MODERN DAY FLORAL

This past October, we headed over the to Grand Rapids Public Museum for the second annual Grand Rapids Wedding Affair hosted by Grand Rapids Bride magazine. We absolutely LOVE this show! Not only do we get to set-up a booth in an incredible venue, we get to meet incredible brides and visit with other industry professionals. The images below were all taken by Jennifer Mayo… if you would like to see more images from the show, be sure to check out her facebook page!

Our booth was set-up on the second floor next to the infamous clock! We had several different styles to show our brides… from earthy botannical to ubber modern, there was something to appease everyones senses!

Look One: Modern Glam

There is nothing more glamorous and dramatic than the phaelanopsis orchid. Add feathers, draping schwarzwalder calla lilies and lily grass and you have one dynamic and jaw-dropping look. We used a jewel-tones color scheme to enhance the swanky appeal of this bouquet. The beautiful couture linens are courtesy of La Tavola linens out of California.

Look Two: Classic Elegance

Garden roses, garden roses, garden roses…. oh how we have fallen in love with them over the past few months. This beautiful flower made its debut this summer to compliment and imitate the peony. We chose to use this beauty with our classic romance table… paired with white hydrangea and amnesia roses, we were able to show brides a dimensional white and ivory look. By complimenting the design with silver beaded chargers, crystal glassware and silver chivari chairs, the overall feel of this tablescape looked like a million dollars!

Look Three: Vintage

I have to admit this adorably simple table design is near and dear to my heart.  Last spring while visiting my event designer friend in Seattle, Daniella owner of Bella Signature Design,  she took me to this amazing fabric store.  They had all the fabulous things you would imagine; scrumptious fabrics, vintage buttons and trim, and a ribbon room that would make you weak in the knees.  I came home with all sorts of extra special goodies for our brides.   When I found this vintage/modern fabric I had no idea where or how I was going to use it.  All I knew is that I was  saving it for something very special.  The floral design itself was very simple with the use of singular blooms in milk glass.  However the cylinder vases were wrapped in a coordinating fabric which matched the napkins perfectly.  The finishing touch was a pair of sassy antique chairs painted pumpkin orange complete with a white leather cushion…so swanky!!

Look Four: Natural Botannical

This past year we have worked with an increasingly large number of brides who are desiring that natural feel without looking too rustic.  Here we created a tablescape which brought to life a more botanical look, a combination of birch containers featuring again simple singular blooms and manzenita accented by succulence showcased on an earthy, textured linen really made this table stunning.  The pairing of the wicker chargers, copper como flatware and tiny lanterns helped bring that little touch of rustic to the table.

The bridal bouquet featured in this photo was beautifully created by Rueben to match the botanical table.  This unique bouquet featuring some of my all time favorites; lady slipper orchids, succulence, and fern curls.  You have to check out Jennifer Mayo’s facebook to see this one up close and personal.  The handle detail was spectacular!

When working through the design details alongside my assistant Erin, we agreed that our booth should showcase several different styles.  Although our name is Modern Day Floral, I feel very strongly that the decor should reflect the personalities of our couples whether it be classic elegance, vintage modern, or natural botanical. Our goal is to create to a look that is as unique as the couples we have the priviledge to design for!

images courtesy of Jennifer Mayo Studios

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