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New Blog!!

2011-12-02T13:18:00.002-05:00

I have redesigned and moved my blog:

http://studioblush.com/blog/

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Fruits and Flowers Centerpiece Class at the Guilford Art Center December 11th

2011-12-01T11:30:00.004-05:00

Next Sunday, December 11th I will be teaching a class at the Guilford Art Center on designing centerpieces for your holiday soirees using seasonal fruits (maybe some veggies too!) and fresh flowers. Come join me for a couple hours in the afternoon to play with flowers!

Dahlias!

2011-10-29T18:26:00.006-04:00

One of my favorite flowers of Fall are Dahlias. There are so many gorgeous shades and varieties I just love how they always seem to take center stage no matter where they are used. They are also a great local flower, many of the gorgeous Dahlias shown in this post were grown in Guilford, CT by Michael of the beautiful Trout Lily Farms. Here are a few of my faves of this season...

Yacht Club Navy and Yellow Preppy Wedding

2011-09-29T17:52:00.006-04:00

A couple of weeks ago Blush designed the flowers for a nautical preppy wedding held at the Guilford Yacht Club on a perfect end-of-summer day. The gorgeous event was coordinated by Candice and the staff Jubilee Events. Navy and White Striped runners (made by the bride!) ran down Navy Linen banquet tables, Brown Chivari chairs held a pillow (handmade by the bride!!) stamped with a quote to reflect the charity they would be donating to in lieu of favors, and yellow and white paper lanterns by Ryan Designs hung from the Sperry Sailcloth tent. I just loved the navy and white polka dot bordered plates! The bride collected picnic baskets and had my design studio fill them with seasonal blooms in yellows and greens. There were so many fun details from this wedding I can't wait to share the professional pictures in the coming weeks. It was a great way to end the summer season!

Bar Mitzvah!

2011-09-23T08:00:00.000-04:00

Last weekend we designed these fun flowers for a Bar Mitzvah in Stony Creek. Event design was by Candice of Jubilee Events , event coordination by Kathy of ko'b Events , and the reception was catered by Culinary Concerts.

This beautiful event took place waterfront under a gorgeous tent with sheer fabric sides. Oranges and Yellows were the feature colors with a focus on Protea. Orchids, Craspedia, Ranunculus, Wheat Grass and Geranium Leaf added some more funky textures to the centerpieces which were placed on seersucker linen tablecloths. The custom made Seersucker drum lamps and orange chandeliers were provided by the awesomely creative Ryan Designs.

I just loved this long kid's table! So much fun!!

Colors of Fall

2011-09-22T16:29:00.006-04:00

This gorgeous combination of mustard golden Yellow with the silver blue and creamy ivory is a little more subtle and sophisticated than the traditional Fall shades of Orange, Reds and Yellows. Succulents, Craspedia and Dahlias give great textures. So soft and pretty!

Textures

2011-09-20T15:37:00.004-04:00

It has been a whirlwind month of events this September which I will be posting pictures of as soon as I have a chance to catch my breath! Last week the studio was full of all kinds of funky textures for a couple of events we designed. Here's a little sneak peek of some of the fun floral elements we had to play with!

I'll be posting the events that these were incorporated in soon!

New Haven Spring Wedding

2011-09-13T16:00:00.007-04:00

Susan and William were married in New Haven this past April Their romantic and glamorous beach wedding featured lots of pale pink Spring blooms. Pale Pink and Ivory Peonies, Parrot Tulips, Hydrangea, Ranunculus, Garden Roses and Manzanita Branches filled their wedding day. These gorgeous pictures are courtesy of the talented JAG Studios.

Hot Pink and Green Seaside Wedding Sneak Peek!

2011-09-12T18:07:00.003-04:00

This past Friday the studio designed a wedding at the Saybrook Point Inn featuring Hot Pink Garden Roses with green accents. Robert Norman photographed the event and sent me this gorgeous pic today of the bridesmaids' bouquets. The bouquets featured Hot Pink Garden Roses, Ranunculus and Hypericum Berries.

More to come from this event soon...

Bouquet Toss!

2011-09-07T14:00:00.004-04:00

Even though more and more brides are opting not do the bouquet toss at their wedding, I still think it's a fun tradition! I love this bouquet toss sequence I just received courtesy of JAG Studios from an April wedding we designed the flowers for...

More pictures from this wedding to come.

Enjoy the Sunshine!

2011-09-02T13:52:00.003-04:00

After a week and a half of ups and downs caused by the Tropical Storm Irene we have decided to take the long holiday weekend off and escape to our lake house to enjoy the last unofficial weekend of Summer (and to enjoy some power since ours is still out!!). We wish everyone a happy weekend and we will back in action next week!

100 Layer Cake Feature Today!!

2011-09-01T13:43:00.003-04:00

We are so excited to have the stunning wedding of Cameron and Josh be featured on 100 Layer Cake today! This gorgeous couple was married at the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown in June at the height of Peony season. All the timeless details of this wedding, coordinated by Jubilee Events, came together beautifully in the Mansion on a gorgeous June day. Go take a peek at all the gorgeous photographs from their day.

Style Me Pretty Massachusetts Blog Feature!

2011-08-17T09:35:00.005-04:00

We are so happy to see one of our gorgeous brides featured on Style Me Pretty Massachusetts Blog this morning!

Brooke and Steve planned their gorgeous wedding at this amazing old beach house on the water in Westbrook, the location and weather was perfect for their June wedding. Brooke was all about featuring bright colors and embracing the start of summer. Bright Watermelon Pink Peonies with yellow and green accents were the feature flower of the event. We filled wire baskets lined with moss and wooden boxes and incorporated lots of greens and kiwi vines to keep a casual feel to the event. Carla Ten Eyck and her team took the gorgeous pictures!

Congratulations to Brooke and Steve! Go check out their gorgeous wedding day!

Kate Moss Wedding

2011-08-15T16:09:00.005-04:00

So many celebrity weddings are over the top glam, but when I saw the pictures from Kate Moss' recent wedding in Vogue I just fell in love with the casual English Countryside elegance, not to mention her adorable bridal party each with their own floral head wreath, so angelic...

I love the smaller bridal bouquets that are often seen in European weddings, they're so delicate and feminine, I'm hoping that trend follows to the U.S. ( especially after Princess Kate debuted her smaller bouquet recently also) and look at her fabulous shoes...

love the wildflowers lining the church path...

And the just picked feel of the garden style arrangements in cut glass vases creates such a warm inviting table scape
I just love every simple detail of this wedding!

Click here to see the whole Vogue gallery

True Romance

2011-08-12T09:12:00.002-04:00

This picture is my definition of romance

more to come from this gorgeous event...

peaches and cream

2011-08-08T09:31:00.005-04:00

Every season there is the one event that I wait all season to design, this year there has been many, but yesterday I created a mock centerpiece for an upcoming wedding I am designing with Candice of Jubilee Events that I simply cannot wait for.

Here is a small sneak peak of the gorgeousness to come...

Blush Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty Today!

2011-07-21T13:17:00.003-04:00

We are so excited to have one of our weddings featured on Style Me Pretty today! This gorgeous New Haven Lawn Club Purple wedding had an all star cast including Candice of Jubilee Events , Dana Bartone for Hair and Makeup and Robert and Kathleen Photographers. Go take a look at this gorgeous post! Thanks SMP!!

So long Peonies...

2011-07-14T18:21:00.003-04:00

It has been a wonderful long season of Peonies, but it has finally come to an end (I'm still trying to squeeze a few stems out of my wholesaler but the bitter end is near)

We've had a great season with these beautiful blooms, but one of my last Peony events of the season featured my favorite yet...

Can't wait to use them again next Spring!

Yellow and Green

2011-07-14T18:18:00.002-04:00

Yesterday I designed a mock centerpiece for an upcoming September wedding with Candice of Jubilee Events with a Navy and Yellow color scheme. The bride has collected wooden baskets to be filled with spilling arrangement. Dahlias, Garden Roses, Craspedia, Zinnias and other seasonal flowers are shown. Here is a peak at the arrangement that will sit on their Navy linens...

Milk Glass Wedding at Wadsworth Mansion

2011-06-27T14:15:00.004-04:00

This past Saturday we designed a pink and white wedding at Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown. Candice and her talented team at Jubilee Events coordinated the beautiful event. The bride and groom's milk glass collection was filled and scattered throughout the mansion and cocktail area. The stunningly simple cake (one of the prettiest I've seen) was made by Felicia's Sweetface Pastry Shoppe I only had time to snap a few pictures, but will post more of this gorgeous bride and groom and the event as soon as I get some professional pics!

The Season of Collections

2011-06-23T12:04:00.015-04:00

This Spring has been the season of collections. Brides' have brought me their different collections to be used for or added to their wedding decor. I love the feel it gives to a reception, so unique and interesting and it adds a touch of the couple's personality into the decor. This weekend I will be designing a wedding in my client's gorgeous Milk Glass collection. The Milk Glass will be filled with shades of Soft pinks and Ivories with some fun textural components added in. The wedding will take place at the gorgeous Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown and is coordinated by Candice and her team and Jubilee Events. Can't wait to see this wedding come together on Saturday!

Here's a sneak peek of the gorgeous Milk Glass I'll be working with...

And a look back at the other events featuring client's collections that we've worked with...

Cake Stands in the New Haven Lawn Club: (Photos by Cynthia Brown Studio)

Spode China in the Hartford Club:(Photos by Orchard Cove Photography)

Rose Colored Depression Glass in the Tomes Higgins House:

Milk Glass in a Loft Photoshoot: (Photos by Carla Ten Eyck)

Birds scattered throughout Eolia Mansion: (Photos by Maggie Conley)

And, Fairies made with all natural materials by the brides' mom that were hung throughout the evening backyard reception: (photos by Megan LaBarbera)

New Website!!

2011-06-22T14:49:00.006-04:00

We have been working hard with Lindsay Logan of WOMA design to redesign our website and it was just launched today! I couldn't be more thrilled with how it turned out!!

I hope everyone likes it as much as I do!!

Take a peek!

Madison Beach Club Green & White Wedding

2011-06-21T12:11:00.004-04:00

This past weekend we designed a classic green and white wedding featuring Green and White Hydrangea and White Peonies at the beautiful Madison Beach Club. The ceremony took place at the First Congregational Church of Madison. The event was coordinated by Josh Chalmers. I will post more pictures as soon as I get some from the photographer!

Raspberry Pink, Lime Green and Orange Wedding

2011-06-14T10:22:00.004-04:00

This past weekend we designed a Raspberry Pink, Lime Green and Orange wedding featuring Peonies, Gloriosa Lilies and Green Viburnum arranged in gold mercury glass containers. It was the bright boost of summer colors everyone is craving right now!

Blush Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty Today!

2011-06-13T17:13:00.003-04:00

We are thrilled to have one of our weddings featured on Style Me Pretty today! This wedding was absolutely gorgeous. It featured lush pale pink and peach flowers perched on cakestands collected by the bride and her mom. Take a peek at this beautiful feature photographed by Cynthia Brown Studios, you will love all the details from the cake display to the bride's stunning dress!

Click here to see the feature!!

Watermelon Pink, Lime Green and Yellow Seaside Wedding

2011-06-06T10:41:00.006-04:00

This past weekend my bride chose Watermelon Pink, Lime Green and Yellow as her color scheme and it was so summery and perfect for the oceanfront wedding. Watermelon Pink Peonies, Yellow Freesia and Green Viburnum were the feature flowers.

The Bridal bouquet was a little more toned down featuring Pink Garden Roses, Jasmine and Kiwi Vine, Peonies, Ranunculus with Viburnum and Geranium Leaf.

Stripes

2011-06-02T16:27:00.004-04:00

I love the bold black and white stripes against the pinks in this bouquet I made for The White Dress by the Shore! So fun!

Peony Season has Arrived!

2011-06-01T17:40:00.007-04:00

My favorite flower, the Peony, is now in full bloom! I love May and June weddings that are full of romantic Peonies!

Here are pictures of a few varieties that I have already used this year... I just can't pick a favorite!

Fuzion Spa Beauty Bash Flowers

2011-05-26T16:36:00.006-04:00

Tonight Fuzion Spa in Branford is holding a beauty bash complete with clothing, jewelry and a fashion show!

I designed pink and green Spring floral arrangements in silver mercury glass to be scattered around their event.

Pale Pink Wedding at the Tomes Higgins House

2011-05-23T11:12:00.010-04:00

I have been excited to design this wedding since last year when the bride showed me her collection of Rose Colored Depression glass that she wanted me to fill with flowers for her wedding centerpieces! This gorgeous wedding was held at the Tomes Higgins House in Greenwich. The wedding was coordinated and styled by the talented Candice and her fabulous crew at Jubilee Events. The color scheme of the wedding was a soft pale antique pink. Along with the bride's beautiful collection of rose colored glassware we added in some black urns and silver mercury glass to counter all the pink in the reception. Because rainclouds were in and out all day the ceremony took place under a Sperry Tent on the front lawn of the Mansion. Ethereal altar arrangements featured lush filled urns with Curly Willow Branches reaching up to form an arch. Chairbacks were decorated with pink and ivory Dupioni and Satin ribbons with scattered Gardenias (which may be one of my favorite details of this wedding!). Gardenias, one of the brides' favorite flowers, were scattered throughout the entire wedding. It was one of those weddings where you walk around and sigh at all the prettiness!

(I will be posting the professional pictures taken by talented Katie Slater as soon as I get them--the bride had a gorgeous pale pink after-party gown that I can't wait to share once I get the photos!!)

Hot Pink Garden Rose Centerpiece

2011-05-19T17:52:00.004-04:00

This coming September I will be designing my good friends Liz and Jordan's wedding. Today I made a mock centerpiece for her to see before they move to California. Her early September wedding is going to feature romantic flowers in shades of hot pink and orange. I just love the texture and color of the Geranium leaf against the hot pinks... Orange Ranunculus and Dahlias and drippy green berries will complete the look for her actual wedding...I can't wait for their beautiful day!

Green and White Winvian Wedding!

2011-05-17T10:48:00.006-04:00

This past weekend we designed a green and white wedding held at the gorgeous Winvian in Litchfield County. Spring flowers were featured: Peonies, Ranunculus, Sweet Peas, with accents of Artichokes, Kiwi Vine, Fern Curls and other seasonal blooms and foliage. The rain clouds were overhead all day so the ceremony was moved under a tent. The reception was held in the restored barn on the property. I can't wait to get the 'real' pics from the photographer, the lighting was a little tough in this location, so bear with me on these photos...

Cakestand Wedding at the New Haven Lawn Club

2011-05-08T09:12:00.008-04:00

Yesterday the studio designed a wedding at the New Haven Lawn Club that was the epitome of pretty. Pale Pinks, Ivories and Peach flowers were arranged on top of the brides' cut glass cake stand collection. Peonies, Garden Roses, Andromeda and other Spring flowers were used to create a romantic feel. The pink cake display table was so much fun--wish I could have tasted a few!! Can't wait to share the professional pics when they are ready, but in the meantime here's a few of my own shots...

Raspberry Pink Wedding

2011-05-05T16:11:00.005-04:00

I just found the gorgeous pictures from this event from 2010 and had to share them... Photos courtesy of Robert and Kathleen photographers. The Event was styled by Erica and her staff at Ambiance Events.

Raspberry Pink Garden Roses, Hydrangea, Anemones dominated the day!

Logo Updated!

2011-04-20T12:39:00.005-04:00

The talented Lindsay Logan of Woma Design updated my logo and redesigned my business cards (which arrived in the mail yesterday!) Can't wait for her to update my website, stay tuned!

Midnight snack?!

2011-04-20T08:30:00.000-04:00

Just found this random pic in my files...this is what happens when I work on photoshoot flowers late night from my house and I'm too tired to drive to the studio...

Green and White centerpieces

2011-04-19T08:16:00.005-04:00

This past weekend I designed mock centerpieces for clients whose upcoming May nuptials are taking place at the beautiful Winvian resort in Litchfield county. It will be a green and white affair with charcoal grey accents featuring seasonal blooms in a natural style. The wedding will take place in a rustic barn on the property. I can not wait to see this wedding day come together, it's going to be gorgeous!

Everlasting Parrot Tulip!

2011-04-18T13:03:00.004-04:00

The first weekend of April Blush did an event in Hartford and I used a few Parrot Tulips in one of the large arrangements. A few days after the event I went to pick up my urns and pedestals and the arrangement was still there so I picked out the gorgeous Parrot Tulips to try to revive them. They are still living in my sunroom and are the most amazing Tulips I have ever seen, there color has turned from green to purple and now is taking on a shade of Maroon and their petals are just gorgeous! love the spring flowers!!

Flavors of Connecticut Dinner

2011-04-12T19:21:00.007-04:00

Tonight was the American Liver Foundations' annual Flavors of Connecticut Dinner Event. I was asked by Union League Cafe to help decorate their guests' dinner table. We went with a green and white color scheme using lots of Spring blooms and interesting textural components. Amaryllis, Peonies, Sweet Peas and Stephanotis vine were the white elements, while assorted Ferns, Mint Leaves, Bluperum, Artichokes, Asparagus and Fern Curls added some nice textures...

Old State House Wedding

2011-04-10T09:25:00.002-04:00

Yesterday Studio Blush designed our first wedding of the 2011 season! Dusty purple, pale pink and Ivory lush Spring Flowers were the theme of this wedding. Parrot Tulips, Cherry Blossoms, and Lilacs made it feel like Spring was finally really here. This gorgeous event took place at The Old State House in Hartford, was coordinated by the talented team at Jubilee Events and catered by A Thyme To Cook. The talented Robert Norman was taking photos but I couldn't wait to post this wedding so I snapped a few of my own, the professional ones will be debuted as soon as I get them, but in the meantime here are a few of my pics from the event...

Green and White

2011-04-05T15:58:00.004-04:00

This week I was asked to create an arrangement for a local garden club event. I was given a earthy looking basket made out of curly willow, I lined it with moss and filled it with all green and white foliage and blooms: Brake Fern, Argonis, Kale, Snapdragons and a few Anemones. Looks like something straight out of the forest!

White and Black Photoshoot

2011-04-01T16:09:00.005-04:00

Today I made a bouquet and boutonniere for a photoshoot with Mike and Marcie Maler of Michael Maler Photography that is taking place tomorrow at a Haunted Opera House in Connecticut. The White and Black themed shoot will feature the 'bride' wearing a fabulous wedding dress with black caged veil. White Ranunculus, Anemone and Parrot Tulips are surrounded by feathery Agonis and Ferns with Black feather accents. Fun way to end the week!

Spa Photoshoot

2011-03-31T08:20:00.008-04:00

I was asked a couple of weeks ago to collaborate on a photoshoot with a local Branford Spa, Fuzion, to help promote a event space that is attached to their spa. The talented Robin Dini took the gorgeous photographs of the space (and my flowers!). We set the room to look like a small bridal shower taking place...

The Romantic Garden Rose

2011-03-24T11:53:00.009-04:00

Perfectly old fashioned and romantic, the Garden Rose makes any arrangement feel lush and extravagant.

Garden Roses have become more and more available in the cut flower market over the past few years. They adorn many of the pages of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine, but they are still an unfamiliar flowers to many of my brides, who have seen and love them but have no idea what they are. Often mistaken for a Peony, they are their perfect replacement when Peonies are not in season: soft, lush and fragrant.

Antiqued Purple and Pink Spring Centerpiece

2011-03-17T14:07:00.005-04:00

Yesterday I designed this Dusty Purple, Pink and Ivory centerpiece mock-up for an early April client who is getting married at the Old State House in Hartford. Candice of Jubilee Events is coordinating the affair and picked out the beautiful Ivory satin linens, gold pebbled chargers and patterned china and beautiful stemware to create an elegant look. I can't wait to see the actual event come together in a few weeks!

The lush arrangement features different shades of Roses, Parrot Tulips, Lilacs, Pale Pink Hydrangea, and Dusty Miller accents.

Tulip Season

2011-03-16T14:54:00.004-04:00

Although Tulips are not my most requested flower, they really are one of my favorites. I love that they continue to grow even after being cut creating an ever-changing arrangement. And, the fact that they truly look beautiful until the bitter end, I've kept vases of Tulips in my house until it is surrounded by it's own fallen petals.

This time of year the tulips are available in the most gorgeous varieties, the Parrot Tulip being my absolute favorite. Here is a gorgeous Parrot Tulip that I received yesterday (love the variegated leaves!)

New Crop of Wedding Boutiques

2011-03-14T10:21:00.008-04:00

via shopbop

I love it when a non-wedding related company decides to give their own spin on weddings, especially when it comes to the fashion side. It gives me a whole new perspective away from the traditional bridal magazines and brands.

When J.Crew entered the world of weddings they seemed to take over the business of bridesmaids' dresses, I would say majority of my bridesmaids' are in some style of J.Crew. And just when I was getting over the surprise of Anthropologie's new BHLDN Bridal Line (who I hear will be coming out with their own wedding decor line soon!!), I just received an email today from one of my favorite online shopping sites, Shopbop.com, announcing that they will be releasing their new wedding boutique today!

via shopbop

Obviously these new wedding outlets are not for every bride--I actually have yet to meet a bride that has bought her dress online--receiving your dress in a box in the mail is not so enticing-- they don't offer the boutique feel and customer service of a small bridal atelier, but it's definitely fun to see some of the leading distributors of Fashion give their take on the Modern American Wedding.

Take your Seat!

2011-03-11T10:51:00.010-05:00

Placecard Table displays are usually one of the last details for brides to think about, but it is usually the first thing that your guests see when they arrive at your reception. Having a really stunning or visually interesting display can set the tone for the whole reception.

Here are a few of my favorites:

Whimsical Garden Themed Wedding at Eolia Mansion:

Organic Backyard Wedding:

Photos Courtesy of Megan LaBarbera

Fall Inspired Wedding at the Redding Country Club:

Seaside Wedding at the Tokeneke Club:
Spring Elegant Wedding at the Greenwich Country Club:
Garden Party Wedding at Eolia Mansion:
May Day Themed wedding at The Hartford Club:
Elegant Purple Wedding at the New Haven Lawn Club:

2011 Season Sneak Peek!

2011-03-09T16:19:00.005-05:00

There is lots and lots of romance incorporated in the upcoming season at Blush! Soft pinks, dusty greens, big lush blooms spilling over vintage vases is the popular style for the upcoming season and we couldn't be more excited! Lush garden style arrangements are some of our favorite types to design! Here are a few photos of a mock-up we designed this past week for one of our early Spring brides...

A lush mounded centerpiece of Ranunculus, Peonies, Roses, Garden Roses, Dusty Miller and Andromeda sit on top of a vintage cake stand...

Ranunculus

2011-03-07T09:58:00.010-05:00

As Spring is getting closer the thought of all the beautiful early Spring flowers filling my studio is making me happy. One of my favorite Spring flowers are Ranunculus. Each petal is so delicate they remind me of the crepe paper flowers I used to make in elementary school. They come in such an array of colors from soft and feminine to bold and bright. Here are a few of my Ranunculus moments...

Photo Courtesy of Denise Cregier

Photo Courtesy of Carla Ten Eyck

Photo Courtesy of Raw Photo Design

Photo Courtesy of Carla Ten Eyck

Photo Courtesy of Robert Norman

Photos courtesy of Megan LaBarbera

Succulents!

2011-03-04T13:43:00.005-05:00

Dose of Color!

2011-02-22T15:03:00.005-05:00

This past weekend I was in dire need of seeing some color and living things! This time of year the bare branches and overall brownness of New England starts to take a toll on me and my senses crave something colorful and alive! So, my good friend (and fabulous floral designer) Lauran and I took a drive to Logee's in Danielson, CT. It was my first time to this amazing greenhouse and it is definitely a place I will be returning to soon. We spent hours going through the greenhouses and checking out all the amazing plants they have growing, from the 100 year old citrus plants to Orchids to blooming camellia trees. We each walked out with a few plants to start our own mini Logee's in our own homes. Here's a few shots from our day...

The door to enter the mystical greenhouse:

Passionflower which grows overhead:

100 year old Lemon Tree, which you can't tell in this picture, but the lemons are actually the size of grapefruits!!

more citrus trees:

Some crazy blue thing!

And, the gorgeous Camellia Tree:

ahhhhhhhhh, my senses feel refreshed and spring isn't feeling so far away anymore...

Bliss Celebrations Magazine Cover and Features!

2011-02-17T13:45:00.005-05:00

The beautiful new magazine Bliss Celebrations just printed their premier issue and they chose a photo of our floral designs for the cover!! How exciting!

The beautiful cover photo and above pictures were taken by Carla Ten Eyck and was styled by Candice of Jubilee Events, dresses provided by The White Dress by the Shore and beauty by Dana Bartone.

Also inside was the wedding of our September clients Sally and Oliver, which was photographed by Carla Ten Eyck and styled by Candice of Jubilee Events.

We're so happy to be included in this great new publication! Bliss Celebrations will be distributed in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachussetts and Cape Cod and Islands. This fabulous new magazine should be hitting the shelves soon!!

A look back at Details

2011-02-15T10:23:00.013-05:00

Photo Courtesy of Robert Norman Photography

This past season there were so many beautiful details that made each wedding their own unique event. From entrance arrangements to decorating the cake with coordinating flowers, the little details are what pull it all together!

Photos courtesy of Carla Ten Eyck

Photos Courtesy of Orchard Cove Photography

Photos courtesy of Robert & Kathleen Photographers

Photos courtesy of Carla Ten Eyck

Photos courtesy of Denise Cregier Photography

Bridal Shower

2011-02-07T17:53:00.007-05:00

Bridal Showers are such a great time to decorate with all things girly and pretty. Below are pictures from my own bridal shower which took place at the Guilford Art Center this past summer. My amazingly creative mom and good friend Lauran, who both are designers at Blush studio, transformed the blank space and put together the most amazing day for me. They ordered their own 'top secret' box of flowers from my wholesaler and used leftover blooms from the wedding we setup the day prior. Mismatched Antique china place settings adorned each table, bright colored paper lanterns hung from the ceiling, an old garden cart was used to collect gifts, and almost all the delicious and beautiful food was homemade by my mom and friends.
It was the most amazing garden party!

Cocktails were provided and concocted by Mike at RIPE, these Mimosas had a splash of Elderflower liquor and were delicious!

These delicious and gorgeous lavender truffles were made by my favorite candy store on the Cape, Chatham Candy Manor.

And to make this day even more dreamy, Lauran made the most delicious Strawberry soup, the ultimate tea party food!!

Lauran's lavender cupcakes!

My mom's delicious mini muffins and scones:

A look back: This season's favorite centerpieces...

2011-02-07T17:48:00.001-05:00

Courtesy of Orchard Cove Photography

This past season Blush studio created lots of different styled wedding centerpieces. From lush and mounded to free form garden style to tall elegant arrangements.
Here are a few of my favorites from this past season...

Courtesy of Rob & Kathleen Photographers

Image Courtesy of Robert Norman Photography

Image Courtesy of Carla Ten Eyck

Images Courtesy of Orchard Cove Photography

Images Courtesy of Robert Norman Photography

Images courtesy of Carla Ten Eyck

And, I couldn't help but put my own Rehearsal Dinner Watermelon Zinnia centerpieces in too!! The watermelon was hollowed out (with all the watermelon being used to infuse vodka for a refreshingly dangerous drink) and the rinds were filled with local Zinnias from Barberry Hill Farm in Madison and Hosta leaf from my garden.

Lake of Isles Wedding

2011-02-03T14:31:00.011-05:00

We just received the pictures from Bryce Vickmark of a wedding we designed last April at Lake of Isles Country Club. They couldn't have come at a better time--I am in dire need of some bright colors in this dreary weather! The event was coordinated and styled by Erica and the staff of Ambiance. Orchids, Peonies, Viburnum and Garden Roses were featured in vibrant shades of Pink, Lime Green and Oranges with accents of Champagne.

A boutonniere look back....

2011-02-02T14:01:00.000-05:00

Photo Courtesy of Robert Norman Photography

Boutonnieres are one of those details I always forget to take pictures of on the morning of the wedding. But I managed to snap a few shots this past season, here are a few of my favorites...

Classic:

Courtesy of Orchard Cove Photography

Textural:

Courtesy of Carla Ten Eyck
Courtesy of Robert Norman Photography

Tropical:

Garden Style:

Courtesy of Robert Norman Photography

Yellow and Grey Waveny House Wedding

2011-02-01T09:50:00.011-05:00

I just received the gorgeous pictures from Carla Ten Eyck of a wedding the studio designed the florals for in September at the Waveny House in New Canaan. This wedding went down as one of my favorites of the season. The golden yellows and soft silvers against all the dark wood in the Waveny House created a glowing effect. It was the most amazingly perfect day in September for a wedding! Candice and the staff of Jubilee Events styled the affair and designed the gorgeous paper goods.

Congratulations Sally and Oliver!!

Lovely Little Details Feature

2011-01-31T16:04:00.007-05:00

The wedding inspiration blog, Lovely Little Details, featured a winter wedding we designed the florals for in December. The classic winter white wedding was photographed by Robert Norman Photography.

Lots of fun details to be found on this wedding blog, take a peek!

p.s. this picture is my favorite bride shot yet!! love it.

Pantone Color of the Year: Honeysuckle

2011-01-25T15:28:00.007-05:00

The 2011 Pantone Color of the year has been declared Honeysuckle. The gorgeous pinkish-reddish hue is the perfect color for Spring and Summer weddings...

Courtesy of Carla Ten Eyck

Courtesy of Robert Norman Photography

Bring on the Pink!!

My favorite ceremony decor from the 2010 season...

2011-01-25T12:41:00.010-05:00

Every bride has a different vision for where the wedding ceremony will take place. For some it's a traditional church ceremony, others at their venue or a historical site and for the more natural bride an outdoor wedding takes place! Here are a few of my favorite ceremony sites from this past season....

New Haven Lawn Club

photos courtesy of Carla Ten Eyck

Old State House, Hartford

photos courtesy of Orchard Cove Photography

Outdoor Patio at Saybrook Point Inn

photos courtesy of Carla Ten Eyck

Sacred Heart Church, Georgetown

photos courtesy of Robert Norman

Outdoor Lawn wedding at Guilford Yacht Club

photos courtesy of Robert & Kathleen Photographers

Congratulations to all these gorgeous brides!

4th of July Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty Today!

2011-01-10T10:18:00.006-05:00

A 4th of July wedding held at the Guilford Yacht Club we designed the flowers for was featured on the Style me Pretty Little Black Book Blog today! Lots of Purple Hydrangea, Orchids and Maiden Hair Fern was used with accents of succulents. The simple Chuppah was made of Birch Branches with floral sprays of Orchids and Ferns attached to the 2 corners. Beautiful photographs taken by Robert & Kathleen Photographers and event coordination by Jubilee Events.

See the feature here!

Connecticut Bride Feature

2011-01-07T18:18:00.005-05:00

The gorgeous June wedding of Danielle & John was featured on the cover of Connecticut Bride. We had so much fun designing this whimsical wedding!! With the help of Candice from Jubilee Events, Jennie Fresa Beauty Library, Carla Ten Eyck Photography and the White Dress by the Shore this was a stunning event! Definitely a highlight of our season!!

Bridal Bouquet Highlights!

2011-01-06T16:36:00.012-05:00

Photo by Robert Norman Photography

I think my favorite part of each wedding is designing the bridal bouquets and delivering the bride's bouquet to her when she is getting ready. By the day of the wedding I have met with the bride numerous times and had countless correspondence with her, I feel a great connection with her vision and personality and can't wait to express it through her bouquet.
The bridal bouquet is the final piece to be designed on the morning of the wedding with every flower at it's peak. It's exciting to see the look on each brides' face as they receive their bouquet, it's months of working together and planning to get just the right look that they have been envisioning. Here are a few of my favorites from this past season...

Photo by Robert Norman Photography

Photo By Carla Ten Eyck

Photo by Robert Norman Photography

Photo By Orchard Cove Photography

Photo By Robert Norman Photography

Photo by Carla Ten Eyck

Photo By Carla Ten Eyck

Photo By Robert Norman Photography
Photo By Carla Ten Eyck

Highlights from 2010 Season

2011-01-06T16:22:00.004-05:00

This time of year when the crazy wedding season slows down I like to take some time to reflect on the past season. 2010 was the busiest year yet for Blush, lots of hard work went into the season and I was really happy with all the studio accomplished and how much fun we had while doing it! It's nice to look back at all the events months later to reopen my eyes to the styles, colors and flowers of each event all over again.

Over the next few posts I will be highlighting some of my favorite decor from the 2010 season...

Winter White Wedding

2011-01-05T15:47:00.000-05:00

This post is a little overdue, but before the craziness of the holidays, Blush studio designed our last wedding of 2010. Winter whites and dusty blues were the color scheme of the simple and sophisticated event held at Lauralton Hall and the Society Room in Hartford.

Personal flowers included Ranunculus, feathers and herbs for the boutonnieres which were wrapped with fabric from the gowns.
A mix of Peonies, Ranunculus, Kale, and herbs made for the bridal and bridesmaids' bouquets. The bridal bouquet was wrapped with the brides' baby bonnet!

The ceremony took place at the Bride's High School, Lauralton Hall in Milford. Simple glass vase arrangements flanked the altar while white carnation wreaths decorated the pews with icy blue dupioni silk streamers.

The reception featured two styles of centerpieces, half with cylinders wrapped with white vellum paper with Winter greens laid on the table, half with low mounded centerpieces of White Peonies with accents of Lambs Ear, Brunia and Rosemary arranged in silver pedestal bowls. Lots of candles everywhere!

To see the gorgeous professional photographs from this wedding visit Robert Norman Photography Blog,

Blush Bridal Bouquet featured in Brides Connecticut Spring/Summer 2011 Issue!

2011-01-03T19:28:00.004-05:00

Winter Whites

2010-11-30T08:43:00.002-05:00

As the weather gets colder outside winter white flowers with soft dusty blues and greys become a popular choice for the season. Here Patience Garden Roses, Cream Stock, White Ranunculus and Dusty Miller are arranged in a silver pedestal bowl...

Romantic Tropical Bouquet

2010-11-11T08:38:00.004-05:00

Photos by Carla Ten Eyck

For a recent photo shoot I was asked to make a Tropical Romantic bouquet in vivid sunset shades. Gloriosa Lilies, Dahlias, Ranunculus, Jasmine Vine, Nerines and Orchids created the perfect look!

Sally & Oliver's Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty Today!

2010-11-09T15:02:00.003-05:00

One of my favorite weddings of the year was featured today on Style Me Pretty! The Yellow and Grey color scheme was stunning at the Waveny House in New Canaan. Coordinated by Candice of Event Jubilee and Photographed by Carla Ten Eyck. Go Take a Peek!

Thanks Style Me Pretty and Congrats to Sally & Oliver!!

A look back--May Day Wedding

2010-11-09T09:38:00.000-05:00

Now that my wedding season is slowing down I've been taking the time to go through the professional photographs of weddings I've done throughout the season. I just went through the pictures of a May 1st wedding that had a May Day Theme complete with Maypole! This wedding is currently being featured on Martha Stewart Weddings site in the Real Weddings section. The Bride and Groom, Allie and Jacob, planned a beautiful blue and white themed Black Tie affair with the help of Candice and the team of Jubilee Events. No detail was overlooked! A big thanks to Amanda of Orchard Cove Photography for these beautiful detail shots!

The ceremony took place at the beautiful Old State House in Hartford. A custom made Aisle Runner in the bride and grooms' wedding colors lead to the White Chuppah which was decorated with Green Moss and Large White Hydrangeas at the base with beautiful French Blue satin ribbon streamers tied at each pole as a nod to the Maypole theme.

Upon entering the Old State House a fabric boutonniere and corsage station was set up so each guest could feel included in the festivities!

Bridesmaids bouquets consisted of Patience Garden Roses, Green Viburnum with accents of Sweet Peas and Blue Delphinium.

The bride's bouquet featured Patience Garden Roses, Stock, Parrot Tulips, Sweet Peas with accents of Blue Cornflower.

The reception took place at the Hartford Club, a block away from the Old State House. Upon entering the foyer of the club a Maypole was displayed with placecards arranged under the streamers, which were later replaced with the guests' favors: Ben Wolffe clay pots with a packet of seeds.

The reception room featured a mix of high and low centerpieces showcasing green and white flowers with accents of blue and silver.

Low arrangements were arranged in different Spode containers as a nod to the Bride's family China.

Ribbon streamers were tied to the guest's silver Chivari chairs.

Ana Parczych's amazing cake featured a wreath of Lily of the Valley and amazing piping all over the tiers!
A wishing table was displayed with an antique watering can being the wish vessel

Congratulations again to Allie & Jacob!!

Union League Cafe Event

2010-11-08T08:24:00.007-05:00

This past weekend the studio designed a Fall inspired corporate affair at the Union League Cafe in New Haven. Eggplant purples, dusty silver, sage green and Champagne tones were featured by using Antiqued Hydrangea (which if you look closely you can see they have double petals!), Dusty Miller, Succulents, purple Artichokes, Schwarzwalder Callas, Privet Berries, Garden Roses, and Brunia. Silver pedestal containers were used surrounded by silver mercury glass votive candles.

and cocktail hour...

Saybrook Point Inn Fall Wedding

2010-11-03T16:54:00.003-04:00

This past weekend the studio designed a fall themed wedding at Saybrook Point Inn. White Birch containers were filled with White Hydrangea, Lisianthus and Privet Berries, half of the centerpieces featured tall Birch Branches. The brides bouquet incorporated accents of green wheat and pale pink Peonies which just came back into the flower market!

Green & White Hartford Country Club Wedding

2010-10-27T17:05:00.004-04:00

A few weeks ago Blush designed a wedding held at the beautiful Hartford Country Club in West Hartford. The bride wanted a classic and elegant look, we used dark green Hydrangea, Garden Roses, Vendela Roses and Lisianthus to create the centerpieces.

My Wedding!

2010-10-24T17:08:00.027-04:00

This is a long overdue post but I have been so busy working on other people's weddings I forgot to post my own!

The gorgeous photos to follow were taken by the talented Denise Cregier.

Marco and I were married on July 24th at the Jonathan Edwards Winery in Stonington.
I think it may have been the hottest day of the year with temperatures in the 90's!! A rain storm threatened to rain out the ceremony but the sun came out just in time for my coordinator and all the staff to put everything back in place for the outdoor event. thank god! I had my heart set on having the ceremony in the vineyard!

We had our guests seated on wooden benches that were custom made for the Vineyard. Mason jars filled with Cafe Au Lait Dahlias, herbs and greenery hung from Shepherds hooks.

Our friend and musician, Eric Ieraci, played the Spanish guitar for the ceremony. It was perfect!
An Arch was covered with a Bay Leaf Garland with Midori Dupioni Ribbon streamers in shades of Blush Pink, Champagne and Ivory that swayed in the breeze.
The talented Jennie Fresa and Nedelyn Perry of Jennie Fresa Beauty Library did the hair and makeup for myself, my bridesmaids and my mom, which miraculously stayed put through the heat the entire night! My dress and veil was from the fabulous The Plumed Serpent in Westport and the girl's wore Calypso dresses.

My mom and I had spent months planning all the fine details of the day from every single bloom to the handmade signs labeling the food, favors and drinks. My mom made these gorgeous chalkboard signs that were scattered around the reception:
The Menu chalkboards were placed on the buffet stations. A Thyme To Cook prepared the delicious food with onsite grilling and all kinds of amazing summer salads.

Invitations were designed by Erin Napier of Lucky Luxe:

Marco and I wanted a laid back event where we could spend a fun evening with all of our family and friends, but of course it had to be beautiful too! My main inspiration for the whole wedding was the beautiful Cafe Au Lait Dahlia, a blushy pink large Dahlia that is only available for a short time during the year.

The fabulous Candice of Jubilee Events helped me sort through all my details and found me the gorgeous linens I was envisioning. She helped me put together the tablescapes I was dreaming about!

We had a mix of rectangle and round tables. A collaboration with Yumiko and the staff of Hana Floral Design helped to make my visions a reality! My wonderful flower salesperson Laura and I spent months planning my flower order to get just the right shade of blush pink and all the right textures to create the whimsical organic feel for the vineyard. I found these dark wood boxes that were the perfect addition to the tables.

For the long rectangle tables I found wooden plant crates that were filled with mason jars filled with a single variety of flower, to look as though just picked from the fields.
The round tables featured a single low wooden box filled with a mix of flowers in shades of pale pink, champagne with soft greens. Succulents and balsawood flowers added some interesting textures...

For cocktail hour I wrapped mason jars with natural twine with a sprig of Rosemary.

The gorgeous cake was created by Ana Parzych and featured a large handmade sugar Cafe Au Lait Dahlia with chocolate branches and handpainted leaves, it was absolutely stunning! (and delicious!!)

Nina Healy of Les Petits Presents made Out of Town bags for all my guests who were spending the night. They were adorable burlap sacks filled with m&ms with our dog, holly's mug on them (since she couldn't attend the wedding we had to include her somehow!!), Tylenol and water bottles (which Nina made custom Kraft paper stamped labels for), and Pizzelles, an Italian cookie handmade by Marco's mom!

Our friends, Don Fortin and Eric Ieraci collaborated with other area musicians to create a band for our wedding night, they were so much fun and everyone had a great time on the dance floor all night!
For our guests's favors we supplied a large wheel of Parmigian cheese with waxed bags for them to take a chunk home--a nod to Marco's Italian heritage and our love of cooking!

And as the night concluded A Thyme To Cook came out with these delicious miniature ice cream cones filled with Basil Verbena Sorbet, they were sooo good! and cooled everyone down after a night of dancing!

I couldn't have imagined a better day!!

Martha Stewart Bridal Market Party!

2010-10-24T13:44:00.009-04:00

Photo by Shane Carpenter

This past week I was lucky enough to attend the Martha Stewart Weddings Party held at the Martha Stewart Corporate Offices in Manhattan! As soon as we walked in we bumped into Martha-- Definitely the highlight of the night!!

L to R: Me, Alicia Trotta, the one and only Martha Stewart, Beth Chapman of White Dress By the Shore and Candice Coppola of Jubilee Events

Her party had a white and gold theme and the decor was beautiful! The focal point was a huge chandelier of gold tinsel streamers hanging in the center of the space. The smilebooth had a tinsel background with containers full of gold confetti to toss when taking the picture.

Photo by Shane Carpenter

Following the Martha Party we headed over to the New York Library for The Knot Party! There was a enormous floral sculpture created by Preston Bailey of a bride designed after Monique Lhullier Gown, there were thousands of White Hydrangea, Phaelonopsis Orchids, Roses, it was Amazing!
The Bride's accessory was 2 white carnation poodles--notice the crystal leashes!!

It was a great night with the ladies from the White Dress by the Shore, Jubilee Events, Carla Ten Eyck and Tony from Datura A Modern Garden !!