ing? What do they notice in nature? Those details find their way into the arrangements.” Sometimes that means echoing a favorite landscape, such as a ceremony surrounded by ferns and moss for a couple who met on a mountain trail, or weaving in sentimental blooms, like a single rose in memory of a grandmother. Her designs emphasize movement and balance rather than formality, and she avoids rigid symmetry in favor of compositions that feel alive. Anna recalls that one of her favorite arrangements was for a recent summer wedding in 2024.“ There was a Greek bride marrying a Dorset Groom. I incorporated olive branches and artichokes with citrus toned dahlias, Vermont ferns, and sunflowers. It was so unique and fun!”
An unforgettable wedding in picturesque Dorset, with tasteful and vibrant arrangements made by Anna Johansen of Anna’ s Blooms.( Melissa Lynn, courtesy Anna Johansen)
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