Peonies in the fall

Peonies are my most favorite flower and I have enjoyed designing with them since I was a child in my mother's garden. Nothing compares to them for size, fragrance and over the top lush. June is typically THE month for peonies and I always suggest to my June brides that they use them somewhere in their wedding decor. I had one special bride this past fall that was eager to have dark red peonies in her bouquet. I mixed them in with red calla lilies, dark red roses and orchids and a few lime green mini orchids for contrast. The peonies opened perfectly and the bouquets were stunning.

Special thank you to Sarah Rolf at Agape Moments (http://www.agapemoments.net/) for sharing these pictures.