A few months back, I got an email from Katie, style director over at
Martha Stewart Weddings. They were putting together a feature on hand made wedding elements, and she asked me if I would want to contribute to it. Of course, I jumped at the chance. I've been a fan of the magazine since day one, and I have bought literally every single issue. To be asked to be a part of it all was such a huge thrill, an honor and a complete dream come true.
![The elements of the bouquet](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3668901015_43c02ffbc8.jpg)
After a few emails and phone calls, we figured out the color direction for the bouquet I would be making. I went shopping for ribbon, fabric and paper in whites, creams, and yellow tones, then shared my samples with Katie
![Bouquet in progress](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3668900511_a28348833f.jpg)
Next, I did a little experimenting with some new flower ideas. I worked with linens and cottons, both patterned and plain. I also worked with crepe paper.
![Completed bouquet, ready to ship off to Martha Stewart Weddings](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/3669704200_d6bbe4b346.jpg)
I made hundreds of fabric and paper leaves and petals. The flowers were constructed and arranged into a bouquet. The bouquet was carefully packed, then shipped of to New York for the photo shoot.
![Summer 09 MS Weddings](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3668914577_9e17b9bb65_b.jpg)
The issue hits the stands today. You'll find my bouquet on page 138.
A coordinating boutonniere is also featured in "A Note From Darcy" on page 20.
![My bouttoniere included in "A Note from Darcy"](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3329/3669716672_fe97574c6a_b.jpg)
A huge thanks to Katie, Shira and all the fine folks at
MS Weddings who made my dream a reality.