a signature piece
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It’s so fun to do a big signature piece! We did this one last weekend for a jewelry event at Foxwoods casino. It took roughly 6 hours of work on site, over 50 hydrangeas, 20 or so phaleonopsis orchids, over 100 dendrobium orchids, over 50 stems of lilies, 50 feathers, and tons of glittery branches! We wanted to make sure it sparkled as much as the jewelry!
If you are having a formal wedding and you can incorporate a signature piece into your budget, it certainly presents a “wow” factor for your guests. The place card table is usually a great place to do a bigger piece.
And even if you don’t have much of a flower budget, consider using flowers in ways that present the greatest impact. Keeping flowers in clusters and focusing on specific areas will really make a difference!
Tags: foxwoods casino, Hana Floral Design
valentine’s event recap
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I’m a little behind in posting these images, but I just wanted to share the great fun we had at the Valentine’s event over at Chamard vineyards a few weeks ago.
Sarah put together a fantastic evening of fun for couples with a laundry list of talented vendors who participated. There was of course, wine tasting with Chamard wines and chocolates from Given, tempting food by Gourmet Galley, sinful desserts by Toria Dolce, even mini makeovers by Jennie Fresa and her crew!
And the grand finale, was the hot hot hot runway show hosted by Beth of The White Dress by the Shore, and Josie of Beneath the Gown.
We had a great time hanging out with our friends and seeing some of our brides for the 2010 season!
Here are a few snapshots from Anna Sawin. To see more, check out True and Wesson’s blog!
me and ms wesson
me and tiffany~ who knows what i’m doing
lucinda, sarah and adrienne
the hot ladies of the runway show and one lucky man!
gorgeous evening bags hand knit by our very own Carol
bridal bouquet with blackberries, plum tulips, roses, dahlias and kangaroo paws
a sizzling little number from Beneath the Gown
another bouquet made up of peonies, roses, tulips, stock and orchids
the beautiful tasting room at chamard
fantastic runway shots from Jacklyn Greenberg of Jag Studios
Tags: anna sawin photography, beneath the gown, chamard vineyards, chocolate creative design, gourmet galley, Hana Floral Design, jag studios, Jennie Fresa, Power Posse, Stonington Design and Paperie, The White Dress by the Shore, toria dolce, true and wesson, True Event
designer wanted!
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You might’ve read our ‘fond farewell’ post a few blogs back. It’s official. We are looking for a new designer to join our team! Now, if I had a dime for every time someone waxed poetic about becoming a florist and what a great job it must be, I’d be taking a much needed vacay with that money!
All kidding aside, it is really a great job. It is also really hard work.
Here is what I expect from our designers:
wire flowers using accurate techniques
create hand tied bouquets and table pieces with little or no hand-holding
capable of working on larger scale pieces
process flowers, wash buckets, vases and the like on a regular basis
have the strength to lift heavy objects when setting up~ some urns weigh 40-50lbs!
set up at event sites with accuracy and in a timely manner
comfortable driving a truck or cargo van to locations
a level-headed personality, team player attitude and presentable appearance
We are a great little team. The work may be hard, but it’s also fun. We get to do fun projects in between all of the weddings that are in store for us this season. All of us work together to get the jobs done. Divadom does not exist here.
This is a primarily seasonal job. You’d be working full time during the months of May-October, with some holiday hours afterwards. Saturdays and Sundays are an absolute must.
Do you think you have what it takes? Do you want to give it a try? Email me~ yumiko@hanafloraldesign.com. Let’s talk!
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don’t forget about this saturday!
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We’ll be joining a bunch of our favorite industry friends this Saturday at Chamard vineyards for a fun Valentine’s event! Sip on a yummy signature cocktail from Cafe Routier, nibble on goodies from Gourmet Galley, sweets from Toria Dolce, enjoy wine and chocolate pairings, and catch the runway show from our friends at The White Dress by the Shore and Beneath the Gown!
There’s more so be sure to come join us! Don’t forget to RSVP to sarah@ trueevent.com.
See you there!
melissa and david, september 12, 2009
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What’s not to love about a classic green and white flower scheme for your wedding? It’s timeless, compliments any color scheme and there are tons of flower combinations to play with!
Missy had few requests when it came to her flowers. She was such a laid back bride! She liked orchids, so we used green and white ones for her bouquet and within the centerpieces. There were 3 adorable flower girls who each wore a flower halo as well as carried a Nantucket basket full of flowers and herbs.
Missy and David’s wedding was so charming! They had a tented reception set in the lovely neighborhood of Fenwick just a stroll away from the chapel, all surrounded by beautiful water views. It was the perfect setting for their easy going style.
Below are the incredible images from my dear friend, Ms. Maggie Conley. Enjoy!
Tags: coastal gourmet, fenwick, Hana Floral Design, Maggie Conley Photography
valentine’s event at chamard vineyards
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Come join us in the fun! Be sure to RSVP to: sarah@trueevent.com
Tags: anna sawin photography, beneath the gown, chamard vineyards, chocolate creative design, gourmet galley, Hana Floral Design, Jennie Fresa, Power Posse, Stonington Design and Paperie, The White Dress by the Shore, toria dolce, True Event
fairy tale ball recap
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Saturday night was a whirlwind of fun! Of course, it always starts out with loads of hard work and set up, but the pay off is so worth it. Saturday night was the annual Fairy Tale ball fundraiser for the SE CT children’s museum, with the tireless and inspiring Josh Chalmers at the helm.
Our table inspiration came from a childhood story called Momotaru-san, or “peach boy” in English. It’s been nearly 9 years since my mom’s untimely passing, but her memory and her culture still live on and I am always(consciously or not) finding ways to show it through my work. I think mom would’ve been proud.
It was a modern interpretation of Asian-inspired. We used a gorgeous color palette of orange, peach, rust, and pale blue, along with bamboo and rattan elements. Special thanks to Sarah for assisting me with rentals of the linen, napkins, the fantastic bamboo chairs, and chargers.
Hubby/designer Gary drew in a flash the awesome depictions of Momotaru-san’s 3 friends~ the dog, monkey and pheasant. I mean, he literally did them the night before because I felt we just needed something in our backdrop!!!
Carol sewed the gorgeous fabric runner that I purchased from Japan. This fabric is quite often used for children’s obi’s. She also strung the orchids you see hanging from orange parasols, and we had layers of peaches, peach roses and peach mums all along the table.
While we wait with baited breath to see the images from the talented, Matt Grazier, here are a few of ours during set up!
And while I unfortunately don’t have images of all the other AH-mazing tables, I just want to say congratulations to all the incredible designers on board!!! Each table was unique, extraordinary and inspiring. What a magical evening!!!
Me and Josh pretending to be working!
Carol touching up the table.
The illustrations Gary whipped up.
The end result!
Tags: fairy tale ball 2010, fletcher design studio, Grazier photography, Hana Floral Design, Josh Chalmers, SE CT's children's museum, True Event
fairy tale ball
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This Saturday we will be participating along with an incredible list of designers in the annual Southeastern CT Children’s Museum charity ball.
Hosted by party planner extraordinaire, Josh Chalmers, this event is one that will surely be remembered!
Each designer gets to create a table out of a storybook, so we decided to do the story of Momotaru, or Peach Boy. It’s a Japanese children’s story about a little boy born out of a peach to an elderly couple. He defeats ogres and such and returns with riches. I guess a Japanese Robin Hood of sorts.
Anyway, we’ve dreamt up a beautiful table setting and I can’t wait to see it all come together! And we’re looking forward to seeing all the amazing designers and their tablescapes! The best part is that the money goes to the Children’s Museum and helps support all of their amazing programs.
And speaking of charity, my daughter’s elementary school has asked all the kids to gather their loose change to donate to Unicef’s Haiti Relief fund. Their goal is $300. Can you imagine if every school in the United States donated their change to the fund?
If your child’s school hasn’t already set up a program, encourage them to do the same!
Tags: fairy tale ball 2010, Hana Floral Design, Josh Chalmers, southeastern CT children's museum, Unicef
grace ormonde’s wedding style new england
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If you haven’t already picked up your latest issue of GO’s Wedding Style New England, run to your nearest Border’s and grab one! Wedding Style magazine is a fantasy wedding magazine chock full of inspiration. We love to go through it the minute we get our box!
It is filled to the brim with design ideas that you can take and re-interpret for your own wedding.
As a vendor, it is indeed a privilege to be asked to provide flowers for their photo shoot. It is always a fun challenge to think outside the box, collaborate with our friends, and see what our colleagues in the industry are up to!
So, here’s the final result:
In case you are wondering where the flowers are, this is a table runner made up of over 600 carnations! And unfortunately you can’t see the detail, but we mixed hot pink carnations and created a coral shape among all the lighter pink carnations. Pretty cool, huh?
Tags: chocolate creative design, grace ormonde, Hana Floral Design, matthew wagner photography, True Event
brides connecticut cover bouquet and some!
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Last Spring, we were asked by our friends over at BridesCT to provide some bouquets for their photo shoot at the Winvian. “Of course!”, I said!
With eager anticipation, we finally received word that one bouquet would be on the cover of Brides MD, (my hometown!), and also the cover of the new issue of BridesCT, which will be out later this spring.
Here’s a sneak peek at the covers!
And if you’ve got a current issue of Brides CT, check out the weddings of Victoria and Tim and also Mia and Craig!
We couldn’t be more thrilled! Thanks so much to our friends at BridesCT!
Tags: brides.com, BridesCT, Hana Floral Design, winvian