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This wedding was last June, but the drizzling gray day reminded me of spring so thought I would share it with you now. The little white chapel is out at Lake Andrew, Marble Church at Shores of St.Andrew Bible Camp. It’s so sweet and just the perfect setting for these pretty pink flowers and grapevine wreaths.

Ok, so I did this party last spring, but I wanted to bring it out in the open for you all to enjoy, because we sure loved it! It was actually a graduation party, and it was amazing. This country estate had it all; barn complete w/horses, fire pit, brick oven fireplace, hay bales, goats and chickens…it was like Charlotte’s Web come to life! Loved it all. Catered by McKale’s in New London and desserts from Deidra’s in Willmar. Decor and floral, all set-up, and photos by AliLu Studios. Tables and chairs from South Central Tent Rental.

Angela and Christian found a dreamy lakeside wedding site at the Erickson home on Lake Skaatas in Willmar.  Who would have guessed that after a month of drought, we would have an entire day of rain and cold wind? Love always triumphs over weather, though…especially in MN!!

Arbor with greens & cotton ribbons

natural greens, ivory french tulips & roses, & curly willow created a beautiful tent entrance.

Simple & serene, swirling grasses in tall vases with floating candles.

green goddess calla lilies and herbs made a sweet toss bouquet

New LED string lighting for our white paper lanterns worked great for hanging lanterns in the pole tent.

More photos of this wedding to come…bouquets and moody rain shots, yeah! Photos by Luke Geiger.  Floral & decor by AliLu Studios.  Linens from Interiors by Beverly, Willmar.

To all of you Willmar, Maccray, & NLS prom-goers, I am happily still accepting orders for prom! Come on over to my pretty in pink studio and tell me what you want, or I’ll help dream up something fab for you. Open for walk-in appointments this week Mon, Tues, and Thurs. from 2-5pm. Next week Tues – Friday, 2-5pm. Call or email if you need to come outside of my walk-in hours. Happy prom-planning!!

flowers by AliLu

I put together this event for Mary & Dave at the Oaks – hope to see everyone there this weekend! Should be warmer and a great time to get out and invite spring into our lives!!

We had a wonderful time setting up this weekends’ wedding for Aleah Tebben.  The ceremony was held at the Norwegian style chapel of Green Lake Bible Camp, & the reception at Melvin’s on the Lake in Spicer, MN.  To compliment the simple, elegant champagne gowns of the bridesmaids, we chose velvety shades of reds & deep merlots.  the chapel looked warm and inviting, & Melvin’s  was aglow with candle light, glittering crystals, and rich reds.  It was beautiful!

Chapel beams at GLBC were adorned with cute carnation flower orbs, designed & created by AliLu Studios!  Photo by Allison Geiger.

More flower orbs on top of rusted iron candle sticks, stand tall on the altar, by AliLu Studios.  Photo by Allison Geiger.

More details…Ceremony at GLBC and reception at Melvins on the Lake! Photos by Allison Geiger.

The bridal bouquet was designed with black calla lilies, red & black baccara roses, & crystals, by AliLu Studios.     Photo by Allison Geiger.

Sweet hurricane surrounded by carnation border. Super affordable centerpiece – super cute!  Designed by AliLu.            Photo by Allison Geiger.

Another cute centerpiece, wrapped in Ti leaves & curly willow, by AliLu Studios. Photo by Allison Geiger.

Tall centerpieces filled with curly willow, cranberries, and hanging votives grace the Nicollet Island Pavilion.  Centerpieces, AliLu Studios.

Red cranberries & red light washed walls gave a warm glow to the castle-like brick space at Nicollet Island.  Centerpieces, AliLu Studios.

Gorgeous cakes covered in white chocolage shavings, were decorated by AliLu with vintage blooms, fresh roses, stephonotis blossoms, and fluffy pom mums.

Thanks to Shelby & Eric for hiring me for this event! Floral & Decor by AliLu Studios.  Event planning by Lasting Impressions, & photography by Kelly Brown Weddings.

My favorite photo from Kelly….small town church turned chic.  Nice work!

{“There’s no place like home” – Kelly Brown Weddings}

Ok, this poor guy made a joke at our last appointment, and somehow I convinced him that actually wearing a “tulle belt” to the next consult would be funny (plus I promised him a free boutonniere)! Thought they were joking, but Lori & Dan really did show up yesterday with the very cute tulle belt, complete with hammer!! I decided to make this a policy so all you grooms out there – get out your best and most ironic wedding-wear, and you too will get your boutonniere, gratis, for the laughs!! Thanks for making my day, Dan & Lori!! You guys are awesome!!

tulle belt debut