I've been a long time fan of Clementine Floral Works, a magnificently eclectic flower shop tucked into one of Los Angeles' hippest neighborhoods. The store has been open for just two years, and it has already cemented itself as must-see stop on the shopping strip of Silverlake's Sunset Junction. Owners Teri Ryan and Cain DeVore, and Weddings Specialist Sharon Lowe invited us into the shop and cooked up some killer arrangements for brides looking for something extra special. Behold!
The Eclectic Wedding
Teri says, "These are for an artsy, high style wedding. We would put these out on a long, rectangular table, and have them dispersed down the table. Cain and I found this china on a road trip. We bought a van in Detroit, and then filled it up shopping at flea markets as we drove across country. And now we use it for the shop!”
The flowers are fever few, narcisuss, green mist and poppy, and they are in vintage china from Spain and vintage ribbon from an estate sale in northern California.
Another shot, it was so pretty I couldn't resist!
The Outdoor Wedding
Sharon says, "We see these at an outdoor wedding, like a picnic, at a beach, or in a barn. They’d be great at a lunch weddings, which we predict are going to become more popular in the near future. We would also always add tons of herbs to an arrangement like this when they are in season, like rosemary, oregano, and sage."
Garden roses, parrot tulips, decorative kale, blooming acacia in wooden bowls and on collected wood boards, used as a risers. The vintage deer postcard would be used as a menu or an escort card.
The New Vintage Wedding
Sharon says, "The tin reminds us of a briefcase, but for flowers. For this, we would use assorted vintage tins, so they wouldn’t all match, but they’d be in the same family. The knobs would be great napkin ties."
Ranunculus, gravilia, decorative artichoke, carnations, wild jasmine, and species geranium with collected vintage tins and plates vintage-inspired knobs
The Boardwalk Empire Wedding
Teri tells us, "Here we have carnations, gladiolas and chrysanthemums, all flowers that have a bad wrap these days. We are bringing them back! They have a real 1920s prohibition, throwback vibe, and are for a super duper flower lover. We predict that in 5 years, carnations will be the new peonies!"
Carnations, gladiolas and chrysanthemums in collected vintage pieces
The Glam Garden Party Wedding
Sharon tells us, "This is our new version of using succulents. They can work on a table or as cool ceremony pieces. And, because they are plants, you can keep them after! These would cast amazing shadows going down the table. You could even put them on a mirrored runner or a dark table for some extra drama."
Fishhook succulents, with anemone and jasmine in glass vases. Accented with vintage fabric and candles
The Romantic Wine Country Wedding
Teri tells us, "We love the purple and teal together, they are great for an evening wedding. This arrangement feels more masculine, which feels new. The flowers are bold and structured, and the napkins are tailored."
Lilac, magnolia blossom, hellebores, muscari, and anenome in California pottery, on Malibu tile, with hand-embroidered napkins and vintage ribbon
The Traditional Wedding (with a Twist!)
Teri says, "The hydrangea and roses are traditional, but we added daffodils to update it and make it less stuffy. We love the crystal ash try with water and floating flowers for something unexpected."
White hydrangea, daffodil, ranunculus, garden roses, and narcissus in mercury glass, vintage wine glasses and polished silver tea pots
Teri and Sharon's advice to couples when thinking about flowers for their big day: "Keep in mind what you really like, as opposed to what is popular. What would you want on your dining room table if you were to have 200 of your closest friends over for dinner?"
The inside of Clementine Floral Works, how gorg?!
On choosing the perfect arrangement: "Pinterest can be really confusing for a bride because there are so many images and they don't represent seasonal availability. We recommend you go into a flower shop and experience it in 3D. Make sure to touch and smell the flowers. If you are serving steak, and it smells like freesia, that’s just not right!"
Another shot of the shop!
Don't miss out on visiting Clementine Floral Works when you are in Los Angeles, or you can check out some of their work on their website.
Which is your favorite? What flowers did you have at your wedding?