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Natasha understood the vision of our wedding right from our first meeting. Still, we could not have predicted all the brilliant and personal touches that would surprise us on the day. Natasha's arrangements played on the features of our modern wedding site: squares and triangles overflowed with gnarly, beautiful flowers in fall colors. Japanese maple, acorns, succulents and fragrant eucalyptus united inside and outside. The red painted branch and persimmon wheel installation evoked the sunset timing of the ceremony, and fit the place so well, our guests thought it came with the house. Waterlily Pond's personal flowers were stunning. The bride delighted in inviting guests to sniff the chocolate crocus in her bouquet.  Natasha and Hiroko amazingly intuited the personal taste of dozens of guests—creating a beautiful calla lily necklace for the grandmother of the groom and a spiky bracelet for the 16-year-old sister of the bride. Natasha's love for her art is inspiring, and the curious eye will be rewarded with dozens of playful references in her arrangements. She is a pleasure to work with and her thoughtfulness was displayed in every detail, down to flowers in the bride's powder-room.
Nat and Melody, The Aerie, Napa Valley, October 2006

Thank you for contributing to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art’s Preview and Reception for Mathew Barney: Drawing Restraint. We had a spectacular event and have received many compliments from our guests about the wonderful ambiance. The event was a success because of the generosity of our partners, and especially memorable because of the décor you created. We appreciate all that you did to make the event so notable. Thank you again for your tremendous effort for helping us to provide such a remarkable evening.
Nicola Rees, Associate Director of Development
Delphine Lai, Assistant Director of Development
June 29, 2006. SFMOMA

I wanted to let you know how FABULOUS your florals were.  Renee told me
how many guests were fully impressed with the florals & designs.  There was even one guest who studied floral design extensively in Japan and he couldn't stop talking about how incredible your flowers were. BRAVO to you for all your wonderful work. And I just loved working with you and am very excited about working with you again.
Alice Grisez, Grisez & Co. Event Design
Wedding planner for Rebecca and Scott, Golden Gate Club, Presidio, April 2006

My wife and I wish to thank you again for all you did to make our daughter’s wedding a beautiful and unforgettable event. What impressed us most was the quiet, confident way in which you dealt with the time constrains created by another of the vendors. You calmly informed us of the potential problem, then capably and without complaint made sure no delay materialized. Your efforts were the hallmark of a true professional. It was truly a pleasure to work with a consummate artist, skilled in her craft and responsible to the client.
Richard J. Pocker, Father of the Bride, Brazilian Room, Berkeley, August 2007

I just wanted to thank you for making our wedding absolutely gorgeous! the flowers were exactly what we were hoping for, and my bouquet was the most beautiful flower creation i have ever seen! we have gotten tons of compliments on the arrangements, the natural and "wild" look of it all, the centerpieces. it was all just really beautiful. the groomsmen LOVED their boutonnieres, the peacock feathers were a hit. thank you so much! Charlie and i are so glad that we decided to go with waterlily pond. we have received several letters and phone calls that our wedding was the most beautiful that anyone had ever been to, and i'm so grateful that you helped to create that for us.
Liane and Charlie, Alta Mira Hotel, Sausalito, May 2006

I consider Natasha's design sensibility to be the absolute best I could have asked for, and I interviewed about 6 or 7 of the top florists but she was the best for what I personally sought, which was an Asian Color palette-pink/orange/reds-bursting w/life in the bouquets and an ironic style of "exuberant ikebana" on the table arrangements. Her arrangement for the guest book table blew people away and she did a floating wall sculpture out of bamboo and live flowers w/cascading fuchsia color elements that really allowed us to use the wall space in the reception area to frame the head table and made guests gasp at the beauty of the room upon entering.
Heather and Jaime, Miako Hotel, San Francisco, November 2003

Natasha, I want you to know that we'll never forget what you did for our daughter's wedding. We are still hearing comments of awe!! I have never seen such magnificent flowers so brilliantly arranged. You have an amazing talent and I’m so proud of my daughter for having the excellent taste to recognize this. Thank you to Dan who also is very talented - the bamboo was a stroke of genius. All in all this was the most gorgeous wedding I have ever seen. Thank you with all my heart.
Jan Jack, Mother of the Bride, Lost Whale Inn, Trinidad, August 2004

I wanted to tell you how much your beautiful work and creativity meant to me. I have never seen such color, vibrancy and dedication in someone’s work. You are such a lovely person to work with. Our whole site lit up with personality and flare!
Michelle and Patrick, Deer Park Villa, Fairfax, September 2003


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