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WellWed's Wedding Affair Florals

2/3/2011 8:59:00 AM

WellWed magazine recently had their annual Finger Lakes Wedding Affair at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, NY on January 22nd.

I had the pleasure of participating this year with my Studio 180 colleague, Lisa Murley of LimedropEvents.com. We also had the help of graphic artist Sarah DeVita of MintRoyale.etsy.com for all our printed media.

We created four vignettes in four color pallets with different table details to accent each mood.

Thank you to Studio 180's John Larkin of johnlarkinphotography.com for these amazing images!

Fun, bold, and vibrant hot pink and orange.

Chair pomander of orange carnations with a hot pink gerbera daisy.

Elegant and romantic in blush pinks, creams, and gold.

Our 8 foot beddazzled cherry tree made a pretty dramatic backdrop!

A bit of a quirky color combination of creams, copper, and teal. The teal accents brought in from peacock feathers, old books, and even a couple of drawer pulls from Anthropologie.

A bit of ultra modern in blacks, purples, & burgundies.

This bouquet turned out to be my fav. It was part of the show's "bouquet gallery". Check out the blackberries and those gorgeous garden roses!

Also thanks to Dolce CupCakery for the amazing displays and to Ted Collins Tree & Landscape for our awesome tree!

Flower Power Décor named "The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick"

1/23/2011 4:46:00 PM

"The Knot is proud to announce that Flower Power Décor has been rated by local brides and voted

The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick."

I've been my pleasure to have been able to work with so many wonderful brides this past year.

I've had so much fun! Thank you for leaving such awesome reviews and helping in making Flower Power Décor a success!

Floral Trends

11/1/2010 8:28:00 PM

One thing I love to suggest to my brides is to try to incorporate some type of family heirloom or personal tradition into their bouquets. It could be Grandma’s antique brooch or some other sentimental item to make their bouquet & wedding day uniquely theirs.

I’ve had the privilege to work with some very special items. One in particular was the bride’s mother’s brooch from the 1940’s. It was a stunning piece of jewelry! I couldn’t believe how large it was! I had to pretty much build the bouquet around it making sure it didn’t get covered by too many flowers or by my bride’s hands while holding it! It was just too beautiful not to be the focal point of the bouquet!

This was another beautiful brooch I had the pleasure to work with. The brooch was the bride’s Grandmothers. I couldn’t keep my eyes off it! The colors were a perfect accent to her bouquet.

This bride held her grandmother’s rosary beads wrapped around her hands as she held her bouquet. It was a beautiful accent piece. It added to the delicate texture and detailing in the bouquet and her gown.

For unique, this idea was great! My bride was wearing an altered and updated version of her mother’s wedding gown. Neckline changed and long sleeves removed, the dress took on a modern look, yet still had a very traditional feel. I wove the buttons from the sleeves into the wrap of the bouquet! Too cool!

So as a reminder....

think about incorporating your “Something old...” as part of your bouquet!

Color Pallet Concepts

10/13/2010 11:49:00 AM

Color Pallet Concepts

For the Spring & Summer brides who love color, there’s no combination hotter than fuchsias, greens, & oranges!

Orange & hot pink roses & gerbera daisies, fuchsia & green dendrobium orchids, green kermits & hydrangea..... Love them!

Girls wearing black?

Incorporate plums, burgundies, fuchsia, & reds with black or silver accents. These colors are so rich & romantic for both bride and bridesmaids.

My favorite flower combinations .... black calla lilies, burgundy & purple roses, fuchsia dendrobium & phalaenopsis orchids, plum & hot pink stock flower, hot pink gerbera daisies & black jewels & crystals for accent.

Still working out details for your upcoming wedding’s color palette?

Join us on October 26th between 7:00 & 8:30 at Studio 180,

180 St. Paul Blvd., Suite 201

for some great ideas & inspiration.

And a little wine & cheese!

Create your own inspiration boards & learn how to incorporate your colors in your floral bouquets, linens, invitations, etc. with the help of myself & Lisa Murley of Limedrop Events.

Studio 180

*a collaborative of wedding creatives*

Flower Power Decor's New Blog Page!

9/1/2010 3:21:00 PM

Took a little time, but it's finally here! Flower Power Decor has a blog page!

It's been a very busy season thus far. I've been very lucky this year to have worked with so many wonderful couples. Fun, colorful, and expressive flowers have been the big trend. I've been visiting many beautiful venues here in Rochester and the Finger Lakes including wineries with breathtaking views, and stunning historical churches.

This year Flower Power Decor received some prestigious awards including "Bride's Choice Award" from WeddingWire.com and "Best of" and "Best Vendor" by OneWed.com. I've been asked to create bouquets for bridal photography shoots for Rochester Wedding Magazine, of which a couple have made covers. Just recently, one of my bouquets made the special "color pallet" section for WellWed Magazine that just hit the shelves. Also keep an eye out for the the film "After" by Girl's Gotta Eat Entertainment where Flower Power Decor makes a its floral debut!

I'll be displaying some of my work at couple big bridal shows that are coming up. The first for Rochester Wedding Magazine at The Radisson Riverside Hotel on September 26th. I'll also be co-hosting the bridal show at the Eagle Vale Country Club on October 24th. I'm very excited about doing my first show for WellWed Magazine at the Memorial Art Gallery on January 22nd. I'm very happy to be working alongside Rochester's newest up and coming event planner, Lisa Murley of Limedrop Events.

This year, I'm proud to have been asked to join a collaborative of very talented and creative wedding professional at Studio 180, and now share an amazing studio space with them at 180 St. Paul Blvd. The group includes 5 very talented photographers including, Tressa Ross, John Larkin, Chelse Thompson, Mike Hanlon, & Paul Mattison. Event planner Lisa Murley and myself are it's newest members and we're still growing. Our goal is to work together to make the wedding industry a better one, by using our talents and knowledge to educate and bring new ideas to brides. We'll be inviting brides and venues to join us for workshops and open houses starting this fall. We're also proud to be part of Rochester's Landmark Society 's "Inside Downtown 2010" tour that takes place on September 24th & 25th.

Be sure to come back and visit Flower Power Decor's blog for updates on trends, wedding couples, and goings on. Also, be sure to visit my Facebook page for more updates and pictures of my latest wedding designs.