That's A Wrap!

Many brides like to do something fun and a bit artistic when it comes to wrapping their bridal and bridesmaids bouquets. Whether it be colored ribbon to match the bridesmaids dresses, a special heirloom broach or cameo, a print such as a floral or damask, criss crossed ribbon in various colors and sizes, rhinestones, pearls, or monograms, here are just a few ways to add in some color or sparkle to your bouquets.

Bride featured in Redbook

Rudy Archuleta/Redbook

Finespun Photography

I was super excited to read about one of my brides, Christine Bettes-Cartell, in Redbook. She has a wonderful story about how she went about getting her dream wedding gown. Good things really do come to those who wait....

Click below for the full story: D: My Dream Wedding Dress -- For Half Price! (4 of 27) http://www.redbookmag.com/health-wellness/advice/get-everything-you-want?click=main_sr

A Wedding at The Intercontinental Montelucia

Photo Collage above: Darby Elizabeth Photography

What a beautiful venue, a beautiful bride, and beautiful decor! Ever After Florals was proud to be a part of this super romantic affair. The bride chose a color palette of soft gold, ivory, and watermelon. Her Bridesmaids were in bright colored watermelon dresses and carried a mix of pale yellow cabbage roses, ivory & variegated pink garden roses, pale yellow stocks and ivory hydrangeas. Their stems were wrapped in buttercream gold satin ribbon. The brides bouquet was a bit softer, also wrapped in buttercream gold and polished off with an heirloom broach that was her grandmothers.

The ceremony was very simple and elegant. The view was amazing so we did not want to distract the guests from that. However, we did compliment the small lawn with a few ivory, pale yellow, and watermelon colored rose petals. It was very dramatic and super gorgeous!

We brought the romantic look into the ceremony as well, using a variety of roses, hydrangeas, stocks and a few watermelon colored peonies to brighten up the room. Each centerpiece sat upon golden vine patterned table linens, and were surrounded by tall candle holders with ivory floating candles that illuminated the room. The bride also requested personalized vases for each of her bridesmaids, so that they could place their bouquets into them at the reception. This not only looked great, but it served as the centerpieces of the head table.

This look can be accomplished for any wedding. Ever After provided gorgeous decor, but the Intercontinental Montelucia was so beautiful that it was hard to compete.

Give Em' the BOUTonniere

Some brides & grooms are opting for NO boutonnieres....

Just remember this fellas, James Bond always sports one with his suits & tuxedos. It is not the suit & flower that make the man, it is the man that makes the suit! Boutonnieres take the tux/suit to a more formal level. They are personal and coordinate with the brides & bridesmaids bouquets to make it all flow together. Don't let your special day go without one of these bad boys.

Bridal Fashion Debut Bridal Show June 2009

Thank you for stopping by our booth at the Phoenix Convention Center on Sunday June 7th, we were so excited to see all the brides to be! We are offering our show special to all brides who stopped by our booth. Which includes the following:

1 Free Groom's boutonniere

1 Free Toss bouquet

10% off flower total

$20 off delivery/set up fee

Call us or email us today for a free consultation and price quote.

480-234-3935 or 623-937-9552 jen@everafterflorals.com

Super Fun & Easy Do-It-Yourself workshop

Ever After Florals is offering a Do-It-Yourself workshop on Saturday July 11th from 11am-3pm. Class will be held in Phoenix, and location depends on class size. This fun class will show you how to make a bridal/bridesmaid bouquet, a boutonniere, a corsage, and will give you tons of centerpiece ideas and other helpful hints to make your event perfect. Whether you are a bride that would like to design her own flowers or perhaps looking for something fun & different to do this summer, this class is for YOU!

Cost is $100 per person and all materials are provided. Bring a friend and pay only $150 ($75 each). You will learn so much and also get to take your finished products home to enjoy.

Hurry! Class size is limited and filling up quick.

Call 480-234-3935 or email Jen Colvin at jen@everafterflorals.com TODAY!

Laura Segall Photography

Attention brides who are still looking for a wedding photographer! You need to check out Laura Segall Photography at http://www.segallphotography.com/. She is an amazing photojournalist who captures stories through her picture taking. Just see some of her work below.

Laura Segall Photography can arrange a package that best suits your needs. She is offering specials for June, July & August weddings here in Arizona. She also does A La Carte options before & after the wedding such as:

Rehearsal dinners
Boudoir session
Engagement photos
Bachelor & Bachelorette parties
Final dress fitting photos
Bridal portraits
and Trash the Dress pics.

Call Laura today at 480-718-9372 or email her for further information at segall.laura@gmail.com. I highly recommend this photographer!

Ebony & Ivory Backyard Wedding

Black tables helped to make all the all white flowers POP!

All white Gerbera Daisies, stocks, roses, and hydrangeas, waiting to accent the guest book table, cake table, the guest tables, etc.

Large entrance pieces. Hydrangeas, stocks, mums, &Gerbera daisies in large black onyx vases with black branches behind them. Very nice first impression as guests walked up the front walkway.

Black sheer draping, accented with a large magnolia bloom helped make the front entrance to this home based wedding very swanky and extraordinary.

The fireplace mantle was adorned with multiple candle holders, fresh Gerbera daisy blooms, rose petals, and white pomeanders of carnations & mums set upon black candle holders of various sizes.

Black glass matte vases filled with all white roses, hydrangeas, Gerbera daisies with black centers, carnations, and mums. These centerpieces were very simple with no color, but oozed elegance once set upon the all black tables.