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February 18, 2010

bellesandthistles@gmail.com

708.316.ROSE (708.316.7673)

bellesandthistles

Midwest based Floral Designer Duo, Emily & Jenn. Wedding & Event design. Our motto is Have Flowers, Will Travel. #belleslovesweddings

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Chicago looks like a snow globe right now, seems like a perfect time to remind you- We’re taking Holiday Wreath orders for ONE MORE WEEK ONLY! Get those choices made and let us know what you need by next Monday so you’re not on the naughty list... (*not our design shown, but we’d like to make them for you!) #holidaywreaths #deckthehalls #belleslovestheholidays

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In another successful collaborative effort we added our fresh florals to our clients’ hard goods, and came up with great results. #bellesbride #megan and her Groom Phil provided the lanterns, glass, candles, and even made those wood centerpiece boxes! The head table had a box 4 feet long! We filled it with coordinating loose floral and floating candles then we accented the rest of the table in foliage. Honestly, it was all pretty striking in person. Just imagine this draped room with all the candles flowing, drinks flowing.... yes.
#kingprotea #dahlia #leucodendron #astilbe #hydrangea #waxflower #grevillea #oliveleaf #silverdollareucalyptus #disbud #sprayrose #centerpiece #floatingcandles #lantern #wood #bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #fridayflowers #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist

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So #belleslovesfall. Like a lot. Pumpkins, spooky stuff, the changing leaves, bonfires, snacks, the whole thing. And we adore fall flowers in mix of warm spicy colors, but we don’t get too many #bellesbrides who embrace those tones like we do. Instead, we typically get to play in these cooler colors with alllll the same great textures. And we’re not mad about it. Ok. Kinda obsessed, really. How fab is this assortment for #bellesbride Megan? #kingprotea #dahlia #callalily #astilbe #hydrangea #waxflower #kangaroopaw #oliveleaf #silverdollareucalyptus #plum #burgundy #blush #bridalbouquet #bridesmaidsbouquet #flowergirlbasket #boutonniere #bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #fridayflowers #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist

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Quick reminder that Holiday Wreaths are for sale. We’re only taking orders until Nov 18th. Don’t miss your chance to spread some holiday cheer! Email us for pricing! #belleslovestheholidays

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WHO’S READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS??? Um, Yea... us either. But we’re just going to leave this right here anyways. 🎅🏻Yo Yo Yo! For the next 2 weeks (or so) we’ll be taking orders for Holiday Wreaths! 🌲⛄️ They will be ready for pick up/delivery the last week of November and we have tons of styles to choose from this year! Perfect for your door, your mantel, and to give as gifts! Email for a price sheet and details. ::belles and thistles at gmail dot com:: (*disclaimer: the wreaths shown do include our work and additional designs sourced from the internet, images are meant for inspiration only) #deckthehalls

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Throwback Thursday Halloween Edition. Taking you back to 2010! We love seeing everyone’s costumes and the ways you celebrate our favorite holiday! #bellatrixlestrange #harrypotter #maude #thedude #biglebowski #epichalloweenparty #happyhalloween #spookyhalloween #halloween #2010 #tbt #bellesloveshalloween #trickortreat #trickortreatyoself #besties #thisishalloween #boo #candyforbreakfast #thedudeabides

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2 styles of centerpiece adorned the tables @chicagogaelicpark for #bellesbride #jessica. Terrarium style lanterns with vases of coordinating floral on half, and we utilized the collection of glass provided by the venue for the remaining tables. We just added branches, floating candles and rose petals for a natural autumn look. #bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #floristlife #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist #milwaukeeflorist #flowers #gaelicpark #chicagogaelicpark #marriedmondays

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Picturesque outside, picture perfect inside. Simple ceremony decor to accent the pergola and touches of rose petals and candles throughout the Tara Room. #bellesbride #jessica #bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #floristlife #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist #milwaukeeflorist #flowers #gaelicpark #chicagogaelicpark #marriedmondays #bathroomflowers

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The second half of last weeks events had us in some fall feelings. No pumpkins here, but peach tones with navy and gold were crisp and classic like this October day for #bellesbride #jessica. #marriedmondays #bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #floristlife #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist #milwaukeeflorist #flowers

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Not only did #bellesbride #kaitlyn provide that amazing collection of brooches, she also provided a collection of crystal goblets. We added #babysbreath and #seededeucalyptus to those and paired them with her eclectic collection of books for a simple but interesting centerpiece. And you already know we repurposed that #pergolaspray later in the reception space. This is how you do 1920s on a modest budget, friends! #bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #floristlife #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist #milwaukeeflorist #flowers

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Last week our pair of weddings included this stunner for #bellesbride #kaitlyn. Still can’t get over those vintage details and all that sparkle. Every bouquet was a little work of art and beautiful from every angle. #bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #floristlife #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist #milwaukeeflorist #flowers

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Been slipping on our #sidebysidesaturday game! Did you know today is the most popular wedding date of the whole year? We of course have 2 events today, taking us to Oak Forest IL & Kenosha WI. Sneak peeks only for now since both #bellesbrides haven’t laid eyes on their bouqs just yet. More soon. Or whenever we recover from another whirlwind week. #bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #floristlife #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist #milwaukeeflorist #flowers

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Last week, for the first time ever, maybe?, we had a Sunday brunch wedding. (We were up bright and early for that delivery/install and even caught some of the sunrise over the lake. Sad that it was our last event at #illinoisbeach for 2019!) #bellesbride Angela’s event was all about texture. The bouquets, centerpieces and garland had a rich mix of foliage and dainty floral with just a touch of color. #bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #floristlife #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist #milwaukeeflorist #flowers #illinoisbeachresort #zion #brunchwedding

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Our last 2 for 1 wedding weekend included this casual set of personal flowers for #bellesbride Christine. The #sunflowers and #babysbreath with hints of navy and burgundy were a nice start to the autumn season. #fallflowers #bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #floristlife #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist #milwaukeeflorist #flowers

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Just wanted to put a little love out into the world today. We’ve been supported by our families in a big way, especially in the last few weeks. We couldn’t follow this #floristlife dream without them all. They know who they are... and they’re just the best people ever. Made this for a special one of them. #loveyoulots #hugehugs #bigthanks #familyflorist #fridayfeels #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #bellesandthistles

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In true Belles fashion we repurposed the ceremony florals within the reception space. The #aislearrangements joined a pair of matching pieces elevated on our #pilsnervases on the head table. The feast style table was a bit too narrow to accommodate the sprays from the arch laying down the center, so we positioned them on the front/floor for a dramatic look. And not gonna lie, it’s fun to see spotlights pointed straight at the arrangements we made!
#elevatedarrangement #headtable #feasttable #captainstable #drama #escortcardtable #weddingcake #hydrangea #roses #footballmums #carnations #dendrobiumorchids
#briarridgecountryclub #schererville
#bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #floristlife #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist #milwaukeeflorist #flowers

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The centerpieces for #bellesbride #Elena were clean and simple. Hydrangea, sparking glass, candles, touches of gold... Paired with the gold charger plates and Chiavari chairs the tables were super classy and didn’t break the bank! Ever After Events provided the ceiling twinkle lights/draping, pipe and drape as well as paper lanterns, the projected monogram and the spotlights. What beautiful details in this space! #centerpieces #triocylindervases #floatingcandles #budvases #hydrangea #branches #votivecandles #cocktailtables
#briarridgecountryclub #schererville
#bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #floristlife #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist #milwaukeeflorist #flowers

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The October weather sure deserved a throat punch this day, shims, raindrops and anxiety were in high supply... but that arch, that aisle and that bridal party were looking gooooooood! #bircharch #aislerunner #pedestals #topiarytopper #fabricdrape #archsprays #briarridgecountryclub #schererville
#bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #floristlife #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist #milwaukeeflorist #flowers

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Last week we also designed for #bellesbride #Elena. This event was classic elegance from start to finish. Burgundy, Gold and White, with some key pops of Rose Gold and clean crisp lines had us feeling some kinda way. We enjoyed this one a lot, it was modern yet traditional, simple but soft, romantic and so so chic. (Added bonus beauty points: The #brooch on the #bridalbouquet belonged to her grandmother!) #bridesmaidsbouquet #flowercrown #corsage #boutonniere #hydrangea #roses #callalily #briarridgecountryclub #schererville
#bellesandthistles #weddingflowers #weddingflorist #designerduo #floristlife #bellesandthistlesfloraldesign #belleslovesweddings #bellesloveslove #haveflowerswilltravel #travelingflorist #chicagoflorist #indianaflorist #milwaukeeflorist #flowers

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Have Flowers, Will Travel. Based in Chicago-land and Milwaukee, but serving all of IL, WI, IN and beyond. If we can drive it, we can design it!

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