the wildflower

The Mansion on Turtle Creek

2012-01-03T06:59:00.000-08:00

Our Love Birds sparkled and shined on their special day!!

Stoneleigh Weddings!!

2011-03-02T19:14:00.001-08:00

The Stoneleigh Hotel hosted a DELICIOUS DINNER

for all the top wedding coordinators in Dallas/Ft. Worth and with some

beautiful FLOWERS, LIGHTING and RENTALS it was a HIT!

I wanted the room to look sleek, simple and a little masculine.

The floral was lush with girly colors but the floral designed in groupings which is a little more contemporary then a mixed bouquet.

POSH, Party rentals supplied two of my favorite things. These clear Lucite lamps and these silver metal chargers. STUNNING!

STUNNING!!

I am in LOVE with this look!

this was our signature floral statment of the night.

I wanted it to look spring garden but chic not "cottage garden"

Long mirrored boxes, mounds of orchids and sprouting tulips did the trick!

We are on FIRE with our First Wedding of the YEAR!

2011-01-02T12:05:00.000-08:00

We could not wait to start this year off with an amazing wedding!!

We created three color pallets starting off with a golden entrance.

The entrance was draped in gold tones and crystals!! The sparkling chandelier was hung just above a rustic gilded log and creamy white floral centerpiece. The table was covered iridescent gold and topped with a sleek mirror table topper and candles.

The ceremony was in shades of whites and creams!!

A massive, floral chandelier was hung to float just above the stage.

Soft candlelight was placed down the aisle and surrounded the stage which was magical!!

Absolute entertainment set the mood with perfect lighting!!

The reception was spectacular!!! The Ruby Red Reception was more beautiful then you can imagine

candle and mirror table tops.

lush red bouquets place on gilded candelabras dripping with crystals!!

All the tables were covered with a luxurious red velvet linen and 1000 red rose petals!!

Thanks to a The Wildflower Team who worked hard to on every detail!!

The Team

Blessed Unions - Emily Youngblood

Sil Azevedo

The Adolphus Hotel - Terri Hahn

Absolute Entertainment

Panini Bakery

Elan Make up Studio - Anita Haar

BBJ Linen

Posh Couture

BOOTH booth

Saying Goodbye to an AMAZING 2010 and Bursting with excitment for 2011!!

2010-12-30T18:43:00.000-08:00

We will promise to post more and more and more and more!! Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year full of love and prosperity!!

Lizzy's wedding at the Adolphus!

2010-07-16T13:05:00.000-07:00

The Wisk Society Annual Event

2010-07-16T12:19:00.001-07:00

Sleek modern furnishings with touches of classic french lines grace the lounge area.

Lavish garden inspired cocktail area.

The glamourous setting is perfect to watch the chef create his magic behind the scenes in the Adolphus Hotel kitchen.

A beautiful wedding at the Dallas Arboretum

2010-06-14T20:04:00.001-07:00

Holland's Wedding

2010-05-31T19:47:00.000-07:00

The Mansion!

2010-05-31T19:29:00.000-07:00

Our first Wedding at The Mansion on Turtle Creek!

Paige Chenault Events

Edmonson Photography

Beyond Lighting Co.

BBJ Linens

Our Wedding in D Weddings!!

2010-05-31T16:03:00.000-07:00

Our first SURPRISE engagment!!!

2010-05-17T11:51:00.000-07:00

The setting, beautiful Marie-Gabrielle Gardens.

The accomplice, Lisa Yarbro. The unsuspected bride to be; Jennifer Yarbro, her daughter.

We decorated a small table with a red velvet cloth, a lush floral bouquet in all shades of pinks and reds., lush petals and ribbon streamers

in the a secluded part of the garden.

The big surprise.. David hide under the table and popped out and surprised Jennifer with a proposal and stunning RING!!

WOW!!

he did well!

Congratulations to Jennifer and David!!

Butterfly Kisses!!

2010-04-19T18:50:00.000-07:00

Marie Antoinette wedding at the Adophus

2010-04-13T09:15:00.000-07:00

PERFECTION!!

This soft, soft, soft, elegant, romantic reception was pure elegance.

The bride and her coordinator (Shari Johns) came in a couple weeks before the wedding and decided to change all the table vases to white milk glass. At first I couldn't wrap my mind around it but after setting the table for the preview I was SOLD! Groupings of fluffy pink and white flowers flowed down the length of the table. Mixed with gilded votive and chargers.

Detail everywhere! The table numbers hung on the chairs and each menu card was hand calligraphy with each guest name.

Marcus Rollins did an amazing job on the lighting.

New Favorite color

Wheat!

The lounge area in the foyer was one the most beautiful areas we have ever created!!

GLOSS provided all the furniture and pillows and the

soft draping and floral just made it magical!!

I LOVE THESE CAKES!

Fancy Cakes made a golden lace wedding cake.

The grooms cake was a replica of a college ring!

TO DIE FOR!

The Team

THE WILDFLOWER

As you wish...Shari Johns

Adolphus Hotel, Jessica Furlow

Photographer - Stacey Reeves

Entertainment and lighting - Marcus Rollins

BBJ linens

GLOSS - furniture rental

Suite 206 - Bars

Starry Night at the Adolphus

2010-04-13T09:10:00.000-07:00

The beautiful lighting was provided by Marcus Rollins and it made the room sparkle!!

OUR FIRST WEDDING AT UNION STATION!!!

2010-04-12T09:24:00.000-07:00

The exquisite and grand Union Station hosted a spring, garden reception.

The Wildflower was thrilled to have our first wedding at Union Station this weekend,

coordinated effortlessly by Holly Tripp of Holly Tripp Events

and Miss Wendy Timson, social catering director at Wolfgang Puck catering.

Magenta pink and chartreuse green were the brides signature colors! We made these gorgeous chartreuse drapes to frame the doorways at Union Station. Fancy Cakes by Lauren made this adorable hunting cake and we made the fluffy feather base!

Huge floral bouquets of bells of Ireland filled the room.

low spring pieces!

The grand head table

the steps to the grand hallway filled with hundreds of candles

The Team

THE WILDFLOWER

Holly Tripp Events - coordinator

Union Station - reception

Scott Hagar - photographer

Fancy Cakes by Lauren - cakes

Absolute Entertainment -lighting

BBJ linens

Our first Wedding of Spring 2010

2010-03-22T05:50:00.001-07:00

March 20, 2010 First day of Spring!!

Our wedding was blooming inside at Bent Tree Country club even though it was snowing outside!!

THE TEAM

Blessed Unions

THE WILDFLOWER

Bent Tree Country Club

Sil Azevedo

Elena's Cake

BBJ linens

Posh Couture

Everything that Sparkles is NOT gold!

2010-03-07T13:17:00.000-08:00

In fact silver and Lucite is what turned out to sparkle last night!!

Holly Tripp Events sent us a modern and edgy bride, who knew exactly what she wanted.

Her wedding to sparkle!!

So with the help of candles, butterflies and crystals.

We delivered!!

We used our infamous plexi-chandeliers. Standing over three feet tall on the tables. They dripped with sparkling plexi- prisms and each was crowned with candle light. The chic pink wedding cake and sleek black base was designed by Dallas Affairs Cake Co. The Bride LOVED IT! There is nothing more romantic then candle light, clouds of chiffon, fresh rose petals and sparkling butterflies

The sleek black table cloths were edgy and modern. But the puffy pink bouquets, champagne pink napkins and crystals gave it a look of elegance.

Silver chargers, Lucite boxes with pink truffles finished the details on the tables.

THE TEAM

Coordinator -Holly Tripp Event Design, Holly Tripp and Jennifer Harris

Venue - Edison's

Photographer-Sil Azevedo

Entertainment and lighting - Brian Prescott

Cake - Dallas Affairs

BBJ linens

THE WILDFLOWER and my wonderful team!!

WE WON!

2010-03-07T12:05:00.000-08:00

Brittany Fischer TIED THE KNOT!!!

2010-01-31T09:36:00.000-08:00

We had a dream...and this is what it looked like!!

GLOSS luxury rentals provided all the white bar stools, white lounge furniture and white chivari chairs.

We used very simple white linens.

White, silver, mirrors, mercury glass, crystals, ORCHIDS and CANDLES. Fancy Cakes by Lauren delivered a stunning cake!! NO flowers needed.

We rented long mirror tables that surrounded the dance floor.

Provided by Liland's.

Lounge area provided by GLOSS!

Gorgeous pillows that coordinated perfectly!

Absolute did all the amazing lighting. The chandeliers were hung above some tables, several spot lights on each arrangement and the gorgeous up lights in blue!!

The dance floor was framed with two pewter urns blooming

with dramatic orchids branches, crystals, and candles.

THE TEAM

The Wildflower

Hilton Park Cities

Absolute Entertainment

GLOSS luxury rentals

Liland's

BBJ linens

YO GABB GABBA!!

2010-01-26T17:12:00.000-08:00

Master Cooper spun an awesome 2nd Birthday Party!

Wearing a DJ Lance custom from his

FAVORITE SHOW

YO GABBA GABBA!!

My favorite bride turned friend and client for life spares no expense for her little guy!!

Each table was created to look like a character from Yo Gabba Gabba!!

School of Rock! Rocked the music and the videos. Play area for the little ones. ALWAYS SO NICE to have.

Cooper's Party favors - little boom box's and a table full of candy.

YUMMY for my TUMMY!!

Adorable cake and cupcakes!!

GIANT LOLLIPOPS also a fun favor for the kids!

Courtney Leigh does amazing photography!!

Thank you for these pictures.

My lovely couple and their French connection...

2010-01-26T14:37:00.000-08:00

French country side and wine was our Master plan and direct orders from the bride and groom!

Cocktail hour was hues of grape, plum, periwinkle and lush vines and fruit.

My high society couple got married in a LAVISH affair at the Tower Club. I must say one of the most impressive guest list I have ever seen.... :)

Colby Logan did a beautiful job with all the lighting!!

Large rustic wood tables were used for headtable. We created a lush French garden on front of the head table. Fresh grass, lavender, moss, cascading ivy and smilax and beautiful fresh green pears and grapes. The TEAM THE WILDFLOWER Colby Logan - Lighting and Music JAME FRENCH - photographer BLEND paper products BBJ Linens Ducky Bob's TJ and Co.

RUBY WEDDING at the Gaylord Texan!!

2010-01-17T14:58:00.000-08:00

A rehearsal dinner like no other!

Karen Reed wanted LUSH for the rehearsal dinner she was hosting!!!

The Color RED...makes everything lush!!!

Absolute soaked the room in a sexy red light.

THIS MADE THE ROOM POP!

The centrepieces are groupings of lush red bouquets atop black candlesticks,

moss spheres, candles and rich red grapes and pears

POSH couture provided the MOST BEAUTIFUL Glass chargers!!! I am so serious when I say the most beautiful!!

2010-01-17T13:25:00.000-08:00

One of Our First WEDDINGS of 2010!!!

THE FOUR SEASONS RESORT in Las Colinas

Ballroom was filled with a beautiful shade of Robins egg blue, branches dripping with candles and crystals and a touch of feathers!

Lucite Chandeliers always sleek and modern but always gorgeous!

THE TEAM:

The Wildflower

The NOMINATIONS ARE IN.....

2010-01-08T18:55:00.000-08:00

The Wildflower had been nominated as

FAVORITE WEDDING FLORIST by AACWP.

AACWP, is a organization comprised of the Elite Wedding Coordinators in Dallas, Ft. Worth.

The Winner is announced February 16th.

We are THRILLED!

Our BEAUTIFUL BRIDES!

2009-12-29T19:43:00.000-08:00

We had an amazing year!

Thank you!!!

We were thrilled to be part of your very special day!

I hope we made

your floral dreams come true!

DR SEUSS, The Grinch Movie Party!

2009-12-28T23:32:00.000-08:00

We did a little movie watching party for Major's friends

and decided to keep it all in the playroom downstairs.

I gathered up anything I could find in red and green and just it all just started coming together!! Movie watching snacks, red throws from IKEA and our sweet puppy Buddha!

We covered all the shelves with bright green paper. It kept little finger off breakables and made the room for festive.

FYI - the walls were all ready bright green. It's my favorite color!!

Christmas Dinner Party!

2009-12-28T23:17:00.000-08:00

We hosted a small dinner party the week before Christmas.

The ideas was to keep it simple, natural, and blue, red brown!

The table was covered in a pale blue fabric. I used it last year for my tree skirt!

Bright red chargers, popped off the blue table cloth. Leopard print napkins worked great with the centerpiece of rich brown pine cones and bright cherry red roses!!

My son (Major) and I made candy canes with red

and white pipe cleaners for each napkin with a touch of fresh rosemary. We added a little star shape to the salt and pepper bowls.

Bright red bows looked super festive and fun!

Tis the season to SPARKLE!!!!

2009-12-11T20:01:00.000-08:00

What a wedding weekend extravaganza!!!

First, I don't not have pictures of all the festivities. But I will just say it was the BOMB!

THE WEDDING RECEPTION

Arlington Hall at Lee Park

The lighting was our focal point.

Turned out better than I envisioned. Which is not easy.

Absolute Entertainment, floated crystal chandeliers above the tables.

We wanted the chandeliers to enhance the existing chandeliers

but still be an intimate design element.

The mother purchased boxes of plum colored candles which I fell in love with!! We had planned to do the colored candles on outside tables but once I saw them in the room that changed real quick! We had also planned to do rose petals on the chandelier tables. Also once I saw in the room that changed real quick. The lighting and wash in the room were perfect! LIGHTING MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE!! If you don't think so you are wrong! The ballroom looked so full and lush.

The floral pieces were large!

Flowers included in this big juicy piece; hydrangea, lily, orchids, amaranthus, coxcomb, French and parrot tulips, amaryllis, stock, berries and illex branches.

The making of this wedding could not of been possible without

The divine Mrs. Kay Watson. Who brought this blushing bride to my office!

The MOB who I adored and who GOT IT!!

The always impeccable Arlington Hall at Lee Park.

Run by the always impeccable Marisa Ritter.

Who was celebrating her birthday

the night of this wedding!!

Happy Birthday M!

AND

ABSOLUTE ENTERTAINMENT!!!!!!!

Dave and his team impress me more and more each and every time I work with them.

They are absolutely meticulous in everything they do.

Everything "SEEMS" to be effortless. Although I know it's not.

They are just that good!

GREG BLOMBERG, photographer who is the TOPS!

FROSTED ART

BBJ Linens

Sign Sealed and Delivered, Band

Ducky Bob's, Rentals

AND

Last but not least

The Wildflower Team

Who braved blistering winds and frozen ears and fingers to make sure

this night was perfect!!!

IT WAS WORTH IT!!!

Branching Out!

2009-12-02T21:19:00.003-08:00

Branching out at

Arlington Hall!

This was a charming morning wedding.

The Bride and Groom were fun and energetic and wanted the flowers to represent the season but also be bright, fun, modern and elegant !

We chose dark brown linens to match the look of the dark wood tables .

Large vases of blooming branches were

placed in the center of each table.

Clustered around the tall piece were chunky wood boxes, gilded boxes and glass cylinders.. All blooming with an abundant, lush floral bouquet. Assorted candles clustered together

and placed throughout the table.

The mix of containers on each table was polished yet not over done, Perfect for a morning reception and brunch.

The autumn color scheme was a touch brighter then typical harvest colors. No golden flowers or red flowers. The oranges were bright and poppy and the lots of bright greens! THE CHAIRS!! I loved the chairs!! Check them out at DuckyBobs.com Thanks to the Team who made it all happen! As you wish... Shari Johns Perkins Chapel Stephen Karlisch, photographer Arlington Hall, Marisa Ritter Frosted Art Bakery BBJ Linens Ducky Bob's Rentals

I'm back!

2009-12-02T21:19:00.001-08:00

Kappa Kappa Gamma Tablescape 2009

2009-10-13T21:12:00.001-07:00

I love the Rainy Nights!!

2009-10-07T18:39:00.001-07:00

My favorite family married off their second daughter this past weekend at the Dallas Arboretum.

When Suzanne emailed me and said we have another wedding!!! I knew immediately that it had to be different then Betsy's wedding but still reflect the elegance and class that both girls have.

I think we were able to achieve totally different looks. First because we were working with two different seasons and second completely different venues.

This is the room right before I left. Every candle lit, every napkin in place, the pillows perfect, the chairs were perfect. the lights were perfect!Exactly how I wanted it. The only exception; I hear the rain!!! We did not want it to rain until after cocktail hour. God had other plans :).

One of my favorite things was the very simple leather loungers we placed on either side of the dance. These loungers were framed with beautiful peacock blue linens on high tables and even the little floral bouquets had feathers!! The lighting ALWAYS make a difference!!! No matter how unimportant you may think it is. YOU'RE WRONG It makes all the difference in the world. One of our signature touches is the floating cake base. And no one tops are base better then Fancy Cakes by Lauren!! Her cakes smell and taste as good as they look! Glamorous head table. Gilded urns, twig stands, clusters of pears and hundreds of gilded votive candles and iron candles. We may have got in trouble for all the candles but I didn't care!

The linens were plum lamour and the napkins were citron lamour. Two contrasting colors that look amazing with the bright fall colors.

I sent a text to the mother of the bride as I was walking out the door that evening.

It's the most gorgeous wedding!!!!!

She said she cried when she read it.

Best wishes to the beautiful Walsh Girl's and their wonderful parents who put up with all of my "what if we did"!!!

It was WORTH IT!!!

NACE, Think Pink!! Table Design

2009-10-06T20:56:00.001-07:00

The Wildflower was so honored to have been

asked by AACWP,to help design their table for the NACE, Think Pink! Susan G. Komen Cure.

The inspiration came from Sarah and Trudy of Lagniappe Weddings. Who's Aunt is a breast cancer survivor.

The story below inspired the tables.

With the help from“In fairy tales, a fairy godmother is a fairy with magical powers who acts as a mentor or parent to someone, in the role that an actual godparent was expected to play in many societies.” To create the fantasy setting where our Fairy Godmother could celebrate with her team of doctors, who helped ward off the ugly stepmother (breast cancer), we wanted to showcase the style of the hostess with her favorite colors and holiday theme – Halloween. The fairytale table is a charming display showing appreciation to her guardian angels or quite possibly her fairy god-doctors…Bippity-boppity-boo!

Everyone who attended the party got to vote and our table

Won for the award of People's Choice.

We were BEYOND thrilled!

These beautiful pictures taken by Gary Donihoo, f8studio

PURPLE CRUSH

2009-09-01T04:54:00.000-07:00

Hayley Rush, loved every part of planning her wedding

and in turn everyone involved in the wedding also loved every part of planning her wedding.

She was a "BRIDE TO BE" who always looked beautiful, always organized, always on time, well informed, she was gracious, she was thoughtful, she was funny and charming.

She was certain of what she wanted and certain of what she didn't.

I had a lot to prove.

OK, you see this plum ribbon on the bouquets? THE HARDEST RIBBON EVER TO FIND. We finally found it in NYC, 4" wide plum double faced satin ribbon (Vogue Ribbon).

You wanna know the price??

Email me :)

The lush bouquet was a mix of summer flowers and rich colors. Deep plum mini calla, hydrangea, scabiosa, stock, veronica, bush berry, orchids, lisanthus, freesia, hypericum berry.

The little flower girl purses with a touch of floral.

The mother of the bride found these.

I was a little concerned about these massive

floral pieces. But they stood strong!

Sweet couple.

STUNNING

floral N, with big purple satin bow (same ribbon).

Awwww...

Beautiful moss frame with

gorgeous lighting and candle light.

Elena's Cakes are always

PERFECT!

A little bling

bling, bling

The lounge furniture looked especially cool on the rugged wood floors.

Gloss Luxury Rentals

cool picture of the candles.

Anytime you do candles do them in repetition; clustered together. They may look weird in person but in photographers amazing.

Candles and petals in the water fountain.

I like the way some of them look blown out.

really lovely picture.

I just really liked this picture of a beautfil linen.

No bands or twist or turns.

Just simple and pretty.

The mother made these amazing chair covers with monograms.

Liza, the Lady in RED!!!

2009-08-28T20:33:00.000-07:00

Liza, Liza Liza!!!

Everyone LOVED LIZA, (including Liza, hehe).

Liza wanted

RED

I think we nailed it.

This cake table OMG! Was more stunning in person.

The linen on the cake table was a deep red with a gold Asian cherry blossom detail. La Duni made a beautiful tres leches cake, which is a warm gold color and floated on a hundred velvety black magic rose, red coxcomb, hydrangea and dahlias.

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The Escort table had another beautiful red linen with a golden dragon design. White rice covered the table where we placed the escort cards.

Great idea huh? A view of the room through the red satin drapes. AHHH, stunning!

Lite Dallas, provided these very cool gobo's on the wall.

No monogram just cool lighting detail.

I loved it!

The head table for the wedding party had a repetition of gold urns and rich red bouquets and clusters of candles. Each place setting had a the party favor; a pair of red lacquer chop sticks placed on the menu cards. Modern black lounge furniture placed around the dance floor and by photo booth. Red and gold pillows complimented the look.

TEAM

The Wildflower

Blessed Unions, Emily Youngblood

f8, Gary Donihoo

La Duni

Rick's Ballroom in McKinney

Lite Dallas

BBJ linen

Gloss luxury linens

Hard Work at The Cotton Mill but turned out Sweet!!

2009-08-09T19:33:00.000-07:00

Nothing prettier then our natural moss frame with

beautiful candle light, chiffon drapes and soft up lights. we hung satin ribbon streamers and crystals over the courtyard. Guest could have a custom cigar rolled and enjoy the beautiful evening. The Martini Bar, Lounge and Photo Booth Area. Sleek white leather loungers placed on a zebra rug with cool long mirror tables and coordinating pillows. The rustic building looks amazing with all the modern furniture and sunlight shining through.

White High Gloss Dance Floor!!

Long bar tables were placed along the length of the back,

which gave us lots of extra seating and looked very cool!!

Purple and white paper lanterns!

William Ryan did a beautiful job with all the lighting.

This set up was a full two days of hard work but fun work. I love what I do and I find it more invigorating the work but I know that it is hard work!!

I want to give a very special THANK YOU to:

My staff who worked their butts off Friday and Saturday.

Alma, Janet, Ivan, Brian, Josh, Jordan, Julius, Jr. and with out a doubt my

WONDERFUL HUSBAND!! You certainly don't get enough credit for all you do for everyone.

Special thank you to:

Emily Youngblood, who puts more work into her weddings then her brides would ever know.

The guys at Ducky bobs for the extra work.

William Ryan and his partner who were true Team Player!!!

David Frank and Pam Frank for helping with the loading and the last minute changes.

BBJ linens for ALWAYS having my back and being there for anything. I can't say that enough.

The Team

THE WILDFLOWER

Blessed Unions, Emily Youngblood

Photographer, Lee Ann Widyn

Soulbox Productions

Gil's Elegant Catering

Elaina's Cakes

William Ryan III, It's your night

BBJ Linen

Gloss Luxury Rentals

Ducky Bob's

Suite 206

Booth booth

Ceremony St. Andrews

The Cotton Mill

A Royal Purple Wedding at The Empire Room!

2009-08-01T15:15:00.000-07:00

Rich royal purple flowers and antique gold butterfly's and gold feather ribbon!!

The men wore a green orchid and peacock feather wrapped in gold satin.

The girls wore beautiful teal blue gowns.

floral bracelets with green orchids and feathers.

Love this chair sash tie.

When even hung gold paper lanterns!

With little Gold Butterfly's

A cascade of deep purple hydrangea and peacock feathers filled the cake.

The Team

Shari Johns- As you wish...

Amy Herfurth - Daisy photography studio

The Empire Room - Laura Kelsey

Randal Stout Entertainment

Panini Bakery

BBJ Linen

A Family Soiree!!

2009-07-31T18:24:00.000-07:00

Miss. Monica!!!

Had her heart set on a intimate wedding for her close family and friends.

The bride wanted everything soft, fluffy, lush and romantic. The bridal bouquet is designed with fluffy palest pink peonies, cream and white garden roses, gardenias,

ranuculous, orchids and hydrangea.

GOLD Jimmy Choo!

Spring wreaths on the chapel door.

Little fans for the ladies tied off with a satin pink bow!

(As you wish...)

These were the most gorgeous programs.

Letterpress!!

I'm not sure who made them but they were perfection!

Frilly pink carnation spheres tied with a gold satin ribbon.

The Four Seasons was lit with a very soft pink light and the tables were covered with gold candles and crystal candlesticks.

The menu cards and place cards also letterpress and so lovely.

Oh La La!!

Kids Table

The after PARTY!

Candles lining the hallway

We brought in some leopard to the after party. It seemed to work nicely.

Lounging on soft creamy white furniture before the guest arrive for the

After Party.

FUN paper lanterns!

The Team Shari Johns - As you wish...

Kelly Moore- Photographer

Four Seasons Resort - Angela Bates

Booth Booth

Gloss Luxury Rentals

BBJ Linen

Not just another pink wedding...

2009-07-18T19:18:00.000-07:00

A beautiful couple tied the knot at the beautiful Oak Lawn United Methodist Church

and held their reception at the beautiful Arlington Hall at Lee Park.

Each wedding is so tailored to the bride. The chair covers and sash's are unexpected at Arlington Hall but fit the look perfectly.

The brides request; romantic, earthy, elegant and natural.

The lush magnolia garland with white hydrangea was simply draped over the banister. The centerpieces were a mix of natutal and posh. The large pieces of garden elements like fresh moss, branches, twigs and fresh green pears and the formal pieces in silver urns with a lush floral bouquet of peony, hydrangea, garden roses and orchids. The Team Holly Tripp Events - Jennifer Harris

Arlington Hall at Lee Park

Photographer - Sil Avezedo

Video -Soulbox Production

Cake - Frosted Art

Lighting -Absolute Entertainment

BBJ linen

An Organized Event!!

2009-07-05T20:45:00.000-07:00

I had to get a post in about this amazing wedding we did this past weekend.

Saturday, The Fourth of July

Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine.

These are just a few of my snapshots.

The real pictures are coming soon.

Mrs. Shanna Marko of, The Organized Event pulled a team together for this very large event in record time.

Shanna is one of those wedding coordinator's

who gets more with honey then vinegar.

You know what I mean? She is so sweet and charming she has staff moving tables and chandeliers with just a few words like "can we try this" which means move this over here. Pretty, pretty cake that was actually pretty hard to do.

Petals look like they would be easy but not so much!!

Tristan Jumper, Meredith and Mo the team at the Gaylord

were not only their from sunrise to sunset but handled all of their staff, the other weddings and events at the Gaylord and us (ME) vendors and our diva demands.

Thank you, Thank you!!

These lush floral pieces stood ten feet tall on the tables and were

dripping with crystal strands and beautiful candle light.

The floral bouquets of hydrangea, pale pink peony, garden rose, orchids, lilac and lily and tulips all in barely shades of

butter, pinks, cream and lavenders.

The fragrance in the room was enchanting.

The beautiful lighting was LUMEN, Randal Stout.

We wish everyone could realize how important lighting is before the wedding. Right Randal??

The Team

Coordinator- Shanna Marko, The Organized Event

Location - The Gaylord Texan Resort, Tristan Jumper

Audio and Visual - Randal Stout, Entertainment and LUMEN

Photographer - Kelly Alexander

Videoographer - Roxanne Medina

Cake - Audrey Ross

Carpe Vita Photography - Steve and Kim Cooley, Vendor photography

Jordan Payne Events - ceremony chandeliers

Posh Couture Rentals

TJ and Company - Draping

Blend Paper Products

Love Birds...

2009-06-04T22:13:00.000-07:00

A whimsical, garden wedding was the dream of a lovely little bride with exquisite taste and great attention to detail!!!

The lush bridal bouquet was blooming with fragrant lilac, garden roses, fluffy hydrangea, sweet peony,

pearl studded stephanotis and antique gardenias

with a subtle touch of pale pink feathers.

An enchanting entrance table created with fresh moss and lush floral bouquets greeted the arriving guest. Little stone snails and fresh moss spheres were nestled between the bird cages and lush greenery. Three gilded bird cages and custom signs which read Past, Present, Future. A memory from our past, A thought for today, A wish for the future. The guest wrote on charming little bird shape note cards. The music stand, was one of the many treasures the mother of bride collected for the wedding. We added a pretty little sign.

The ring bearer carried a little nest of twigs and fresh moss and a tiny brown love bird cozied up inside.

Stunning Feather Heels!!

Beautiful evening as the bride and her maids are going to the Chapel!! (actually the other garden)

Garden stakes and champagne pink kissing balls decorated the aisle.

Feather hair piece.

Just how we imagined.

The napkins were placed in silver napkin rings. Silver love birds for the ladies and silver snails for the gentlemen.

This was one of several favors the guest received.

The tables were full and lush with gorgeous floral bouquets and silver lanterns, fresh moss spheres, candles, candles, candles and little gilded vases with tiny floral bouquets. Personal touches like antique frames with pictures of the bride and groom were placed around all the tables.

We finished!! Ahhh what a relief.

With the time constraints at the Arboretum

we had about an hour and a half.

What an efficient and organized team we have!

Little twig nest were placed at the top of the gorgeous floral pieces.

Other details in the floral include monkey tails,

rosemary, peonies, feathers, hydrangea, moss, variegated greenery, stock, berries and French tulips.

Golden birdies placed inside and little gilded nest and perched high on top of the GORGEOUS wedding cake!!

Fancy Cakes by Lauren did an amazing job.

Six custom napkins :)

Birds of a Feather, Love Birds, Marry me Mojitos,

Pucker-up, A scoop of Love and He popped the Question!

Romantic garden stakes and lanterns with ribbon streamers.

lemonade bar.

The second favor

Creamy white blankets with sweet little tags.

The lovely couple.

The Dallas Arboretum

Camps House

Third Favor

Flip Flops!!!

These were so FUN!

The mother tied ribbon around every single pair.

How cute is she?

SO!

The Team

Dallas Arboretum

Andrea Polito Weddings

The Wildflower

Pappas Catering

Fancy Cakes by Lauren

Tommy Evans, Entertainment and lighting

BBJ linen

Blend Paperworks

Gloss luxury party rentals

RSVP, party rentals

Carol Harris - professional shopper

Andrea Polito's Wedding

2009-05-19T18:33:00.000-07:00

Gorgeous Andrea Polito married her love

at the beautiful Stoneleigh Hotel.

I don't think I have ever seen a more beautiful bride

and handsome groom.

Blissful Happiness! The Wedding... The kiss...

The married couple!

The wedding table.

The blue velvet Hermes' chairs were found

in the penthouse and used for the newly weds.

This exquisite table was custom pleated and draped by Tacie Johnson and BBJ did the beautiful chair covers, sash and pocket folded napkins.

Details, Details, Details

The dinner.

The bride and groom fed each other Burt and Ernie cupcakes.

So sweet!!!

Penthouse View.

Happily Ever After...

The Team

Stoneleigh Hotel

Polito Weddings

Le Gateau Cakery

TJ and Company

BBJ linen

A Blessed Union

2009-05-18T23:32:00.000-07:00

A Blessed Union Bride is not only a beautiful bride she is also a bride who knows the sanctity of marriage.

Morgan and Coby were in it together from the beginning.

This beautiful couple came hand in hand to every appointment and enjoyed every appointment.

How glamorous do they look?

VERY!!!

Best picture of a bride right before she walks down the aisle.

HAPPINESS!!

Sil Azevedo captured the moment perfectly.

(P.S. that was one of my favorite bouquets. I wish I had a close up).

Gleneagles Country Club was

HOT!!

We used almost 500 candles.

That's a lot!!!

LITE Dallas created a custom periwinkle wash in all the rooms.

The Groom loved chair covers and I think they worked so nicely.

I never noticed how great the chandeliers were at

Gleneagles. But see the big drum shades? Very nice.

The Cake Stand did a fantastic job on this outrageously gorgeous cake!!

She was happy.

The hallway at Gleneagles.

Candles are so pretty!!

The Team

Blessed Unions, Emily Youngblood

Prestonwood Baptist Church

Gleneagles Country Club

Sil Azevedo, Photographer

LITE Dallas, Rayn Kelley

BBJ linen

Garden Chic

2009-05-09T21:25:00.001-07:00

OOOOOOOOOOOOOH! I love this wedding!!!

Romantic, enchanting, modern, "gardeny", elegant, chic, feminine.

Hmm, let me see if I can think of anymore words that describe my feelings about this wedding...

STUNNING!!

The super chic springtime cake created by the Adolphus is wrapped with vines of spring cherry blossoms and fallen pale pink rose petals and was sitting on tangled cherry blossom branches and fallen petals. The classic tables were mixed with sleek lounge furniture, high top bar tables framing the dance floor and classic ballroom chairs.

Lighting, lighting, lighting!!! This room is nothing without great lighting by Switch.

The floral was minimal but significant. Detail spotlights all the towering vases and branches and a graphic light of vines covered the entire room ( see dance floor above).

Lounge furniture made the classic ballroom social and inviting, informal but very formal. If you know what I mean.

Champagne pink linens, blush up-lighting, contrast with black ballroom chairs.

mmmmm, nice....

The Team

Lagniappe Weddings and Events - Trudy and Sarah

Adolphus Hotel- Jessica Furlow (we missed you)

Edward Ramirez, Bludor

Switch Lighting

Gloss Luxury Rentals

BBJ linen

SoulBox production

An affair to remember

2009-05-06T11:34:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Bride, Beautiful wedding!!

Myndi and her mother and father were in it to do it right!!

They were able to give me all their ideas and listen to all my ideas and together we created Myndi and Chris's dream wedding!!!

This enchanting wedding was truly a vision that began with very small details and blossomed into one our most recognized and published weddings.

Including the creation of the "The Moss Frame". TEXTURE,TEXTURE,TEXTURE!!

The floral was an abundance of textures.

Three types of rose, berries, seeds, stock, hydrangea, cosmos, mini calla lily, orchids, geranium leaves and seedum.

Simple Decor at Royal Lane Baptist Church.

We knew we wanted our budget spent at the reception.

The church was lovely all by itself.

alright, alright, alright!!! Cymbidium orchid bracelets for the houseparty and grandmother's.

Overview of the Sky Lobby.

"THE MOSS FRAME"

created for Myndi Davidson Easter.

The most gorgeous cake by

Fancy Cakes by Lauren.

Details, details, details.

Gold charger, chocolate napkin, menu card and a sweet little rose.

Wishing Tree

pretty candy bar in all the wedding colors

Provided by Sky Lobby.

The Team

Shari Johns, As you wish...

KJ Images

Royal Lane Baptist Church

The Sky Lobby

Fancy Cakes by Lauren

LITE dallas

Ryan Kelly Entertainment

BBJ linen

Tara Wilson Events

2009-04-26T19:14:00.000-07:00

Savvy Sweets: Stylish Dessert-Scapes is a division of Tara Wilson Events that creates one-of-a-kind dessert tables. They’re perfect for the discerning bride who seeks to offer something truly unexpected. Savvy Sweets will create unique dessert-scapes that serve as an added Wow! factor for any event. They’re perfect as favors tables or alternatives to traditional wedding and grooms cakes and these stylish desserts can be customized to compliment any couple’s theme.

About Tara Wilson An event planner and lifestyle consultant, Tara Wilson is a savvy Southerner who learned the art of entertaining at the hem of her mother’s skirt. Drawing on her childhood memories of slumber parties, picnics, and county fairs, Tara creates memorable events that exude personality and charm. Tara has been featured on ABC, CBS and NBC as well as in numerous publications for her creative and stylish party planning ideas. Through her popular blog, Tara’s Tips, website and TV appearances, she shares her passion for entertaining, inspiring others to…Be Stylish…Be Unexpected… Be Savvy!

TARA WILSON EVENTS T : (817) 764 - 2601F : (817) 764 - 2602 http://www.tarawilson.com/

TYING THE KNOT

2009-04-21T13:32:00.000-07:00

GORGEOUS! GORGEOUS!! This enchanting, whimsical garden wedding was the vision of a very eclectic, creative, brave, trusting, beautiful bride. Congratulations Lelia and Richard

Without the coordinating of Kimberly Sutton

and the always perfect Marie- Gabrielle this wedding

would not have been possible.

No roses were harmed in the making of this wedding.

The Team

Dream Events - Kimberly Sutton

Marie- Gabrielle Restaurant and

Gardens

VIM Studio Photography - Sarah Holt and Editing Bethany Hacker :)

Frosted Art

Lite Dallas - Entertainment and Lighting

BBJ Linens

Dreaming of a White Christmas Wedding

2009-04-07T22:18:00.000-07:00

A dreamy winter wedding using cozy colors including mink, pear green, cream, champagne and a touch of strawberry.

The church was all decked out for the Holidays!!

The Century Ballroom at the Adolphus Hotel, glowed with hundreds of golden candles. The dramatic escort card table was perfectly in order, thanks to the wedding coordinator :). And finally, the guest took home all sorts of goodies from this super chic candy bar!! All the candy was in shades of creams or chocolate. Maybe this will inspire you.

Ceremony - Royal Lane Baptist church

Reception - The Adolphus Hotel - Jessica Furlow

Wedding Coordinator - As you wish...

Photographer - Joseph Mark Photography

Bakery - Fancy Cakes by Lauren

Cup Cakes - Sprinkles

Lighting - LITE Dallas

Linens - Cloth Connection

Rentals - TLC and RSVP

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU!!

2009-04-01T06:21:00.001-07:00

LITE DALLAS

Andy Austin and Ryan Kelly

Thank You!

Breakfast with citrus orange and Tiffany!

2009-03-31T20:40:00.000-07:00

An early morning ceremony at the Dallas Arboretum and breakfast with Tiffany.... blue linens and citrus colors galore.

Each guest received a Tiffany box filled with bright orange and hot pink M&M's.

Mounds of baby oranges sitting in the center of the tables

looked stunning on the Tiffany blue linens.

Dallas Affaires Cake Co. out did themselves on this one. WOW! The bright spring flowers surrounded tall glass cylinders and candle light. There is nothing more beautiful then morning sunlight.

clean and simple

2009-03-30T21:19:00.001-07:00

"Clean and simple" I hear those two words all the time.

And I confess, I say those two words all the time.

There are very few weddings that are actually clean and simple. "What makes a clean and simple wedding" you might ask?

An organic flat of wheat grass. Simple.

A beautiful, gathered bouquet of white mini calla lilies.

Glass, water, candlelight and long stems of hydrangeas, simple.

Making a brides dream of a simple wedding come true.

Not so simple... but simply BEAUTIFUL!

Location: Belo Mansion Pavilion

Coordinator - As you wish...

Photographer- Brooks Whittington

Bakery - Frosted Art

Linens - BBJ linens

Entertainment and Lighting - Randal Stout

Favors - Booth booth

GENTLEMEN

2009-03-22T07:28:00.001-07:00

A stylish Groom and a perfectly coordinating flower. White garden tulips a sprig of greenery and wrapped with black satin ribbon.Classic tux and a traditional flower for the groom. Clusters of

hypericum berries and a group of stephanotis. Bohemian Groom and a organic boutonniere. Chocolate monkey tail, twigs, green brazillia berry wrapped with green reindeer moss and exposed stems.

A soft spring boutonniere for a beautiful garden wedding.

Garden spray rose, freesia and pepper berry.

Modern tux with a sleek modern orchid boutonniere.

Fun and whimsical tie and a bright flame mini calla and berries for a great boutonniere.

Nothing better then simplistic white orchid.

The French Room

2009-03-16T07:28:00.001-07:00

A Very Fancy Wedding in the French Room on Sunday.

The table details, crystals and pave floral,

place cards, menu cards and all the trimmings.

A view of the entire room. Location: The Adolphus Hotel Coordinator : Amy Brown, Adolphus Hotel Flowers and Decor: The Wildflower Photographer: Mallory Krieger photography Wedding Cake: Adolphus Hotel Paper: Blend Linens: BBJ linens Chargers: RSVP BOOTH booth

SUMMER LOVING

2009-03-06T22:27:00.000-08:00

Summer Loving

A carefree brides Summer Wedding.

Brooke had great style, great looks and a great attitude.

She knew exactly what she wanted.

A no fuss wedding and the party of the summer!

The beautiful bride and her beautiful mother. The Altar was simple with two sleek bouquets of Bells of Ireland. The summer bridal bouquet using whimsical spider mums, sleek orchids, fluffy green hydrangea, delicate little berries, soft white peony and fragrant garden rose. The bouquet was wrapped with vintage lace from her mothers wedding gown. I love this picture of the bride and groom. Paul Dyer captured the moment perfectly. One of my all time favorite wedding cakes. Fancy Cakes by Lauren WOOO HOOO P A R T Y! Yummy late night sweets. Fancy Cakes by Lauren Had me a blast...

Holly Tripp Events
VIM photography- Paul Dyer
The Wildflower
Perkins Chapel
Hickory Street Annex
Cuvee
Beyond the Box
Fancy Cakes by Lauren
Gloss Luxury Event Rentals
Lite Dallas
BOOTH booth

An Apple A Day...

2009-03-03T07:09:00.001-08:00

I have always loved apples!! I love the way they look, I love the way they smell, I love the way they taste and I LOVE to decorate with them.

CANDLELIGHT

2009-02-28T14:04:00.000-08:00

A stunning candlelit hallway at Gleneagles Country Club.

Photos by Sil Azevedo

Coordinator Blessed Unions

Our gorgeous acrylic chandeliers look amazing.

LITE DALLAS did beautiful deep purple lighting. Gleneagles Country Club

Gleneagles Country Club Gleneagles Country Club

CANDLELIGHT

2009-02-28T06:49:00.000-08:00

The gorgeous Adolphus Ballroom was

full of candlelight and great lighting!

There is nothing more beautiful to me then a room filled with candlelight. If you have a beautiful room like the main ballroom at the Adolphus hotel candlelight can look like a million bucks.

Coordinator - Kay Watson

Summer Party!

2009-02-26T09:29:00.000-08:00

Chic and cool summer colors and ideas!!

A summer party at Dallas Museum of Art was blooming with butterflies and grass, super, sleek lounge furntire and guest sipped on Apple Martini's.

The Wildflower designed little dish garden and terraiums for the tables and used deep purple cabbage and baby green apples

on a grand entrance table.

The colors are lemon grass green, black and white.

Coordinator - Lagniappe Weddings
Location- Dallas Museum of Art
Photographer - VIM Paul Dyer
Catering - Sodexo
Lighting - Switch
Rental and Furniture - Gloss Luxury Rentals
Floral and Decor - The Wildflower

I HEART these Photos

2009-02-25T20:48:00.000-08:00

Joseph Mark Photography

Gary Donihoo f8 studio

Huy Nguyen f8 studio

Engaged Studio

Polito Weddings

Engaged Studio

FAVORITE WEDDING!

2009-02-25T19:20:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite weddings and one of favorite couples last year was Tiffani and Ryan. They were an unusually lovely couple with such a sweet spirit. They were so genuine and certainly not afraid to do exactly what they wanted. The wedding was at gorgeous Marie- Gabrielle on 8.8.8. Hands down it was the most creative designs I have ever done!! Here are just a few pictures from Rock'n Gary Donihoo of f8 studio.

As you wish...Shari Johns - Coordinator
Randal Stout - Audio audio and lighting
Frosted Art - Bakery
Soul Box - Video
Gloss luxury party rentals
Booth booth

They also had Fireworks, Go-Go dancers and a sketch artist.

Choosing your color...

2009-02-24T20:27:00.000-08:00

Black and White

Ice Blue

Berry Pink

Red Hot

Soft Autumn

Vintage Pink

COLORS, colors, CoLoRs are the most challenging part my job. The first thing I have to do is figure out how you see color. Since we all see colors different I need to understand how you see colors. Do you see blues as lavenders or pinks may look purple or greens, yellow. Once that's established then we can move onto design but that will be for another day.

FAVORITE WEDDING!

2009-02-23T08:58:00.000-08:00

This is another wedding that I just LOVED!!! This was also at

Marie-Gabrielle on a beautiful spring evening. This Bride was super chic and she wanted a soft romantic wedding with soft, fluffy flowers. And a little bling bling!! The Bride has the flower girls halo on her arm.

How pretty is that!

so pretty!!!

Venue - Marie-Gabrielle Restaurant and Garden
Wedding Coordinator -Lisa Yarbro
Photographer - Vanessa Gavalya
Lighting - Lite Dallas
Band - Emerald City
Cakes - Fancy Cakes by Lauren
Linens - BBJ Linens