7 Wonders for Wandering brides: Meet Sharon From Organic Elements

Brides-to-Be, Organic Elements is a wondrous business with colorful talents that can help make your wedding a piece of art! Meet Sharon and see what she is up to! dos besos, Katie from the Wanderers

1) What should brides/grooms/curious seekers know about you?

-That I love to create custom weddings, each week my designers and I embark on a new adventure.

2) Why do you love what you are doing?

-I am actually making a living though art, and flowers are my medium. How amazing is that?

3) What makes your business wonderful and stand out from the rest?

-Lateral thinking. We love to bend the rules of structural mechanics and which elements can be used in a floral arrangement... both structural and floral.

4) Where do you find your inspiration?

-Fine art, fashion, architecture and in the eyes of the couples I meet.

5) What does the world need right now?

-Love, understanding and forgiveness.

6) What advice do you have for brides to be?

-All the rules have fallen by the wayside, make it your own. Be consistent, go with your gut and enjoy the ride.

7) If you could go to one of the 7 wonders of the world, where would you go and why?

-Of the old seven, The Hanging Gardens of Babylon of course! It would allow me to combine the florist in me with the years I studied Greek Art History. Of the new, I did visit Chichen Itza and it was amazing!

MONDAY MONDAY

Originally, this post was inspired by a girlfriend who recommended I immediately go out and see the movie The Tree of Life. Well, I went and saw it, and if not for the gorgeous imagery, I might have walked out of the theatre! Luckily, the movie did not spoil my passion and adoration for trees. Especially pictures of trees.Before the images of trees, here are a few tips on how you can save them:

Educate yourself. How can you solve the problem when you don’t know what the problem is? Luckily, information on going green, environmentalism and sustainability is everywhere. Visit TreeHugger.com for more tips on going green, or watch BBC’s “Planet Earth”.

Change to Fluorescent Bulbs. If every house in the United States changed all of the light bulbs in their house to Fluorescent bulbs, that would be equivalent to taking one million cars off the streets.

Give things away. Take items you haven’t used in a while to Goodwill. Recycle that old sweater!

Plant a tree. It’s good for the air, can keep you cool, and it’s fun to climb!

I shot the last photograph while wandering in Denver, Colorado.

"Us sing and dance, make faces and give flower bouquets, trying to be loved. You ever notice that trees do everything to git attention we do, except walk?" -Alice Walker, The Color Purple

xoxo... Jessica from the Wanderers

WEDDING CHICKS FEATURE: BEEautiful Bridal Shower

We are delighted that The Wedding Chicks featured us for their readers! Fulfill your sweet tooth with this Beeautiful Bridal Shower inspired by milk and honey! I hope you head on over to The Wedding Chicks for a sweet treat!

Design and Concept: Couture Events

Venue: Be Beauty

Photography: Suzanne Hansen & Mike Ofeldt of She Wanders

Flowers: Organic Elements

Hair: Foxi Lady Makeup and Hair

Makeup: Be Beauty

Paper Goods: Brightly Designed

Linens and Chairs: Concepts Event Design

Desserts: Sweet As Honey

Honey Dippers: Crate and Barrel

Plates & Glasses: Anthropologie

Bee Necklaces: Sophie and Chloe

Love Necklace & Earrings: Whitney Oliver Designs of Couture Boutique

Here Comes The Sun

Summer is here!  Today is the official start of summer and we couldn't be more excited.  Sail boats are dotting the horizon and the ice cream man is making the rounds (we celebrated at the studio last week with a pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream).  We've also been listening to new tunes by the Fleet Foxes from their new album Helplessness Blues.  The sweet, breezy harmonies are perfectly paired with the sunshine. Listen to "Bedouin Dress" When we're not dancing in the sunshine, we're using it to improve our photographs.  The summer sun can highlight a face, enhance a silhouette, or create warmth.  Happy summer!  xoxo -Jessica of the Wanderers