Kristen and Mathew

Kristen and Mathew said their "I do's" at the absolute gorgeous Biltmore Hotel (http://www.biltmorehotel.com/) on January 24, 2009.

Kristen went for fun and vibrant shades of hot pink, dark purple,lime greens with deep gold accents. This color theme can't help but put a big smile on your face. It's not only a great color combination (believe it or not) but it's a BRIGHT and HAPPY color combination and works amazingly well for weddings. Plus, this color theme fit perfectly Kristen and Mathew's personality.

For the ceremony, we kept things very simple, and decorated the area by starting and ending the aisle with extremely large floral arrangements designed inside classic stone urns. We also place large urns filled with a similar arrangement around the ceremony stage. The flowers include a classic arrangement of hot pink roses, lime green roses, deep purple hydrangeas, purple stems of calla lilies and an explosion of gold manzanita branches. The manzanita branches were really able to put the whole color theme together, as well give the overall final touch of that deep gold. Cylinder vases filled with hot pink rose petals placed around the border of the stage and a long white runner with a sprinkle of hot pink rose petals was the final touch to this vibrant ceremony.

The ballroom was spectacular!! Deep purple up lights illuminate the ballroom in a midnight wedding glow and the table centerpieces were breath-taking. Kristen and Mathew decided to do long royal tables instead of classic rounds. For each royal table, we created a table scape that include two tall clarinet vases placed on either side of the tables filled with monochromatic bouquets of individual flowers placed at modern and sharp angles. We also incorporated tall pieces of gold manzanita branches and a single long stem of a hot pink phalenopsis orchid stem. Inside the vase itself, we filled them with water and submerged purple vanda orchids to fill in the space and cover the stems of the other floral bouquets. In between each vase, we created a table scape that include custom acrylic boxes each filled with hot pink, deep purple, lavender and lime green flowers all designed monochromatic and extremely chic. Brightly lit candles also dressed the table to illuminate the arrangement in that soft romantic glow. We continued to keep things chic and modern with assorted lounge like ottoman tables placed around the dance floor area that acted as the finishing touch for the exquisite Country Club Ballroom.

Last but not least, Kristen bridal bouquet. It was a stunning round bouquet that was made up of bright fuchsia roses with touches of white stephanotis studded with pearls and crystals. It was a beautiful bouquet that was able to capture not only the vibrant color theme, but it was a perfect bouquet for Kristen as well.

A very BIG thank you to Mike Meyers from Mike Meyers Photography (http://www.mikemeyerphotography.com/) for the absolute amazing pictures!!

Ursula and Eddie

Our beloved Ursula FINALLY married Eddie at the Colonnade Hotel in Coral Gables, FL (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1794)

Ursula had worked here at Petal Productions, and I was so lucky to have had her by my side when I first started here 3 years ago. So when it came to her special day, we made sure that it was her dream come true.

Ursula decided on the colors red, red and red. Her dress was an amazing creation that really just made her look like the picture perfect bride. Naturally, because her colors where red, red and red, her bridal bouquet was hand tied with only the most perfectly blossomed red roses studded with crystals and wrapped in a white satin with a special crystal beading band wrapped at the top and bottom of the bouquet stems.

The ballroom at the Colonnade is already a very unique and picture perfect venue. We've done this room many times in many different styles. But I have to say, looking at theses pictures, I don't think I've ever seen this area as romantic or dramatic as I had seen it for Ursula's wedding.

The tables alternated between our signature tulip stands, our spiral stands and our new tree design. Each table centerpiece include hundreds of stunning red roses, brightly lit hanging candles, and assorted strands of crystals. The lighting that Ursula had chosen consisted of the deep red up lights, and theatrical pin spot that really highlighted and accented the table centerpiece. Ursula was extremely creative and used pictures of her adorable pup as the table numbers. I must say that he should maybe get his own book or even calendar with those pictures. They were so unique and adorable! How did you ever get those shots?!

The most unique and stunning element to the wedding (other than Ursula herself) was her place card table arrangement, which we later moved during the reception dinner to the desert area. This incredible iron wrought tree like structure was COMPLETELY covered in strands of crystals. It glimmered and glammed the entire evening as a place card table and dessert table spectacular creation.

Ursula and Eddie we couldn't be happier for you both!!!

Thank you to Studio by Carmen http://www.studiobycarmen.com/ for the amazing pictures!

Sari and Salo

Sari and Salo celebrated their grand wedding at the Biltmore Hotel (http://www.biltmorehotel.com/) that was coordinated by Stephanie Esquenazi from D'event.

Sari wore a beautiful gown that fit her petite frame. So naturally we created a bouquet that would match her and her bridal gown. This bouquet was a tight hand tied bouquet of white roses, white dendrobium orchids, white mini calla lilies, white mini hydrangeas, and white stock.

For the chupah, Petal Productions create a tall and round dome shaped chupah, with a extremely thick halo of white flowers. We dramatically swagged the fabric, and tied it back with matching large floral nosegays on to the chupah legs. Amber up lights illuminate the chupah in a warm and theatrical glow. Down the aisle, we placed arches and our white boxes spilling with matching flowers and candles. We decorated the back wall by cascading white organza intricately and creatively, and this wall opened and closed as Sari, Salo and their bridal party began to walk down the aisle.

The country club ballroom where the reception dinner was held was dramatic as well. Inspired by several photos and books, Sari choose to dress the tables in a soft sage satin underlay and as the overlay she choose the Battenburg lace pattern. We then alternated the tables between a low glass dish spilling with matching white flowers, our classic crystal candelabras with a large ball of white flowers and our 6' tall candelabras COMPLETELY covered in white flowers with (battery operated) taper candles. We further extended the room by placing a tent in the country club terrace and placing the majority of the lower table arrangements in the tent area. We also placed several pieces of lounge furniture in the designated "smoking area". Petal Productions swagged the top of the tent with white organza and hung a dazzling chandelier. Intelligent lighting and great music kept the party of over 500 guests on their feet and celebrated Sari and Salo's wedding night to the wee hours of the morning.

Thank you to Carlos Chattah for the beautiful pictures (http://www.photosbycarlos.com/)