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

The Blonde Photographer

On July 11th Molly and I spent a windy afternoon at CBF (Chesapeake Bay Foundation) putting together a lovely event for Missy & Mark. While setting up I caught a glimpse of a "blonde photographer". However, I did not give it much thought. That is until today when I saw these images on Jamie's (The Blond Photographer) site. Jamie is an ultra cool eye. I can't wait to have her shoot our work again!



Missy & Mark's wedding is just a teaser. Log onto http://www.theblondephotographer.com/ to view more of Jamie's work.

Cake by Fiona's Cakes in Severna Park, MD

Thank you to Missy & mark for inviting us to design your decor and be part of your day.

Thank you to The Blond Photographer for sharing these super cool images!

Treating Your Napkin

Napkin treatments are on the rise. By adding a simple rose or even a single orchid bud this trend will give your table a wonderful added touch.

Adding this treatment to your wedding can be very affordable if you are working with a Day-of-Coordinator/Wedding Planner. Select a flower being used in your centerpieces for the most powerful impact and ask your designer (us of course) to process them and provide the single blooms to your Coordinator. Your coordinator will be more than happy to add these flowers to the napkins for a finished look.

If you are looking for a great Wedding Planner / Day-of-Coordinator I recommend Historic Events and Exquisite Gems

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!)

Dressing your Cylinder

(Credit: flickr.com)

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)

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)