Friday, May 18, 2012

May Weddings in Grand Rapids Michigan Parks

Betsy and Kodi were such a sweet and genuine couple, very authentic.  Their kitchsy style fit the day perfectly, and it was fun and different for us to see everything come together!  We used blue hydrangea, billy buttons, snapdragons, tulips, spray roses, and garden roses in Betsy's bouquet, and in the centerpieces.

Reception: Fallasburg Park

Hair and Makeup: Design 1

Photography: Brandon Shafer of Shafer Photography

Decor: Patterened table runners, napkins, and vase collection, handmade by bride's mom

Floral: ele3 Event Design and Planning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, May 11, 2012

Spring Graduation in Lansing-Blue and White Arrangements

I just dropped off two arrangements for Lansing's Spring 2012 Career Quest graduation this evening.  They wanted two tall arrangements with blue and white flowers to correspond with the school's colors.  I took the theme "Spring" to heart and created a branch and flower centerpiece with flowers "budding" from the branches.  I used a silver mercury vase, manzanita branches, white hydrangea, white mini carnations, and gorgeous blue delphinium.

 

 

 

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Michigan Weddings-Black and White

I was importing photos in iPhoto and came across one of our first weddings, I just had to share!  It was a gorgeous black and white wedding with a touch of pale pink and a vintage flare before "vintage" was all the rage, the bride's feather and rhinestone head piece was perfect!  She carried a gorgeous bouquet of the palest of pink roses wrapped in white satin ribbon.  The bridesmaids wore a black ballroom gown and carried ivory roses.  The tables were covered in white linens with a black tulle runner (so vintage), white covers and black sashes adorned the chairs.  The table arrangements consisted of tri-level cylinder vases with black ribbon around them, two held white hydrangeas, and the third a pillar candle.  Simple, classic, beautiful!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceremony and Reception: Blythefield Country Club

 Photography: Shutterbug Photography by Jen

Floral and Linens: ele3 Event Design and Planning

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Grand Rapids Wedding Coordinating

If you are still looking for a wedding coordinator, we also provide full and partial coordinating on top of floral arranging.  In fact we have over 20 years of experience in planning.  The below wedding was orchestrated and designed by ele3 Events.  The color palette consisted of yellow, white, purple, and crystal and silver/gold metallics throughout.  The style was mostly 50's vintage glamour, and the bride's dress was the perfect example of this.  Fountain Street Church and St. Cecilia's Music Center were also perfect for the "old" vintage feel, as were the crystal and rhinestone details seen throughout the day.  From her dress, to the crystal drops on the bouquets, to the table numbers and cake decor.

 

Engagement photo

A gorgeous dress with lace and beading detail just sparkled!

 

Fountain Street Church in all it's Grandeur!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ceremony: Fountain Street Church

Reception: St. Cecilia Music Center

Photographer: TAK Photography

Videography: Forever Fossilized

Cake: Mirabella Confections

Floral: ele3 Event Design and Planning

Linens: Special Ocassions

Catering: Martha's Vineyard

Stationery: Frogstar Productions

Planning and Design: ele3 Event Design and Planning

Thursday, May 03, 2012

Michigan Weddings-Green and White Floral Arrangements

Came across the below lovelies from Bella Vista Flower Merchants.  I'm not sure why, but these too are from Australia.  Must be I'm in love with the "down under" work!

These bouquets evoke a very natural look using elements from nature such as mint, mushrooms, and bark.  The flowers used are white sweetpea, white lisianthus, and roses.  I find the bouquet interesting because the stems are wrapped in lamb's ear and then wrapped in material.