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Friday, May 29, 2009

Featured Flower Friday "RANUNCULUS"

Your Must-Know Info...

Colors Available:
White, Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red, Burgundy, Peach, Orange, Yellow
Seasons Available: Winter through Spring (December - May)
Lasting Quality: 3 - 7 days
Pricing: $3.o0 per stem

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image courtesy of Jen Kroll Photography


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image courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings

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image courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings 

Ranunculus has become a favorite of ours with its "dynamic floral personality" and incredible scent! If you are a bride who wants a tight compact bridal bouquet or one who wants to show off the flowers naturally curvaceous stem, this flower is absolutely perfect. This flower mixes in well with others and can stand alone to be as equally fabulous! 


Thursday, May 28, 2009

Why we LOVE what we do!


They say a picture says a thousand words and in this case I think it says everything!  So often as designers, we don't get the opportunity to see the faces of the ones we touch.  When Karen finished this bouquet, I knew it was only fitting that she be the one to present this unbelievable beauty to our bride Nina.  Of course, Erin, my assistant, and I were there to capture the moment..are you kidding me we wouldn't have missed it!!!!!

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Nina stared at the bouquet for a good minute before asking if Karen would help her with holding the bouquet - which was too cute!
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After our initial consultation and seeing pictures of Nina's dress it was obvious that no standard bouquet would do!  The waterfall bouquet was designed to work perfectly with the ornate details of her dress.  It is very important when selecting a bridal bouquet that it compliments the prettiest part of the dress.  Also adding embellishments like pearls, crystals and other non-floral elements can really accentuate the dress bringing the entire look together.   

This dramatic bouquet was a combination of Black Magic and Charlotte roses along with James Story orchids, red hanging Amaranthus,  Italian Ruskus and finished with stunning crystals and an amazing brooch.  The bouquet was designed in large bouquet holder.   The unused cut rose stems were used to wrap around the plastic handle giving the bouquet that European Hand-tied look.  This technique also makes the bouquet easier to carry because lord knows this beauty weighed a cool ton!  :)  I'm sure the maid of honor is still cursing us!  



Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Educational Series at A Modern Event

This Thursday night at 6:30, all of us with A Modern Event will be hosting our first educational series "Style Your Wedding!" We would love for you to join us!

We will be discussing a few of the hottest styles: Vintage, Beach, Classic, and Modern! Not only will we be going over the current trends in event design, florals, photography, and cake design - we'll also be discussing a few "tricks of the trade!"

Our first class is complimentary so feel free to bring anyone and everyone to hear great tips and enjoy some delicious treats!


Please RSVP to events@amodernevent.com


We will be meeting at:
125 Ottawa Ave. Suite 170
Grand Rapids, MI 49503


If you come late, we will have a sign letting you know which room in the Ledyard Building we have moved to! We hope to see you all there!



Going to the Chapel: Amanda and Adam

Coming up this weekend, May 30th, we have the pleasure of designing for Amanda and Adam! This couple is so incredible and their story is absolutely adorable! 


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photo courtesy of Firefly Photography

Amanda Bongard - Director of Corporate Development
Adam Rogalski - Political Director


Tell us about the first time you two met!
"We both attended an MSU Alumni event where we met briefly. A week later I coincidently ended up sitting behind Adam on a flight to Detroit. We talked in the airport when we landed and have been together ever since!"

What is your idea of the "perfect" date?
"It doesn't seem to matter where we are or what we're doing, we always have fun together. A few things we like to do are: grill out in the backyard, go golfing, try new restaurants, go for walks and taking weekend road trips together."

What is the one thing about your wedding you are most excited for?
"We are so excited about every element of our wedding. It's going to be amazing to see it all come together: our families and friends, the rehearsal dinner, the church, my dress, the party bus, San Chez and the amazing space there, the band, the dancing, the food, the flowers (of course!), it's going to be spectacular!"

Tell us about your proposal story!
"Adam surprised me with a hot air balloon ride on my birthday! He surprised me again when, at one point during the ride, I turned around and he was down on one knee with a ring!"



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Photographer: Firefly Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Mary Brown of Lucky Girl Weddings
Ceremony Location: St. James Catholic Church
Reception Location: San Chez


Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Leave it to Michigan!




Leave it to this fabulous state of Michigan to make a complete liar out of me!  Just hours after a gloomy start to my day- the sun came out, dried up all the rain and now I'll just have to enjoy a mojitos while relaxing on my patio with my poochies of course.  

Have a great night everyone!  

Ciao! xoxo






Top Wedding Flicks

Here it is again... May in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and the weather has turned from gorgeous sunny skies to a rainy mess (uh, why do I live in Michigan, again???) This is enough to make me want to crawl into a hole and not come out until the nice weather finally sticks.

However, I did start thinking about some positive things that comes with having a crappy view out my office window... and that is curling up to watch a movie inside at home! A blanket, a good cup of coffee or glass of wine, my Cavalier King Charles (Jack) and Whippets (Frank and Sam) who love to snuggle up right next to me, mind you, if not directly on me ...and of course, my comfy clothes. Who doesn't love an evening spent curled up on the couch with your favorite "pals", anyway?



So, if you are lookin' to just kick back and relax, here are some TOP WEDDING FLICKS to enjoy this week:

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My Best Friends Wedding
"Julianne fell in love with her best friend, the day he decided to marry someone else"

Father of the Bride

"Love is wonderful. Until it happens to your only daughter"

The Wedding Planner
"A romantic comedy about love, destiny, and other events you just can't plan for"


Wedding Crashers
"On July 15th, they're coming to your wedding...with or without invitations"

The Wedding Singer

"He's gonna party like it's 1985"

Made of Honor

"It takes a real man to become a maid of honor"

My Big Fat Green Wedding
"Love is here to stay...and so is her family"

Sweet Home Alabama
"Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it"

Princess Bride
"She gets kidnapped. He gets killed. But it all ends up okay"

Meet the Parents
"First comes love. Then comes the interrogation"



I will enjoy some of these this evening and appreciate the rain. After all, the rain right now is working hard on bringing us some BEAUTIFUL fresh blooms later to love! :)



Friday, May 22, 2009

Featured Flower Friday "HOLLIA"

Your Must-Know Info...

Colors Available:
Brown with a slight hint of purple!
Seasons Available: All seasons (grows on the east side of Hawaii's Big Island)
Lasting Quality: Approximately 1 week 
Pricing: $7.00 per stem


This native Hawaiian foliage has become quite a hot little number here at Modern Day Floral. It is one of my favorite and unique elements brides select to enhance their bouquets and arrangements! Look for the curled stem that looks like a monkey's tail!



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photo courtesy of Dusty Brown Photography

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photo courtesy of Ben Harrison Photography

After a few days, the hollia gets a little "fuzzy" and becomes more texturized! This is great for your escort card table as you can see below!

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photo courtesy of Jen Kroll Photograpy


For anyone interested in the organic, natural styles... or anyone who just wants to add some fun to their flowers... this is one of the best examples out there! Enjoy!