What can be said about the bouquet? It’s at the center of the magic that is a wedding! Whether loose and leafy or full and petite, bridal bouquets are an expression of your most personal taste. We love garden-inspired bouquets here at Pollen, ideally utilizing local and seasonal flowers for a bouquet that is not […]

All photography by Cristina G Photography. Coordination: Breanna Manzie, Shannon Gail Events. The Details: A monochromatic spring wedding at Chicago Athletic Association. Color Palette: Ivory and green, with details of dark sapphire blue. Flower Palette: Peonies, ranunculus, stock, dusty miller, hydrangea, and blue thistle. Event Team Photographer: Cristina G Photography Coordination: Breanna Manzie, Shannon Gail […]

All Photography by Britta Marie Photography. The Details: Spring wedding at River Roast. Color Palette: Peach, blush, coral, ivory, and sage green. Flower Palette: Peonies, garden roses, spray roses, clematis, eucalyptus, and dusty miller. See the full Style Me Pretty feature here.

The Details: A soft-hued winter wedding at Salvage One. Color Palette: Muted shades of mauve, dusty purple, blush, ivory, and sage green. Bridesmaid Dress Color: Cinnamon Rose by Jenny Yoo. Flower Palette: Roses, stock, white majolika, dusty miller, purple acacia, viburnum tinus, and eucalyptus. All photography by Gerber + Scarpelli. Event Team Photographer: Gerber + Scarpelli […]

All photography by Redwall Photo.  Thank you, Tasha! The Details: Late summer wedding at Columbus Park Refectory. Color Palette: Ivory, taupe, mauve, sage, with details of champagne, pale pink, burgundy, and navy. Flower Palette: White majolica spray roses, gardenias, Patience garden roses, scabiosa, Japanese anenome, and clematis. Those of you who have worked with Pollen […]

Wow…  I’m so honored to have participated in another winter Indie Wed (year 3!).  I had an especially good time this year.  I got to catch up with a few past clients, see a few current clients, and meet potential future clients! I was excited to meet some vendors with whom I have been hoping […]

I know, I know…  Sounds like a silly thing to explain.  With your hands, right? But without thinking about it, it’s easy to be tense walking down the aisle, and the arms go up, up, up until your bouquet is under your chin and obscuring the beautiful neckline of your dress.  And with your bridesmaids […]