Flower arrangements with amaranthus

If you love the Secret Garden look when it comes to flowers — you know, sort of like vines everywhere, a little bit wild — then you will probably want to put amaranthus in your floral decorations. Amaranthus looks like a green, but they’re actually flowers, very densely-packed flowers — and this flower also comes in bright, almost magenta, red. Unfortunately, I don’t have any photos of the red variety. Sorry!

100_2807This centerpiece, from a wedding show, is a prime example of amaranthus. See how they’re hanging off the arrangement at the top of this silver vase? It’s a great look, not too polished, almost dreamy.

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Dripping flowers at Rancho Las Lomas

Ever been to Rancho Las Lomas in South Orange County? Me neither! So I got totally excited when I opened my email and saw the gorgeous flowers that decorated the outdoor theater used for the wedding ceremony. The photos are courtesy of a friend who continues to supply me with absolutely gorgeous photos of flowers. I think my friend needs a moniker. Any suggestions?

Anyway, for the photos of this gorgeous wedding, keep reading.

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