrian Center 

Jewelry: Legacy Diamond & Gems 

Dress: Once Upon a Story Boutique 

Makeup: Barefoot Pretty 

Hair: Paula at Tangles Salon

Cake: Manny Cakes 

Hat: Kings Saddlery & Kings Ropes

Tableware: Cottonwood Kitchen & Home

Linens: BBJ Linen

Models: Kayla + Luke 

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Hire your wedding florist in Sheridan, WY

Getting married in Wyoming? I can't wait to dream with you about flowers for your big day! We believe that flowers evoke emotion and use texture, color, and thoughtful design to translate feelings into the present moment. Use the connect form to start a conversation today.