Whitney - coming soon to a computer near you!

So, as you can tell I have been slacking on writing blog posts. There is just so much going on, and so much I want to share, and such little time. When one of our brides offered to help, I figured why not. So, here is Whitney.
She will start blogging as soon as I get her some info to blog about. I hope you enjoy her enthusiasm as much as we do.

Love Wedd: A Bridal Boutique

Less than one week from today is the big day!

"Love Wedd: A Bridal Boutique” will open its doors.

Wednesday night, October 20th, at 6:30pm!

Brides can sample food from Olive You Catering and desserts from Dream Day Cakes. Browse the staging areas and designs of Keith Watson Productions and The Grande Event. Get ideas from the stunning arrangements of The Plant Shoppe. Enjoy the music and atmosphere provided by G-NYS Entertainment, and meet with all 14 of the area’s top wedding vendors!
RSVP for the event at our event page on Facebook…

( http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123541697701625&ref=ts ).

Final Expo Pics

Okay, I am sure you are tired of pictures of Abbey, but there are so many great ones. These are from Footstone Photography, and I just had to share them. I love this action shot of Abbey Twirling.
Here are all the stunning models, before stepping onto the stage.
Here is one of our bouquets that the models carried while on the runway. This one is made of pink roses, with a mixed pink boa.

Russell Martin Photography

Here are some pics that Russell Martin Photography provided to me of Abbey at the fashion show. How cute is she?

Our Little Star

Abbey stole the show, the fashion show that is:

Here is a a close up on Abbey's Hair done by Graceful Strands.

Who knew her hair could be so curly?

Solutions Bridal Expo

For the show we decided to continue the dress theme. Pink & green were the colors of the day.

Here is a close up of the dress.

Many people asked what the point of the dress is. Just something fun.

Playing Dress Up

What to do with two, 6 yr olds, when they come to the shoppe before a play date? Dress them up in wedding dresses of course. Abbey and Maddy got to try on the dresses one day over the summer. If I could catch all the giggles and market them, they were so silly.
The last pic is to cute, as the top fell off Abbey, and she now has a Hello Kitty Wedding dress.

Booth Inspiration

Many have asked.....where did I come up with such a great idea for our booth? It all started with a picture, and it just kind of went from there. I talked over the idea with my mom, a few good friends, Flowers Central (where I buy my flowers), Paul at Jay's Bridal, and Jeff at JS Photography. It truley was a group project.

Here is the inspiration picture. It is a design by Jerry Sibal , that was featured in Florist's Review Magazine.

I then asked Paul to lend me a hand, or should I say a dress. Here are the dresses as they looked when I first got them.

Denise at Chef Brothers Catering helped me style the dresses and helped the day of the show by taking names.

Gainesville Wedding Expo Fall 2010, Part 2

Here are a few of the fun shots we took in our floral dress photo booth.

Gainesville Wedding Expo Fall 2010

We were once again a proud participate in the Gainesville Wedding Expo, on August 29th, put on by Jay's Bridal. For our booth this time I decided to do a little something different. A photo booth with dresses provided by Paul at Jay's Bridal, photos by JS Photography, and flowers by us, The Plant Shoppe Florist. I think fun was had by all who got their pictures taken. All together I believe over 350 pictures were taken. Here are the dresses, ready for participates to jump in the frame .
An up close view of the white dress. We used hydrangea, baby's breath, roses, carnations and fuji mums as the fresh flower component. Crystals, feathers, and dried grevilia foliage painted silver added to the bling.

The pink dress had roses, stargazer lily, carnations, pink mink protea, and hypericum. Feathers and crystals were used to add to the fantasy.

Blogging?????

We have had an incredible summer and somehow I have not kept up the blogging. Between the weddings, parties, and invitations we have created there has not been much time to blog. That and having Abbey at work with me for three straight weeks didn't help much. I will try to do better, so in no particular order I hope you enjoy the upcoming posts.
Abbey is holding a bouquet she made, while I was working on flowers for the Gainesville Wedding Expo. It was a hand tied bouquet of hydrangea, carnations & statice. She sprayed the hydrangea fuchsia.

Aster: September Flower of the Month

Asters are a versatile flower, in both the garden and for the florist. There are different colors and sizes available. These are called monticasino asters, which are used as a filler flower in vase arrangements.

These are larger asters considered Japanese asters, they are more of a focal flower.

Gladiolus: August Flower of the Month

Gladiolus are a bulb plant which creates a linear flower stock. The flowers are available in a variety of colors, that include res, pink, yellow, purple, orange, white and bi-colors.

Modern Impressions by Angel

This is a Newsletter I just got from Photography 35:

Not that long ago, we processed photographs in a traditional darkroom. Today we use digital technology to do the same process. Just as with photography, paintings have moved into the digital age. Modern Impressions combines the quality portraiture of Photography 35 with the artistic brush of Angel Pachkowski. Her paintings use the same brushes and techniques as a traditional artist, just done with a modern medium. Whether it is from your family snapshot or a portrait created at Photography 35, let Angel create a Masterpiece for you.

Call the studio 352.371.9735 to schedule a painting consultation.

Visit our website at: Modern Impressions.

Here is one she did of Abbey, based off of a Norman Rockwell painting.

Water Lily: July Flower of the Month

Water Lilies are a wonderful addition to an water garden or pond. They come in many colors.

A Purple Preview....

Scott & Marlana stopped by today to check out the flowers for their wedding this Sunday.

Marlana said...

Remember when I first came in I didn't care about the flowers, well now I am excited about them.

I am glad she is excited about the Purple & Berry blooms we have found for their wedding.

Dash for the Dress, June 26th

Solutions Bridal is presenting their 2ND Annual Dash for the Dress, to support Breast Cancer Research on June 26th from 8:00am - Noon, at their Gainesville location.

Purple Love Stamps

Just went to the post office and bought the most amazing stamps that would look fabulous with Erin & Eduardo's invitations. We helped create the fabulous green & purple invitations for Erin. I just hope she hasn't bought any stamps yet, these look like they were created just for her. Below is the invitation, along with the stamps.
These invitaions are from our Exclusive II album from Carlson Craft. In this album, you can pick from white or ecru paper, and then 2 font color & font types to completely customize your invitaion. You can view our whole invitation website: http://www.theplantshope.ccaeasy.com/ We also have albums here at the shop, so you can touch & feel the invitaions.

Rose: June Flower of the Month

Such a versatile flower.

Comes in almost every color or the rainbow.

Here are some of the meanings of the different colors:

RED: Love, Passion, Respect, & Courage

WHITE: Innocence, Purity & Secrecy

YELLOW: Friendship & Joy

CORAL: Desire

LIGHT PINK: Grace & Gladness

DARK PINK: Thankfulness

LAVENDER: Love at first Sight & Enchantment

Birthday Flowers

Yes, even a florist can receive flowers for their birthday. I would like to thank Flowers Central for sending me a birthday gift of Alstromeria, Spray Roses and Peony. I would also like to thank Theresa for arranging them for me. The peony haven't begun to open yet, they will be gorgeous when they do..