Total class at the St. Paul Hotel

I thoroughly enjoyed setting up for the reception of Megan and Ramsey at the St. Paul Hotel on July 25th. Megan, along with the help of her florist Molly, did an amazing job selecting three different centerpieces to decorate the intimate ballroom. She used one floral centerpiece in a gold square vase, the Venice centerpiece (with the brushed gold stand), and the Sausalito centerpiece (which has a soft gold rim and ivory mosaic) accented by pink orchids . These three pieces coordinated together beautifully and made each table warm, interesting, and stunning. Check out these amazing photographs by Studio 188. I'm so grateful to Erica at Studio 188 for sharing these beautiful pictures!

Tulips in Manhattan

I had to post this stunning picture of tulips placed in the Manhattan centerpiece. How beautiful! Flowers by Sadie and photo by Cari McGlynn Photography.

Beatuiful wedding at Lafayette Club

I had the pleasure of helping decorate and set up at the wedding of Lindsey and J.R. on August 23rd at the Lafayette Club on Lake Minnetonka. They, with the help of their florist Molly, came up with really interesting and beautiful ways to use the Manhattan centerpiece.

They had three different centerpieces in the room. One was the complete Manhattan with a vase of a dozen red roses inside...what normally would have been a plain glass vase of roses was made absolutely spectacular by using these beaded hurricanes. The second centerpiece was using just the pewter base of the Manhattan with a simple glass hurricane, pillar candle, and red rose petals...extremely elegant and pretty. The third centerpiece was a tall riser with a large red rose topiary at the top - amazing! The combination and balance of these three centerpieces was perfect in the room.

Roses and the "Manhattan"

Below are three examples of how the Manhattan centerpiece can add a unique touch to an already amazing floral centerpiece. First two arrangements by Sadie's. Third arrangement by Molly's.

The LOFT Bridal and Design, Lakeville, MN (MBellish pieces on display)

Last week I had the pleasure of visiting the LOFT Bridal and Design studio and store in Lakeville, where I met the owners, Sara and Trish. The store opened last November and both the owners and the store are lovely and charming. They offer the following:

• Full-service Floral
• Decor and Event Design
• Day-of-coordinating
• Unique rental items
  
• A retail space that sells bridal gowns as well as flowergirl, prom, and bridesmaid dresses.

If you're looking for your gown, you definitely need to check out the LOFT. The atmosphere is completely relaxing and beautiful, the gowns are gorgeous, and the people there truly care about helping you find the perfect dress.

I am thrilled that the LOFT has the MBellish rental items on display. We hope to work together to provide clients with one-of-a-kind decor for their special event. If you need a florist, a dress, or help making your event truly unique, swing by or set up an appointment at their store and check out the MBellish items while you're there.

Fresh Flowers Photo Shoot

On Sunday, September 30th, 2007, Sadie, of Sadie's Fine Floral Design, and I participated in a photo shoot where a professional photographer, Jennifer Spencer, shot photos of Sadie's flowers and M|Bellish rental pieces. We had an amazing day and can't wait to see the professional photos. Here are some snapshots we took of our set-up and the work in progress.