tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50324519532053561362024-02-07T10:45:45.170-08:00Modern Day Floral BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-62451197028327670072009-12-07T12:24:00.000-08:002009-12-18T11:39:57.660-08:00NEW MODERN DAY FLORAL BLOG!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA0toWY64XnU3IAjcuUq2kGG063FvjmPcKnnkVlWvJkKUdHnb1_JOcTfM-DoFB_7YiUa7rXg0BPSJc-jRD0vcwYa2HEbkCxyfYoa2IldOzog-4755zolp2ql8GslRueLcd3FPyXBsehVc/s1600-h/extremeblogmakeover.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 392px; height: 349px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA0toWY64XnU3IAjcuUq2kGG063FvjmPcKnnkVlWvJkKUdHnb1_JOcTfM-DoFB_7YiUa7rXg0BPSJc-jRD0vcwYa2HEbkCxyfYoa2IldOzog-4755zolp2ql8GslRueLcd3FPyXBsehVc/s400/extremeblogmakeover.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412594724664815218" /></a><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">image courtesy of </span><a href="http://islandreview.blogspot.com/2007_10_01_archive.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">island review</span></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">After much consideration, we have decided to change our entire blog. Please visit the <a href="http://moderndayfloral.com/blog/">New Looking in Blogging</a> via <a href="www.moderndayfloral.com">Modern Day Floral</a> :) Make sure you save our new site to your favorites!!! We hope you enjoy!!!!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-28282686619988301662009-12-04T07:34:00.000-08:002009-12-04T07:34:00.526-08:00The Interior Design and Event/Floral Design Parallel<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">The parallel between event/floral design and interior design is so strong and absolutely undeniable. You can't flip through any interior design or architectural magazine without seeing some floral element, whether it is used to compliment the overall design or what has inspired the design. You also can't attend an event or wedding that isn't somehow themed around a key period in design history. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', fantasy;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', -webkit-fantasy;"><br /><br /><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=4892_pp.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/4892_pp.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', -webkit-fantasy;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', -webkit-fantasy;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=4892_pp.jpg" target="_blank"></a>Saarinen's Tulip Chairs </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', -webkit-fantasy;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">image courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.knoll.com/knoll_home.jsp"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Knoll</span></a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', -webkit-fantasy;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', fantasy;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Over the next several months, we will be featuring these parallels... which will hopefully in turn, help you find your style and encourage ideas on how to implement that style throughout the details of your event!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Enjoy!</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Erin</span></i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-58525450359097494782009-12-03T07:00:00.000-08:002009-12-03T14:48:01.993-08:00Grand Rapids Wedding Affair 2009<div><div style="text-align: center;">A few weeks ago we posted about a few <a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/2009/11/wedding-hairpieces.html">fabulous headpieces</a> that were designed by our floral design artists... Today, we're showing those of you would couldn't make it out the the <a href="http://www.grandrapidsbride.com/">Grand Rapids Bridal Show</a> at the <a href="http://www.grmuseum.org/">Grand Rapids Public Museum</a>, our booth! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As partners in <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.amodernevent.com">A Modern Event</a> (<a href="http://www.harrison-studio.com/">Harrison Studios</a>, <a href="http://www.in-any-event.org/index2.php">In Any Event</a>, <a href="http://www.sweetcakesdesignllc.com/">Sweet Cakes Design</a>, <a href="http://www.specialeventsrental.com/">Special Events Rental</a> and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.moderndayfloral.com">Modern Day Floral</a>), we decided we would take our business venture and create something unique and exciting at the show! Enjoy the images below!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_1913.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/IMG_1913.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_1923.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/IMG_1923.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_1936.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/IMG_1936.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_1961.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/IMG_1961.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_1972.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/IMG_1972.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Me, Rueben, <a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/2009/11/employee-spotlight-lauren.html">Lauren</a> and <a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/2009/10/designer-spotlight-karen.html">Karen</a> carrying couture bouquets showing off a few different styles! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_1985.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/IMG_1985.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-53462638265184444032009-11-25T07:20:00.000-08:002009-12-18T11:40:31.341-08:00Employee Spotlight: Erin<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Hello! I'm Erin, Jenn's assistant :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=JE_0042bw.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/JE_0042bw.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=JE_0042bw.jpg" target="_blank"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">image courtesy of </span></span><a href="http://www.harrison-studio.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Harrison Studio</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">I have been with </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.moderndayfloral.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Modern Day Floral</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> since May of 2008, though sometimes I feel like it has been years :) I'm fortunate enough to work with some of the most incredible and talented men and women in the industry along with the best clients anyone could ask for :) Thanks to everyone for helping me LOVE my job!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=12639_595531009321_40008604_3463763.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/12639_595531009321_40008604_3463763.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">(yes - that is me in the background making sure the <a href="www.moderndayfloral.com">tiniest detail</a> was 100% perfect...)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Image courtesy of </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Lizzie Photo</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">This past May, I graduated from </span><a href="http://www.kcad.edu/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Kendall College of Art and Design</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"> right here in downtown Grand Rapids with a BFA in Interior Design. Since there are SO many parallels between interior design and event/floral design, I find myself using my education on a daily basis. Once in awhile, I get to dabble in AutoCad or draw perspectives for presentations and clients! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MetzgerRenderingActualBlogImage.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/MetzgerRenderingActualBlogImage.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Just some randomness about me... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">- I am engaged (as of September) to my best friend, Joe :) We will be getting married next August and can't wait to start our lives together! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">- I am completely obsessed with Thursday night television :) It is such a great way to kick off Friday!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">- If I could live off crab rangoon, chocolate chip bagels and popcorn I totally would :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">- My favorite vacation spot is Maui with Rome closely following...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">- I am IN LOVE with the Twilight series... more about Team Edward, but can't help feeling some love for Jacob... </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=JE_0053.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/JE_0053.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">image courtesy of </span></span><a href="http://www.harrison-studio.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Harrison Studio</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">So that is me in a nutshell :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Thanks!!!!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';">Erin</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-62896826404155375202009-11-24T07:00:00.000-08:002009-11-30T07:51:37.022-08:00Art Prize: Room 1<div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As mentioned in my earlier post, the closing gala was one of the most incredible events we have had the honor to design. <a href="http://www.in-any-event.org/index2.php">Jodi Bos of In Any Event</a> along with the team from <a href="http://www.specialeventsrental.com/">Special Events Rental</a> did an amazing job transforming a not so glamorous site into something spectacular. Also, thanks to <a href="www.jenkrollphotography.com">Jen Kroll</a>,we have these gorgeous pictures to share with all of you! </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The venue was split into three very distinct sections and styles: organic/botanical, modern and swanky couture. In an effort to share all the lovely details (and prevent a mile long post!), I decided to split this event into three blog posts. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>
<br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">First up - Organic/Botanical!!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"> </span></span>
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=o204085497.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/o204085497.jpg" border="0" alt="<span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Focal Design</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This 8ft. ginormous botanical design greeted guests as they entered the party. Affectionately known as the "little shop of horrors," this design featured an unusual blend of pin cushion protea, green goddess calla lilies, orange banksia, wildcat oncidium orchids, succulence and a mixture of tropical foliage.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Cocktail Table Design</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">
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<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Orchids come in many different varieties and one particular species that thrills me every time is the lady slipper. This little beauty takes center stage with it's beautiful lines and unique characteristics...amazing right?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=ap.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/ap.jpg" border="0" alt="<span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Bar Design</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">
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<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The bar design was a culmination of all of the floral elements used in the room. I loved how the flowers accentuated the colors of the room.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next up room #2 - Modern! I can't wait to share with all of you...it's one of my favorites! Until then have a wonderful day!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Love,</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Jenn</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-37224483928262843982009-11-23T06:22:00.000-08:002009-11-23T17:40:44.461-08:00Wedding Recap: Lorri and Alex<div><div style="text-align: center;">A few weeks ago, we introduced you to <a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/2009/10/going-to-chapel-lorri-and-alex.html">Lorri and Alex</a>, our fabulous couple from Colorado! On Halloween, these two celebrated their love with family and friends at the <a href="http://www.grmuseum.org/">Grand Rapids Public Museum</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The fabulous <a href="http://www.acarrollphotography.net/">Amy Carroll</a> shared some great shots of Lorri and Alex, the wedding party and of course the flowers! We hope you enjoy what you see because we had an amazing time working with these clients! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=dsc_4870-copy1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/dsc_4870-copy1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lorri loved texture and color, by using bright pin cushions, we were able to add A LOT of zest to this bouquet! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=dsc_4264-copy1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/dsc_4264-copy1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">His socks matched her bouquet!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=dsc_4450-copy1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/dsc_4450-copy1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was super chilly on Halloween... this shot of the Uggs - priceless :) I even heard the boots made a debut on the dance floor!!! I love it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=comp162.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/comp162.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I get chills just looking at these bouquet shots... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=comp262.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=comp262.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/comp262.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=comp242.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/comp242.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Unique chair treatments are so in right now! Lorri was ALL about the details - and we LOVED it! She requested that everyone at the head table get something special on their chairs :) It really added so much to the overall look!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Lorri and Alex and thank you SO much for allowing us to be apart of such a special day in both of your lives! It was truly a pleasure working with you... and if you need anything for your baby shower ;) ;) we hope to help!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-46896952951882301672009-11-19T09:33:00.000-08:002009-12-18T11:41:06.886-08:00Art Prize Opening Ceremony<div><div style="text-align: center;">In Western Michigan, we are fortunate enough to live in a city that is rich in art and culture. We are also blessed to have many families who give back through their <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">philanthropist</span> efforts. Back in April, Rick <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">DeVos</span> announced that in the Fall of 2009, <a href="www.moderndayfloral.com">Grand Rapids</a> would be home to the largest art prize competition. His <a href="http://www.artprize.org/home">ArtPrize</a> would be awarding $250,000 to the first prize winner! Anyone and everyone was encouraged to enter and the end result was spectacular. </div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On September 23rd, the two week festivities kicked off with the help of the extraordinary <a href="http://www.in-any-event.org/index2.php">Jodi </a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><a href="http://www.in-any-event.org/index2.php">Bos</a></span><a href="http://www.in-any-event.org/index2.php"> of In Any Event</a>. We were asked to design a fresh, clean look to bring the colors of slate and saffron colors to life; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">craspedia</span>, pin cushion <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">protea</span> and locally grown <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">celosia</span> were used as our primary design elements.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The crinkled taffeta linens coupled with the ghost chairs looked spectacular.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Great work <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Jod</span>!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I absolutely love these crisp white containers! They're perfect for super mod jumping designs!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This little eclectic beauty was designed by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Rueben</span> whose unique style added the perfect flair to the registration tables. And how much do you love this container?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">The VIP opening reception was one of many events we were fortunate enough to design during the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><a href="http://www.artprize.org/home">ArtPrize</a></span> festivities. I look forward to sharing more!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I would also like to send a special thank you to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">DeVos</span> family for continuing to give back to our community and for making Grand Rapids such an amazing place to live! I'm so proud to be a Grand <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Rapidian</span>!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">All images courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.jenkrollphotography.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Jen Kroll Photography</span></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-85599888104904602972009-11-16T07:26:00.000-08:002009-11-17T07:42:11.206-08:00Wedding Hairpieces!<div style="text-align: center;">Back during the bridal show back in October at the <a href="http://www.grmuseum.org/">Grand Rapids Public Museum</a>, we were able to design a few couture hairpieces for a few of the <a href="http://www.design1.com/">Design1</a> models. One of our designers, Emily, came up with this excellent idea of making hairpieces for brides and women who want to spice up their look. As we encourage her to get on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> and sell her unique and creative talent... we had Rueben practice Emily's look just in case she has to go into mass production ;) Enjoy!!</div><div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=LoonLakePhotography002.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/LoonLakePhotography002.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=LoonLakePhotography016.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/LoonLakePhotography016.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">all images courtesy of </span><a href="http://loonlakephotography.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Look Lake Photography</span></a></div></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-11180415336513826382009-11-13T06:44:00.000-08:002009-11-13T09:05:42.195-08:00Employee Spotlight: Lauren<div style="text-align: center;">Hi, I'm Lauren! I've been working at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.moderndayfloral.com">Modern Day</a> since...March? Boy time flies by fast! That's probably because I have so much fun here. Everyday is something new for me, I do everything from writing publications to setting up events to selling flowers. There isn't a part of this job that I don't enjoy and that's probably because everything that MDF does turns out absolutely stunning. Jenn, Erin and the designers amaze me every time! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=engagement.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=engagement.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/engagement.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Okay more about me, hmmm, well I'm originally from the U.P. and no I don't have a Yooper accent (I hide it well). I moved to Grand Rapids to attend GVSU where I received a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Public Relations. When I'm not at Modern Day working on weddings, I'm at home planning MY OWN WEDDING! Eeeee :) Check out our <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.laurenandbrent.blogspot.com">blog</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My wonderful fiance, Brent, and I rescued a fabulous little beagle, named Quincy, from the Humane Society. She is 20 lbs of pure energy! When I'm not working on our wedding plans or walking Quincy, I'm figure skating. I've been skating since I was 4 and I still coach beginning skaters and give private lessons at Kentwood Ice Arena.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=kisses.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=kisses.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/kisses.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">images courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.phrene.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Photography by Phrene</span></a></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-42282367696734799952009-11-11T11:17:00.000-08:002009-11-11T11:26:01.303-08:00New Moon Premiere Party!!!<div style="text-align: center;">We all know that one of the "hottest" things in 2009 was the Twilight Series. It is all over the bookstores, Volvo commercials and internet. Next week, the long awaited "New Moon" film is making its debut!! We will be participating in the premiere party at Celebration! North in Grand Rapids. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/4038252.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The party will be filled with fabulous giveaways from local vendors, free appetizers and regular popcorn along with a cash bar. We hope to see you there!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-39987165744237615042009-11-10T05:15:00.000-08:002009-11-10T06:58:27.436-08:00Wedding Recap: Joe and Amber<div style="text-align: center;">Back in July we had the pleasure of designing for <a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/2009/07/going-to-chapel-amber-and-joe.html">Joe and Amber's</a> wedding! Held at the super modern EVE Lounge on the 4th floor of <a href="http://www.thebob.com/home.html">the B.O.B</a>, we knew we were going to be able to design something "big city" - and it was incredible! </div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=0069_IMG_0493.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/0069_IMG_0493.jpg" border="0" alt="Fusshioni" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=0227_IMG_1826.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/0227_IMG_1826.jpg" border="0" alt="Fushioni" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=0228_IMG_1828.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/0228_IMG_1828.jpg" border="0" alt="Fushioni" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Head Table with simple accents of green cymbidium orchids... it adds so much and makes this table just a little bit more special!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=0231_IMG_1859-Edit.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/0231_IMG_1859-Edit.jpg" border="0" alt="Fushioni" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">To create a backdrop behind the head table, we created this simple, yet dynamic display of wheat grass, candlelight and screens from Ikea! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to Russ and Rebecca of <a href="http://www.tiberiusimages.com/">Tiberius Images</a> for sharing these fantastic images!!! </div><br /></div><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-46330859378170384912009-10-29T07:10:00.000-07:002009-11-04T06:39:13.352-08:00How To Pin On A Boutonnière<div style="text-align: center;">Our "<a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-hold-bouquet.html">How to Hold a Bouquet</a>" post last week provided a lot of great feedback from our readers so we thought it was necessary to publish a post for the men. We don't want to leave the guys hanging!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The last thing we would want is to see the day of a wedding, would be our fabulous groom and groomsmen walking down the aisle with a bout that's about to fall off so below are a few easy steps to pinning on a secure boutonnière. </div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=w201530489.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=w201530489.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/w201530489.jpg" border="0" alt="<span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.jenkrollphotography.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Photo Courtesy of Jen Kroll </span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">
<br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pinning a boutonnière isn't that complicated but knowing how to hide the pin without stabbing your guy is the real trick.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 1. Hold the stem of the boutonnière, the front facing you, on the left lapel. The boutonnière should sit about 4 inches below the top of the guys shoulder. Tilt the bout on a slight angle and take a step back and look where you'll be placing it. We don't want you putting a million holes in the guys tux because the placement isn't correct.</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 2. Start the pinning by piercing the fabric from under the lapel on the left side (guys left) of the stem of the boutonnière. </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 3. Move the pin over the top of the stem and pierce the opposite side of the lapel. Pull tightly to secure the boutonnière. Ideally, the only part of the pin that should be showing would be a thin line on top of the stem and even then, the pin should be placed in a location where a petal or leaf could hide this.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=bout2.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=bout2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/bout2.jpg" border="0" alt="<span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://jkphotographyonline.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Image Courtesy of JK Photography</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 4. If the boutonnière is extra heavy two pins can be used to secure the weight. If you are worried about the boutonnière moving or a bit of metal showing, you can pierce the floral tape on back of the boutonnière instead of having the pin go over top of the bout.</div><div>
<br /></div><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-14012907285493410212009-10-27T09:00:00.000-07:002009-10-27T09:00:04.536-07:00Going to the Chapel: Lorri and Alex<div style="text-align: center;">Our fabulous cross-country couple, Lorri and Alex, are celebrating their marriage here in Grand Rapids! We are so excited for what she has in store for her guests :) Lorri has incredible taste and style!!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">
<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=Comp2-Copy.jpg" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: none;"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/Comp2-Copy.jpg" border="0" alt="<span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" /></a></div></span></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "></span></b></p><b><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Lorri was a merchandise manager at Macy's but has since switched careers to become on to a full time "wedding planner." </span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Alex is the manager of Communications/Media for USA Hockey in Colorado Springs. </span></div><div style="text-align: center; ">
<br /></div></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>Tell us about the first time you two met!</b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">"We officially met online through </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">EHarmony!</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> Sounds cheesy… but we truly were a perfect match. Our first face to face encounter was at Bar Louie for drinks and fabulous conversation on April Fool’s Day 2008." </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>What is your idea of the "perfect" date?</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">"One of our favorite things to do is experiment with new foods and recipes in the kitchen. Afterwards we usually end up enjoying a beautifully cooked meal together. Don’t they always say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach?"</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>What is the one thing about your wedding you're the most excited for?</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">"We are so excited to bring our closest family and friends together in one spot to celebrate this special and memorable event. It will be a party we remember for a lifetime."</span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>Tell us about your proposal story!</b></span></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">"Alex completely surprised me with a December 26</span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">th</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> proposal. We came home on Christmas day and there were 3 surprise gifts on our fireplace mantle from "Santa". I was instructed not to open these gifts until midnight. The 26</span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">th</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> was our dating anniversary so I thought it was a cute little anniversary present. However, after opening a bottle of champagne, champagne flutes and a card, Alex said a few sweet things to his wide eyed girlfriend, pulled the engagement ring off a one of the branches of our Christmas tree and got down on bended knee. I of course said yes and this will truly be an everlasting love. Thanks EHarmony!"</span></p></div><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-40166130871176684742009-10-22T07:21:00.000-07:002009-10-22T07:58:09.726-07:00How to Hold a Bouquet<div style="text-align: center;">Your bouquet is something you have hand selected to reflect you and your wedding style. You've spent hours upon hours choosing the perfect shade of flowers for your bouquet and when it comes time for you to walk down the aisle, you want to make sure you are not only comfortable holding your bouquet but both your dress and bouquet are photographed perfect.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Here are a few tips on how to hold a bouquet:</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Bend your arms 90 degrees. Let the weight of your bouquet bring your arms down just a touch further. The bouquet should rest about belly button level and your forearms should be resting on your hip bones. Your arms should feel comfortable, we don't want them turning into jello mid ceremony!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=0108.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/0108.jpg" border="0" alt="<span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=0108.jpg" target="_blank"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">image courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.jenkrollphotography.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Jen Kroll Photography</span></a>
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Show the front of the bouquet. If your bouquet has a brooch, bow or decorative piece make <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sure</span> it's facing forward. If your bouquet is only flowers search for flower that stands out. If you are having trouble finding the front, ask your florist! </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=1363-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/1363-1.jpg" border="0" alt="<span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" /></a>
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">image courtesy of </span></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.jenkrollphotography.com"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Jen Kroll Photography</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Grasp the bouquet gracefully. Don't hold the stems to tight and don't interlock your fingers. Save that for the hand holding!</div><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">image courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.dustybrown.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Dusty Brown Photography</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Finally, it's okay to sass up your bouquet shots after the ceremony. Maybe hold the bouquet with one hand to your side or better yet, have your new husband hold it for you!</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=ameopenhouse14.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=ameopenhouse14.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/ameopenhouse14.jpg" border="0" alt="<span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">image courtesy of </span></span><a href="http://www.dustybrown.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Dusty Brown Photography</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Remember be comfortable, show your dress and smile! </div><div>
<br /></div><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-53197334079834976012009-10-19T08:18:00.000-07:002009-10-19T08:18:00.303-07:00Wedding Recap: Emily and Art<div style="text-align: center;">Last week we gave you a little teaser to Emily and Art's wedding. Below are a few details shots of the bouquet and of the head table. Enjoy this super fun, super local wedding!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=emilysbridalparty.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/emilysbridalparty.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=mdf6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/mdf6.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bouquet shots on the trolley!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=mdf5-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/mdf5-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The wedding reception was held on the lawn at Mangiamo's. Natural wood folding chairs were brought in from Detroit's very own <a href="http://www.specialeventsrental.com/">Special Events Rental</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=emilyandart.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/emilyandart.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Emily and Art for allowing us to provide some dynamic flowers for your wedding!!! Congratulations!!!!!</div><br /><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-84663408391252915402009-10-16T08:06:00.000-07:002009-10-16T08:46:48.660-07:00Featured Flower Friday "ANEMONE"<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;">Your Must-Know Info...</span><br /></div> <span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Colors Available: </span><span style="">White, Blue, Purple, Red, and bicolor</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Seasons Available: </span><span style="">Winter through Spring (December - May); also available on the Dutch Market </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lasting Quality: </span><span style="">5 - 8 days</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pricing: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">$4.50+ per stem</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Anemone is a hot and popular flower right now... not only does it fit in with classic styles, it is making a huge debut in vintage styles as well. </span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=ameopenhouse15.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/ameopenhouse15.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">If you're headed to the Bridal Show tonight at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, look for our new sassy sample bouquet with some absolutely gorgeous anemone!!</span></div><br /></span><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: medium none ; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-16891099104600668382009-10-15T10:25:00.000-07:002009-10-15T11:55:13.627-07:00Designer Spotlight: Karen<div style="text-align: center;"><i>It</i><i> is about time to introduce another fabulous member of the Modern Day Floral design team!! Karen has been working with us for two years now and brings a calm, creative flavor to the table. I knew when I met Karen that she would bring great ideas and crafty tips... someone we definitely needed in our growth. Without further ado...</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hi. I'm Karen. I have been working with Modern Day Floral for two years now and have been designing flowers since high school. Since I don't want to date myself, we'll just leave it at that!! In the past several years, I've made more bouquets, corsages, gift baskets, ect than I could ever begin to describe. And I loved every second of it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=8123_101124456571440_10000021659424.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/8123_101124456571440_10000021659424.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In my spare time I like to sew, bake, make salsa and beautify my house! Everyone teases me about being a "Martha Stewart." Over the last few months, I've been going through the process of adopting a baby. Being a mom has been something I've wanted for a very long time and I'm hoping everything works out! It will be quite a full house though :) We have a dog, four cats, a step child, a nephew who lives with us part time, frogs and a snake (boys will be boys!). Can't wait to have a new addition of our household!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=w200732773.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/w200732773.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">image courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.jenkrollphotography.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Jen Kroll Photography</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite part of floral design is making the bouquets. Mostly because they are one of the most important and remembered parts of a wedding... I always feel a level of joy and satisfaction when I get to pass off the bridal bouquet. I really love what we do! Not to mention to fabulous product we get to work with! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_0719.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/IMG_0719.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-14787388960726944272009-10-14T09:44:00.000-07:002009-10-14T10:16:54.626-07:00Going to the Chapel: Noddea and Calin<div><div style="text-align: center;">Noddea and Calin are getting married October 17! This couple is fun, outgoing and both have a love for the theater. </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=CN-8316.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=CN-8316.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/CN-8316.jpg" border="0" alt="<span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Noddea: Program and Building Coordinator for Campus Life at Aquinas College</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Calin: Freelance commercial/industrial/stage actor and writer.</div></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Tell us about the very first time you two met?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"That's tricky! As actors we both saw each other from the audience perspective in different theatre productions in the Grand Rapids community in late 2004/ early 2005, but we didn't get a face-to-face introduction until the Spring of 2007 when mutual theatre friends' band was playing and we both were there. Later in the summer, we continued to show up at the same places following rehearsals for separate theatre productions and the rest is is history! In December 2008, we finally got to be on stage together for the very first time!"</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What is your idea of the perfect date?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"We are big movie-goers...in a big way! The idea of a perfect date is probably hitting Celebration! Cinema on a Saturday or Sunday morning, with a refillable popcorn bucket in hand, followed by an afternoon at home, grilling on the deck. "</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>The one thing about your wedding that you are </b><i><b>most</b></i><b> excited for?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"The ring blessing ritual...everyone in attendance that day will have opportunity to hold and personally bless our rings during the wedding ceremony. Knowing that we have our friends and families support in our marriage and are wishing for our success as a family is an overwhelming emotional gift for us."</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Your proposal story:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"One year after our first "official" date, we drove out to Hoffmaster State Park to lay on the beach and read, and just "be". As we were leaving I thought, "I'm in jeans. glasses, and a hoddie...he looks <i>really </i>good." After lying on the beach for a while there was some discussion about life, our future and Calin proposed with a custom-designed by Hoffman Jewelers in East Grand Rapids. The center stone is a stunning natural sapphire that Calin's father had given to his mother in the early 1970's. As the proposal was happening all I remember thinking was, Noddea, remember this! Remember this! Remember what he says, people are going to ask about this moment!-however; <i>that's </i>what I remember mos<i>t."</i></div><div style="text-align: left; "><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=noddea.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=noddea.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/noddea.jpg" border="0" alt="<span class=" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations Noddea and Calin. Noddea, those are some smokin' hot shoes in your engagement picture and what a beautiful and special engagement ring.</div></div><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a><div>
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">all photos courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.jkphotographyonline.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">JK Photography</span></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-86949556111650797202009-10-13T13:14:00.001-07:002009-10-13T13:38:44.073-07:00Wedding Recap Teaser: Emily and Art<div style="text-align: center;">After meeting with Emily, I had a vision of what her bouquet would be. Her description was "different, large, lush and farmers market." Knowing she is a LEED AP interior design graduate, I knew we were going local all the way! We received some really great product from some of our favorite wholesalers in the area! Check out this bouquet...! It was so Emily :)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=emilysbridalparty.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/emilysbridalparty.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you to Lynell of <a href="http://www.lizziephoto.com/">Lizzie Photo</a> for making some final touches to this shot so we could get it up on the blog! Enjoy everyone!</div><div><br /></div><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-85627766804682981922009-10-12T12:14:00.001-07:002009-10-12T12:42:04.343-07:00Taking Center Stage: Le Jardin<div style="text-align: center;">Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of meeting with <a href="http://www.lejardincreations.com">Le Jardin</a>! This mother-daughter team from Northern Michigan creates incredible fruit art... now tell me that doesn't make you hungry!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=P1070908JPG.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/P1070908JPG.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pam Vuke and Courtney Kunst of <a href="http://www.lejardincreations.com">Le Jardin</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Location: North West Michigan</div><div style="text-align: center;">Number of Years in the Business: Less than One</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What first sparked your interest in creating fruit displays?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"We have always had an interest in food, style and fun... our passion for taking food, making it unique and the fun that we have while doing it was the perfect synergy of the things we enjoy... which sparked our interest in this line of work!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What is your must-have item on the job?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Besides the necessary items we need to create our arrangements, we need each other! The balance between our personalities and the creativity that is generated from bouncing ideas back and forth makes it a must-have for us to work together while creating these unique arrangements."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Any great business advice you swear by?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Always listen to the clients wants... always work hard and honestly.. always be open to criticisms and ideas... but at the end of the day, be true to yourself and love what you do!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What is the most important personal satisfaction you get with your job?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Please our clients and seeing the reactions of people as they see our work for the first time and knowing that we got to be a part of making someone's special day even more memorable... that is the most rewarding part of doing what we do!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>If you could work with anyone, who would it be?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"As a mother-daughter team... we are each other's first choice! We have worked together from the very beginning doing family dinners, cooking contests and parties of all sorts! Our work ethics are the same and what one of us doesn't think of, the other one does!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>If you could have anyone as your client, who would it be?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Since we couldn't come up with any one person we would like to work with, we'll say this: our ideal client would be someone who gave us a vision... something unique... where the sky was the limit... and then gave us full creative interpretation to design it!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What does your normal day consist of?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Our normal days consists of caring for our families, chores, chatting with each other and brainstorming new ideas for making our business as unique and creative as possible."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Days off and down time are cherished in this industry. How do you spend yours?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Doing the things we love! We both love spending time with our families, entertaining with our friends, being outside, movie, the Food Network, scrapbooking, knitting, being involved in church activities... basically anything we can do together!"</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-45320848466313095082009-10-09T09:12:00.000-07:002009-10-09T12:03:24.824-07:00Going to Vegas for Engage!09<div style="text-align: center;">Well on Sunday I am getting up bright & early early and hoping on a plane to get out of this rainy and cold state! That is right... I'm leaving for a few days!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I strongly believe in continuing your education and will be attend Engage!09 to learn more about this fabulous industry of ours! It just so happens to be in sunny, warm Las Vegas! Oh yea, baby! Who ever said work couldn't be fun was totally wrong!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=3772725546_ec9b3548d5_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/3772725546_ec9b3548d5_b.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I look forward to sharing some of the new, interesting trends and tips I pick up from some of the most incredible names in our industry!</div><br /><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-75029347658962716932009-10-07T07:14:00.000-07:002009-10-07T07:14:00.661-07:00Going to the Chapel: Emily and Art<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Emily and Art are getting married! This fabulously fun couple will be getting married October 10th at <a href="http://www.stalphonsusgr.org/">St. Alphonsus Church</a> and celebrating on the lawn of <a href="http://www.thegilmorecollection.com/mangiamoletseat.html">Mangiamos!</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=EmilyArthur.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/EmilyArthur.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">photo courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">L</span></a><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">i</span></a><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">z</span></a><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">z</span></a><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">i</span></a><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">e</span></a><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></a><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">P</span></a><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">h</span></a><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">o</span></a><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">t</span></a><a href="http://www.lizzieweddings.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">o</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Emily Leary - Interior Design, LEAD-AP</div><div style="text-align: center;">Art Heilig - Pilot</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Tell us about the first time you two met!</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"We met briefly at a church retreat in the beginning of high school but, we didn't really get to know each other until our senior year. We started dating in 2002."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What is your idea of the "perfect" date?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Enjoying a nice bottle of wine on the beach one evening. Maybe there's live music somewhere off in the distance..."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What is the one thing about your wedding you are the most excited for?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"Gathering all of our favorite people in one spot, enjoying company, good food, refreshments and music."</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Tell us about your proposal!!</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">"We were snowshoeing over sleep bear dunes and there's a huge overlook on Lake Michigan where we carved our initials and froze a little together. The was slanted and icy so we had to crawl off, which was hysterical... We were just starting to hike back and Art "fell down" (he says on purpose, I say it was real) and asking if I would spend the rest of my life with him. I screamed and jumped into his arms. I left my glove off the entire way down the path, showing everyone that 'WE'RE ENGAGED!'"</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-69101382685740518922009-10-02T09:08:00.000-07:002009-10-02T09:08:00.189-07:00Bridal Show on October 16th<div style="text-align: center;">In just a week, <a href="http://www.grandrapidsbride.com/">Grand Rapids Bride Magazine</a> will be hosting their long awaited bridal show at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. It begins at 5:00 pm and will run until 9:00 pm. For any of you brides looking for the best vendors in the greater Grand Rapids area... this is the place to be. You will find photographers, invitation designers, pastry chefs and SO many more incredible businesses. I can guarantee booths will never have looked so good!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=GRBride_WedAffair_09.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/GRBride_WedAffair_09.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We hope to see you there!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-73728210575676713152009-10-01T09:40:00.000-07:002009-10-01T09:40:01.033-07:00Bouquet Recap: Cairn and and Nick<div><div style="text-align: center;">The lovely Cairn came to us with a very specific vision for her wedding. She wanted the look of a swanky and glamour wedding. Being the a crafty person herself, Cairn designed a lot of her own elements of the wedding, including her own centerpieces and decor. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She came to us looking for the perfect bridal bouquet to fit with her wedding style. I would say we worked very well together!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_5164.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_5164.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/IMG_5164.jpg" border="0" alt="McNicholas" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The stunning broach Cairn providing for a touch of vintage chic to her oh-so-glam bouquet.</div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_51721.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/IMG_51721.jpg" border="0" alt="McNicholas" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_5359.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/IMG_5359.jpg" border="0" alt="McNicholas" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_5457.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=IMG_5457.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/IMG_5457.jpg" border="0" alt="McNicholas" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE how the bouquet and the dress totally play off each other! Absolutely gorgeous... absolutely fantastic! Thank you Cairn for being so incredible to work with! Congratulations on your new marriage AND the new house!</div></div><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">all images courtesy of </span><a href="http://www.jkphotographyonline.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">JK Photography</span></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5032451953205356136.post-18918766066008116692009-09-30T08:00:00.000-07:002009-10-01T20:12:22.184-07:00Wedding Recap: Melissa and Marty<div><div style="text-align: center;">It has been one crazy summer and as we find ourselves pulling out our yummy cashmere sweaters and comfy cozies, I can't help but feel blessed for the incredible couples we have had the opportunity to work with this season. Although we love all our clients, there are a few that touch our hearts and become lifelong friends. Melissa Metzger is one such person. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On July 3, 2009 at the <a href="http://www.sanchezbistro.com/">San Chez bistro</a>, Melissa and Marty celebrated their union as man and wife. As you already know I have been anxiously awaiting to share the recap of this event and it was definitely worth the wait! <a href="http://www.jessica-johnston.com/">Jessica Johnston</a> did an unbelievable job capturing this wedding. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you haven't had a chance to check out the initial post featuring <a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/2009/07/picture-this-early-glimpse-into-our.html">my assistant Erin's rendering</a> I encourage you to do so...she's amazing!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed005-ART.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed005-ART.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/MMwed005-ART.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">So who doesn't love a bouquet loaded with texture and a touch of sass! The rich raspberry ribbon and stunning brooch gave Melissa's bouquet that extra something special.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed089.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed089.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/MMwed089.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Our lovely Miss Melissa holding her bouquet which by the way contains scabiosa pods, mini green hydrangea, green tea roses, mini green cymbidiums, calla lilies, lily grass loops and my personal favorite, the goddess herself, the white phalneaopsis orchid.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed089.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed087.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/MMwed087.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so in love with pom balls and this has to be my absolute favorite! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed087.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed157.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/MMwed157.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Our one minor challenge with this particular wedding was the ceremony and reception location were same site. We had just a mere 45 minutes to completely flip this room after the ceremony. Here's a peak at the room layout </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed157.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed460-ART.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/MMwed460-ART.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">...and poof just 45 minutes later the reception! This reset came together beautifully and I have to send a high five out to the <a href="http://www.sanchezbistro.com/">San Chez</a> staff for all their help. Creative people can be a crazy group to work with and thankfully they smiled and accomidated my every request.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed460-ART.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed465-ART.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/MMwed465-ART.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">My personal favorite, the sweetheart table. This area was where Melissa and Marty shared their vows just moments earlier. The intimate ceremony setting was created by floating sheer white chiffon fabric draped in white dendrobium and crystal strands. <a href="http://www.specialeventsrental.com/">Special Events Rental</a> did another great job draping the fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed465-ART.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed463.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/MMwed463.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Karen our in-house seamstress not to mention extraordinary designer made all of the custom runners for this wedding. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed463.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/?action=view&current=MMwed474-ART.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss267/ModernDayFloral/MMwed474-ART.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Watching event go from concept to completion has to be one of the most rewarding parts of our job as event designers. Each detail, whether great or small makes all the difference in the world. I know I speak for the entire Modern Day staff when I say, "WE LOVE WHAT WE DO!" Thank you Melissa and Marty for being such a pleasure to work with. I can't wait to see you in just two weeks. Vegas here we come baby!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://mdfevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i386.photobucket.com/albums/oo310/shabbycreations2/Signature-2.png" style="border: none; background: transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2