Did you know that we are the only vendor in the area to carry Kristina Eaton's beautiful lines of veils? Based out of Atlanta, Kristina Eaton handcrafts every veil she creates. Make an appointment today to see some of her gorgeous veils in person!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Kacey and EZ
Enjoy these beautiful photos from Kacey and EZ's winter wedding!
Lead Planner: Lindsay Cameron
Photographer: Mary Kate McKenna Photography
Florals: Shelley's Floral Enterprise
DJ: Musical DJs
Ceremony/ Reception Venue: Alexandria Westin
Monday, June 27, 2011
Vendor Spotlight: Graceful Flowers by Patricia
We are excited to announce a new series of vendor interviews on here on the blog. This week we had a chance to talk to Patricia Collet of Graceful Flowers by Patricia.
Tell me about your business.
I love beautiful things! So it follows that I love to make things beautiful from rooms to outfits to floral design. I started my studies in interior design then changed to floral design, who can resist the natural beauty of flowers! I studied through the Floral Design Institute then took advanced courses to become and FDI Certified Wedding Specialist.
I design a wedding like I would design a room taking everything into account from the bride’s gown to her venue to the look and feel she is going for. Every aspect of her wedding should flow and make visual sense. I take into account how the flowers will look the day of the wedding and in her pictures. Brides will look at their pictures for many years to come so visual presentation is very important.
You may wonder how I have the time to pay attention to all these details. The answer is simple, I take only one wedding a day. I am with the bride and groom from the first consultation to set-up to removal of any rental items. Since I am there the day of the wedding I make sure the floral design is exactly as the bride envisioned. I guess you could call me a boutique florist!
What do you enjoy most when working with a bridal couple?
I enjoy sharing the design process with the bridal couple and bringing their vision to life. I love handing the bride her bouquet so I can see the look on her face . I enjoy knowing that my beautiful floral designs will add to the bridal couples joy on their wedding day.
From where do you draw your inspiration?
I draw my inspiration from many areas. The brides gown, the venue and the time of the wedding sets the tone for the bride’s bouquet. An evening formal wedding with the bride wearing a ball gown will inspire a very different bouquet than an outdoor afternoon garden wedding with the bride in a casual flowing gown.
Once the level formality is established I have my brides look through books filled with bouquet ideas. Sometimes a bride will bring pictures of flowers she likes, this helps me see what she sees. Once all these design ideas are explored I listen to what the bride wants then I design her bouquet. The couple’s remaining wedding flowers flow from and coordinate with these design ideas.
I can also look at a gown and envision what type of bouquet would compliment it because of my training and experience.
The natural beauty and harmony found in nature is also a wonderful source of inspiration.
What advice to you have for brides and grooms who are in the throes of planning their wedding?
When planning your budget remember to keep your flowers in balance with the rest of your wedding. A beautiful venue, gorgeous wedding gown and sumptuous food all make for a wonderful wedding day. As guests enter your reception, flowers are one of the first things they notice so it’s important to have them enhance your vision. You don’t want your flowers to look like an afterthought! Since wedding consultants work with the bridal couple to help them establish a budget I believe they are an extremely valuable asset when planning a wedding.
Thanks Patricia! For more information please visit http://www.gracefulflowers.net/.
Tell me about your business.
I love beautiful things! So it follows that I love to make things beautiful from rooms to outfits to floral design. I started my studies in interior design then changed to floral design, who can resist the natural beauty of flowers! I studied through the Floral Design Institute then took advanced courses to become and FDI Certified Wedding Specialist.
I design a wedding like I would design a room taking everything into account from the bride’s gown to her venue to the look and feel she is going for. Every aspect of her wedding should flow and make visual sense. I take into account how the flowers will look the day of the wedding and in her pictures. Brides will look at their pictures for many years to come so visual presentation is very important.
You may wonder how I have the time to pay attention to all these details. The answer is simple, I take only one wedding a day. I am with the bride and groom from the first consultation to set-up to removal of any rental items. Since I am there the day of the wedding I make sure the floral design is exactly as the bride envisioned. I guess you could call me a boutique florist!
What do you enjoy most when working with a bridal couple?
I enjoy sharing the design process with the bridal couple and bringing their vision to life. I love handing the bride her bouquet so I can see the look on her face . I enjoy knowing that my beautiful floral designs will add to the bridal couples joy on their wedding day.
From where do you draw your inspiration?
I draw my inspiration from many areas. The brides gown, the venue and the time of the wedding sets the tone for the bride’s bouquet. An evening formal wedding with the bride wearing a ball gown will inspire a very different bouquet than an outdoor afternoon garden wedding with the bride in a casual flowing gown.
Once the level formality is established I have my brides look through books filled with bouquet ideas. Sometimes a bride will bring pictures of flowers she likes, this helps me see what she sees. Once all these design ideas are explored I listen to what the bride wants then I design her bouquet. The couple’s remaining wedding flowers flow from and coordinate with these design ideas.
I can also look at a gown and envision what type of bouquet would compliment it because of my training and experience.
The natural beauty and harmony found in nature is also a wonderful source of inspiration.
What advice to you have for brides and grooms who are in the throes of planning their wedding?
When planning your budget remember to keep your flowers in balance with the rest of your wedding. A beautiful venue, gorgeous wedding gown and sumptuous food all make for a wonderful wedding day. As guests enter your reception, flowers are one of the first things they notice so it’s important to have them enhance your vision. You don’t want your flowers to look like an afterthought! Since wedding consultants work with the bridal couple to help them establish a budget I believe they are an extremely valuable asset when planning a wedding.
Thanks Patricia! For more information please visit http://www.gracefulflowers.net/.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Wedding Dance Classes for Splash Couples
If the thought of dancing with your new wife or husband in front of all your family and friends for your first dance as a couple at your wedding reception terrifies you (like it does me!), we wanted to make sure you knew about a fabulous opportunity. The Wedding Dance Specialists is a local company based here in the DC metropolitan area that has taught thousands of couples how to dance like a pro for their wedding reception. I had the opportunity to sit in on one of their classes and loved watching Deborah Joy in action, giving helpful tips like how to maneuver around the dance floor while wearing a ball gown. And what couple doesn't need a date night before the big day?
For more about The Wedding Dance Specialists and to see their list of upcoming classes, please visit their website by clicking here.
Happy Planning!
Julie Daniel, Splash Consultant
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Amanda and Pat
Amanda and Pat were married on a crisp fall day in the rolling hills of Loudoun County, Virginia. Enjoy these photos from Towner Jones Photography!
Lead Planner: Martha Wiles
Ceremony Venue: Zion Lutheran Church, Lovettsville, VA
Reception Venue: Notavina Vineyards, Purcellville, VA
Photographer: Towner Jones Photography
Florals: Handmade by the Bride
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Venue Tour: Herrington on the Bay
I recently had the opportunity to tour Herrington on the Bay, a beautiful waterfront venue on the Chesapeake Bay and I wanted to share a few photos with you. Herrington on the Bay offers two waterfront ceremony sites, pictured below, and three waterfront reception sites. Herrington on the Bay is under an hour from downtown DC making it an ideal location for the busy DC couple who would like to have a destination beach wedding without the hassle of travel.
Happy Planning!
Julie Daniel, Splash Consultant
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