Archive for the ‘flowers’ Category
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Carol & Ed’s wedding date is fast approaching and we recently stopped by to see the super-talented, always inspired Glenn of Stem & Company to see the sample of their centerpieces. As you can see, the use of a variety of different vessels and the mixture of textures and hues really makes the centerpiece exude that “shabby chic” theme. The groom’s mother especially loved delicate sprig that was added to each place setting!
Linens shown are courtesy of Laurie of Cloth Connection, it was a tough decision between the linen shown here and a damask print but in the end, the violet pintuck you see below was the winner. We are so excited to be part of Carol & Ed’s special day!
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
We created this beautiful white-on-white inspiration board with the following elements in mind: texture, warm lighting and keeping things friendly and inviting. So often an all-white color palette can end up looking sterile and bland. But, by ensuring that we included those 3 elements and adding color with the food and drink, the result is anything but boring!
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Monday, March 2nd, 2009
Here are some more photos to feast your eyes on from this stunning fall wedding! Christina chose a classic bouquet of “Freedom” red roses to coordinate with the autumn color palette and gold boutonnieres for the groomsmen. The entire inn was adorned with autumn decorations which complemented the vibrant colors on the trees surrounding the outdoor ceremony.
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Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Check out these absolutely breathtaking flower arrangements from Jessie at Rountree Flowers. Yes, that’s Rountree – not Roundtree – she named her business after her Grandfather, Herman Rountree, an accomplished illustrator from Rhode Island. Seems as though Herman’s talent was handed down to Jessie – I’m absolutely in love with the second bouquet – such unique colors!
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Thursday, February 19th, 2009
If you’ve been trolling the internet day and night for beautiful glass vases that don’t bust your budget – troll no more! Check out CYS Excel. Yes, their website looks a little shady, but you get great customer service, prompt delivery and good quality products.
They have all types of glass vases from tower vases to huge cylinder vases to giant glass jars for your candy bar at really really great prices. It’s a bargain hunter’s (and event planner’s) dream! One last tip – many times their website will say they’re sold out of an item…try giving them a call directly to see if they do have it in stock. Chances are they have it and the website just hasn’t been updated yet!
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Monday, February 16th, 2009
Brilliant Event Planning is currently featured in Meeting Professional International’s (MPI) monthly newsletter in an article on “green” events. Read the full article on MPI’s website.
MPI is a worldwide organization for meeting planners with more than 24,000 members and 70 chapters across the globe.
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Friday, December 5th, 2008
For those in the New York City and Los Angeles area who are like me and find throwing away gorgeous centerpieces and flowers at the end of the evening absolutely heartbreaking, check out Flower Power!
Flower Power is a charitable organization who will pick up any flowers after your event, re-assemble them and give them to the elderly or sick and terminally ill in your area. The pick up is free (paid for by donations to the charity) and you’ll be on cloud nine knowing that your flowers made your event stunning and also made someone’s day! Recipients in the NYC area include: the Ronald McDonald House, DeWitt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and the Veterans Hospital.
To find out more about how to sign up for this wonderful service, go to the Flower Power site.
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Friday, December 5th, 2008
For those in the New York City and Los Angeles area who are like me and find throwing away gorgeous centerpieces and flowers at the end of the evening absolutely heartbreaking, check out Flower Power!
Flower Power is a charitable organization who will pick up any flowers after your event, re-assemble them and give them to the elderly or sick and terminally ill in your area. The pick up is free (paid for by donations to the charity) and you’ll be on cloud nine knowing that your flowers made your event stunning and also made someone’s day! Recipients in the NYC area include: the Ronald McDonald House, DeWitt Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and the Veterans Hospital.
To find out more about how to sign up for this wonderful service, go to the Flower Power site.
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Thursday, July 31st, 2008
For most hosts and hostesses, the budget is a huge concern. When it comes to flowers – don’t get discouraged! Try this idea out: first, find a florist that will do the arranging and storage only. Then, order your flowers from an online wholesaler such as Blooms by the Box and have them delivered to your florist. You’ll save a ton of money by purchasing the flowers at a much lower price and you’ll still get the professionals do to the arranging!
Still doesn’t fit in your budget? Choose an inexpensive flower and some vases from garage sales or a dollar store and arrange it yourself! Our favorite is the Peruvian Lily (also called Alstroemeria) because you can purchase it in so many different colors and it’s very budget friendly! Another suggestion is Gladiolus which gives your flower features beautiful height. There’s always a way to give the impression of a huge floral budget for pennies!
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Monday, July 7th, 2008
Budget brides – you’re not alone! Check out this video from CNN on the trends of budget weddings and today’s economy.
http://tinyurl.com/6ou7q5
One idea to help save is to have the lower layers of your cake be cardboard or styrofoam covered in fondant. The cake will look like the towering masterpiece you want, but without the giant pricetag. Your guests will have their pieces sliced from a sheet cake – far less expensive!
If that doesn’t appeal to you, take a suggestion from Jenna Bush and create the illusion of a taller cake by propping it up on a tall cake stand and filling it in with flowers.
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