We love Pro Pics

I love this time of year when Photographers start sending me images of our work. Here is a few that we have gotten so far. Visit our website www.stylishblooms.com to see our complete portfolio.

www.snapshotsunlimited.com  

www.travelintimephotography.info

 www.heatherchickphotography.com

www.Heatherchickphotography.com 

Crystal Candelabra - New Rental Item.

I am exited to premier our amazing new rental item. It is a  5 arm crystal candelabra complete with hanging crystals... It is  a stunning piece that is sure to make a big statement. Contact us today for rental information In CT and surrounding areas. You do not have to be a floral client to rent any of our rental Items.

Feather Centerpiece

It has been a crazy 7 month. The wedding season is slowing down and I hope I can catch up on blogging soon 

I created 2 of these purple ostrich and peacock feather arrangements for a candy bar. The couples theme was 1920's glam and these fit exactly. 

The silver stands is our candelabra with the arms removed. Perfect for a centerpiece stand

These are just to pretty not to Share! 

Enjoy, 

Not All floral designers are created equal.

This question was asked to me last night by  a photographer friend - 

Whats your opinion"Have I asked you this before... Do you use those horrible White plastic flower holders?? ...... if you do are they particularly for cascade style bouquets?? I LOVE hand tied ones SO much better and they LAST thru out a wedding where as more and more the bride who get ones with the plastic holders their hands HURT and they are SO heavey and the flowers are falling out by the reception :(  on these"

Answer: 

Sometimes a design warrants the use of these bouquet holders.. Especially for designs that include water loving flowers such as  hydrangeas or for an intricate design that you need placement control over such as a cascade style bouquet. The big difference is how you use the holders.  

A cascade style bouquet is heavy and can start to hurt after holding it for awhile. Plastic holders are not  long enough or sturdy enough to distribute the weight of the bouquet evenly when being held for a long period.

 Below is a bouquet that I designed for a wedding on Sunday. Its in a holder but you can't tell. Just above our logo you can see the stems wrapped in ribbon.  The holder is covered in greenery and you can't even tell it is there. This is a design technique that creates a hand tied look, while giving the bride the comfort needed to hold such a bouquet on her wedding day and the flowers a constant water source . 

Not all floral designers are created equal. Be sure the florist you select for your wedding is properly trained and knows the techniques needed to design you a beautiful bouquet that is crafted well. 

Cascade bouquet 

Bride holding bouquet 

Birch Chuppah

Last wedding season I was asked to provide a chuppah for 3 different wedding ceremonies. I took these request as an opportunity to add a Chuppah to our rental Inventory. The results where better than I could have ever expected and a huge hit. For the current wedding season I was asked for a organic version. I again decided to expand my rental inventory. After many hours, I can say its done! I am beyond thrilled with the out come and can't wait to use it in June. The last piece of the chuppah is the custom cover that is going to be made to fit.   I am also going to modify it so that it can be made smaller to be used as an arbor.  All though it has been made to be used as a chuppah it can also be used for a wedding canopy for an outdoor wedding. Contact us at  weddings@stylishblooms.com for pricing and availability.

Original Chuppah 

Base of birch chuppah 

Details 

Structure  

All thats left is the covering 

April Special - Custom hair piece

Book any wedding date for 2012 and receive a complimentary fresh flower hair piece.  The hair piece will be customized to match your bridal bouquet and accent your hair style using fresh flowers.  Contact us today at weddings@stylishblooms.com to set up your complimentary consultation. If you are already a client you may also take advantage of this offer.  Deposit and contract must be received by April 30th for offer to be valid.  

Below is Samanthas custom hair piece. Red rose petals and the eyes of anemones are used to create her custom hair piece. It is accented with crystals and black feathers to mach her bouquet

photo provided  by |  www.redshoephoto.com

~ The show must go on ~

On February 16th I fell and  broke my ankle. I wish I had a great story as to how but I really don't, I tripped and landed just right on my ankle. Since then I have successfully executed 4 weddings, a Funeral and a very successful bridal show.  I broke it on a wednesday with a double wedding weekend just days away.  I am very grateful to the wonderful support I have had to help me during this time. My clients count on me and I need to be 100% for them.

 I have been in a walking boot for 4 weeks and I have another 10 days to go. The hardest part of all of this is not being able to drive. The boot is on my right foot and driving  with it is impossible...  I have my family driving me around from appointment to appointment.  I am even more grateful that I work for myself and can schedule around those helping me.

My clients have hired me to do a specific job and that job will always be done no matter what happens.  As much as I try to protect my self things do happen. The broken ankle is just a little bump in the road..... As always the show must go on and I am thankful that my 2 brides the days following my injury were very understanding of the situation  and trusted me to do a great job broken ankle or not.  If it had to happen I am glad it happened now and not in May.... I say its my bodies way of making me slow down before the busiest months begin. I have yet to slow down....


Thank you to all those who have been so understanding. It means the world to me...


~ Melissa ~