Dressing the Menu Card

Photo Credit: http://www.photographybyalexander.com/

Paper Credit: http://www.mypaperinthepark.com/

Menu cards are an important element to a well dressed table. If your salads are being pre-set having a menu card on each setting may not work. Instead ask your floral or paper designer to create custom menu card holders to showcase these cards as a finishing touch to your reception.

This custom menu card holder was created using fern shoots and moss for the What's Up Annapolis show.

Enchanted Haven Horse Rescue

Many of us think about animal shelters and soup kitchens when making donations.  However, horses need our help too.  I am asking that our clients and associates help Intrigue in supporting Enchanted Haven Horse rescue out of Caroline county.  This wonderful farm offers shelter, food and love for horses in need.

Visit their website www.enchantedhaven-horserescue.org to see a list of items they currently need including a link to PayPal that makes donating easy.

Thank you - 

Sarah, C. Campbell
INTRIGUE - design & decor
http://www.intrigue-designs.com/

Chase Court Bride

Today my June 6th Chase Court bride is on my mind.  While thinking about this bride I recalled how much I enjoyed working with Crystal at Chase Court in 2009.  I hope you all enjoy this glimpse back to last year's image collection.

Another HOT Phaleonopsis Bouquet

(Photo Credit: Flickr)

This design is too fabulous for words... I love the Avent Garde design of grasses, wire and Phaleonopsis Orchids. 

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/

Win a Wedding on Watermark's Yacht

As part of the Annapolis In Love event Watermark will be giving away a dream wedding!  To enter to win this once in a lifetime prize log onto http://www.watermarkinlove.com/

Award Winning Flowers in Annapolis

 

Intrigue is now an "Award Winning Floral Design Firm"

On March 21, 2010 Melissa took home 3rd place at the Potomac Valley Flower Competition.  The competion asked that she create a centerpiece for a "Classy Mothers Day Brunch".  As you can see Melissa created her centerpiece using a basic hat embelished with stylish callas, classic roses and whimsical pussy willow.

Thank you to David Hartcorn Photography for capturing these great shots.

Dream Wedding Giveaway

Watermark is giving away a dream Annapolis wedding!  Log onto http://www.watermarkinlove.com/ for details.  The contest is simple and the wedding will be incredible!

You can check out the vendors involved by visiting http://www.watermarkinlove.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

I Do Brunch preview

We have been asked to participate in the 2010 I Do Brunch.  For this event we will be styling and designing flowers for four tables.  As I know there are lots of planners out there dying for a sneak peak I have decided to give you a little preview. 

One of our tables will be dressed in a fabulous hat inspired by our designer Melissa Huston's award winning "Mothers Day Brunch" design.

Cherry Blossom Chuppah

This blooming branch Chuppah left me speachless.  Brian Dorsey Studios captured the detail and lightligh affect with incredible quality.  Simply stunning....

(Est cost: $2500 - $3000)

St Patty's Day at Ram's Head

Tomorrow the place to be is Ram's Head to enjoy some true Irish Brew.

Pink and Black Beauty

(Photo Credit: Wedding Bee)

Pink and Black has been the topic of the evening. Black Callas add a punch of mystery. This style is perfect for a Baltimore wedding or a DC ballroom.

(Aprox cost: $225 - $285)

Seasonal Centerpieces

On Sunday we took part of two great events in Washington, DC. In conjunction with DC Rentals we designed and styled a table for each season at the L'enfant Plaza Hotel Open House. This was also the pit stop for the Amazing Bridal Hunt produced by Exquisite Gems Events where Melissa was on hand to help brides build a bouquet. This was a lot of fun. Check out our tablescapes complete with centerpieces below.

WINTER

SPRING

SUMMER


FALL


These fabulous detail shots were taken by Mike Lesnick Photography. Visit his website to view more of his work. http://www.mikelesnick.com/

Whats Up Weddings SPRING 2010

The Spring 2010 eddition of What's Up Weddings has hit the stands! Pick up a copy to check out a whole page of our work. Annapolis wedding flowers are at thier best on the pages of What's Up.

Suspended Centerpiece Preview

We had a great time this weekend at the Baltimore Bridal Showcase. Personally, I loved that our Suspended centerpiece was the talk of the show. We will have more professional photos later this week, but, because the numerous requests for photos I am posting this cell phone pic as a teaser.

Thank you to Allison Barnhill Designs, Always In Stitches, Rentals To Remember and Historic Events for contributing to this incredible booth.

VALENTINE'S DAY order ROSES today

Place your order TODAY for Valentine's Day flowers. A dozen Roses start at just $65.

Click HERE for more details

or

call 443-362-2345 to place your order

Le Cake Ball

As a lover of all things sweet the wedding cake is one of my favorite parts of the wedding. A few weeks ago I discovered a company that offers a unique take on cake! I'd like to introduce you to Le Cake Balls. Le Cake Balls is a new company bringing new life to events. Imagine how much fun it will be for your guests to be served these unique cake balls instead of the standard wedding cake.

This item reminds me of cupcakes, but, classier and without all the crumbs.

Visit www.lecakeball.com for more details

Blizzard Bride

Don Bryant spent Saturday with this fun couple who tied the knot at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis during this weekend's Blizzard. I'm not sure who the florist was, but, they need a pat on the back as well. Keeping flowers bright and crisp can be a challenge during extreme weather. The bride's bouquet looks FABULOUS!

www.dbryantphoto.com

If rain brings good luck, what do you think a blizzard brings?

Be My Valentine

Visit Intrigue's new delivery site to send Valentines flowers to your sweetheart!



Click HERE to place your flower order.

Send Flowers in Annapolis and the surrounding areas by February 12th and receive FREE delivery.

http://www.intrigue-designs.com/

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.

Spring on a Snowy Day

On this cool winter day with snow looming on the horizon I chose to post some spring inspiration. I love this simple centerpiece accented with simple flowers.

I hope this warms your wedding thoughts during this snowy weekend.

Amazing Bridal Hunt

Intrigue is proud to be a sponsor of the Amazing Bridal Hunt on February 21st being produced by Exquisite Gems Events. Check out more details about this fun bridal event at www.exquisitegemsevents.com

Baltimore Bridal Showcase FREE TICKETS

WIN a pair of FREE tickets to the Baltimore Bridal Showcase being held at the Baltimore Convention Center on February 6th & 7th.

What you have to do -

Join our facebook fan's page by clicking HERE

Leave a comment on our wall using the phrase "see you at the show"

The first two wall comments will receive 2 FREE tickets

*Tickets must be picked up by February 3rd

Hartcorn Photography Plunge

While browsing fan photos I found this amazing photo of David Hartcorn of Hartcorn Photography emerging from the icy waters on Sunday's Polar Bear Plunge at Sandy Point State Park. With temperatures in the teens and snow falling, taking the plunge took true commitment. Intrigue is proud of David Hartcorn for supporting this great cause.

Hmmm... I wonder if David's fuzzy hat with the ear flaps kept him warm while standing in the frigid bay waters.

Click Here to visit David's website David Hartcorn Photography

Last Chance to Vote

TODAY is your last chance to vote for Intrigue as best florist of Annapolis 2010. Log onto What's Up Magazine to cast your vote NOW!

Click HERE to vote Intrigue as Annapolis' Best Florist

Rose Petal Art on the Aisle

At INTRIGUE we love whimsical design concepts. This season we have been talking a lot about these fun aisle treatments. This treatments takes a good deal of time along with the use of over 300 roses. This is a great look for spring and summer weddings. The cost for this treatment can run anywhere from $500 to $1200 depending on the complexity of the design and the types of roses used in the design.





(Aprox Cost of above aisle design: $675)

Spring Bouquets

At the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Bridal Show David Hartcorn stopped by to capture a few photos of our flowers. Dave has a great eye. Check out more of Dave's work at www.davidhartcorn.com

Thanks Dave! Great shots!

Winter Inspirations

Photo Credit: Forever Photography

This week I met with a great couple planning a winter wedding at Celebrations at the Bay in Pasadena. This couple chose to embrace the winter season and allowed me to design a stunning decor presentation. As always I found a photo to inspire me. This wedding is not until January 2011, however, I am sharing the inspiration photo with you today. Check back in January for images of what we created out of this inspiration.

Now Hiring

We are in search of a Part-Time Office/Personal Assistant to work out of our Annapolis studio. We need someone who is organized, personable and flexible. Our assistant will be responsible for scheduling, filing, basic bookkeeping, light office cleaning and various support requested by our Lead Designer.

If interested please e-mail your resume, hourly wage requirement and availability to intrigueeventdesigns@gmail.com .