Andrea, Robert & Baby Isabella
Andrea had a vision of a Miami style, Great Gatsby themed wedding and graciously left it up to me to interpret her dream! To appeal to her Miami, contemporary side, a classic white color palette with pops of yellow were chosen. Art-Deco inspired furnishings, black & white damasks patterned linens and mirrored tables alluded to the Great Gatsby theme.
Andrea and Robert were married at a beautiful beach estate in Malibu. Yellow rose petals lined the aisle while the white canopy with a suspended chandelier framed the ocean in the distance.
The bride's bouquet was an asymmetrical nosegay of white phalaenopsis orchids, white tea roses and white peonies. The exposed stems with a band of ivory silk ribbon and a silver broach added a touch of vintage detail. The bridesmaid's bouquets were a mix of yellow vanda and cymbidium orchids wrapped with platinum silver ribbon.
Baby Isabella had her own floral wand of yellow vanda and cymbidium orchids. When I had first met Isabella, she wasn't walking yet and Andrea was hoping that she could walk down the aisle during the ceremony. Isabella could walk by the time the wedding date arrived, however she decided to stride the aisle in style....in the arms of Grandma.
The swooped white couch and mirrored table beneath the white canopy alludes to the glamour and decadence of the 1920's.
The bride and groom enjoy their first dance on the black dance floor. Black and white damask linen runs the length of the table while floral arrangements of white hydrangea, white lilies, white roses and white orchids adorn the table.
Pops of yellow also appeared on the dinning table. The white centerpieces were in mirrored vases with votives all around to reflect light onto the table.
The wedding party enjoys themselves under the warm glow of crystal chandeliers that were hung from the trees.
The name of this band escapes me, but they definitely rocked the house! They played songs from the 70's and they looked great in their Miami white suits.
I'm so excited that we have a new orchid vendor at the mart that I just had to snap a few quick photos to show all of you. If you see anything that suits your fancy, give us a call and it would be our pleasure to create a beautiful arrangement especially for you.
Violet turned 5 yesterday and we threw a huge party on Sunday…..I have been planning, collecting and brainstorming since December. Everyone was greeted by Cheshire cat and balloons (yes, I painted him)
The birthday girl in her balloon crown.
Guests were offered a bit of Lemonade with a “drink me” tag to make everyone shrink- ok maybe just the adults to shrink- and fit through a bright yellow kids size door.
I added to my collection of chairs - most were free off the side of the road and enhanced with paint and re-upholstered colorful pads, some I already had. All the kids sat around it for cake, they were so cute.
The balloon guy was awesome and could make anything. He made me a queen of hearts hat. He even made an “O” “R” and “u” for my caterpillar (Whoooo are youooooo” ). The Caterpillar was painted by grandpa. The bubble machine behind the caterpillar mimicked smoke.
Here is a photo of me in my queen of hearts balloon hat. In the background is the bouncy. You can’t have a kid’s party without one. Our play equipment and airplane kept kids entertained.
Craig says "Aaarrrg"
The face painter was awesome and very creative. Violet was painted like Cheshire cat.
Faye was a Cheshire cat too.
Whether by cup....
...or pot, tea was enjoyed by all.
Happy Birthday Violet!!!!
Andrea, Robert & Baby Isabella 
Andrea and Robert were married at a beautiful beach estate in Malibu. Yellow rose petals lined the aisle while the white canopy with a suspended chandelier framed the ocean in the distance.
The bride's bouquet was an asymmetrical nosegay of white phalaenopsis orchids, white tea roses and white peonies. The exposed stems with a band of ivory silk ribbon and a silver broach added a touch of vintage detail. The bridesmaid's bouquets were a mix of yellow vanda and cymbidium orchids wrapped with platinum silver ribbon.
Baby Isabella had her own floral wand of yellow vanda and cymbidium orchids. When I had first met Isabella, she wasn't walking yet and Andrea was hoping that she could walk down the aisle during the ceremony. Isabella could walk by the time the wedding date arrived, however she decided to stride the aisle in style....in the arms of Grandma.
The swooped white couch and mirrored table beneath the white canopy alludes to the glamour and decadence of the 1920's.
The bride and groom enjoy their first dance on the black dance floor. Black and white damask linen runs the length of the table while floral arrangements of white hydrangea, white lilies, white roses and white orchids adorn the table.
Pops of yellow also appeared on the dinning table. The white centerpieces were in mirrored vases with votives all around to reflect light onto the table.
The wedding party enjoys themselves under the warm glow of crystal chandeliers that were hung from the trees.
The name of this band escapes me, but they definitely rocked the house! They played songs from the 70's and they looked great in their Miami white suits.
Natasha + David = Most in love couple
One step in to the wedding hall and you were immediately transported to the royal palace of Versailles. Each of the twenty tables were lined with three different linens of varying textures and colors. Tall gold candelabras with lush and full arrangements of pink, blush and cream roses, white hydrangea and green hanging amaranthus added beauty to the dining tables.
Special thanks to: 
