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)

Metropolitan Safari

If you didn't get a chance to visit us at the Charm City Bridal Expo at Pier 5 Hotel then check out our fun table display. This display was designed by Robyn Carson of Exquisite Gems and brought to life by us of course. I LOVE LOVE LOVE working with a wedding planners creative style. Robyn even created the custom paper on the table. The linens, chargers, chairs and glassware is courtesy of Select Event Rentals.

(Flowers & Decor: INTRIGUE Wedding Planner: Exquisite Gems Rentals: Select )

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.

LOVE this pic

While sorting for inspiration for one of my Art Deco styled brides I pulled this image up. This bride had a lot of fun on her wedding day. LOVE the hair! Enjoy!

Inspired Again

Accent Decor continues to inspire me. Check out this unique glass vase with a modern arrangement of yellow flowers. This would make a great accent piece for cocktail tables or lounge spaces. LOVE IT!!!!

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!)

Modern Meets Metal

(credit: accentdecor.com)

Clean lines and whimsical touches are a hot item on the modern wedding scene. This setting has a lot going on and still gives a high end look. The Aluminum against the zebra linen is a great touch.

Mark Lovett

Yesterday we had the opportunity to work with a new photographer. He's not exactly new, but, he is new to us. This afternoon I pulled out his card and decided to check out his blog. To my amazement a slide show of the yesterday's wedding was already posted. Needless to say I was astounded at the quality and quick turn around. Mark Lovett is the type of photographer I want to have at all of my events.

Click on the image to view the slide show on Mark Lovett Photography's blog.

Before The Fall

www.beforethefall.net

Today I am going to step away from weddings again and brag about my little cousin (Misty Silva). This morning Misty sent me a fabulous review about the latest record review. Living so far away from my family I do not keep up on all of the happenings. Seeing this review was very cool and made me very proud (I know how sappy that sounded). Anyway, check out the blurb below raving about "Before The Fall"

- "Before The Fall have been hailed as one of the premier Boston bands to see live. Their buzz-saw guitar sound rips through heavy drum beats with lead singer Misty Silva’s singing pulling it all together." - JP's Music Blog

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/

Magnificence at MartinsValley Mansion

In late March we had the privilege of working on Crystal and Quinton's wedding day flowers and decor. Crystal was by far the most appreciative bride I have ever worked with.

Their wedding of black, white and gold was magnificent against the existing decor at Martins Valley Mansion This couple was truly budget savvy when it came to decor and let me suggest items and even take creative control in the design process to maximize their budget.

Crystal & Quinton - Thank you for allowing me to be part of your day. If your friends are anything like you I look forward to doing all of thier weddings as well.

(photo credit: Christie Warner)

Easter Inspirations

With all of the traditional Easter pastels and perfectly pink eggs I thought you would all enjoy this fun white themed inspiration board courtesy of www.hostesswiththemostess.com

Happy Easter!

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)

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.

Dressing your Cylinder

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Cylinder vases are hotter than ever with the 2009 & 2010 brides. Dressing your cylinder can give it a custom look. Of course to have your designer dress each vase is going to be pricey, however, we offer our clients the opportunity to pick-up their rental vases several days in advance and dress them on their own. This gives the bride the opportunity to achieve that custom look while keeping her budget in check. (We are offering this on a trial basis)

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.