Dear sisters,
Happy Summer! Me oh my, isn’t it great to feel the warmth of the sun on your face again? You know what else summer is great for? Besides family time, beach days, cookouts, gardening, baseball, traveling, camping and glamping? Weddings! I’m so excited to share a very special styled photo shoot that my daughter and I ( along with a few of my talented wedding vendor peers) conjured up last September to showcase the seasonality of local flowers for weddings and events. If you were a beach bride you’ll love this windswept beach bride editorial, and if you or someone you know is dream’n of saying I do on the beach, sit back and enjoy the ocean breeze while I tell you all about how this amazing day came together. Continue reading
Your bride pictures are absolutely beautiful. I love them all. THANKS so much for sharing. I love Victorian style…!!
Hi Melva!
Thank you so much. I love Victorian style too!
Wow! What a beautiful job and daughter!!It looks like a lot of work and planning. I see why the pic were in a magazine!! You are doing a top-notch job.
I am over 50 and still love sewing and have started making clothes again just the fun of it. I not really liking the the things I make ‘on me’, but I am older and body not as shapely as years pass. But not going into business for sure! Enjoying retirement too well!!
Good luck on your adventure!!
Cheryl
Howdy Cheryl,
I don’t blame you for not diving into a new business while enjoying retirement. I’ll get there one day. I’ll be all used up, but I’ll get there! lol!
That adventure made me want to get married all over again, but only if I had the wedding exactly like the pictures. I am over 50 and making fabric art, that is table runners, mug rugs, wall hangings, etc. that tell a story. I’ve just started making hobo mats. These tell the story of the hobo’s symbols they used to leave messages for other hobos as they traveled from place to place looking for work. I really want to keep their story going. I take my “wares” to craft shows to sell, but more just to people watch.
Hi Marlene,
What an interesting subject for creating art. I had no idea hobo’s used symbols to communicate with other hobo’s. What resources are you using for research. I’d be interested to read about it. Happy creating! Deb
Your flower arrangements are spectacular and so is your daughter !
Thank you, Donna!
I’m crying tears of joy for you and all you’ve become. Congratulations on this amazing dream come true. Genius idea for the photo shoot. Your daughter is the perfect model. Everything is beautiful. Your closing words added tears for me and my quest for my creative life to come to fruition. I’m 68 and not stopping. Just have to work on balance since I have some life responsibilities that are unpredictable from day to day. Keep sharing and loving!
I agree, Carol!
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The most breathtaking Beach Bridal photographs I have ever seen and the potential Bride was perfection!
With those photographs, If your daughter doesn’t find a groom
soon, I may want to introduce her to one of my
Eligible sons!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents
With all of us farm girls!
Cathryn,
Ha! I’ll be sure to let Nicolette know you’re looking out for her in the husband department! Deb
Just WOW! So amazing to see your vision come to life! You are an inspiration. So wonderful that you’ve found your tribe of like minded women! Congrats to you cuz! Much love, Teri
Beautiful wedding
Enjoy
Love and hugs…farm girl❣️❣️
Oh, Deb! How I admire you! There is so much beauty in this post: your gorgeous flowers, your lovely daughter, and most of all, seeing you follow your dreams! I’m 58, and am coming into a season where I actually have time to pursue and discover new passions. It sure does feel GOOD! (Psst: if you wrote a book, I’d be first in line to read it!)
Hi Nicki!
You are kind! Thank you!
Give me some prompts for that book you want me to write! I know there’s at least one in there somewhere but I feel like I’m being prepared for it right now! Deb
Your vision is gorgeous, and your daughter too! Doing what you love has energized you, very inspiring! I turned 59 in 2018 and know my happiness and energy lies in creativity. When doing things creative, it just feels good and right. My interests are varied, but plants are a primary passion. I have ideas for making decorative plant pots to sell. Could be my next career? Thanks for inspiring all of us farmgirls :)))))
Howdy Laura!
Great to hear from you! Ooh playing with plants is always a wonderful way to create! Love it! Go get em! Deb
I will turn 59 in January and plan to begin flower farming next year. We’re never to old for a career change, right?
I have quite a few flower farming friends in that same age range and older. Some of them retired teachers started in their early 60’s. Their passion shows through in the beautiful flowers they grow and sell.
Hi Jan,
No never too old! And following work that you love will keep you young and full of energy and Spirit ! :)))
Thank you! I needed to hear that!
This could not have come at a better time! The photo shoot is lovely and the flowers to die for.
I am planning to start a flower farm at my home on Vashon Island, but have been worried that maybe I’m a little too old to begin such a venture? I’m 58 1/2! I feel so excited about it, though, so follow my passion, I will!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Howdy, Jan! Never too old to begin anew! There is so much fun ( and heartache) in learning the ropes of growing cut flowers for production, but it’s an amazing adventure too! If you’re starting small in your backyard like I did, I share quiet a lot about my growing experiences here on the Beach Farmgirl blog and on my ( now very dusty blog ) http://www.deborahjeansdandelionhouse.blogspot.com
I wish you all the very best with your new venture! 59 is the new 39!;) Just add Aleeve into the mix and you’ll be fine! We can dream, right?
I’ve worked for a commercial landscape company in Seattle for almost 20 years, and am currently a designer. I have 2 1/2 acres on Vashon – can probably plant 1 of them. I will continue planning and stock up on Aleve!
I will check out your blog! Thank you!
Debbie, I love your blog because you post about the beach and ocean, and the ocean is my favorite thing in the world. The photo shoot was so fun to see and your daughter was stunning. I especially love the pic with the old fashioned pleats. Congrats on making it into the magazine. That’s definitely telling of your many talents. Kudos on finding your favorite job. Then it isn’t a job at all.
Our daughter chose a destination wedding in Belize. Her flowers were stunning as was the very short wedding. Their wedding photos were featured in a travel magazine for destination weddings. It was fun and I highly recommend it!
WOW, just beautiful…Everything was AMAZING…and I LOVED that dress and that bouquet…
What a truly beautiful and amazing job!
I just am so glad I opened this e-mail and link! God bless you all!
Beautiful photos your daughter is gorgeous. I would like be a beautiful wedding like that. I’m 71. Susie Heller
I Loved seeing these Beautiful Pictures of Your Bride Shoot!
Nothing Better than a Wedding at The Beach!!!
I Loved the Bridal Bouquet YOU Created! The Most Stunning Bouquet EVER!!!
And Congrats on being part of the Journals Wedding Features.
I could get married all over again…just in-visioning myself in your Photo Shoot! LOL
Stunning Work Ladies!!!
PeggyAnn Smith
Love You to The Beach and Back!