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The editor at Atlantan Brides Magazine contacted me a couple months ago with a challenge. She wanted to feature a black and white floral theme for the January issue. So we put on our thinking caps and visions of seersucker and spectator shoes began dancing through my imagination giving birth to this little gem. I love tiny feathers in personal flowers, and with the re-surging poularity of headpieces and hats in weddings, millinery details like these are getting easier to find.
Well, Martha Stewart does it again. I’ve always liked wintry displays and this one is really simple and clean. It might be a bit expensive for the average person to do on 25 tables for a wedding, but if your tastes lean more towards simple, clean, modern designs, this one fits the bill and I’m sure your favorite event / floral designer can whip up this look in a flash. no comments
We have just been notified that The Savage Garden has been selected to receive The Knot’s Best of Weddings 2012 award. We are honored to have been voted #1 in our market and want to THANK our wonderful 2011 brides and grooms who took the time to write amazing reviews about our company and their experiences throughout the year. We have had such a great time working with our clients over the years and are always honored that they allow us to celebrate one of the most important days of their lives with them and are so looking forward to another great year in 2012. The announcement will be made official by The Knot in January. Again, THANK YOU! no comments Reposted from StudioWed Atlanta Blog in Wedding Planning
It’s Wednesday, so you know what that means: Engagement 101! So far, we’ve covered wedding planners and photographers, but today we’re moving on to our first decor vendor: the florist! Danny of The Savage Garden filled me in on the vital information you need on how and when to choose your wedding day florist.
Gone are the days of weddings full of white roses. Florists are increasingly creative with their use of color, unusual blooms, and interesting vessels. With arrangements hanging from the ceiling and lots of found objects, the sky is the limit with floral design. So when do you need to hire a florist for your wedding? From Danny: “You should book your florist as far out as one year. Popular dates book quickly, and there is real competition for the better floral designers. I like to have my final walk-through at the venue one month before the actual wedding. That way guest counts are pretty final, and we have time to capture any last minute design changes.”
What are your favorite floral options for casual and formal weddings? From Danny: “I like the backyard wedding format for a casual wedding. They tend to be more intimate and the decor as more of a collected look — think Anthropologie! I think candelabra floral arrangements are a must for formal weddings. They always lend an air of sophistication.”
What’s your favorite floral trend for 2011 weddings? From Danny: “Love next year’s color trend of muted, soft tones…blush, parchment, coral, peach, and butter yellow.” Any final words of floral advice? From Danny: “First, try to find a floral designer that specializes in weddings and events. Because they specialize in only events, they have the expertise to help you take your concept to the next level. Next, ask for referrals. Finally, don’t shop price alone. All floral designers buy their flowers from the same places, so if a price seems too good to be true, you’ll probably get exactly what you pay for in skimpy arrangements and grocery store flower varieties.”
In short: ask for referrals, look for a florist who specializes in events, and get creative! Let your flowers showcase your personality, and don’t be afraid to break the mold when it comes to floral design. 1 comment Here is a shot of a Chuppah I created for a Valentyine’s Day wedding. Initially I was not thrilled about the bride’s request to add tuel to this design, but I found a way to use it like clouds in the trees and ended up loving it. I hope you do too. no comments When it comes down to it, we all want to live the best life that we possibly can. Oprah Winfrey believes in this concept so strongly that she has made it her company’s guiding mission. For those who know me, you know that I believe my best life is lived to the limit. This is not to say I live dangerously, but rather exploring the limits that we place on ourselves and discovering ways to make it bigger, more grand, spectacular…OUTRAGEOUS!
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I have created this blog to explore “what’s next” in the wedding and event decor world. I will be displaying not only my own recent work, but will feature co-vendors in the event industry who share my passion for living life to it’s absolute fullest; those who are passionate about their craft and have found ways to express their own uniqueness through their art. So stay tuned everyone, this is going to be fun!!
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