Friday, March 30, 2012

No such thing as too many Flowers!


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When spring is on the cusp of arriving we just can't help ourselves to enough flowers!
Fragrant blossoms in vibrant hues come together to create an indoor garden at every table.
Wheat grass delicately wrapped in recycled newspaper and tied with a sheer silver ribbon provides the perfect place for dancing billiballs to play. Kiwi vine interludes with Cinderella stock and sweet peas, creating amazing posies that we tucked into an eclectic collection of timeless tarnished teapots!
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Flawlessly Framed!


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 With spring just around the corner, we found March to be the
perfect time to celebrate the beginning of a new life!
In anticipation of the bulbs that would soon be peaking up out of the ground we dressed the windows with fragrant flowers, some in an enchanting collection of vintage perfume bottles and others floating in mid air from glass tubes and teardrop vases.
Rustic frames added a subtle artistic touch of interest to the flowers
as well as to pictures of the bride and groom.
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Expect the unexpected!


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Stylish, elegant & inviting!
Unexpected elements make such a difference! An European style ivy garland ushered guest inside the mansion, where antique chapel windows suspended from the ceiling added a second filter to the bright spring sun. The mirror from a charming vintage dresser, draped with wheat grass & flowers, captured a collage of reflections, showing off the many details of the reception;  the cake, rustic & romantic looks amazing. Looking closely you will notice that it sits on a table cloth made from a recycled newspaper, displaying the current events of the day the couple were married.
A majestic collection of spring blooms offer a contrast of beauty to the  turn of the century milk cans.  
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Fabulously Fun!

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As we look forward to Summer and outdoor weddings I couldn't help going back through our photo archives of 2011. This particular wedding was among our favorites! The father of the bride was actively involved to ensure that his "little girl" had the wedding of her dreams. The playfulness of her childhood merged perfectly with the gorgeous sophisticated women she had become. Exquisite flowers in bright vivid hues looked amazing as they intermingled with masses of helium balloons and ribbons. A pastel collection of Salt Water Taffy created a nostalgic candy buffet that brought out the kid in everyone! The wedding itself was a splendorous collection of FABULOUS & FUN!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Soft & Subtle Hues!


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Friends and family gathered in the South Conservatory for a Wedding Luncheon, prior to the formal reception. Soft touches of blushing bride pink looked sophisticated and elegant on linens of champange and gold. Simple classic clusters of babies breath and garden ivory roses floating in vintage tea cups from the  classic snack sets from the 50's created a simple timeless element on each table.  
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Saturday, March 10, 2012

Contemporaneously Vintage!


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A bright and innovative style is created when two dynamic eras artistically collide! 
A Topsy Turvy cake, made by a friend of the bride,  adds an unexpected element of whim as it balances on an ornately embossed silver platform, 
...& elegant vintage crystal candlesticks take on a double personality as they make their debut in trendy hues of turquoise and snappy kiwi green.
Sophisticated ivory Roses and Calla Lilies add a touch of elegance, balanced to playful perfection with a ring pillow made of button poms!
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Friday, March 9, 2012

Spring Forward!


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As we approach daylight savings we are encouraged to know that we have all survived Winter and that Spring is truly just around the corner.  We are already seeing the first brave crocus poking up out of the ground, and soon we will welcome a new generation of robins poking their heads out of their nests in the tree tops that surround the mansion as they join all of us to bask in the warmth from the sun and delight in the treasured longer days! We anxiously await the first glow of green on the trees as well as  the first of many amazing outdoor weddings in the gardens!
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Simplicity Magnified!


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Sometimes the most magnificent results are derived through notes of simplicity. A vibrant array of flowers spiral from the tip of the cake and puddle on the platter below, making a noteworthy statement. Guest were treated to an elegant assortment of imported cheeses complimented with fresh fruit and home baked bread. Another wonderful example of how Amazingly Simple it is to make your wedding Simply Amazing!
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Barefoot Beauty!





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An exquisite outdoor affair! Completely enveloped by fragrant flowering pear trees, the junior bridesmaids and flower girl make their way to the gazebo leaving behind a blanket of blossoms for the barefoot bride.
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Wedding Extraodinaire!


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Guests couldn't help but join in the celebration with so much to see and do! Alycia and her mom added their own personal DIY touch to this notable wedding by adding crafty signage and whimsical accessories, turning the ordinary into extraordinary!
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