The 58th Annual National Day of Prayer,
"May your unfailing Love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hopes in you"....Psalm33:22
I figured since it is our first Blog on our new site and since 2007 This was the most important one to Launch with.
May you find Peace, Hope, Happiness, and Love in your Day.
"Pray"
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Friday, September 28, 2007
Cassandra & Arthur - The Ferguson Center for the Arts
If you haven't visited The Ferguson yet you should make the trip! The architecture is breathtaking successfully combining classic archways and modern decor. Cassandra and Arthur choose a wonderful venue for me and Pearl (Unique Yours by Pearl) their wedding coordinator to work with. Their outside ceremony, held in the courtyard, was banked with soft screens to block the view from outside the courtyard then I softened the screens more and the perimeter of the courtyard with ferns, ficus trees, and palms. The effect gave the feel of a private garden.
Cassandra carried a simple gold tussy mussy filled with ranunculus with magenta centers and some greenery.
For the reception I separated the cocktail and dinner areas with more screens, ficus trees, ferns and palms. I used a large palace vase filled to the brim with black bacarro roses as the center piece for the card table. The simplicity of it was impressive. The reception centerpieces were small glass vases filled with the same black bacarro roses and tied off with gold ribbon. I accented the gold by using our gold plate chargers and our gold framed table numbers. The arrangements were simple but made a big impact. I have to point out that the reception room was beautifully lite by Jeremy of Blue Steel Lighting. I also have to mention the fabulous job of Christoper Newport Catering and the superb job that Erica Zenzer event manager at the Ferguson did. All these vendors working together so well made everything go smoothly without a hitch and I know that Cassandra and Arthur loved it.
Cassandra carried a simple gold tussy mussy filled with ranunculus with magenta centers and some greenery.
For the reception I separated the cocktail and dinner areas with more screens, ficus trees, ferns and palms. I used a large palace vase filled to the brim with black bacarro roses as the center piece for the card table. The simplicity of it was impressive. The reception centerpieces were small glass vases filled with the same black bacarro roses and tied off with gold ribbon. I accented the gold by using our gold plate chargers and our gold framed table numbers. The arrangements were simple but made a big impact. I have to point out that the reception room was beautifully lite by Jeremy of Blue Steel Lighting. I also have to mention the fabulous job of Christoper Newport Catering and the superb job that Erica Zenzer event manager at the Ferguson did. All these vendors working together so well made everything go smoothly without a hitch and I know that Cassandra and Arthur loved it.
Kimberley & Chris at The Chrysler Museum
This wedding was very special to me and my staff. We have worked with Kimberley's family and their wedding planning business R.S.V.P. for years. The are friends but part of our tight knit work family. Kimberley looked breathtaking! I made a bouquet of merlot colored peony's, black magic roses, blue berries, and angel wing red begonia foliage, with subtle touches of peppermint for Kimberley to carry. Kimberley's sister Kristin carried a bouquet of green hydrangea, flemenica roses (yellow with merlot edges), seeded eucalyptus, hypericum, and paprika and orange colored lily's,
For the ceremony I used 10 silver candelabras topped with green hydrangea amaranthus and white roses. I adorned the landings of the impressive museum staircase with the candelabras and placed small lighted votive candles on each step. The effect against the stone walls and steps is soft and classic. As a surprise for Kimberley we lined the aisle with pink pomander balls hung by a soft blue ribbon. Kimberley was very surprised, pleased and touched.
The reception took on a more modern flair. I used tall glass cylinders filled with varied arrangements of green hydrangea, green fuji mums, white dendrobium, hypericum, spicy orange roses, paprika colored lily's, orange lily's, purple stock and Amaranthus. The tall glass cylinders were placed on on lighted platform and they glowed from underneath. We surrounded the tall cylinder with 4 smaller cylinders and filled them with a variety of the same flowers. All of this placed atop a deep rich chocolate colored satin tablecloth. Kimberley and Chris' families really loved the effect. I have many friends among the other wedding vendors that I have worked with throughout the years many of whom have become like family. This is definitely the case with Kimberley. It was more than a pleasure to work with Kimberley and Chris (and Kim's mom Diane) planning this event. It was perfect!
For the ceremony I used 10 silver candelabras topped with green hydrangea amaranthus and white roses. I adorned the landings of the impressive museum staircase with the candelabras and placed small lighted votive candles on each step. The effect against the stone walls and steps is soft and classic. As a surprise for Kimberley we lined the aisle with pink pomander balls hung by a soft blue ribbon. Kimberley was very surprised, pleased and touched.
The reception took on a more modern flair. I used tall glass cylinders filled with varied arrangements of green hydrangea, green fuji mums, white dendrobium, hypericum, spicy orange roses, paprika colored lily's, orange lily's, purple stock and Amaranthus. The tall glass cylinders were placed on on lighted platform and they glowed from underneath. We surrounded the tall cylinder with 4 smaller cylinders and filled them with a variety of the same flowers. All of this placed atop a deep rich chocolate colored satin tablecloth. Kimberley and Chris' families really loved the effect. I have many friends among the other wedding vendors that I have worked with throughout the years many of whom have become like family. This is definitely the case with Kimberley. It was more than a pleasure to work with Kimberley and Chris (and Kim's mom Diane) planning this event. It was perfect!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Erika & Chris Fort Stroy Beach & The Lessner Inn
What a beautiful day for a Saturday Beach Wedding. I marked the ceremony location with free standing Shepherd hooks. The hooks held a pomander balls in their wedding flowers, I also accented the hooks with bamboo and streamers in orange and sage, The streamers really took flight in the beach breee.
Erika carried a nosegay bouquet with royal purple stock, magenta ink gerbera daisys, seed eucalyptus, sea glass, dusty miller, and rosesin spicy orange and the femica rose that is yellow with magenta/spicy orange edge, I added subtle accent of paprika colored asiatic lily's and the wrapped all the stems in white ivory.
Erika's attendants carried bouquets of purple stock, seeded eucalyptus, sea grass, deep orange lily's , black bacarro roses, spicy roses, dusty miller, and croaton leaves all wrapped in burnt orange fabric.
I love working with Amy and her staff at The Lessner Inn. It looks so beautiful when we have those bright blue sky days! I used 8 of our tall glass cylinders filled with paparis, birds of paradise and combinations of the wedding flowers used. I then anchored the back and front of the room with these 8 vases. 12 other tables were decorated with a large conk shell filled with paparis, burnt orange lily's, black bacarro roses, flemenco rose and seeded eucalyptus
Erika and Chris had a very pretty wedding full of love, a perfect send off for a great life full of love.
Erika carried a nosegay bouquet with royal purple stock, magenta ink gerbera daisys, seed eucalyptus, sea glass, dusty miller, and rosesin spicy orange and the femica rose that is yellow with magenta/spicy orange edge, I added subtle accent of paprika colored asiatic lily's and the wrapped all the stems in white ivory.
Erika's attendants carried bouquets of purple stock, seeded eucalyptus, sea grass, deep orange lily's , black bacarro roses, spicy roses, dusty miller, and croaton leaves all wrapped in burnt orange fabric.
I love working with Amy and her staff at The Lessner Inn. It looks so beautiful when we have those bright blue sky days! I used 8 of our tall glass cylinders filled with paparis, birds of paradise and combinations of the wedding flowers used. I then anchored the back and front of the room with these 8 vases. 12 other tables were decorated with a large conk shell filled with paparis, burnt orange lily's, black bacarro roses, flemenco rose and seeded eucalyptus
Erika and Chris had a very pretty wedding full of love, a perfect send off for a great life full of love.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Laura & Brian - The Founder's Inn
What a beautiful day for Laura and Brian. I love Fall weddings! The Founder's Inn looks really great in the Fall! For their flowers I used rich greens, oranges and pinks. Laura held a bouquet of green hydrangea, green cymbidium orchids and mango mini calla lily's, accented with beads and crystals. Laura's attendants carried bouquets of green hydrangea, apricot mini calla lily's, hot pink princess roses, paprika colored asiatic lily's, bi-colored yellow and pink flemenica roses, accented with purple stock. For the reception in the Founder's ballroom I used three different sizes of my Eiffel tower vases. Filled with assortments of paprika colored lily's, green hydrangea, flemenica roses, hot princess rose and purple stock. We contrasted the Eiffel Tower vases square cubes filled with green hydrangea and matching petals to all the wedding flowers.
I want to thank Laura and Brian for letting me be a part of this important part in their lives. I think they enjoyed their day as much as I enjoyed working with them!
I want to thank Laura and Brian for letting me be a part of this important part in their lives. I think they enjoyed their day as much as I enjoyed working with them!
Rebecca & Jay - Epworth United Methodist & Chrysler Museum
This wedding was breathtaking! A beautiful couple, classic Norfolk venues and great vendors to work with, (Cuisine & Company and the very creative David Schwartz Photography, Blue Steel Pro Lighting and Weddings By Michelle !) Everything was clean, classic and black and white. Rebecca carried a bouquet of all white flowers with black centers, accented with fabric that matched her dress. Her darling flower girls carried small pomanders of white hydrangea and white roses with a black ribbon sash.
The reception held at The Chrysler Museum was impressive. The cocktail hour was held in the art glass area of The Chrysler and the white and black theme was a beautiful contrast with the glass. I loved the 3 foot by 6 foot tray of white carnations that I made into a display for the guest seating cards. The reception tables were stunning! Beautiful black satin table cloths covered the large square tables with a beautiful black and white floral table runner to accent the table. For the table centerpieces I used 4 varied square vases filled with white hydrangea, white anenomies and white roses. To accent the perimeter of the room we used tall palace vases filled with white Asiatic lily's with black accents. Jermomy Kilgore I have to say rocked that day with his lighting and the perfect accent for every event. I am really proud of my work for Rebecca & Jay, I hope that they loved it as much as I did!
The reception held at The Chrysler Museum was impressive. The cocktail hour was held in the art glass area of The Chrysler and the white and black theme was a beautiful contrast with the glass. I loved the 3 foot by 6 foot tray of white carnations that I made into a display for the guest seating cards. The reception tables were stunning! Beautiful black satin table cloths covered the large square tables with a beautiful black and white floral table runner to accent the table. For the table centerpieces I used 4 varied square vases filled with white hydrangea, white anenomies and white roses. To accent the perimeter of the room we used tall palace vases filled with white Asiatic lily's with black accents. Jermomy Kilgore I have to say rocked that day with his lighting and the perfect accent for every event. I am really proud of my work for Rebecca & Jay, I hope that they loved it as much as I did!
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Frank & Jean's 50th Anniversary Party
It is hard for me to describe how much I enjoyed working with this couple to design this very special event. I love working with bridal couples and making their wedding day special, but sharing in the 50th anniversary celebration of this very special couple was inspirational. The gathering of their children, grandchildren, family members and special friends was held at their lovely home in Hampton on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. I loved working in this setting! The theme was vibrant Fall colors and flowers. I used our large Victorian Gazebo as a focal point for the reception. The gazebo and night sky were lite with small white lights, latterns and votives. For the centerpieces I filled pumpkins with spicy paprika, orange and tangerine colored roses, all accented with dusty miller and croton leaves. Jodi, (the fabulous caterer from Sweetwater Cuisine) decorated the food and beverage tables with more of the pumpkins and Fall flowers.
Inside their home I created a hugh centerpiece runner of pumpkins, roses, croton leaves, orange leaves, mums and candles for their dinning room table. I covered a large 15 foot ledge in the main indoor seating area with different sized pumpkins, gourds, Fall flowers, leaves and candles.
I dressed the entrance way with a large arrangment of Fall flowers accented with pumpkins and gourds and I hung large wreaths of Fall flowers at the entrance and on the large fireplace mantle. The clean lines of the decor of the home were perfectly accented with the Fall colors. We took lots of photos of this event, because it is definately one I felt very inspired by and don't want to forget. I want to thank Frank, Jean and their family for the opportunity to work with them and I hope to work with them for their 75th!
Inside their home I created a hugh centerpiece runner of pumpkins, roses, croton leaves, orange leaves, mums and candles for their dinning room table. I covered a large 15 foot ledge in the main indoor seating area with different sized pumpkins, gourds, Fall flowers, leaves and candles.
I dressed the entrance way with a large arrangment of Fall flowers accented with pumpkins and gourds and I hung large wreaths of Fall flowers at the entrance and on the large fireplace mantle. The clean lines of the decor of the home were perfectly accented with the Fall colors. We took lots of photos of this event, because it is definately one I felt very inspired by and don't want to forget. I want to thank Frank, Jean and their family for the opportunity to work with them and I hope to work with them for their 75th!
Shenelle & Hiraman - Granby Street Theatre
Shenelle & Hiraman picked a great location! The restorations of The Granby Street Theatre are impressive in their beauty and historical accuracy. I love when I get to design in different locations!
Shenelle carried a nosegay style bouquet full of light pink roses, cream and pink bicolored "dosiviata" roses, pink lily's and I accented it with cream colored stock and mini white calla lily's. Her attendants carried simple bouquets of hot princess roses, dosiviata roses and pink lily's. I wrapped the stems in latte colored ribbon. I kept all the corsages and boutonnieres simple and classic.
This was a simple, classic, low stress, fun wedding!! This is the kind of wedding that makes my job easy! Many blessings to Shenelle and Hiraman.
Shenelle carried a nosegay style bouquet full of light pink roses, cream and pink bicolored "dosiviata" roses, pink lily's and I accented it with cream colored stock and mini white calla lily's. Her attendants carried simple bouquets of hot princess roses, dosiviata roses and pink lily's. I wrapped the stems in latte colored ribbon. I kept all the corsages and boutonnieres simple and classic.
This was a simple, classic, low stress, fun wedding!! This is the kind of wedding that makes my job easy! Many blessings to Shenelle and Hiraman.
Jennifer & Gabriel St. Paul's Catholic Church & Vista Point NOB
I loved working with Jennifer, Gabriel and their families. This was a very sweet wedding. I worked with a very vibrant color scheme for their floral design.
Jennifer carried a bouquet of pink lily's, deep merlot colored "black baccarro" roses, cream color "eskimo" roses, fragrant creamy peach colored "osian" roses and accented with pink and white tulips. Jennifer's attendants carried bouquets of soft orange colored "queen's day" roses, black baccarro roses, hot princess roses and lime green bluepurium. I wrapped the stems in chocolate brown and pink fabric that matched their dresses.
For the reception at Vista Point I used our palace vases filled with pink tinted water and then filled the vases with the same colors of roses and lily's that they carried during the wedding. I also added "glads" to grace the top of the vases. To compliment the tall palace vases I also used glass cubes filled with pink water and similar flowers to add more dimension to the centerpieces.
I can't say enough about how easy the staff from Vista Point was to work with. What a pleasure!
I know that Jennifer & Gabriel had a special day my absolute best wishes for their journey!
Jennifer carried a bouquet of pink lily's, deep merlot colored "black baccarro" roses, cream color "eskimo" roses, fragrant creamy peach colored "osian" roses and accented with pink and white tulips. Jennifer's attendants carried bouquets of soft orange colored "queen's day" roses, black baccarro roses, hot princess roses and lime green bluepurium. I wrapped the stems in chocolate brown and pink fabric that matched their dresses.
For the reception at Vista Point I used our palace vases filled with pink tinted water and then filled the vases with the same colors of roses and lily's that they carried during the wedding. I also added "glads" to grace the top of the vases. To compliment the tall palace vases I also used glass cubes filled with pink water and similar flowers to add more dimension to the centerpieces.
I can't say enough about how easy the staff from Vista Point was to work with. What a pleasure!
I know that Jennifer & Gabriel had a special day my absolute best wishes for their journey!
Friday, August 31, 2007
Jennifer & Stuart
Jennifer and Stuart chose the beautiful Fort Meyers Bay Breeze as a backdrop for their special day and I was honored to design the wedding flowers to accent their venue. Once again, I was inspired by the freshness and texture of the outdoors; Afterall, my slogan is "Inspired by Nature, Designed with a Passion!"
We chose for Jennifer's bouquet cool pinks of hydrangea and mini callas, and warm greens of lily grass. Simple and Sophisticated.
For this close knit reception we used our Eiffel towers with stargazer lily's and lily grass along with our hurricane globes dressed with brown sugar (to give the effect of sand) surrounding the globe base.
I get excited about the big, ballroom, 500 guests weddings, but the small intimate gatherings celebrating a loving union are touching and inspiring on a different level.
My thanks to Jennifer and Stuart for allowing me to be a part of their special day.
We chose for Jennifer's bouquet cool pinks of hydrangea and mini callas, and warm greens of lily grass. Simple and Sophisticated.
For this close knit reception we used our Eiffel towers with stargazer lily's and lily grass along with our hurricane globes dressed with brown sugar (to give the effect of sand) surrounding the globe base.
I get excited about the big, ballroom, 500 guests weddings, but the small intimate gatherings celebrating a loving union are touching and inspiring on a different level.
My thanks to Jennifer and Stuart for allowing me to be a part of their special day.
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