POSITION - Shop Assistant

Position - Shop Assistant
Part-time - Hours vary
Compensation - $7.00 per hour
Experience - Not required

Description - Looking for someone with a positive and outgoing personality to become a valuable part of our team.  Assistant will be responsible for processing flowers, sweeping floors, organizing, basic clean-up and basic designer assistance. 

E-mail your resume or work history to sarah@intrigue-designs.com

Interviews will take place the first week of August.

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

LOVES chatty brides

I LOVE when our brides like us so much they get chatty and start spreading the word. The greatest compliment you can give us is telling other brides and event professionals.

Thank you to Raquel for raving about us! Your wedding is going to be a blast! (Okay, "blast" may be a dated word, but, it seemed appropriate)

Beach Inspirations

Today, I was inspired by this design board. This is a perfect example of a classy affair with a "beachy" feel.

Coming up with a design board of your own is a great way for your wedding designer or florist to see your vision. As an event designer I find it very helpful to see lots of images from weddings that inspire my clients.

Morning Coffee

Yesterday the conversation around the design table turned to Coffee. In honor of our little design chat I have posted this fun image of coffee bean filled centerpieces. I do not have an accurate price estimate for this piece, but, I would anticipate it being hefty on the wallet when the cost of the coffee beans is factored in. If any of our blog readers have more information about coffee filled centerpieces I would love to hear your feedback.

And The Winner is

As promised we have posted the winning numbers from yesterday's Baltimore Bridal Showcase. If you hold the winning number simply call us and schedule an appointment to discuss your decor. You will need to provide the numeric stub at the time of your consultation to claim your prize.

$500 Gift Certificate *Restrictions Apply

NUMBER - 3032

NUMBER - 3301

(featured above: Molly Kidwell - INTRIGUE and Melody Browning - Historic Events)

*Valid for New Clients Only. Minimum order $2,500. Expires 12/31/2009

Simply Light on the Wallet

This is by far the least expensive centerpiece idea I have stumbled onto. For the bride that is looking for more than budget savvy I thought this was a great concept. The recycled cans are tied with a grass accent and filled with Mini Daisies. This is a great look for a backyard wedding or even a bride looking for a casual atmosphere.

(est cost: $15 - $25)

Awsome Aisle Swag

(est cost: $340 - $650)

All year I have been getting excited about aisle swags and this weekend we created a swag that I had to stop and stare at. The lush orange Imperial Taffeta rested flawlessly on the church floor creating wonderful billows. To my delight the lighting in the church was wonderful and made the fabric glow! Hopefully, Kali & Eric's photographer will share a few more images so that I can share the entire wedding with you.

Thank you to Kali & Eric. I enjoyed getting to know you and being part of your wedding.

The 4th at the Beach Club

As most of you know I am a huge photography fan. When it comes to talented artists Don Bryant is among the best in the country. For years his work has been giving me chills. Enjoy this glimpse into Danielle & Matt’s July 4th Beach Club wedding as seen through Don’s lens. I hope to have more of Don’s images from this wedding to share in the future.

Check out more of Don's work at www.dbryantphoto.com

Ceremony - Naval Academy Chapel - Annapolis, MD

Reception - Chesapeake Bay Beach Club - Stevensville, MD

Meet and Greet

Stop by our booth at Tonight's Bride & Groom Expo (located at the Pier 5 Hotel in Baltimore) to meet us and to receive a stunning long stem Freedom Rose. We are very excited about our Metropolitan Safari themed table.

TONIGHT - June 4, 2009

5:30pm to 8:30pm

Pier 5 Hotel

711 Eastern Avenue

Baltimore, MD 21202

Baltimore's newest and most exciting bridal show and wedding expo... if you are engaged, or planning a wedding or other social event, then DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! The show features a bridal fashion show,door prizes, and tour of the stunning 124' yacht, Duchess of Pintail,anchored next to the hotel. Tour this beautiful hotel with it's lovely waterfront view, adjacent to The National Aquarium in Baltimore, and within walking distance of Little Italy and Power Plant Live. Make it a date night by attending the show and dining in downtown Baltimore.

Yvonne & Yemi at Martin's West

On April 4th I was blessed by being able to be part of Yvonne and Yemi's wedding day. Yvonne was looking for a spring feel with shades of white and ivory touched with brown accents. Her photographer (Perskie www.perskie.com) was kind enough to share a few of their professional pics.

Yvonne's bouquet consisted of a spring medley of snapdragons, lilacs, peonies, tulips, roses and ranunculous is shades of white and cream accented with whimsical fiddle head ferns finished with ivory satin wrapped stems and a dramatic double streamer.

For the reception at Martin's West the bride wanted a high end look on an affordable budget, so we got creative and used over sized trumpet vases filled with dramatic curly willow accented with simple cream tulips and hanging candles. The look was remarkable!

You can check out more of Perskie's work at www.perskie.com

Simple Calla in Pink

Check out this simple display of glass, stones branches and stunning submerged pink callas. This is a great piece for cocktail tables or even your bar area.

This fun piece was inspired by a fabulous couple planning a low key and down to earth autumn affair at the Historic Gov. Calvert House in Annapolis' Historic District.

(Photo Credit: my handy cam)

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/

Lilly's Story

The Lily is the most popular wedding flower. Recently the Calla Lily has gained more popularity than the traditional Star Gazer or the Casablanca Lily. However, it is still the flower of choice for many brides. I never gave the Lily much thought, however, in February one of my closest friends named her little girl Lilliana Grace. Now each time I meet with a bride and discuss this classic flower the image of little "Lilly" is on my mind.

Today I wanted to share a recent photo of Lilly so that all of you can see the image that comes to me when discussing lilies. She is quite inspiring!

Thank you to Nick & Stacy for sharing this fun photo!

Playful Ring Bearer Pillow

(Credit: Brides.com)

There are lots of fun ways to add whimsy to your wedding. This fun button mum Ring Bearers Pillow is an eye catching addition to your littlest attendants.

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)

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

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.