Ellis Hotel Bridal Show

Join StudioWed, Chocolate Pink Cafe, and The Ellis on Peachtree, one of downtown Atlanta's finest luxury boutique hotels, for an intimate Bridal Show on May 7, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm. The cost is $10.00 to attend, and includes valet parking, appetizers, desserts, and Ellis' signature white sangria.

Brides who attend will also be entered to win one of the following:

• Girlfriend "Getaway" 3 Day/2 Night Stay at Ellis Hotel
• $50.00 off wedding cake Courtesy of Chocolate Pink Cafe
• Free venue rental for Bridal Shower at StudioWed ($240 value)

To register to attend, please email Ellis Hotel Sales Manager, Megan Corbett at mcorbett@EllisHotel.com.

Celebrate Mother's Day with "Mum Puppy" Flowers!

Tired of the same ol' traditional flowers for Mother's Day?  Celebrate your mum on Sunday, May 10th with "Mum Puppies"!!  These fun, signature creations are composed of white football chrysanthemums, assorted mini-carnations, and greenery in a handled basket.

Mum puppies are not just for moms!  They are great for kids, get-well gifts, animal lovers, or just plain fun!

Order your Mother's Day flowers by next Wednesday, April 29, and receive 10% off, plus free shipping within the Perimeter!

StudioWed Mentioned in Daily Candy

Special thanks to Daily Candy Weddings for mentioning StudioWed, and describing us as a "brand new slice of heaven" in last week's April 14th "I Do's and Don'ts" article!

Brides Against Breast Cancer

Buy the perfect wedding gown at a fraction of the price AND help out a worthy cause! AtlantaBridal.com is once again sponsoring the Brides Against Breast Cancer Gown Sale April 16, 17, and 18, 2009, to help support the Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation.  

Photograph courtesy of Rod Smith Photography

Location:

The Defoor Center

1710 Defoor Avenue, NW

Atlanta, GA 30318

Dates/Times:

Sneak Preview Event:

Thursday, 4/16/2009

6:30PM - 9:30PM

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Click HERE to register.

Friday, 4/17/2009

10:00AM - 8:00PM

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Saturday, 4/18/2009

9:00AM - 1:00PM

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Photograph Courtesy of AtlantaBridal.com

Dawn Easter Events

I hope you had a Happy Easter this past weekend!

And speaking of which...special thanks to Dawn Easter of Dawn Easter Events for featuring me on her blog yesterday, April 13, 2009!  Click here to read the interview, and be sure to check out the rest of the Dawn Easter Events Blog, as DEE has proven to be a great resource for anyone needing a little help making their event extra special!

Black, White, and Modern - THE EVENT

I am so glad to share photos of the floral decor I designed for this "Black, White, and Modern Event" held at Atlanta's exclusive Twelve Hotel Atlantic Station!

Thanks so much to Lemiga Events for planning, coordinating, and providing inspiration for the entire event, and to the very talented Blue World Studios for capturing ALL of these incredible images on today's post!

The client's request for his 30th Birthday Black Tie Event was to have decor that was modern, masculine, and dramatic in a black and white color palette.

Single white phalaenopsis orchid in a 32" white cylinder vase.

White carnation pomander ball balanced on a black, contemporary vase.

7" White carnation pomander suspended in a 47" clear, cylinder vase.

White sofas and ottomans added a luxurious touch.  And I always love an excuse to use my White Nylon Spandex Chair Covers!

Additional Accolades to I Do Linens for creating the luxurious Custom Designed Linens.

The Birthday would not have been complete without the gorgeous Birthday Cake by Sugarplum Visions!  The cake was balanced on a glass sheet supported by 2" clear glass cubes arranged in a geometric pattern, containing single carnation blooms.

Cake display highlighted by a black, ornate chandelier with white hanging phalaenopsis orchids.

Black, White, and Modern - INSPIRATION BOARD

"Black, White, and Modern" is one of my favorite themes, so I was extremely excited to be invited to design the decor for a Black Tie 30th Birthday Party held at Atlanta's exclusive Twelve Hotel at Atlantic Station!  

Here is the wonderful inspiration board created by Lemiga Events.

Photo Credits - First Row:  Wedding Paper Divas, The Bride's Cafe, Jessica Claire

Second Row:  Accent Decor, Fabian Couture, All Things Bright & Beautiful

Third Row:  Designer 8, I Do Linens, Jessica Claire

Check back to see how the ACTUAL event turned out!

New York Philharmonic

Congratulations to the New York Philharmonic for kicking off their 2009 US Tour here in Atlanta, GA!  Directed by the famed Music Director Lorin Maazel, the 130 piece orchestra's first stop of their ten city tour took place in our beautiful city.

Photo Credit: Chris Lee

I was so thrilled to have been selected to design the arrangements for their generous corporate sponsor, Credit Suisse's, Pre-Performance Reception.  

Photo courtesy of Leslie Miller (Carole Parks Catering)

Photo Credit:  Chris Lee

Photo Courtesy of Leslie Miller (Carole Parks Catering)

Orange calla lilies, cymbidium orchids, mokara orchids, monstera leaves, lily grass, and a white hydrangea "collar" in 16" X 4" X 4" sleek, urban, glass plate vases.  Thanks to Carole Parks for their always fabulous catering!

The requests for the guest tables were floating candles and clusters of orange flowers in modern vases.

Clusters of orange mokara orchids, mango calla lilies, chocolate cymbidium orchids, and red hypericum berries in 5" sleek, urban, plate glass cubes.  

Photo Credit:  Chris Lee

Continued success to Credit Suisse and the New York Philharmonic!