by CL Fornari | Aug 8, 2013 | country style weddings, Quick Fixes, the venue
For garden weddings that take place in the evening mosquitoes are a real concern. No one wants the bridal party or guests to be slapping at insects during the ceremony, cocktail hour, or outdoor reception. So a few precautions are in order. There are several granular...
by CL Fornari | May 17, 2012 | country style weddings, Making Magic, The Cutting Garden, the venue
Lavender is a great signature plant for a garden wedding. In many areas it will be in bloom in mid-summer and/or fall. You can buy fresh or dried lavender to tuck into bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages and arrangements. And the array of lavender scented favors and...
by CL Fornari | Apr 17, 2012 | landscape plans, shrubs, the venue
Today’s post is about a method you can use to evaluate your yard and garden before the wedding. This approach will help you to see what areas need improvement and which places can be ignored. Most people tend to get overwhelmed about pre-wedding landscape...
by CL Fornari | Mar 26, 2012 | country style weddings, inspiration, Making Magic, the venue
If you visit Monet’s garden in Giverny, France, take time to walk through the village. You’ll see other gardens, not to mention delightful architecture. But other than a suggestion about where you might spend your honeymoon, what can be learned from a French country...
by CL Fornari | Mar 6, 2012 | Containers, Quick Fixes, the venue
If you’re having a wedding in your garden this summer or fall, it’s time to get ready. Although it might be too early to plant in your location, wedding preparations should begin with a trip to your local garden center. No matter how beautiful and full...
by CL Fornari | Jan 16, 2012 | the venue
1. It’s more personal and at the same time pretty darn grand. Some choose to have their wedding in a home garden because it’s an environment that is personal to them. For others, there is no greater cathedral than the outdoors. 2. Planning an outdoor event is an...
