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Had a great meeting tonight with the @tuesdaystogethertrivalley crew! Love throwing around ideas with other creatives and am super excited for upcoming projects and collaborations. 💕 Sharing this beautiful image of rings from Blia & Sia’s wedding from earlier this year because every time I look at images from their wedding, it just reminds me of the great family of professionals that put it all together! I love capturing and creating beautiful things in camera but I can’t do it without the help of all the other vendors involved. It really takes a village! . . #fallseventcenterfresno #bayareaweddingphotographer #weddedbliss #weddingrings #theknotrings #circleofevents #fleurieflowerstudio #tuesdaytogether #tuesdaytogethertrivalley #risingtidesociety #simplejoie #loveissimple #engagementring . . Thanks Renee for taking the photo from tonight’s event and hosting as always!! 😘 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpBTdWtAL2W/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uux2qakoui4f

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Want to see where this gorgeous bouquet came from? The prettiest, softest, blush & greenery shoot is #onIBTtoday and it's a must see! (*link in bio* Venue: @westwoodbarns, Photography: @meganwelker, Florist: @fleurieflowerstudio) http://ift.tt/2w1MUXm

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Catching up with Laurie of Fleurie Flowers

Friends – Today I am sharing an interview with one of my dear friends, Laurie of Fleurie Flowers. She’s been involved in the floral industry for many years and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to both floral design and horticulture. I hope you enjoy sitting in on our chat and learning more about Laurie!

Hi Laurie, Thank you for sitting down with us for a chat! I know our readers would love to learn more about you and your flower business, Fleurie. How long have you been in the floral industry? Since 1979

How did your career in the floral industry start? I started when I was in high school in a work experience program, in a traditional retail flower shop. I learned from the bottom up- starting with delivery then moving into design by watching and learning.

Ranunculus grown by Laurie

You have a strong background in horticulture, did horticulture come before floral design? The two coincided. From very early childhood, I loved being outdoors, planting and tending my family’s garden alongside my mom. I majored in Landscape Horticulture in college, and worked in the retail nursery industry for many years, becoming a California Certified Nursery Professional in 1985. All the while I was taking on small floral jobs and weddings through those years. My mom and grandmother were very avid gardeners (not just for necessity) and it came naturally to me. I still can see my grandmother’s garden in my mind, remembering the plants she grew and where they were in her garden. I have plants from cuttings that were originally my grandmother’s plants- A dark purple Lilac and a Pink Jacobinia (Justica carnea) I’m really into personally significant plants- a plant that’s been passed down, or a plant that has a special meaning to a person. Arranging flowers came naturally as well, as mom let me pick what I wanted, and she had a collection of all types of vases for me to choose from. Violas and Pansies, Roses and Zinnias are my first flowers I remember loving, and still do.

Photographed by Ellie Koleen

Many floral designers that I speak with seem to experience a bout of burnout somewhere along their path, is this something you’ve faced at any point in your career? Yes. After a very busy stretch, it has happened. I was working too hard and not smart enough. I’ve since put systems into place to help combat this. I try to carefully schedule according to what I know I can handle, and be realistic of my limitations, and hire extra help if I feel I need it.

How do you stay inspired and keep fresh at 20+ years in the floral industry? I stay inspired by growing flowers that make my work more unique. There’s really no feeling in the world like going out and picking flowers and foliage that I grew myself, and making it into or a part of a beautiful arrangement. I am really inspired when I get to design flowers from the garden! Another way I find inspiration is to freelance for other designers I admire, or get together and hang out with other designers and create. Also, looking at flowers in art- my favorites are the Dutch Masters era, Paul de Longpre, the Impressionists, and studying vintage and historical flower design, especially Constance Spry, is another way to expand creative ideas as well.

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We’d love to hear about some of the highlight moments in your career, an event of experience that you’ll never forget! Some of the best moments of my career have been spent with fellow flower lovers like myself, going on a flower related getaway for fun, inspiration, and to learn. You can never learn too much! The opportunity to work alongside friends I have made in the industry on events as a freelancer, or with freelancers who are also friends counts among my fondest flower industry memories. It doesn’t feel as much like the hard work it really is when working alongside someone you admire and respect and share a kinship with. I love to personally deliver the bouquet to the bride, and see her reaction, see it in her hands. If I don’t get this opportunity, the delivery somehow feels incomplete.

Find Laurie and her business Fleurie here: website: https://fleurieflower.com instagram: www.instagram.com/fleurieflowerstudio/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fleurieflower/

Boots, Barn, and Bouquet Fleurie Flowers & Megan Welker Photography

from Florist News http://ift.tt/2E28WSq

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Obsessed with @taylorswift new album Folklore! The lyrics are so beautifully written and draw great visuals! On repeat NOW! Reflecting on her thoughts about creating and dreaming up new ways to shift my business in this season of my life. Floral Crown @fleurieflowerstudio #folklore #taylorswiftfolkore #retellyourstory #storytelling #loveissimple #anewseason (at Yosemite National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDCbkNDDkOr/?igshid=ye82y2kqyz27

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My sleep pattern is all messed up but promised myself that I’ll get it back on track this week. I’m writing this down as a reminder and to create some accountability. Want to hold each other accountable for something? Let’s check in with each other weekly even if it’s just via DMs. Planner @circlesusan Makeup Artist @makeupbymin_ Floral @fleurieflowerstudio #theknotpro #loveauthentic #buildabloom #offbeatbride #weddingsofinstagram #bayareaweddingphotographer #summervibes #loveissimple #weddingdress #springweddingflorals #beautifulflorals #centralvalleyweddings #centralvalleyweddingphotographer #pdxweddingphotographer #pnwweddingphotographer #sanfranciscoweddingphotographer #sfweddingphotographer #destinationweddingphotographer #pursuepretty #fineartweddings #loveintentionally #flashesofdelight #renttherunway #theknot #weddingchicks (at Simple Joie) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_f-noAD5Ju/?igshid=blddw3f3ja81

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Missing my girls at @circlesusan (@min_vang) - and my Central Valley friends - @fleurieflowerstudio - looking back at some things I’ve captured for them through the years... and even though we’re so far away in space and time, photos feel like yesterday. Loved this Spring Theme table perfect for a friends gathering! Can’t wait until we can all celebrate life, love, and joy with each other again! Keeping faith that there is a plan greater than we all know and can understand. Can’t wait to see you all on the other side! #centralvalleyfriends #centralvalleyweddings #easterinspo #easterthemeparty #springthemetable #tabledesign #pursuepretty #bayareaweddingphotographer #fineartweddings #smallgatherings #quarantinelife #covid19weddingcrisis #missingmyfriends #springweddinginspiration #fresnoweddingrentals (at Circle of Events) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-u4fZ2jY5m/?igshid=1jdejlxc51drj

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Who else is excited to see the hills filled with greens!! I love this time of year after rainfall because we get fresh grass and moss on the hillsides and beautiful colored skies. Love how @fleurieflowerstudio brought in nature into this classic ballroom with the greenery on these candelabras from @circlesusan #loveissimple #classicballroom #thefallseventcenter #bayareaweddingphotographer #simplegreenerycenterpiece #crossbackchairs #weddingdecorideas #elegantwedding #destinationwedding #fineartphotographer #weddingplanner #weddingwednesday #springishere (at The Falls Event Center, Fresno) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MnhEcD2f7/?igshid=1s7mbbrcff5vc

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Is this not one of the most beautiful wedding cakes you’ve ever seen?!!! Ok ok - I’ll have to admit I’m bias because the blooms placed on there made all the difference and I’m obsessed with everything @fleurieflowerstudio creates! But still so beautiful! Happy birthday to all the December babies! & me! I use to be mad at my mom that I was born at the end of the year because I couldn’t attend school yet with the way the age thing worked and I wouldn’t have been old enough by the time school started... now I know, good things take time ☺️😉... but more so, I realize now that I had a longer opportunity to be a kid! #weddingcake #haveyourcakeandeatittoo #icameforthecake #fresnoweddingphotographer #fresnoweddingvendors #loveissimple #bayareaweddingphotographer #pdxweddingphotographer #idoitforthecake #weddingcakedesign (at The Downtown Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5iTTebDcXo/?igshid=wi4o8gz6brd4

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Obsessed with details! It’s always such a pleasure to work with clients and vendors who appreciate these images and allow me to entertain the idea as well as take a little more than 30 min of their timeline to create the imagery! Been wondering when these images get taken? Well - definitely before the craziness of the day! It takes a minute to lay everything out and is super helpful if you have your trinkets all gathered prior to your photographers arrival! If you’re obsessed with florals the way I am, and want some in your imagery — check in with your florist for some loose florals the same way some of you might ask them to save a little for cake decorating! Otherwise - if you’re able to get your vendor list to me prior as hoped for, I can make sure they provide me with some too! #icelandicpoppies #whitepoppy #fresnoweddingflorist #fresnoweddingphotographer #fresnoweddingplanner #centralvalleyweddings #centralvalleyphotographer #styledflatlay #flatlayphotography #trinkets #betseyjohnsonshoes #weddingday #shoes #bridalshoes #themrsbox #gettingmarried #detailshot #bayareaweddingphotographer #eastbayweddings #loveissimple #simplejoiephoto #circleofevents #fleurieflowerstudio #friendor #looseflorals #weddingflorist #brideshoes #betseyjohnson (at The Downtown Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5GDOE2DZD5/?igshid=1mtdr7xtrswf4

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All this rain makes me miss the sun. Day dreaming of warmer weather. @circlesusan @makeupbymin_ @fleurieflowerstudio #theknotpro #loveauthentic #buildabloom #offbeatbride #weddingsofinstagram #bayareaweddingphotographer #tattoobride #summervibes #loveissimple #weddingdress (at Sunol, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4dLh6jARQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mqc9csinw1ur

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I am deeply loved, I am divinely, I am my own sacred light, I honor the goddess within... . . Shoot coordinator: @makeupbymin_ Makeup/ Hair: @makeupbymin_ Model: @adison_little Flowers: @fleurieflowerstudio Rentals: @circlesusan #goddess #goddessbride #flowydress #daydreaming #centralvalleyphotographer #bayareaweddingphotographer #weddingmakeup #simplejoie #buildandbloom #dirtybootsandmessyhair #adventurouslovestories #wildhairandhappyhearts #wildloveadventures #lovesavage #anotherwildstory #photobugcommunity #moonlightdaydreams #justalittleloveinspo #firstandlasts #loveandwildhearts #belovedstories #sfengagementphotographer #portraitfeed #777luckyfish #portsinspired #portraitvisuals #portraitstream #belovedlovestories #norcalwedding #portrait_perfection (at Simple Joie)