TRENDSPOTTER: Bridal Shower

The bridal shower should celebrate and accentuate the bride's personality. It doesn't have to be boring or unimaginative.  We know every bride is different, so let their individuality be your inspiration! Here are some ideas that will help get you thinking out-of-the-box.

A Naughty or Nice Shower

The bride is really into fun and games. Every guest must bring one naughty gift (for the bride's honeymoon)and one nice (normal) bridal shower gift. As party favors, you may get some naughty and nice small gifts and have each guest pick one.

A Stock the Bar Shower
Ask guests to bring their favorite alcoholic beverages and/or mixers to help the bride stock her bar. For a stress-free, mess-free time, consider holding this shower at the bride’s favorite bar or restaurant. For party favors, guests might receive cocktail shakers, monogrammed cocktail glasses or wine glasses.
Our advice - bring a home-made vodka infusion!

A Room to Room Shower
The newlyweds are gonna need help with every room in their home or apartment, so why limit the gift list to the bedroom or kitchen? Assign guests a specific room of the house. Each guest should bring a gift for their specific room.

Whatever your theme or ideas have fun with it and enjoy your time with the gals (and guys)!

Culture-Infused Wedding Reception at DeCordova Museum

We're finishing Monday off with a timeless wedding that we had the pleasure of designing and coordinating for Jennifer and Robert.  They were a fun couple who blended their Asian and British cultures with love, the arts and of course a signature Pimms Cocktail.  So many cultural influences to this affair!

The wedding ceremony was held at the Codman Estate Gardens and Carriage House and the reception was hosted at the DeCordova museum.

Thank you to Connie Miller of Studio Atticus who photographed the amazing event (congrats on your recent Best of Boston from Improper Bostonian).  Tables of Content Catering did an amazing job on the food (as always) and we couldn't have completed our vision without the help of Bella Floral Design.

Classic Seaside Affair at the Gorgeous Chatham Bars Inn

Another hot day and sun, sand and sips are on our mind and making us long for Cape Cod and one of our favorite venues, the fabulous Chatham Bars Inn.  Rolling out this spectacular event from the past makes us smile and forget we're stuck inside!

We loved working with with Pam and Ed for their beautiful, intimate seaside wedding.  Thanks to Patrice Milley for the florals, Wayne Chinnook for the amazing photography and Rentals Unlimited for the lounge furniture that topped off the contemporary beach vibe.

If you are also in the office, enjoy and think of being on the beach enjoying a good book and cool cocktail...

TRENDSPOTTER: The Latest in Bridal Bouquets

Bouquets are a big part of any wedding and the perfect way to bring out your personal style. The latest trend is to adorn the Bride's bouquet with something personal – an heirloom handkerchief, a family brooch or monogrammed ribbon - to dress up the stems and blooms. If your looking to add natural or beach elements, starfish, feathers, or small pieces of curly willow can make a dramatic impact.


Lilies, Dahlias, peonies, ranunculus, hydrangeas, tulips and orchids represent some of the most elegant and popular flowers for bouquets. Many are opting for a tight bouquet vs. the cascade, though a modern version of the traditional cascade is emerging as a sophisticated alternative.

 

Of course you also want to consider the environment when thinking about your flowers. If this is at the top of your list, be sure to work with a floral designer that works with environmentally friendly products and has connections with local growers. You'll be surprised what's available!
Whatever your style or favorite flower, work with your floral designer to create with significance. Think beyond just a bouquet of mere flowers - it can be so much more!

Highlights from Wedding Brunch at the Hyannis Yacht Club

A few snapshots from a fabulous brunch we had the pleasure of coordinating after the wedding for MaryHelen and Kurt.  Wonderful food, perfect weather and a fun Steel Drum Band put everyone in the mood to continue the celebration!  Thanks to Shama Klee Flowers for the amazing arrangements.

TRENDSPOTTER: Unusual Centerpieces

We have compiled a short list of amazing centerpiece ideas just for you! Glance through and see for yourself! (What we love is how versatile these are - you can use at your wedding, at an event, or at a dinner party!!)

The latest rage for centerpieces is submerging flowers in clear, cylindrical vases. Coiling decorative silver wire around a white orchid amd sliding it into a vase will help anchor the flower and keep it from floating to the top. Simplified elegance!

A gorgeous ring of roses, woven with lemon grasses and trailing hypericum berries makes a striking presentation for a bridal table.  This option can be used to cater to any color palette, which is why we love it so much! Make it bright or make it mellow.

We definitely love the idea of upside-down glasses - great for an outdoor garden party! Put a flower at the bottom and place a pretty candle on top. Whether you are a wine expert or a martini fanatic, this is a wonderful , bright idea for settings at every table. The best part is that you can choose any color palette you dream up.

Get Inspired today with centerpieces!!

Spring Fling: Lucious garden rehearsal dinner

Summer has arrived and with the beautiful weather, we wanted to share a little snippet of a fabulous rehearsal dinner we recently had the pleasure of coordinating!  The pastel pinks, yellows, purples, oranges, and greens make this reception pop! Enjoy this bit of spring as we move into the steamy, sultry summer.