If you follow my Pinterest board, you’ve probably noticed that 65% of the pictures I pin involve one common element… flowers. I am a flower addict. Let’s just say while I had a strong feeling Drew was the one from the moment I met him, he sealed the deal when he brought me a gorgeous bouquet of yellow lilies to the play I was in freshman year. I also routinely take trash bags full of leftover “trashed” flowers home with me after weddings I work. It just makes me cringe to think of so much beauty getting thrown away, and brides’ families often don’t want to keep centerpieces after weddings are over {especially if they’re from out-of-town}.

When I think of someone who can create immensely beautiful things out of chaos, Hillary Yeager {of Brocade Design Arts} immediately comes to mind. Her work is classic, gorgeous, and architecturally amazing. She makes beautiful invitation suites, too!!! From linens to papers to flowers to random details, she can design a flawless event from start to finish. As a detail-oriented bride, that is music to my ears. Not to mention, she’s one of the most fun people to work with ever! Winning combination.

Hillary really goes above and beyond with her work.  Every wedding I’ve worked with her on, the florals have been stunning and her brides are thrilled. She has an amazing inventory of props to incorporate in her designs {vintage books; colored and crystal and milkglass vases, bottles, and vessels; lace and doilies and ribbons galore!} and is always dreaming up new details.

{Floral inspiration board, taken from Hillary’s and my collaborative Pinterest board! :) }

I am tremendously excited to be working with Hillary, designing our wedding from start to finish! Her work is inspiring and I can’t wait to see how everything gets executed on the big day!! Thank you times a zillion, Hillary, for being the first vendor in our planning to collaborate and work with us to make our wedding dreams come true! From Day One, you have been so helpful and encouraging. I’ve felt that you understood me and my vision for this day since before we got engaged {as I forwarded posts from your Renegade Bride blog to my friends to prove that I was not the only anticipatory wedding-planning person in the industry!} and am so thankful to know you and have the privilege to work directly with you!!!! You’re the best!!!

~ Kelly