Styled Garden Shoots: New at the Flower Shop!

Hi Guys!

So we were lucky enough to have this little cutie come by the flower shop to say hello. She is a pint-sized model for the company Lookie-Boo and was photographed by Amanda Rose Photography at our flower shop in a mini Dior children’s dress for an online couture rental company.

Being approached by an old bride of ours (she’s not OLD at all by the way) to use the flower shop as her canvas for this mini shoot, we were more than happy to get involved! We had such a blast pulling props for this tiny cutie that we got to thinking… why not offer the shop to be used as a one-stop photo shoot location? We’ve have several brides suggest the idea to us but we just never really got around to really letting the idea sink in.

With a barn and old wooden shed packed to the brim with vintage goodies and trinkets to use as props, it would make an awesome place for children, babies, families, and of course engaged couples or even our own upcoming brides to take some awesome photos. You could have your choice of props to play with and even our collection of vintage furniture as well! We ourselves have done countless shoots in the garden here, so why not share?

For inquiries or pricing information please call the shop at 916. 685. 9233

x0,

Chels & Jack

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Southwestern Table at Pottery Barn

Hi guys!

We were lucky enough to participate in the bridal event held at our local Pottery Barn in Roseville. They gave us two tables to decorate and we had such a blast getting creative! The first table in the front of the store was more of an eastery styled look with soft pastel shades and vintage egg cups.  Unfortunately, I didn’t get out there to take photos of it, but our dear friend Amanada did! Check out her blog at www.photographybyamandarose.com.

Here are some of the shots that I took at the event, hope you guys get inspired! Bridal doesn’t have to be girly or “bridal” to be totally awesome… we LOVE this look and can completely visualize it on a ranch complete with campfire s’mores and maybe even a sprinkling of lightning bugs!

xo

Chels

Our favorite duo Amanda and Ryan photo-bombing our picture! We love those two 🙂

A snapshot of our table.

We chose to use the Ridge flatware to enhance the rustic elements in our design. Wooden chargers and leather stamped napkin rings were used at each place setting.

Side view of our gorgeous centerpiece at the show. Our Mexican bean pot is filled to the brim with soft romantic flowers in shades that nod to the warm Southwest!

Crystal geodes are so in right now, so we decided they would add a nice shine to our tabletop. Subtle hints of Eucalyptus and Thistle balance out the warm tones with a cool touch of rustic!

Old Man’s walking stick was the perfect choice for our gnarly chandelier. We braided together bits of twine in a macrame-type style to hang more geodes from to create a kind of whimsy to keep things from getting too masculine.

Hand painted feathers and polished crystals dangle over the table.

Bridal Show Prettiness

This past Sunday was the bridal fair at the Grand Island Mansion. This being our home away from home, we absolutely took part! We wanted to do something a little more playful this time around. Normally, at a bridal fair you would opt for something very… well… bridal!

Using the most awesome vintage yellow chairs, we decided on a bold striped linen from our favorite ladies at La Tavola Fine Linen. They are located in downtown Sacramento and have the most amazing selection of gorgeous prints and patterns. Solids, sequins, napkins, and even seat cushions, you name it they’ve got it! We took the lemon yellow chairs and bold black and white and paired it with this seasons hottest color! Pantone is calling it Radiant Orchid. Here is our take on the new look, hope you enjoy it!

Holiday Wreaths for Sale

Hi Guys!

The Holidays are upon us again and what better way to get into the spirit than wreath making! Tons and tons of pine, fresh olive, moss, acorns, pomegranates, and berry make for the most stunning wreaths. Quirky, not your average holiday wreath is what we like here at Jackie’s. The funkier the better! So if your front door is looking less than cheery place an order with us today. For only $25 a pop these wreaths make the perfect gift for neighbors and family!

Call us at (916) 685-9233 or message us on Facebook for ordering information.

Chels

 

 

Pine, Olive, Boxwood, Tallow berry, Acorns, and mossy twigs make this wreath interesting and fun! When you order an Everything wreath each one will be made slightly different than the next. The everything is $25 a piece call the shop for more details. (916) 685-9233

The twiggy is the simplest wreath for the more quirky folks. With only a few sprigs of olive, the twiggy is our “Charlie Brown” of wreaths and priced at only $5

LOVE the fresh olives!

The Classic is just pine with an option of pomegranates. Priced at $25 this is perfect for family and neighbors gifts.

Taylor & Joseph

 

Hi Guys!

This past weekend we got to do one of our favorite couples weddings!! Taylor and Joseph got married in the evening time at the Grand Island Mansion. We have done plenty of evening weddings at the mansion, however, they are normally in the summer when it is still light outside during the ceremony. Taking the time of year into consideration, we suggested uplighting on the ceremony site area. The couple also chose to get married on the column side of the mansion, not the typical garden side. This side, if you have ever been to the mansion you know that this side is far more dramatic and grandiose. It looked absolutely amazing!

Taylor and Joseph also wanted to embrace the time of year, they chose rich jewel tones for their florals to go with the bridesmaids’ dresses (they were all different rich shades of eggplant, mango, poppy red, and a more truer purple). They also had a bevy of pumpkins lining the aisle to add to the seasonal charm!

Here are some of the photos I snapped, I hope you enjoy them and can be inspired for your big day.

xo,

chels

 

Our pup Roscoe checking out the daily squirrel action outside the design room!

Taylor’s inspiration for her hair flower… she loved that edgy Lana Del Ray feel!

The aftermath of working with fall branches. Let me just say even with the appropriate tools, cutting through a branch is quite the work out. I think I pulled something… OUCH!

Hello from inside the kitchen! Branches get banned from the design room, they tangle into everything.

The Bride’s stunner!

Our day-of ritual… hot coffee and wrapping the bouquets!

Two of the bridesmaids’ bouquets getting photographed in front of the barn.

These Alhambra roses were exquisite! The bright poppy hue was to die for and even the leaves were so perfect, the most dark espresso shade. Awesome variegated carnations and bouncy little bits of clover make an awesome combination. Taylor wanted to incorporate vintage broaches into each bouquet as well. This adds a touch of shine and a sentimental keepsake.

Barbados spray roses, soft pink garden roses, and our newest favorite… Romantic Antik make an awesome bunch! We wanted to keep the fall feel by incorporating fall leaves into each bouquet as well as a touch of Japanese lanterns.

Folger’s coffee and a Bel Air Croissant taste so much fancier on this china tea set at work!

Two more of the bouquets…

Calla lillies, scabiossa, peonies and clover made this one a stunner!

Giving me the evil eye…. hi mom!

A close up of the GORGEOUS column at the mansion in the ceremony site.

The flower girl playing a little hide and seek before the ceremony started… she just looked too cute in that mess of tool!

Over one hundred and fifty pumpkins decorated Taylor and Joseph’s big day.

I think this might be our new favorite way to do up these columns… can you say amazing?!

Once the sun finally faded and the moonlight gleamed upon the happy couple… this was a stunning site!

Large clusters of curly willow and fall leaves framed the ceremony site. All of the jewel tones blended together so nicely here.

Proud papa of the bride, getting pinned before the wedding. All of the guys were in long tuxedo jackets with top hats and canes!

Close up of the center pieces!

Guests proceeding to their seats…

Taylor looking so amazing in this floral headpiece!

Colleen & Jeff Nettleton

 

Hi guys!

We are so excited about this next couple, Colleen and Jeff were friends of ours over this past year. We met Colleen through a mutual friend, as she is a STUNNING photographer! We met last December to do some styled shoots with her and wow, what a blast of a person she is! Jeff is the sweetest guy and we just loved meeting with them to talk flowers. Colleen and Jeff love the woods and huge pine trees, we incorporated lots of Douglas Fir into their arrangements, as well as rosemary and a plethora of other interesting greens. Colleen’s taste in decor was very simplistic and clean, not too fussy. We were so giddy collecting our favorite foliages at market that week! Here are some of the photos we snapped on her big day… I’m so sad I didn’t get more of her reception (we were also guests), but her amazing photographer, Bret Cole will I’m sure more than deliver in that department!

Enjoy!

Chels

 

 

 

 

The shop smelt so good all week, Rosemary boutonnieres were so classy and elegant.

I honestly don’t think I’ve ever met more adorable or well behaved flower girls and ring boys! They were so sweet and were so eager to wear their little olive crowns! Total dolls.

Their dresses and ballet slippers were the perfect touch.

One of my new favorite bouquets we have ever done!

Colleen is a Coke freak! So these cute little bottles were the perfect beverage of choice to greet guests at the ceremony site.

Very simple, we placed sprigs of Olive on the iron stands down the aisle.

One simple arrangement of greens and pale pale blue Hydrangeas greets guests.

The most adorable barn next to the ceremony area was were we found the groom and his guys hiding out pre-ceremony.

Our gorgeous bride in BHLDN

Catching her steal a cookie… us getting ready in the bridal suite before the reception.

Some more of the bridal party, posing for the camera!

Soft and Girly: Shawn and Landon Little

Shawn was such a joy to work with! She always was in the best mood at all of our appointments, cheery and happy. Her decor really reflected her personality. We can’t say it enough… creating a wedding that reflects you and your fiance is the most important thing to remember while planning your big day.  You want your guests to feel at home and to walk into your big day thinking, WOW, this is just like them!

Shawn chose to work with very soft and fluffy flowers, brides that choose this look tend to be on the playful, girly side of things. Garden roses, Dahlias, and the dustiest dusty miller added light touches of the yummiest colors! She rented the most dazzling gold sequined table cloths for her head table and dessert table from La Tavola Linens.

Nods to the groom and his favorite past time were also incorporated into the event. Fishing!!! The fish basket on the favor table, and even a go-fish stand for the little kids to play.

This event was so fun we are so happy to get to share it with you all!

xo

Chels

 

The favors were homemade jams and jellies, what a cute display!

Bridesmaid bouquets were bunches of wax flower to compliment the rustic feel of their cowboy boots.

Close up of the bride’s bouquet

We died over Shawn’s dress… it’s like a cotton candy dream! And I think we almost broke someones eardrum screaming at market over those PERFECT orchids!

Checking out her stunner

In the process of placing these little gems

Tiny garlands on the bride and grooms chairs…

These Dahlias… there are no words to describe such perfection. We Definitely had a good market week. During peak wedding season, vendors literally hide buckets of these in the backs of their coolers for their clients!

I’m such a fan of the pie table instead of cake! These pies were so cute:) …And the calligraphy?! I wish my handwriting was that awesome.

…the aftermath. This is what things look like at the end of the part… a BIG OL’ lovely MESS!! haha

Harvest Season here we come!

Hi Lovies!

Okay so this past weekend we were lucky enough to squeeze in some time for a super fun harvest-inspired shoot. We got to work with Amy at Amy Atkins photography on this special photo shoot. The couple we shot was already married (12 years) and had two adorable girls together. They were married quite young and did not get to have a super fancy wedding so this was somewhat of a re-do for them.

The bride was the sweetest and was just oozing with excitement and love for all the prettiness. Turns out the photographer set up a surprise visit from their pastor so they could renew their wedding vows! It was adorable. So they did just that… renewed their vows at sunset in front of a Jasmine-covered arbor and hanging clusters of Pomegranates. It was a good day!

xo

Chels

Kelley & Casey at the Sacramento Grand Ballroom

Kelley and Casey got married at the Sacramento Grand Ballroom this past Saturday. Their wedding was such a fun one for us to create, being that it was more of a clean style. Kelley wanted to do a contemporary look with nods to the twenties. Tons of Orchids, Jasmine, and Stephanotis created the most aromatic scent to welcome family and friends. Here are some of the photos that I took at the event while we were getting things all in order! Hope they inspire you and help you decide what you want for your very special day.

xo

Chels

 

 

 

 

 

 

These menu cards are so awesome!

The ceiling in this place is BANANAS!!

Dendrobium Orchids for days…

My favorite part of this event was the ceremony area. These old revolving doors were the most gorgeous of all!

Wine bottles with the table number writing in gold ink for some added color.

Karen placing some orchids! Hi Karen!!

Some lovely orchids tied to the chairs for some pizzazz.

Our happy happy bride! We love Kelley.

This bouquet is to die for! The dustiness in the roses are so romantic.

Great accessories!

Awesome bouquets! These were so fun to create.

We were actually lucky enough to sneak a peek of the rooftop garden.

Mom with the happy parents of the bride!

Regal Reds at The Grand Island Mansion

Tomi and Zach tied the knot this past weekend at The Grand Island Mansion. We were a little worried about the weather with it being August, but it was actually so nice outside. We did have to deal with the Delta breeze… that was a little more aggressive than breezy. But the wedding went on without a hitch and everything was gorgeous!

It was our first time decorating the column side of the garden this elaborately, so we had been making plans for months prior on how to re-create the infamous pinterest image of the flowy gobs of fabric and drippy chandelier! We created a sturdy structure to attach the organza to and figured a way to attach our antique chandelier without being nervous.

Here are some of the images I snapped at our event, I really hope they can inspire you to create your own look for your wedding day.

xo

chels

We never just drop and go… we are always running around the venue touching things up and adding whatever leftover flowers we have. Here is mom adding more Hanging Amaranths to this awesome design!

The bridesmaids bouquets were constructed into silver tussy mussys!

We couldn’t get enough of these HUGE dahlias! This red color is called Royal, they were definitely just that.

The Bride actually opted for a vintage broach bouquet, she bought it online from another vendor, but we did love all the bling!

The Bride’s sister made this dress! I know crazy right?! What an awesome job. We loved how fluffy the tool was.

Tomi and Zach posing for the talented Charlton Churchill inside the mansion!

The getaway car!

…admiring the finished product!

Gobs of crystals draped from almost ever corner of the ceremony. We even hand wired red crystals into our iridescent strands.

We were so proud of the finished look here. This ceremony set up was a first for us and we take the construction process very seriously, the last thing you want is a makeshift hook breaking… no chandeliers falling on anyone. This look was constructed as thoughtfully as it was designed. That is a great feeling!