What to look for in a Florist?

When selecting a florist for your wedding......
Your wedding vision is a reflection of your love for each other and how you want it expressed on your special day.
The following quick tips are helpful for choosing a florist and or decorator:
Professional experience is a must:
Choose a florist that has wedding experience and can produce pictures of their work. Ask specific questions on where they order their flowers and how early they will design your flowers for your day. Check there references and read their testimonials from former brides. Experience is the key word!
Understanding your vision:
Can the florist clearly communicate back to you your vision in flowers? Ask for an itemized quote to ensure you have the flowers you requested with the details you covered during your consultation.
Florists are artistic designers so as the bride you need to ensure they capture your ideas correctly. Some of my past brides provide me artistic creativity and only want to provide their colors and the rest is up to me as a designer. Then, there are brides who know exactly what they want and want it exactly the way they have described it to the "T". Fortunately I love working with both types of brides as my floral experience allows me to design for any bride. Make sure as a bride you identify what type of florist you need and then interview to ensure their skills match your expectations.
Schedule a sample mock - up:
After choosing and booking a florist always schedule a mock up design to ensure you are getting exactly what you are expecting. This is the time I offer my brides to critique and offer feedback to edit their designs. This is a great way for both bride and florist to communicate expectations.

Introducing our Bridal Bouquet Winner!

We met Crystal almost one year ago at a very special bridal show in Newport News, Va. She didnt expect to win anything that day..... check out her gorgeous pictures as she enjoyed the unique bouquet that she chose to have designed to capture her dream wedding!

Crystal's wedding was September 29th!

Congratulations Crystal!

Tanya

From our winner:
Thank you soo much! I loved the flowers, they got plenty of compliments! I will most definetly send more pictures your way. Again thank you!
- Mrs. McClure ;O)

LOVE, LIVE, GRACE

What a FANTASTIC Wedding Season!

To sum up this wedding season, all I can say is "WOW"
......I have really missed you guys! We have lots of catching up to do! We have had the most elegant gracious brides this season and I cant wait for you to see them on our updated website! So many beautiful weddings and wonderful families to work with! You will see each of their unique pictures featured by some of the best photographers in the industry! Each bride's expression of joy literally jumps off of the photos! Take a peak and let me know what you think!!!

Stay tuned as we catch up with some unique blogs that capture our walk down the aisle with some of the greatest brides we have had the pleasure to work with!!!



Always more to come!

Tanya

"the knot" spring/summer 2010

Hot off the press!

Recently featured in the hottest magazine known to brides, we were absolutely honored to see our floral designs listed among the best in the area! They are also featured on Wedding Channel.com!

Our bride and groom Sharon and Franklin chose the Virginia Air and Space Museum which was a unique venue to decorate especially when air planes are flying overhead!

Loved it!...Congratulations Sharon and Franklin!

....for more unique venues give us a call!

Uniquely Yours Bridal Show

Wow! What a fabulous show for new brides to get a first hand view of various local vendors in the area! We had a blast meeting all the brides who stopped by our table....we just wish we had the opportunity to talk with all the brides that attended! Our booth was jammed packed with brides! We showcased unique elegant floral centerpieces, bouquets and delicious linen options that will captivate your guests!

Pearl did a beautiful job organizing this show and after working with her in Costa Rica with my girlfriend's wedding she definitely knows how to pull it together! Congrats on a great job!

Many thanks to all the new brides we were privaledged to meet and we are excited to work with you on your upcoming special wedding events...what a terrific year it will be in 2010!

If you havent contacted us yet, we are booking up quickly so call to schedule your event today!

Bonus: If you are looking for a lighting expert, call our top lighting vendor Ken! He is a pleasure to work with and will provide you with the feeling of elegant ambiance that will elevate your reception to the platinum level!

Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel

Looking for a unique location to get married? Visit the Crowne Plaza Marina Hotel which sits directly off the Marina....what a view for your guests and the food is outstanding! Your guests can enjoy a pool-side reception, the elegant ball room or the dockside which takes in the entire water -front view!

We were so excited to create all the floral centerpieces and decor for the Crowne's new design spread in Hampton Roads Bride Magazine Spring/Summer 2010

...take a peak at the photo and then definitely plan to take a tour!