A person would be hard pressed to find a more picture-perfect East Coast beach wedding spot than the Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport, MA. Apparently the location comes with the option of a Supreme Court Justice as officiant, and your own paparazzi. In all seriousness, congratulations to Patrick and Amy Kennedy, who were wed, yes, by Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. (Who were you expecting, Scalia)? We didn’t get the best view but, we’re going to talk about the flowers as best we can. Note to the AP – zoom in on the bouquet when Maria’s daughters tie the knot, ok?
The bouquet: Though from afar, looks quite beautiful – hydrangea, miniature green calla lillies, and we’re willing to bet white roses and bells-of-Ireland. Bells of Ireland are a lovely nod to the family’s Irish heritage, and they can be seen in the altar-pieces as well. The Irish history nod is a classic Kennedy bride move – check out the shamrocks on Caroline Kennedy-Schlossberg‘s custom Carolina Herrera gown. But back to the bouquet – it is “composed,” or “english garden” style meaning the flowers are grouped by type rather than all mixed together. We frequently design in this style.
Former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., the son of the late U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy, kisses his wife Amy Petitgout during their wedding ceremony at the Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport, Mass., Friday, July 15, 2011. At right is Kennedy’s brother Edward Kennedy Jr. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) / Charles Krupa/AP
Can I say first of all, that it kind of surprises me they went one-sided? A little odd. Love the containers, two very minimal stands supporting clear glass vases. The lack of subterfuge – no effort to hide stems- contributes to the organic, windblown feel. We see lovely vibrant hydrangea, and an explosion of Bells of Ireland, pink and white snapdragons (?), hanging amaranthus and delightful native grasses that make the pieces feel almost like a part of the environment. Must have been quite pretty – wish the florist had done a 360 degree arrangement.
Two lessons here:
- Great photographs come from unexpected angles – assume your flowers need to be beautiful on all sides.
- No wedding is perfect! Not even a Kennedy wedding! Relax!
Congrats again to Patrick and Amy! We forgive you your 2D flowers, btw. All the best to you and yours.
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- Patrick Kennedy and Amy Petitgout wed (boston.com)
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