Why not Green?

We have always felt that the combination of Green and Brown is so rich, and ideal for any season or venue. Two classic neutral colors accented with candles will make your flowers POP and really impress your guests.

For this particular set-up we worked with lush Cymbidium Orchids in Chocolate and Green, mini Green Hydrangeas, Green Orynthigalum and classic Green Tea Roses. For linens we used a lovely Espresso Satin, accented with classic White napkins with Brown ribbon detailing; all custom and created by Joshua Stal for CITYIRIS.

Carmen, Carmen, Carmen!

We just finished a stunning wedding at the Fox Hollow Country Club. Carmen is a childhood fiend, and we were both so pleased when she choose us to help her out with flowers and decor. She looked AMAZING, i knew she would as she is truly a natural beauty.

The decor was modern and inviting! Loads of candles, which always ensure a romantic atmosphere and the most amazing color combo of Red and Coral.

I wish we could do it over, it was such fun!

Polish Delight!

I always find it so refreshing to work with brides from other cultures. For this Polish bride we worked with a Red and Green palette, and a lush combination of Green Shadow Hydrangeas, Black Baccara Roses and Green Tea Carnations(which i personally feel are always overlooked). We added Red silk Butterflies to all the arrangements to add a whimsical feel, and followed the Butterfly theme with the placa cards.

The decor turned out exactly as we had planned, as they would say in Poland
"Piekne Kwiaty", which means "Beautiful Flowers" in Poland.

Something Traditional for Sarah

Sarah was very specific about two things. She knew her budget and she wanted Plum, which is a great color to work with and a personal favorite. We meet at David's Bridal and had an instant connection.

The wedding will take place on Saturday, December 9th 2009 at the Portuguese American Cultural Center in Tarrytown NY. I took an afternoon off to visit the space, which is lovely. High ceilings, amazing Crystal Chandeliers and an overall " Elegant" feel .

We came up with a floral design of lush Roses, Hydrangeas and Bells of Ireland. We started with a dark Plum and gradually added light Purple and a touch of Green to keep the arrangements natural. The look is traditional and very elegant. Once we add the candles and lighting, the result will be " Country Club" at its best!!!

As we get a little closer we will feature a before and after of the space and flowers. We are looking forward to December!

Mia, oh Mia

The goal of this blog is to Inspire ! On a regular basis we will post ideas and designs for upcoming weddings. Lets start with Mia McAndrews. The wedding will take place at Studio 450 on Saturday, October 24th 2009. Its a GREAT space, a dream for every designer as it is basically a blank canvas. The space is entirely White, with amazing views of Manhattan and the Hudson River.

Mia wanted something chic, clean and modern. We decided to go with a great combination of Glass, Crystals, Candles and of course FLOWERS in amazing shades of Purple with touches of Green. These are the pictures from our mock up. We will add the images to our website the week after the wedding. Its going to be AMAZING!

Each table will feature a custom made " Floral Chandelier" made up entirely of hanging glass vases, Crystals and Flowers. We will add an abundant amount of candles in varying sizes to create a warm and glowing effect. With the help of Christie from CLM Weddinngs and Jeri,who is so inspiring we came up with the prefect look!

Dan and Kathryn 6/20/09

This wedding was magical and the ultimate in NYC chic. Great food, amazing decor and an overall relaxed atmosphere. It was a pleasure working with Dan and Kathryn.

For this particular wedding, we covered every aspect- rentals, decor and flowers. The food was "AMAZING" Momofuku did a great job with catering, it was so hard to not sit down and chow down : -).

Flowers and Decor- CITYIRIS

Venue - 101 Riversviews, Tribecca NYC

Catering - MOMOFUKU

Rentals - Party Rentals LTD

Photography - Ryan Brenizer

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