from the Best wedding florist in Vermont
where flowers were everything
When I asked Julia what the theme and decorations for her wedding would be, her answer was simple: “Flowers.” To her, flowers weren’t just décor. They were the heart of the celebration.
Julia had breathtakingly high expectations, and I was honored that she trusted me and my team at Anaphora to bring her vision to life. From the beginning, we knew the flowers needed to make a statement and become one of the most memorable parts of the day.
Bringing the outside in
Julia and her fiancé – now husband were married at The Barn at Smugglers’ Notch in Stowe, Vermont, a gorgeous barn surrounded by a wildflower sanctuary. Their dream was to carry the beauty of the outside world into their wedding day.
When Julia first discovered my work, it was through a gallery on my website that captured her heart. It was a wedding overflowing with beauty, elegance, and abundant florals. Later, she learned that the gallery she loved most was actually my own son’s wedding. She asked me to create something just like it, but bigger.
Ten bridesmaids, six flower girls, and “the most gorgeous arbor ever” was no small task. To say we embraced the challenge would be an understatement.
The goal was to create a wedding that felt lush, romantic, and completely immersed in flowers. Rather than keeping the florals confined to the ceremony and reception tables, we carried them throughout the experience so guests encountered flowers from the moment they arrived.
Designing with intention
We had multiple check-ins throughout the planning process to make sure Julia’s vision aligned with the seasonal blooms, color palette, and design details. I offered advice and updates along the way while keeping communication open, so she always felt supported and confident in the direction we were taking.
With such an abundant floral vision, thoughtful planning was especially important. We considered the scale of each arrangement, the movement of the flowers, the ceremony structure, and how the different floral elements would work together throughout the barn.
The goal was clear: florals that didn’t just meet Julia’s expectations, but exceeded them.
the big day - rain and all
When the wedding day finally arrived, the skies opened up. It was pouring rain as I unloaded and delivered armfuls of flowers, but nothing could stop me from making sure every stem was perfect.
Out in the rain for hours, I built an arbor that Julia later described as “the most stunning arbor I’ve ever seen.” My team and I filled the barn with florals that carried the wild beauty of the surrounding sanctuary inside.
One of the most memorable details was the greenery that welcomed guests as they entered the stairwell. We transformed this transition space with lush greenery, creating a beautiful introduction to the floral-filled celebration ahead.
Inside the barn, flowers continued throughout the ceremony and reception. The reception tables were adorned with floral runners instead of traditional cloth, allowing the flowers to become an integral part of the table design.
The bridal party couldn’t stop commenting on the bouquets, calling them true works of art. The bouquets were designed with abundant texture, movement, and seasonal flowers to create the lush, garden-inspired look Julia had envisioned.
Guests gathered around the arbor for photos long after the ceremony, and everywhere you looked, flowers were the centerpiece of the celebration.
flowers that last forever
Julia dried her bouquet so she could keep a piece of her wedding alive forever.
In her own kind words, Julia said:
“Flowers were a very important part of our wedding to me, and I wanted them to be breathtakingly beautiful. Anaphora DELIVERED! All of our guests couldn’t stop commenting on how stunningly gorgeous the flowers were… I highly recommend Anaphora!”
There is something especially meaningful about knowing that the flowers you designed for a wedding become part of the memories a couple carries with them. A bouquet may only last for a short time, but the feeling it creates can stay with you for years.
more than just flowers
Julia’s review is a perfect reflection of what I strive for in every wedding. Florals aren’t just decorations. They can become the heart of the day, helping to create an atmosphere and bring a couple’s vision to life.
Rain or shine, my goal is to create wedding flowers and stationery that feel personal, intentional, and connected to the story of each couple. For weddings at The Barn at Smugglers’ Notch and throughout Stowe, Vermont, that often means drawing inspiration from the surrounding landscape and bringing the beauty of the outdoors into the celebration.
This wedding was a beautiful example of what can happen when flowers are given room to take center stage.
Looking for romantic, garden-inspired wedding flowers in Vermont or New England? From breathtaking floral arbors and lush stairway greenery to abundant bouquets, floral runners, and custom wedding stationery, Anaphora creates thoughtful designs that bring your wedding vision to life. Explore more of our work and get in touch to begin planning your celebration.
