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Dear Nancy,

I'm really loving your new segment “Ask Nancy”! So many questions…what is your all-time favorite wedding?

Thanks, Kelly

Many stand out in my mind. What makes a wedding a favorite has to do with the location, couple, team of vendors, day of installation, the project itself, the story and of course -the images. Since I've done close to 300 weddings, I don't think it's possibly to pick just one -that's like asking a shoe addict to wear one pair of shoes for the rest of her/his life. Impossible.

I'll start with Nishka and Carl's wedding. It's a favorite of mine because I love the color combination - aqua + poppy. Of course, without a wonderful and trusting bride, it wouldn't have been so memorable.

Nishka came to me with many ideas and truly got me involved with the design, invitations, place cards, and even the floor setup. Both of us decided that we would keep the ceremony decor simple. Large balls of red flowers lined the aisle. The backdrop was breathtaking.

Lisa Lefkowitz, what I can say…her images are stunning. The image on the right above has got to be one of my favorites. It captures the essence of the bride! The color of her sari, wide smile and the contrasting burgundy peonies in her bouquet…sigh!

Instead of having all the bridesmaids wear the same outfit, I love how Nishka told them to wear whatever they wanted in aqua or poppy. It really works!

The groom is a real cutie!

The flower choices were terrific. We used peonies, mini callas, cymbidium orchids, dahlias, carnations, gerbera daisies and many more flowers. So absolutely fun! I located a set of aqua glass vases but it took the bride quite a bit of convincing to let me use them. I'm so glad we did.

What I remember about the day was how easy the set up was. Our team was laughing and enjoying the warm atmosphere. That's rare for anyone in the wedding business. Perhaps it was infectious - you can tell that the couple's friends had a great time, just like we did.

When the bride is relaxed, you know it's a good day. Nishka was just about the calmest bride I've ever known and one that was remarkably upbeat and trusting. Nishka and Carl planned this wedding from the East Coast and hired me without meeting me. What can I say - I really am one lucky floral designer.

Acqua Hotel in Mill Valley never looked so good. The modern lobby served as a cocktail area for the guests.

I take no credit for the cones on the left. We just provided some red petals. The contrast of the petals against the aqua cones is vibrant. I have to thank my assistant, Nancy #2. We had such a great time at this wedding; we went out for a delicious Italian meal after the setup which I still remember!

Loved, loved, loved this wedding!