Annapolitan Bride

We will be launching our new blog in the coming weeks.  Annapolitan Bride will give our readers a more detailed look into the wedding work of both Intrigue and Historic Events.  As we work primarily in the Annapolis/Kent Island area our work gives you a true view into Annapolitan Wedding style.  Check back for more details. 

Eeeekkk!  This is very exciting!!!

(Image courtesy of Evan Bishop Photography taken at The Chesapeake Bay Foundation ( CBF ) in Annapolis)

Stop By Sunday - July 10, 2011

Philadelphia Flower Show

Intrigue was honored to be the only designer from the state of Maryland selected to design a space in the Floral Showcase.  The creativity and flair that our lead designer brings to the table is impeccable. 

Enjoy these images courtesy of Bill Kraft Photography.

Melissa Huston (our lead designer) is an award winning floral designer and we are proud to have her talent onboard to help our brides create breathtaking weddings.  She is clearly Annapolis ' best floral designer / florist.

Autumn at Historic London Town and Gardens

London Town and Gardens is a unique space as it offers lush gardens, old growth forests, historic buildings and views of the water.  Enjoy these autumn themed images taken at this lovely venue by Alexander http://www.photographybyalexander.com/

Allison and David at CBF

Evan Bishop captured these vibrant colors with style.  This was a fun wedding with a definate party feel. CBF is the only venue I know of in Annapolis that you can enjoy the beach like this couple did. This is the ideal beach wedding destination for the Annapolis area.    Check out more of Evan's work at http://www.evanbishopphotopgraphy.com/

Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

Lauren and Mike at Saint Mary's in Annapolis

This is a follow-up to the Blue and White Chesapeake Bay Beach Club wedding of Lauren & Mike posted on March 27th.  D.Bryant Photography posted these images on his blog .  Don is one of Annapolis' finest photographers and these images really show off his talent.  We look forward to sharing more of Don's work in the coming weeks.

View more of D.Bryant Photography's work at http://www.dbryantphoto.com/

WOW at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

(Enjoy our "handy cam" shots.  We will have D. Bryant's pro pics as they become available)

View more images from this event on Don Bryant's blog www.dbryantphoto.wordpress.com

Lauren and Mike had a chilly spring wedding day that was warmed up with this lavish display of blues and whites. 

Thank you to the fabulous line-up of vendors for helping us bring this incredible wedding to life.  This certainly was an "A List" group of vendors.

Photography: D. Bryant www.dbryantphoto.com - Annapolis, MD

Venue: Chesapeake Bay Beach Club www.baybeachclub.com  - Stevensville, MD

Baker: Fiona's Cakes www.fionascakes.com  - Severna Park, MD

Day-of-Coordinator: Wedding Savvy (Leslie) www.weddingconsulting.net - Annapolis, MD

Hair & Make-up: Up Do's For I Do's www.updosforidos.com - Baltimore, MD

Invitations & Paper: Allison Barnhill Designs  www.allisonbarnhilldesigns.com Annapolis, MD

Flowers & Lighting: Us of course! www.intrigue-designs.com - Annapolis, MD

Ceremony: St. Mary's - Annapolis, MD

Diva

As the snow begins to fall I am catching up on my blog reading. Do you know about Diva in Annapolis. This is a great place to pick up something fabulous for the rehearsal dinner or even go in for a complete wardrobe consultation. When planning a wedding there are lots of wonderful parties to attend and having just the right style for each party will make you feel fabulous!

Visit Diva on-line www.modadiva.com or better yet check out their flirty little store in downtown Annapolis.

Preppy Black and White Centerpiece

Photo Credit: Seattleflowers.com

This cool clean image of a preppy black and white table setting is a great example of simplicity done well. My goal this week is to figure out how the Gerbers stay standing all night.

Est Cost: $95 - $155

Blooming Branch Ceremony

Words can not do justice to this stunning ceremony design. The blooming branches add volume and interest to the alter and the lighting treatment plays perfectly off the candlescape.

LOVE IT - LOVE IT - LOVE IT

(Branchy Alter Pieces - Est Cost: $750 - $1200)

Winter Wedding Dream

Last month an awesome couple came to meet with me to discuss their wedding decor. The design they had in mind was a winter wedding dream for me. Although the bride had been planning a fall affair I was longing to create a similar design for a winter bride.

I located this image on Grace Ormond and I am now looking for my winter bride to bring these amazing pieces to life.

(est cost: $450 - $750)

Mother Nature

(photo credit: Brides)

Eco-Friendly is the buzz word this season. These reclaimed bark centerpieces accented with organic orchids are a great way to show your love of all things natural. This design could be combined with local flowers for an even more Eco-Friendly concept.

(est cost per piece: $85 - $155)

This is just a glimpse into what we did yesterday at the Annapolis Marriott. To start I want to thank Nancy of Chesapeake Floral Arts for creating these stunning flowers. We joined forces with this fabulous florist and brought in custom fabric, lighting and decor to give Jennifer and Jake the wedding of their dreams. More images to follow....

Manzanita at it's best

(photo credit: brides.com)

With the winter wedding season just around the corner I have been seeing lots of request for branches. In particular brides have shown an interest in Manzantia Branches. The image above was sent to me by Laura as inspiration for her January reception. The natural lines of the branches are a great compliment for the soft wintry feel of the Phaleanopsis Orchids adding a subtle hint of life to the wintry piece. The natural bed of washed river rocks add the finishing touch to this escort table (seating card table)

This is not a cheap piece by any means. You should expect to pay anywhere from $350 to $600 for a piece of this caliber depending on your designer. Although this is a pricey decor element it may just add that exciting pop you are looking for at your winter wedding.

Napkin Flair

Napkin Treatments have replaced the old school favor. Brides are opting to dress the settings with anything from flowers to fun elements to tie in the theme. Ask about ways to dress your place settings at your private design meeting in our Annapolis Studio.

(Credit: Brides.com)

Branches and Moss at London Town

Last weekend we created a stylish wedding with natural charm at the Historic London Town and Gardens in Edgewater, Maryland. The wedding of Mari and Josh called upon the natural beauty of this historic site when designing their decor. Enjoy this images from my "handy cam". I hope to have professional images to share in the coming weeks.

Chuppa style alter of Branches, orchids and moss set against the water backdrop

The aisle was lined with towering willow branches also accented with Orchids creating a magnificent path leading the bride to her groom.

Fun kissing ball of natural moss and plum ribbon designed for the flower girl to carry down the aisle

Lush Floating Peonies and candles presented in wooden bowls set atop a bed of moss and polished river rocks.

Molly of INTRIGUE and Anne of Historic Events work together to create a sophisticated chair treatment using an enormous Peony accented with plum ribbon.

"Thank you to Mari & Josh for allowing me to be part of this classy event."

Thank you to all of the vendors who helped make this day come to life.

Catering - Ken's Creative Kitchen

Coordinator - Historic Events

Flowers & Decor - Us of course

Venue - London Town

Entertainment - I DJ 4 Fun

Rentals - Rentals to Remember

Photography - Aaron Spicer

(Hopefully Aaron will send us pro pics to add to the blog!)

Stacy's Blog

I am so honored when we are recognized by another vendor. Last week, I was interviewed by the talented Stacy Richardson of Stacy Richardson Photography. Check out Stacy's post about the interview on her blog www.stacyrichardsonphotography.com/blog/

Simply Simple

Simple seems to be the buzz word of this season's bride. Check out this super simple display of glass and flowers.

(Credit: Accentdecor.com)

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)