I had the lovely pleasure of creating modern Ikebana arrangements for a super cool bride and her intimate Japanese inspired wedding reception this weekend! (The bride discovered me through my blog!) The catering menu was organic and included miso salmon and a green tea wedding cake! I can't wait to see the pro photos but until then catch a glimpse of the action from my camera. Above is a shot of the totally cute wedding invite she designed with a kokeshi doll character along with brocade swatches of gold and white -for her custom wedding dress- and red and gold for her handmade bridal party fans.
The colors were dark red, gold, black, and white. I used these gorgeous black ceramic Ikebana containers and floated each atop a riverbed of polished stones. The arrangements consisted of dark red roses, red lilies, red poms, wax flowers, steel grass, aspidistra leaves, a bronze chrysanthemum, and various mizuhiki picks for a golden touch of Japanese handicraft.
In Ikebana, one must be aware of how the arrangement is viewed from all angles.
Above is the back angle with a bodacious bronze chrysanthemum in plain view.
Lastly, here is the view in 360 degrees for your viewing pleasure...I know, I know, overkill...but I just had to remember the whole effect! Please let me know what you think about Ikebana style centerpieces for parties and weddings. I'd love to know your feedback =)
beautiful. youve done a lovely job.
Posted by: maya | Nov 17, 2008 at 09:27 AM
beautiful. great job!
Posted by: maritessb | Nov 17, 2008 at 09:45 AM
What a gorgeous centerpiece!
Posted by: Asianmommy | Nov 17, 2008 at 12:52 PM
Hey shugah....absolutely fabulous! I love the movement of your design and the container is chic! Keep up the fabulous work honey!
Posted by: Dodie Sy | Nov 17, 2008 at 04:02 PM
sweet!!!youll have to tell me where you found your containers and kenzans...very cool!
Posted by: bree | Nov 19, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Beautiful! I am sure your bride was thrilled with the results!
Posted by: Keith | Nov 20, 2008 at 03:13 PM
GORGEOUS florals, I love it. What a beautiful wedding party it must have been!
Posted by: Lalla Lydia | Nov 24, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Wow! it is so amazing very beautiful i really like its so much what a perfect wedding set up. :)
winnie
Posted by: marriage | Dec 09, 2009 at 06:27 PM
veru beautiful! worth for super grade, words unable to appriciate!
Posted by: vimla | Apr 02, 2010 at 05:47 PM
Oh..! thanks for the post. i really love black and red combi.
Posted by: Wedding Napkin | Nov 24, 2010 at 12:31 AM
Great work .! fantastic.
Posted by: Anna | Dec 19, 2010 at 06:29 PM
Superb. I love it very much. Great job !
Posted by: Teresa | Dec 27, 2010 at 07:06 PM