The Petal Press

The January issue of VIP Magazine featured some breathtaking photos from the engagement party by the bride's family in honor of Jenni and Chris. The Social Butterflies transformed and coordinated the rooftop affair at the Madison. Photos of the perfect evening were taken by Annabella Charles and featured luxurious white furniture from Mahaffey Tent & Party Rentals. We were hired to help turn up the Miami Chic with hundreds of purple orchids and other modern flowers.

To see the entire event click Here and Here.

Posted in: As Seen In, Featured In on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 at at 3:49 PM 0 comments  

One of the ways I knew I truly wanted to be a florist is when I still bought wedding magazines after we got married. Photo shoots are one of my favorite parts of being a floral designer. I love being able to create flowers that are unconventional and inspirational to brides and fellow bridal mag-a-holics like myself.

This season's cultural theme for Southern Bride was the reason our team chose the beautiful mid town antique gallery Palladio as the backdrop to a French Fantasy table.

The best part about having a group of vendors you trust is that all of the good ideas are incorporated. A good example is Jaime, Michelle, and Addie from Social Butterflies, who keep up with the latest in rental and linen trends. I learned so much about the gold cap on the table! I had never seen it before the shoot.

As always, Annabella Brandon from Annabella Charles Photography translated our setting into a feast for the eyes. I really tried to think 'inside the box' by making a majority of the floral items in a square shape to mimic the square table. I also created my first broach mini bouquet. Those broaches are addicting ladies!

So without further adieu, here are the faves and details from our ode to the Gold of Versailles France.

I hope you agree when I say, "C'est ce bon!".

-Karin

Want to see more? Click here!

Credits:

Social Butterflies

Annabella Charles Photography
Mahaffey Tent and Party Rentals
The Palladio Group

Mrs. Post Stationery

Southern Bride Magazine
Chameleon Chair Collection

Posted in: As Seen In, Colors, Featured In on Friday, December 10, 2010 at at 8:10 AM 0 comments  

Posted in: As Seen In, Photo Shoot on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at at 2:13 PM 0 comments  

When I first met Shannon she was so calm and easy going. I wasn't sure she was even going to hire me because I was so excited and maybe a little too jazzed about doing her wedding flowers. When her wedding day came it was a gorgeous day in East Tennessee and she was a beautiful bride without worry. She truly deserves so much praise for never losing her cool and enjoying the celebration of her love. For me, It was a first time at Carahills II and meeting their friendly staff. I also had fun visiting with my vendor friends at CFY catering.

Posted in: As Seen In, Haute Clients and Events on Monday, December 6, 2010 at at 2:50 PM 0 comments  

Here are the pages from the most recent issue of Premier Bride, but that's not the only feature for Haute Horticulture. Stay tuned for a few more posts with extras from the articles and their brides and vendors.

Posted in: As Seen In, Photo Shoot on Sunday, August 15, 2010 at at 9:07 PM 1 comments  

The long anticipated new issue of Premier Bride is out today and I can't wait to share of my favorite pages from the magazine. Let's begin today's post with Southern Peach. Now Annabella of Asian Bees Photography really blew my mind when she sent me the photos from this day at Hunt Phelan. We all worked so very well together to design and bring this theme to life. I couldn't be happier that the feature is in the first few pages of the magazine and that it printed so well. Almost all of the photos were good enough for publication, so I want to share the pics we didn't choose, but are still inspiring.

Posted in: As Seen In, Photo Shoot on at at 7:07 AM 0 comments