Flowers By Semia: February 2011

Back in 2009 we received an email from a couple, Elizabeth and Taber, inquiring about our services for a wedding in 2010. The couple lived in New York, so much of the correspondence needed to happen via email. We assured Elizabeth that we accommodate out of town brides on a regular basis and she could be at ease knowing we would give the attention needed to capture her vision.

The planning began!

Elizabeth, like every bride, was on a budget. She needed to decide what elements were most important to her and her future groom. The couple envisioned a modern romantic setting. We worked together with them to choose the perfect colors for their theme. The palette was set for whites,creams,greens,browns and blues. This palatte is perferct for setting the romantic serene atmosphere!

The most important element to Elizabeth was the bridal party bouquets. She really wanted us to put a lot of attention into creating interesting and sizeable bouquets for her and her girls. Her bridesmaids were to wear contemporary vibrant blue dresses. We knew we had to choose flowers that would be really captivating yet not compete with such a bold color.

Bouquets were created using a compilation of hydrangea, garden roses, dahlias, succulents, ranunculus, queen ann's lace, and textured grasses.

The reception was held at The Biltmore Providence in RI.

She envisioned her reception to be warm and romantic with a classic flair. The grand room at the Biltmore screams romance so we knew that just a few touches would be all she needed.

We captured her feel with charming florals and simple candlelight.

Half the guest tables were set with modern glass cylinders filled abundantly with hydrangeas, roses, dusty miller, succulents, and various interesting grasses.

The other half of the guest tables were set with a multitude of candlelight. Succulents were set amongst the candles creating an alluring effect.

Even the cake adorned mini florets and succulents...

We were so pleased with the final results!

This couple was a delight to work with, and their vision was a success!

Thank you to Snap Photography for providing us with such amazing images!

Finally!

It has been a while since we shot out a teaser about this wedding. We are excited to finally be able to share these pictures!

Laura and Pat were married on September 11,2010. The ceremony and reception took place at the Botanical Gardens at Roger Williams Park. The ceremony and cocktail hour was held in the observatory greenhouse, while the reception was beautifully tented on the garden's grounds.

The bridal party chose attire in shades of black and white with accents of rich jewel tones. The girls bouquets were comprised of vandas, phalaenopsis, dahlias and calla lilies in shades of bright berry and deep purple. Very rich bouquets!

Laura's bouquets( yes that's plural) were stunning! The first bouquet Laura chose for her ceremony. An all white glamelia, accented with jewels and feathers, emphasised every detail of her Ysa Makino gown! She carried a second bouquet at the reception. A bouquet created with platnium jewels, deep red garden roses, purple callas, berry and violet shaded cymbidiums, vandas and phalaeonopsis. She could not have asked for more!!

We decided to play with the mother of the bride's bouquet, adding black feathers, making it fun, matching her great personality...

It's time........

The aisle was lined with a lush berry carpet. White florals accented with draping crystals and silver manzanita set the tone for an elegant ceremony.
How awesome are these white floral spheres?!

Satin, crystals and orchids suspended above as the couple exchanged their vows.

The transition into the striking colors began at cocktail hour. Tables were set with a mix of swirled berry and crinkled purple linens. Petite modern glass vases, diamonds and bright vanda orchids adorned each individual table.

Accents around the cocktail area really set the mood for a fun evening ahead!

Look at this placecard display! Berry crinkle linen, black picture frames, an enormous display of jewels, and of course gorgeous flowers! Delphinium, dahlias, orchids, and hydrangeas are massed in tall glass vessels carry the color theme. As if we could have planned it any better, the observatory showcased trees adorned with fuschia flowers! One positioned right above our table display!

A wild dramatic statement shows the guest another hint of what's to come!

The guest make their way to the reception area...

Here is where the colors explode! The dinner tent is designed with a mix of table shapes, linens and floral centerpieces. Black and white draping and dance floor. Florals in all the hot shades. Violet lighting, crystals, diamonds, and myriads of candlelight.

Hypnotizing!

The tall glass centerpieces are filled with an abundance of florals, dripping with black crystal strands, and surrounded by a multitude of candlelight.

Black manzanita trees are adorned with black crystal strands and fuschia orchids. Below the tree sits a garden of lush florals. Again, the table is finished with candlelight and jewels!

A exquisite glass compote overflowing with hydrangea, roses, orchids, amaranthus and dahlias.

Tall glass vessels are filled with candles, encompassing the compote.

Silver beading, and diamonds finish off the design!

A multitude of modern black containers are centered on the table. Each is filled with a mass of one type of flower creating a patchwork quilt of color. Candles and diamonds are once again completing the design.

Bride and groom are exceedingly satisfied!

What a fun idea for a wedding cake!

Ready to kick off those heels!

The night is not over yet! A lounge area is furnished adjoining the reception area. White lounge furniture, black rugs, unique black mirrored tables, black shelving and silver vases create a city chic club! The silver vases were filled with stock, hydrangea, orchids and dahlias. Fun elements are tucked throughout!