However, today, I feel these incredible couture bouquets deserved the spotlight!!! The six bouquets all represented a different style and we really hoped anyone who visited us, was able to hold their favorite style (if not all of them)!!

This sassy red number has a romantic and tropical flair complete with rainbow ti leaf wraps, gloriosa lilies, celosia and roses!

This bouquet has become one of my favorites to design. One can never get tired of anemone, ranunculus, lotus pods or monkeys tail!!!

This runway worthy bouquet was a jaw dropper. Talk about drama!!!!!

The bridal show was held in October so what better to do than celebrate the season?! By using brown cymbidium orchids, mango calla lilies and wheat, we captured the beauty of fall in Michigan!

This cutie bouquet is made purely of craspedia with a collar of salal (aka: lemon leaf). LOVE IT!

Finally, the fluffy clutch design! One of our favorites at Modern Day! The cattleya orchid is one of the most beautiful flowers we get to play with in our industry. Its ruffled edges are so romantic and it smells INCREDIBLE!

all images are courtesy of Harrison Studio

A few weeks ago we posted about a few fabulous headpieces that were designed by our floral design artists… Today, we’re showing those of you would couldn’t make it out the the Grand Rapids Bridal Show at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, our booth!

As partners in A Modern Event (Harrison Studios, In Any Event, Sweet Cakes Design, Special Events Rental and Modern Day Floral), we decided we would take our business venture and create something unique and exciting at the show! Enjoy the images below!!

Me, Rueben, Lauren and Karen carrying couture bouquets showing off a few different styles!

We hope to see you there!!!

So here is the last of the grand opening event details.   I have a million other exciting things to share in the upcoming weeks so I’ll keep it brief.

As many of you already know I love Ben and Laura Harrison, the amazing husband and wife photography team and collaborative partners in A Modern Event.  It was Ben’s idea to take some of the centerpieces out on the sidewalk to take a few shots.  Let me tell I’m in love!  The images have such a cool vibe and the color really pops against the sidewalk.

In my opinion containers can add that perfect punch to an arrangement.  I’m wildly in love with pattern, white vases and large contemporary ceramic pieces.

This design contains fresh lotus pods, peruvian hydrangea, hollia, freeshia and green hypericum.  How much love do you have for the damask pattern vase?  The best part is when the flowers die you have a fantastic home decor element!

Here’s the yummy white vase I was telling you about.  This container comes in a zillion different sizes and options.  The opening is quite large so reindeer moss was used as a grid to keep the flowers in place.  The use of simple white tulips, hollia and lotus pods make this design one of my favorites.

I had to show this design again but from a different view.  The hollia a/k/a monkey tail is so cute…well done Em!

Off to work but have a fantastic Monday everyone!  I’m looking forward to sharing our new guest blogger, Friday flower feature and lots of “Petal Talk!”

Ok, starting off with the second part of the series on our grand opening event (because there were so many fantastic details, we couldn’t possibly squeeze everything into one post) we are going to show off the BOUQUET DETAILS!!!

Bridal bouquets are so important in creating the finished look for a bride, so naturally we included them as a special feature in the evening. Through “informal” modeling, we were able to highlight the bouquets in action! My lovely daughter Laurel put on her wedding dress (who says you only get to wear your wedding dress once!) and lovingly carried this OUTSTANDING eclectic European hand-tied bouquet!

MATERIALS: Green “Obake” Anthurium, white Anemone, kiwi vine, hollia, fresh green lotus pods, parrott tulips, lisianthus and white ranunculus

MMMmmmm… the mixture of textures in this bouquet is incredible and reminds me why I absolutely love being a floral designer!!!

Let me first start by saying we have so much to be thankful for! Last week Thursday we officially celebrated A Modern Event with our grand opening, which was a smashing success! There were over 300 people in attendance from venues, industry professionals, current clients, and potential new ones!

While revamping the boutique I have had several people ask what is A Modern Event and is Modern Day Floral still Modern Day Floral? The answer is YES! My goal was to keep the services we already provide while expanding in the area of special events. We design a large number of events each year and take great joy in the event design aspect of our business. I also believe that education is key in making life easier for our clients…hence the birth of A Modern Event. To read more about this exciting new venture check out our blogsite.

The first table scape was created based on the design concept of “Asian Mod meets Botanical Chic”. The color palette of green, white and pewter with pops of yellow and black were chosen with texture being an important element in pulling this look together. Breakaway designs were created using some of my absolute favorite fresh material; Phalaenopsis and Cymbidium Orchids, hanging Amaranthus, Anthirium, Tulips and Hollia make this centerpiece design simple yet full of impact.

Suspended above the table is a 14 ft. cherry blossom branch adorned in reindeer moss and wrought iron candle holders. The obscure nature of the branch brings the Asian element and nothing creates the “WOW” factor like a ginormous tree.

Thanks to Jodi of In Any Event (and collaborative partner of A Modern Event) …the scrumptious details worked beautifully with the table! The white porcelain tray with small river rock and reindeer moss worked perfectly for the place cards. Artificial succulence made fantastic name card holders…loved it! It’s amazing what an afternoon trip to Pier One will get you! I’m always surprised at how a mere linen or container can set the creative juices on fire. This was such a fun and great look to concept out!

Tomorrow I will be sharing the bouquet details with you! My hope is that you will be inspired by texture and embrace the idea of using unique materials. Until then have a fantastic day and I look forward to sharing all week.

As I attempt to blog all the flower details from the grand opening celebration of A Modern Event, I thought it would be fun if we created our very own tiny morsels in a week long series.  Hey, just look at this way it’s less fattening but just as filling!  

For now have a fabulous Monday morning and check back this afternoon for our first post “Asian Mod meets Botanical Sheek.”

As I prepare to write this blog I feel horrible for taking so long to post.  I arrived home from sunny Florida Saturday and unfortunately I brought home a little more than a tan…I brought home a cold!   Since stepping off the plane I have been working long, hard hours but as always so WORTH IT!

Last night we hosted our grand opening celebration of A Modern Event.  It was incredible to see this vision finally come to fruition and thanks to the 300+ guests who made time to share in our excitement and show their support.  I also owe a huge thank you to the founding members; Jodi, Ben and Laura, and Barb along with my amazing staff who kicked butt in typical Modern Day fashion.  I couldn’t think of a better group of individuals to work with.

I’m off to bed for now…the Nyquil has officially begun working.  :)  Enjoy the post courtesy of Ben and Laura and I look forward to posting all the yummy flower details when I’m feeling a little better.   Have a wonderful weekend everyone!