I love it when I get a clear vision of what a bride wants for her wedding.  From the very first time I met Shay & Ben at Bella Collina, there was an instant connection.  Shay was one of my Brides who expressed to me what flowers she liked and trusted me to combine her choices with the natural organic feel she envisioned.

It has become very popular for Brides to allow their bridesmaids to choose their own dresses within her chosen color scheme.  I think this is a great idea because each girl gets to express their own personality.  But still, the day is all about the bride, and the final decisions should be up to her.  At Always & Forever Florist, we have always kept this notion in mind before any finalization of arrangements.

Shay’s flowers included hydrangea, quicksand roses, stock, dusty miller, seeded eucalyptus with lisianthus, berries and succulents.  There is nothing more romantic than a bridal bouquet with a mix of roses in shades of creams, whites, and soft peach and champagne.

I’ve included below just a sample of Ben & Shay’s gorgeous wedding pictures.  It was such a beautiful and romantic wedding held at the glorious Bella Collina Mansion.

I hope you enjoy these photos courtesy of Michael Board Photography in Salisbury, NC.