We are delighted to announce that A Night in Bloom has been awarded a 2010 Bride’s Choice Award on Wedding Wire! Not too shabby, considering we are only heading into year number 3, since Heather left the storefront flower shop world. A big thank you to everyone for your support!
Consult Appointments, book yours sooner rather than later!
Congratulations if you are one of the many happy couples who just got engaged over the holidays! For those of you who may have heard that you should wait until a few months before your wedding to make your floral selections, this is not the case if you would like to work with me. I take only a limited amount of orders each year, and because of this, dates fill up much faster for my services than most storefront shops.
Even if you are far from making final selections or unsure of your decor, I highly suggest leaving a deposit if you wish to book me for your wedding. Many of my new clients are opting to do this, and scheduling meetings for closer to their weddings to fine tune the details. The same holds true for many wedding professionals such as photographers, planners and Djs in the area.
Please feel free to give me a call or send an e-mail anytime to set up an appointment. Even if you are not sure of the details yet, I am always happy to talk weddings!
Happy New Year!
2009 is officially over folks, and I, for one am so excited to begin 2010!!!
Before I do embark on another beautiful, flower-filled year, I would like to take a moment to thank all of you for your business and support in 2009. Some of you have stood by me from the very beginning of a Night in Bloom, when I had literally just had a baby, and went full swing into my small business adventure. Others have entrusted me to carry out some designs I had only dreamed of creating, and a select few “angel people” have woven such a beautiful web of kindness around my business, that it humbles me.
I have met a number of inspiring individuals this year, some are seasoned veterans in this business, others are where I was a few years ago. I feel blessed to be surrounded by such talented and experienced professionals, but also lucky to be able to pay it forward and help some of my peers who are just starting out.
To those who have been with me and my family though this year and the very beginning, I thank you. To those who I am currently employed by, I thank you for your business and truly look forward to creating the day you have been dreaming of. To those of you who I am about to meet, I can’t wait to get started! And to my dear family and friends- THANK YOU for your unending patience and support!!!
2009 has not been the best year for many, so I will end this blog with one of my favorite quotes: “When you have only two pennies left in the world, buy a loaf of bread with one, and a lily with the other. ~Chinese Proverb
Let’s hope better, more beautiful days are ahead! Cheers to 2010!!!!
Color Palette Generator..
For those of you who are struggling with the colors you would like to use for your event, or home decor, look no further:
http://www.degraeve.com/color-palette/
All you have to do is upload a jpeg file of an inspiration photo (it can be a picture of anything, beach scene, favorite art, etc.), and this wonderful tool will automatically create custom color palettes for you, that will beautifully complement your inspiration picture. Love it, love it, love it!!
Lippincott Manor All-Inclusive Packages
I am so excited to be working with Lippincott Manor this upcoming year! As a florist, my mind races with possibilities when I walk into the tent there. Tricia, one of the owners called me a while back and asked me to create a few floral packages that she could offer brides for an all-inclusive promotion she is offering this year. Normally I would never consider such a thing. When I have been approached by venues in the past, I had such budget restrictions that I could never have made anything that I would want my name attached to. This was not the case with Lippincott, they simply told me to create something beautiful and to give them the pricing for it.
I have decided to create a few: Lovely, Beautiful, Elegant, and Decadent, all available in your choice of colors. More pictures will be coming soon, but here are some samples from the Lovely Package (shown here in greens) and the Beautiful Package (shown in fall colors). These two are the least expensive options. I’ve also included one sample from the Elegant Package. These packages are all available in many different colors. I hope to have a page on my website devoted to just these packages soon. If any other venues or budget conscious brides are interested in similar arrangements, please feel free contact me.
Lovely Posey Bouquets. 7 included in package.
Close up of posey bouquet.
All bouquets are hand-tied, with double faced satin ribbon, studded with pearl accents. With your choice of bow, or no bow.
Bridal Bouquet.
Boutonniere. 7 included in package. For the lads.
Lovely Centerpieces, in glass bowls. 10 included in package.
Beautiful Posey Bouquet. 7 are included in package, for Maids, Moms, Grandmothers and honorary female participants. Available with or without a bow.
Boutonnieres. 7 are included. For the lads.
Beautiful Bridal Bouquet
Hand-tied, stems showing. Pearl button accents, double faced satin ribbon.
Elegant Centerpiece (basically upgraded Beautiful package, but with orchids added).
Scott and Dylis’ October Wedding at the West Park Winery
Dylis and Scott were just the sweetest couple to work with! I felt terrible all week when I kept hearing the weather report for their big day-rain, lots of rain. All along Dylis was so looking forward to her outdoor ceremony, high on a hilltop overlooking the Hudson Valley in full fall colors.
My hear sunk as I drove up to the winery when the wind picked up and it began raining. However, as soon as I walked inside I immediately felt better! It was so cozy on such a chilly, rainy day, and it smelled absolutely delicious, with the dinner cooking.
When I walked upstairs to where the ceremony was to take place a very talented guitar player was quietly playing in the corner. It was perfect! Karin, the wedding planner from Cinderella 4 a Day, had supplied luminaries, and I had the task of scattering Mini Sunflowers and preserved fall leaves around them. It made for such an intimate and beautiful setting; especially since the upstairs room at West Park literally makes you feel as though you are wrapped up in the inside of a wine barrel.
As I drove down the hill back to the main road, mist began gathering up around all of the most beautifully colored trees. It was such a beautiful contrast! At that moment I turned on the radio and that Chris Isaak song, “Wicked Game” began playing. It is such a moody song and it fit that setting perfectly! A perfect setting for one of the most perfect couples! I cannot wait to see the pro pics (from Your Day Photo), but here is what I have so far….