Monthly Archives: April 2010

Oo la la Orchids

Orchids are fabulous.  They hold up well out of water, making them perfect for hair and hot days, and they are hardy enough to be wired from the ceiling without wilting or breaking or loosing petals.
I’m no official florist, but I have enough amazing floral friends that have shown me the magic of orchids so [...]

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Chocolate & Plum

Thinking of choosing plum for your palate?  Why not accent the hue with a deep chocolate brown in place of the traditional crimson or cream pairing.  The combination of a romantic plum with a seductive chocolate will give your special day a regal feel with a modern twist.  This trendy color combination is sure to [...]

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Liquor Tasting or Specialty Bars

A new twist to having a signature cocktail (how many “Bride-tinis” can you have?) is creating your own signature bar at your wedding reception.  This is a fabulous, dynamic way to have your guests interact with each other, create stimulating conversation, and really add some personal pizzazz to your night.  It’s best to do during [...]

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Peach & Cobalt

A unique look for 2010 and 2011 is a refreshing combination of peach and cobalt – this tends to go vintage or bright.  It’s a great palette for spring and summer, or if you shift the peach to a soft rose it can also be great for fall weddings.  I love how the cobalt is [...]

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Milwaukee Art Museum; Art & Bloom

Tonight was an explosion of floral design by some of the hottest flower artisans in Milwaukee and beyond.  Spring was in the air in the Milwaukee Art Museum at the Art & Bloom event – the moment we walked in, we were greeted with soaring trees grounded in yellow forsythia, and artists dabbling in heavy [...]

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Chartreuse & Turquoise

Hip and trendy and fresh – you want your wedding to feel hot and spicy without the bright pinks and oranges?  Try fresh greeny chartreuse and cool turquoise, a combo that can harken back a bit to the 70’s but with the turquoise it’s a new combo that can be subtle or bright depending on [...]

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Creating your Calendar

Just spent some time putting together calendars for clients, and thought I’d post a little trade secret.
Do NOT use the random “timeline” information you get in magazines.  You’ll loose the papers, or it won’t suit your specific design needs, or, if you live out of state from your event, won’t actually fit your timeline (if [...]

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