Nothing is ever easy.

The title becomes my mantra whenever things like wedding flowers derail forward momentum in my fuzzy mind's eye. I finally googled the quote to discover that this man is owed some Teacup props, and I'll admit he looks like a guy who might say something like that. With all due respect, sir:

Image via www.goodreads.com / Author Terry Goodkind

My eternal optimist fiance and I discovered a shirt in a Tahoe souvenir shop that explains the same sentiment a little differently...although Mr. Hot Tea feels that it accurately describes his dealings with me on occassion, and we both laugh when we see it - ha ha! Yes, this shirt is in my pajama rotation.

Image via www.vintagesnow.net

My trouble is that I didn't want to care about wedding flowers. Pretty enough, I prefer to show my love to succulent plants. To me they are the real-life translation of a Dr. Seuss book setting. Case in point, here's a look at our balcony, with not a traditional flower in sight.

Initial attempts at flower inspiration included these lovelies in the equation.

Image via theknot.com.au

Image via oceventstudio.wordpress.com / 
Floral design by Krista Jon /
 Marc Weisberg Photography

Succulents happen to be a major trend in wedding decor nowadays. And trends usually up the asking price. Since we decided that flowers fall low on the list of budgeted priorities, it was back to the drawing board. Several months, hundreds of more hours logged on google search and one parrot later, I found IT - floral perfection. 

Ahhhh, sweet flower relief and my new happy place! Thankfully, they go with decisions already made, especially the attire of the entire wedding party. Whew.

The fascinating part of the wedding planning process for me is that when I truly get it and it feels right, everything falls into place and is naturally very easy! Wait a minute, did I just say that?!  

And now here it is, my final flower inspiration you've all been patiently waiting to see...

Image via www.marthastewartweddings.com

I love Martha's description: "The secret to this bountiful bouquet's endless appeal: There's not a flower in the gathering that's truly monochromatic. Deep-purple anemones with saturated centers, tightly layered blush garden roses and ranunculus, speckled hellebores, mottled begonia leaves, and ruffly sweet peas in pink, lavender, and tangerine, cinched with a shimmery ribbon, give the eyes plenty to feast on."

Bonus for me, many of these flowers will be in season!

Now that I've revealed mine, what are your favorite flowers? And where does floral rank on your list of wedding priorities?