gardenia floral design – blogging about wedding flowers.

I’m not really from anywhere. Really. I was born in California, lived outside of Denver, CO for 8 years, then moved to Peachtree City, GA, where nearly everyone in my graduating class moved into ‘The Bubble’ during their school years. Only about 2 dozen people even attended K-12 there, and they probably all moved into PTC with their families before they turned 5. It doesn’t bother me much – I think it kept me from feeling tied down or identifying with a particular region, which has its benefits when making friends in college & later.

Now that I’ve lived in the Athens area longer than anywhere else in my life, however, I get to have some history with places nearby, and long-time friends & acquaintances that make it feel more like a small town. If you want to remind yourself of the lack of anonymity in Athens, go to the Taco Stand on the weekend – don’t brush your teeth if you want to be SURE to bump into someone you know.

Next week I’m celebrating my 10th wedding anniversary with my man. (He’s requested internet anonymity. haha.) We got married at the Founder’s Garden back when it was probably the cheapest venue in Athens, and we lucked out with the most beautiful weather I can remember.EVER. So Lauren & Mike’s wedding there this past spring has special affection for me, as do all the weddings I get to do at the Founder’s Garden. Lauren’s choice of dark hydrangea & purple ranunculus is also one of my favorites, and these blog  entries – (part 1 and part 2) by Once Like a Spark Photography sincerely show how choices can make a bride & groom comfortable & reflect who they are on their wedding day.

Here’s to Lauren & Mike – may we all be so true to ourselves on our wedding day & after.