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CREATIVE, DETAIL INFUSED OCCASIONS

My name is Sarah Goodwin and my greatest aspiration in establishing daisies & pearls, is exercising my creativity to deliver a truly personalized, detail infused occasion. I have been described as a “perfectionist and go-getter”; while in the same breathe “the life of the party”. My diversity can be best demonstrated by an obsession with both, Martha Stewart and Rod Stewart.

Born and raised in the Finger Lakes region of New York, I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design with a minor in Art History from Rochester Institute of Technology. Upon graduating I headed to New England, working as an interior designer on large scale corporate projects in Boston and Connecticut; before settling in Maine to live “the way life should be”. My artistic side is consistently screaming to be unleashed. I continue my passion through consulting, exploring new realms of the design world, planning corporate events and most recently weddings.

My hobbies include cooking, crafting, gardening and sewing. I spend my free time with my husband, Chad and our two beloved German Short Haired Pointers, Daisy and Pearl, for which the business pays tribute to. With a life philosophy to always think outside the box, I refuse to fall into the cookie cutter category. My flair and attention to detail commands me towards a quest for inspiration and an overall aesthetic in everything I do.

Maine Apple Orchard Spring Wedding Shoot

May 23, 2012

There is nothing like the perfect spring day, especially when it is spent collaborating an inspirational shoot in a blossoming apple orchard with a talented group of individuals. Thompson’s Orchard in New Gloucester provides the backdrop for this fictional spring time wedding captured through the camera of Emily Delamater. Allow me to transport you there. The fragrant air is filled with romance and the buzzing of bees as they collect their pollen for this year’s honey crop.

The blossom canopied tablescape, created by daisies & pearls on hanging salvaged shutters, is rich in color with bold MacKenzie-Childs floral enamelware and gold accents. Egg cups of gold are filled with blue bells and violets atop a mound of green moss. Drawing from the apple theme, gold dipped flower frogs display escort cards and table name, designed by Parrott Design Studio. Spring branches shaped in hearts adorn the back of each chair. Climbing up the tree is an orchard ladder with hanging twine orbs which hold green moss and spring blooms.

Gold letterpress garnished with watercolor apple blossoms, also designed and crafted by Parrott Design Studio, invite guests to this alfresco fete. Wedding bands are nestled on a bed of moss perched in an antique birdcage.

The dessert display of scrumptious homemade country favorites by Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott is arranged in apple crates. Cakes sweetly decorated with floral accents are posed on a gold vanity.

The spring time bride dressed in lace holds a bright, fragrant bouquet of seasonal homegrown native stems wrapped in lace created by daisies & pearls. Her dress is accessorized with vintage pieces styled by Ornamental Habit. Two Clydesdales join the bride in the field to add to this stunning bucolic scene.

Thank you to all the team members who made this day truly perfect in every way.

Photography: Emily Delamater

Coordination, Shoot Styling, Floral Design: daisies & pearls

Letterpress and Paper Goods: Parrott Design Studio

Dessert Display: Nothing Bakes Like a Parrott

Venue: Thompson’s Orchard

Model/Fashion Styling: Ornamental Habit

Dress: Monique Lhuillier, Aimee from Sweet Love

Dinnerware: Flower Market from MacKenzie-Childs

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by Sarah

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Gary Coccoluto

Wow Sarah, this is lovely and what a great season to be in the orchard! Thompson’s Orchard is Mr. H’s preferred picking spot come autumn but it never looked quite so nice. My favorite is the shutter tables though I would be remiss to not mention the egg cups so close on Easter – it really adds up to spring has sprung. If Mrs. C and I ever get married again I hope you’ll arrange the festivities.

Catherine

Delightful Sarah. Just simply, visually stunning. Thank you for inviting me to take a look and loose myself in this perfect dream…

Emily Delamater

This looks SO wonderful Sarah!! Thank you so much for all your hard work and lovely talents! You are a pleasure to work with and it was a dream to put together something so stunning with you and capture the loveliness!

Shirley

Wowwwww, I’m just looking at this now. Amazing, looks like a dream sequence. The table setting is phenomenal and the birdcage is so charming! Now how could I do this with you all over again…haha

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