Congratulations to Erica and Carlos!

Friday, August 6th Erica and Carlos were married along the coast of the Jersey shore at Ocean Place. This location offered a peaceful escape in a breathtaking setting in Long Branch, NJ.

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Their ceremony took place outside under a canopy covered with a blend of tropical flowers that included of green dendrobium, orange and fuchsia mokara orchids, white phalaenopsis orchids framed with variegated aspidistra leaves.

Having waves in the background and the sea breeze drifting through the air helped to create a calm and magnificent atmosphere.

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Erica’s bouquet was filled with unique white cattleya orchids enclosed with folded variegated aspidistra leaves. The bridesmaid’s had elegant mokara orchids.

{Reception} The reception was stunning. The place card table had different height glass containers of dendrobium and mokara orchids. Each crystal chandelier centerpiece was accompanied by green dendrobium, white phalaenopsis orchids, orange and fucshia mokara orchids.

Erica and Carlos looked amazing. We wish them the best of luck!

One Stop Shop

Bridal survival guide….with ALL your event needs! We are proud to announce that we are part of the New Jersey Event Expo opening in October. This club gives exclusive access to catering, entertainment, attire and so much more. It’s your one stop shop for organizing any event you may have. New Jersey Event Expo is finalizing all the details and we will keep you posted!

Timeless beauty

These elegant church décor’s give each ceremony a dreamy and magical setting.

Fashion Fridays! Jason Wu Wedding Dress

Going “short” for your wedding dress is definitely a modern brides’ trend and for those that want even more freedom as they walk down the aisle.

Designed by Jason Wu, this dress combines expert draping and a material that looks like a combination of organza and foil. The layering in the shoulders gives this dress movement and a more formal flare as well as the black bow at the waist. 

Do you think that this could be your wedding dress?

Big Things in Small Packages

Chosen carefully, you can have a smaller centerpiece that makes a big visual impact. Sometimes, a concept can actually require that your centerpiece be intricate and detailed, but on a smaller scale.

In the photograph above, a rose is encased in a birdcage. The roses are essential for giving the structure life, which is accentuated by the surrounding greenery. The dark color of the birdcage itself gives your ceremony an elegant and romantic feel.

The Little Details

Part of the benefit of having an experienced event planner at your disposal is to have someone who covers the most minute details. Based on the photograph, this even entails making sure that ribbons are not tangled or the religious texts are properly organized!

Sometimes, couples who have indoor events think that there is little room for error, but it takes a careful eye to spot a painting on the wall that is tilted, a paper that may have fallen to the floor, or a table napkin that is not aligned or folded properly.

Your main focus as the married couple-to-be should be on one another and the rest should be left in the hands of your event designer or planner. If photos are taken, you won't have time to look at every bridesmaid or groomsmen to make sure everything is in proper order. Don't take your venue for granted and entrust the minute details with your coordinator!

Bridal Bouquet Photography Trends

The bridal bouquet comes in various forms and once you’ve selected your flowers and bouquet style, it becomes part of your wedding decor. Not only are most bridal bouquets paired with wedding dresses, but its other purpose is to match the theme of your event. 

In the spirit of having the details of your event work together, photographers are also trying to capture the details that matter most to the couple.  More and more people are requesting photographs that include the bridal bouquet, which often includes the couple and adds a soft introduction to the entire picture.  This is another great approach to tell the story of your big day!

Now That Takes the Cake

Maybe it’s because of the show, Cake Boss, but when you think about your event or wedding reception dessert the choice is often cake.  Often times, people believe that choosing the flavors and number of tiers is the biggest decision.  Mostly, because the decor of the cake tends to follow the decor of the event. 

You may want to consider that as cake time approaches, your cake will suddenly become the center of attention. Though its debut may be short-lived why not make the most out of it and create that “wow” factor to have your guests remembering what your cake tasted and looked like.

In the pictures, we arranged flowers and customized them to fit the structure of the cake.  You’ll find, as many others have, that the secret ingredient your cake needed was a just a dash of creativity!

Flowers and Pearls

The Shadowbrook has been an elegant wedding venue location since 1942. With varied clients from the New York tri-state area, its many onsite event areas can be customized for any couple.

One particular couple wanted to combine pearls and flowers into their reception theme, but wanted the overall affect to be understated and delicate. You might think, how can jewels and flowers equal understated? Well, in the above picture the floral arrangement was elevated above guests line of vision, but did not umbrella over the heads of guests. With careful flower and pearl selection and arrangement, we were able to create a sophisticated design with a modern Victorian flare.

The color and arrangement of each chair subtly weaved into the overall texture and tone of the room. The results were stunning and delicate, which proved that your flowers and pearls can work in perfect harmony!

D.I.Y – Parisian Spring Picnic

We aren’t wine experts, but we do know that if you are looking to reuse some of your prettier wine bottles, then you might find them of value as centerpieces.  In the pictures above, we delicately arranged flowers in wine bottles for Julie’s wedding.  It was unobtrusive, yet subtly sophisticated and familiar.  The centerpieces that you create don’t have to be for a wedding, but used in your own home.

If you are entertaining guests, you may decide to pick a “Parisian Spring Picnic” theme. Placing a lovely floral arrangement in your (empty) wine bottles can bring your picnic to life, even with eighteen inches of snow outside!

You should briefly consult with your florists if you really want to find the prefect flowers to compliment your glass bottles. It might be important to have lush yellow flowers with a blue wine bottle, but white orchids for you black wine bottles. If you are truly dedicated, then you can even use flowers that evoke feelings of Paris in the spring, such as yellow Tulips and Hyacinth flowers. Oo-la-la!