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Butterfly Styled Shoot April 2021

Julie Young — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:20:31 +0000

Dreary day outside, dreamy day inside! Check out these beautiful images from a recent photoshoot at R Jones Nursery in Rome, NY. Sumptuous spring blossoms, an ethereal gown, gorgeous models, and WINGS?!

Photography: Embraceable Joy Photography
Hand-lettering/signage: The Adirondack Ink
Baked goodies: Mix It Up Creations
Gown: Lael Creations
Flowers: Floribunda Designs (of course)

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Art in Bloom 2021

Julie Young — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 17:00:09 +0000

This past weekend was the 2nd Art in Bloom exhibit at Munson Williams Proctor Art Institute in Utica, NY. This event pairs professional florists with artwork from the museum’s permanent collection and asks that we interpret that piece of art into a floral arrangement. My painting this year was Number 10 by Bradley Walker Tomlin; the palette and abstract design has always suggested to me the way sunlight and sky can be visible through the dark branches of a tree. This inspired me to create my own little forest, using yarn-wrapped midollino sticks as the trees. I used moss and fern as the forest floor, and the flowers represented the color of the sun and sky. Happily, this arrangement won Best Creative Design from both the judges and the museum’s guests!

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Earthy Summer Photoshoot, June 2019

Julie Young — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:54:08 +0000

A few summers ago, we were asked to collaborate on a styled photoshoot at one of my favorite CNY wedding venues, Red Barn 20 in Cazenovia. It was a typical early summer evening, with the threat of showers swirling around us. The rain held off, and the results couldn’t have been more perfect!

Photos by Embraceable Joy
Furniture rentals by Brown Built Rentals
Gown from Circa Bridal.

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Early Summer Wedding at Dibble’s Inn

Julie Young — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:56:34 +0000

Stephanie and Ben exchanged vows on a beautiful early summer afternoon in June. The bouquets were created with flowers in shades of ivory, blush, pale blue, with a punch of burgundy.

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DIY Christmas Wreaths

Julie Young — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 16:43:14 +0000

Unwind approximately 12” of wire from the spool; leaving a 3” tail, form the wire into a u-shape. Hook that u-shape under one of the rings of the wreath form and twist the ends together, tightly attaching the wire to the frame. DO NOT cut the wire!
Make your first bundle of greenery. Using approximately 8 pieces of greenery, make a small bouquet slightly larger than your hand, keeping all the cut ends lined up and even. For a consistent look, use the same quantity of each green in every bundle, and keep your bundles the same size!
Place the first bundle on your wreath ring where you attached the wire; the wire should be approximately 2” from the cut end of your bundle (the bottom). Wrap the wire around the bundle tightly 4-6 times as you move the wire spool toward the bottom of the bundle; you should end up with the wire at the bottom of the bundle. I find, as a right-hander, I prefer to have the top of my bundles facing to the left, so my left hand holds the bundle down while my right hand works the wire. Periodically check that you are wiring tight enough by tugging gently on pieces of greenery to ensure that they are secured.
Make your 2^nd bundle, using the same method described in step 2. From the bottom of the first bundle that is attached to the wreath ring, measure out a distance of 3 fingers, and place the bottom of your second bundle there, laying the top of bundle two on top of bundle one. Tightly wrap the lower 2” of this new bundle tightly with wire, 4-6 times, down to the bottom of the bundle.
Repeat around the wreath until you reach your first bundle.
Rotate your wreath 180 degrees until the top of the first bundle is now facing toward your dominant hand (if you’ve been adding your bundles to the side of the wreath closest to you, you will rotate it so that it is now farthest from you.) Holding a bundle, slide your non-dominant hand under the first bundle and place it on the ring; wrap tightly with wire, being careful not to grab any of the greenery from the first bundle. Repeat with the final bundle.
Cut the wire, leaving a tail of approximately 3”. If you can find the starting wire, you can twist these together and tuck it into the wreath; otherwise, wrap the wire a few times around one leg of the ring then tuck it into the wreath.
Stand back and admire your skill! Decide which side is “up” and where your ribbon/bow will be placed. Add that now by wiring it directly onto the wreath, being careful to avoid catching too much greenery under the wire.
Add your decorative elements. For cones, fruit slices, and cinnamon sticks that have wires attached, locate the desired position on the wreath and wrap the wires tightly but discreetly around the wreath without constricting the greenery. For berries, twigs, and other dried materials, attach a wired wooden pick to each stem or bundle and insert into the wreaths, with your materials facing in the same direction as the greenery.
Hang your wreath in a protected area outside where all your neighbors can admire it 😊

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Kelsey and Matt Get Married!

Julie Young — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 17:06:43 +0000

Kelsey and Matt, July 6, 2019
Venue: The Orchards at Rocking Horse Farm, Jamesville NY
Photography: Tom Studios

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Romantic Fall Barn Wedding in Cazenovia

Julie Young — Mon, 18 May 2020 14:39:52 +0000

Dolores and Dan, October 11, 2018
Venue: Red Barn 20, Cazenovia NY
Photographer: Kerrilynne Photography

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A Summer Wedding at Dibble’s Inn

Julie Young — Mon, 11 May 2020 18:16:17 +0000

Amber and Boris, July 20, 2019
Venue: Dibble’s Inn, Vernon, NY
Photographer: Brittany Juravich

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An Early Summer Barn Wedding

Julie Young — Mon, 04 May 2020 19:00:08 +0000

Melinda and Will, June 1, 2019
Venue: Red Barn 20, Cazenovia NY
Photographer: Sarah Heppell Photography

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Life on Pause

Julie Young — Fri, 01 May 2020 14:47:37 +0000

Like so many of you, I find myself feeling a bit adrift these days. As an event florist, I should be starting my busy season but instead, I am looking at a calendar of empty squares. Weddings are postponed at least through the end of June, and there is uncertainty about the rest of the summer. I miss my work; I miss my clients; I miss my flowers. I’m idling at a time I should be going full throttle, and it’s more than a little frustrating. But it’s what’s necessary right now, and we’ll come out of this with a greater appreciation for each other and all the “normal” things we take for granted.

Hang in there. Spring, and better days, are coming.

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