Tulip Twist

I want to start by thanking Carla David Design for posting this ultra springy cake pic on her blog. The way the tulips stage the cake and the ribbon holds it al together in a neat little package is worth a second look.

Beauty in Black and Red

When done right Black and Red create a sultry romantic feel. The addition of lighting add to the ambiance in this image.

(credit: Project Wedding)

Eco Friendly Designs

Eco Friendly Designs are in high demand. These natural stump vases reclaimed from cleared land make a great addition to a natural tablescape.

Platinum Pink

As an event designer I love to see an event pulled together perfectly. This wedding featured on WE TV's Platinum Weddings is perfectly Platinum Pink! Each detail from the flowers to the linens to the decor is coordinated perfectly.

credit www.glowconcepts.com

Submerged Flowers

This has been the year of submerged flowers. It seems that over the last couple months almost every bride that has walked through our studio doors has inquired about submerged centerpieces. This was a hot trend in 2008 that continues to go strong in 2009.

(Credit: In Style Weddings)

Exquisite Gems at The Cloisters Castle

This weekend Robyn of Exquisite Gems Events www.exquisitegemsevents.com
asked us to create two mock-up centerpieces for her client at the Cloisters Castle. The flowers had a great springy feel and really came to life when Robyn and her team added a few of their finishing touches. Robyn was kind enough to share her photos with us. ENJOY!

This next image does not reflect flowers, but, I wanted to share the buety of the Cloister's front entry with all of our blog readers. This is a great venue with lots of fun photo opps!www.cloisterscastle.com

Fuchsia & Black make a dramatic statement when paired with the ballroom's crystal chandelier. The designer was wise to set this arrangement on a standard black linen as the contrast creates a fabulous "WOW" factor.

(Credit: Grace Ormonde)

M.S. Details

In September 2008 we had the luxury of working with Vickie of My Simple Details www.mysimpledetails.com on one of her first weddings. Vicki's style gave the event a high end look on a manageable budget.

www.mysimpledetails.com

Historic Events at the Marriott

INTRIGUE was the provider of the fabulous flowers showcased at the Historic Events www.annapolisweddingplanner.com both space for the Annapolis Marriott bridal show. Take a look at the photos we took of the design created by Historic Events complimented by the flowers of INTRIGUE and the paper of Allison Barnhill Designs. What a fabulous pairing!

http://www.annapolisweddingplanner.com/

Lounges and The Economy

Brides and their families have been mindful of the economy when planning their weddings. Couples want to make sure their wedding day is an escape for their guests. They want their guests to be able to step away from life responsibilities and enjoy an evening of relaxation, fun and friendship. This desire has given way to creative event styles such as relaxing lounge spaces. Using a variety of furniture pieces and decor elements custom lounges spaces are being brought in as a compliment to any color pallet or event theme. These lounge spaces give guests a way to sit back and enjoy the event in classic comfort.

Tempting Tent Treatments

When planning an outdoor affair the standard White tent seems to be a must have. For the bride that wants to add a little life to the drab tent interior there are a number of fabulous fabric options. Take a look at these great examples of simple fabric that gives the awkward tent poles couture appeal.

Amazing Chuppa

The Chuppa is one of our favorite ceremony presentations. I found this Chuppa today while viewing "real weddings" on brides.com. The Chuppa stretched all the way the the ceiling nearly 20 feet high. The Chuppa is accented with the warm glow of professional event lighting. Stunning...
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I would love to re-create this look here in Maryland.

Classic Calla

The Calla Lily is a classic wedding flower. The simple flower comes in lots of colors and has clean lines that is ideal for a classic look. The image above (courtesy of theknot.com) is a great example of callas being used for a black & White wedding.

Ceiling Treatment at Kent Manor Inn

The ceiling at Kent Manor Inn dresses up well when decked out in lavish fabrics. This soft addition to your reception is the finishing touch to your day.

Kent Manor Ceiling Treatment Cost - $1450+

Treatments such as this one can be done at almost any venue.

E-mail for details: intrigueventdesigns@yaho.com

More Aisle Art

(credit: flickr.com)

Rose petals never looked so elegant... Imagine how fabulous this would look running down the aisle at Kent Manor Inn's waterfront ceremony site.

Modern Meets Green

Green and White are the colors of the year and these modern pieces are a great example of the direction that centerpieces are taking. The focus this spring seems to be on well designed small accent pieces instead of over the top showpieces.

(Credit: Floral Art)