Haley & John December 31, 2009

Our last wedding of the year... a very intimate affair.. .30 adults and 6 children... gathered in the groom's parents house on Valley Road, in Buckhead.

Haley wanted it clean & elegant.. her favorite colors - black & white.  Her bouquet is composed of Vendela Roses,  'Black Star' Miniature Callas and white spray roses.  Black velvet ribbon & Swarovski crystals are the ultimate in finishing touches.  Her little 'nieces' to be carried Kissing Balls of all Vendela roses, while the mothers carried small nosegays of matching flowers.  I have to tell you, I made her show me her shoes... black patent leather Christian Loubotin - complete with little patent leather bow at the toes... size 5½!!

The wedding & reception were held in the great room of the house.. in front of the family Christmas Tree, with a view to the back Italianate Garden.  John & Haley were surrounded by their guests as they stood for the ceremony.. conducted by the groom's sister, Patti (I called her the irreverent Reverend).  After the ceremony, everyone had dinner in the same room.  Linens were "Orleans Black Damask' from BBJ :Linens, black bengaline napkins.  Chairs and tables from We Rent Atlanta. .  Haley loves a little bling, so we placed Swarovski crystals on her wedding cake (Cakes by Ella).. while John picked out his own cake, red velvet.

Best wishes to John & Haley and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

More photos will be posted once received from the photographer

Holiday hours

All of us here at Foxgloves & Ivy Floral Design Studio extended our warmest and heartfelt wishes for a very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season. 

We will close at 12 noon Thursday December 24th, closed Dec 25-27th....reopening with limited hours the week of December 28-January 2nd.

Gorgeous florals & plants on delivery today

These were some of the flowers & plants on delivery today... proof that you don't have to have red & green for Holiday look!!!  The stunning purple and pink arrangement is for a little girl's 1st birthday party tomorrow at Druid Hills Golf Club....

Another happy bride sends her thanks

One of our autumnal brides, Amy Bledsoe, sent this email today...pictures were posted earlier

"Larry,  Well it will be two months tomorrow since Bill and I got married.  We did not get back until October 23rd from our honeymoon and it has been a world wind every since. 

I can't thank you enough for all your hard work.  You gave me the WOW factor I was looking for.  Everyone has raved about the flowers and the reception hall.   I look forward to working with you in the future and hope to keep in touch.   Kristin is working on a slide show of the wedding.  I will forward once we complete.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday.

Sincerley,
Amy Bledsoe-Gmaz"

This is why we do it folks... really!!!!

Thanks from our customers

We received this email just a few minutes ago from the wonderful folks at 'Atlanta Magazine'.  F&I has been their florist for several years and we make them look GREAT!!

See below and read her note!

Thank you for all beautiful flowers you send!

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From: Kandace Ladis (Uncle Julio's)
Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:31 PM
To: Jan Scarbrough (Atlanta Magazine)
Subject: Uncle Julio's - Kandace at Perimeter with Flowers

Jan:  It was such a pleasure to finally meet you in person.  You are a joy and it was wonderful to have you and your family at our mock service!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for these beautiful flowers.  This just might be the largest most elegant arrangement I have EVER received.

I just can’t thank you enough.

I hope you’re feeling well, and 100% soon!

Sincerely,

Kandace

B'nai Mitzvah weekend

The Horwitz family are celebrating a B'nai Mitzvah today & tomorrow...their son and daughter are the celebrents.  Congregation Beth Tefillah tonight and for tomorrow's Kiddush... everything will have a South Afircan theme, as the family is orginally from there.  Earthy colors from the linens and the florals - natural and organic.  Saturday evening, at Congregation Beth Jacob in their Heritage Hall will see the big party... Pewter, deep garnet red and Black linens will work with community minded centerpieces.  The family wanted to do something for the less fortunate, so we came upwith an idea that pleased them; cylinders filled with assorted nuts and fruit... topped with flowers.  Now we're not talking the sliced fruit and whole fruit in water...that's been done to death!!!  Fresh produce topped with flowers... all to be collected at the end of the evening and distributed by the family.

Mazel Tov!!!

Stephanie & Tim October 17, 2009 Big Canoe GA

Just recieved this from Stephanie via Twitter....  thought we'd share.  Stephanie is the editor for 'Get Married' magazine... we were contacted during the summer to possibly provide the bridal bouquet...those of you who know us (and for those who are thinking about hiring us)...we do all the florals...  The challange:  we already had 2 booked for that Saturday, one in Callaway Gardens.  No problem, we used a courier service to deliver to Big Canoe.   As you can see from the movie preview, Stephanie & Tim were a joy to work with!  Cannot wait to see the entire movie and the photos in the magazine next year.  Congratulations to you both...
http://rayromanblog.com/2009/10/stephanie-tims-wedding-in-big-canoe-georgia/

Caitlin Davies & Jeff Campbell October 17, 2009

Another of our 3 weddings & receptions on Saturday October 17th... also scheduled for outside - Caitlin & Jeff decided to weather it out under the tent at Druid Hills Golf Club... even though the wind was a'howlin!!  According to the photographers (Picture This!) the tent posts were jumping up and down and caused a bit of a fright!  Nonetheless, they didn't flinch and completed the ceremony.  We were surprised the rose petals didn't fly away..glad they didn't.
Becky Warfield Graham, Banquests & Catering Manager (and one of our former brides) did a wonderful job with her staff accomodating the large number of guests in the ballroom.

Vendors:  Photography - Picture This!  Cupcakes- The Cookie Studio  Hair & Makeup - The Moore Agency  Venue - Druid Hills Golf Club 

Teresa Joyce & Carl Durham Oct 17, 2009 Callaway Gardens

Received the images from Kristen Alexander from Teresa & Carl's wedding & reception on October 17, 2009 at beautiful Callaway Gardens.  Mother Nature wasn't kind to Southern Brides last weekend, but we were able to sneak in some photos before the ceremony.  Kristen found the natural meadow the perfect spot to photograph the ladies...it was overcast, a bit blustery (understatement) - but the colors in the meadow were the perfect foil for Teresa's blue, yellow and soft gold.  Wearing their bathrobes to the site, each one in turn posed with Teresa... bless their hearts...what troopers.  Yours truly had the task of stomping down the briars, grasses and other vegetation so they could move about (in sandals!!)  We also had to navigate a few fireant mounds.

Now we have seen hundreds of couples get married over the years, and while it is great to see they are in love, every now and then, we work with a couple like Teresa & Carl...they are truly soulmates.. and it showed.  Carl was completely dressed before 1pm!!!  He was as excited as a little kid on Christmas Eve... he WANTED to get married!!

Vendors:  Photography - Kristen Alexander; Linens - Wildflower Linens; venue - Discovery Center Callaway Gardens

October 17th madness...all is well in WeddingTown!

Whew....what a busy week and weekend here in Atlanta.... 3 weddings & receptions scheduled for October 17th.... all three were to have been outdoor ceremonies, but with the December weather we experienced (and still are) over the weekend, one brid & groom opted to move everything indoors.  Teresa & Carl were married at Callaway Gardens; pictures will be posted tomorrow...waiting on Kristen Alexander to finish her post production.  Caitlin & Jeff exchanged vows (and partied afterwards) at Druid Hills Golf Club - photos will be forthcoming from Greg and Sandra Scott at Picture This!.  Our third wedding was at Big Canoe; Stephanie Davis (editor of 'Get Married' magazine) tied the knot with Tim Smith at Big Canoe...and they had the ceremony outside..despite the chill.  Images from her wedding will be later, as they are featuring the event in their magazine..we'll let you know when they are available! 

Words of praise

This email just came in - Lisa is a mother of one of our brides a few months ago... she also teaches at the school at Decatur First United Methodist....  thought we'd share:

Hi Larry and Greg,
Just got off the phone with Caroline from Decatur First Methodist, and she said you guys blew them away with the flowers you did for a wedding this past weekend. That is high praise indeed, and thought you might appreciate knowing what an impression you made. She said the candles, etc were just great, and that we picked a wonderful florist for Amy and Marco's wedding as well-of course, I agreed. Hope all is well. Were you ever able to see the pics from Amy and Marco's wedding?
Take care,
Lisa Lantrip

Amy Bledsoe & Bill Gmaz October 10, 2009 pix

For those of you reading that don't live in Atlanta, it won't make much sense, but it has been raining here most of October, supposedly the driest month of the year - which is why brides in the area have made October the number one month for weddings! Today, still pouring outside.. looks like Flood part II before this is done... and a perfect excuse to stay in your jammies and work from home!

Kristen Alexander has already provided us with some images for the blog.... thanks bunches Kristen!!

Amy & Bill held their intimate ceremony at the Decatur First United Methodist Church Chapel.. a gorgeous setting for the wedding. Many thanks to Carolyn there... good seeing you again! They were blessed with one tiny sprinkle session for approximately 2 minutes before the guests even arrived. They chose the historic Wimbish House, also known as the Atlanta Women's Center for their reception. As one of the 4 remaining mansions on Peachtree Street, the setting was perfect for the 70 guests attending. Amy chose flowers for the season...autumnal hues which rally provided the "PUNCH" she wanted in the house. The great folks of Bold American Catering did an outstanding job on the cuisine... and the wedding cake was created by Jeff at The Frosted Pumpkin ..a vision of chocolate simplicity. Well done everyone.... the linens were from BBJ (Amy picked them out all by herself!)..featuring the new Terra Cotta Shantung with Gold Deauville napkins.

Amy & Bill Gmaz Saturday Oct 10, 2009

Sneak peak collage from the photographer, Kristen Alexander...individual images to follow and shout outs!

Amy Bledsoe & Bill Gmaz

Saturday October 10th, Amy & Bill will exchange vows at the Decatur First United Methodist Church Chapel. Their reception at the Atlanta Women's Club, also known as Wimbish House promises to be a wonderful party. Kristen Alexander's expert eye will capture the event.. the incredible staff of Bold American Catering promise a culinary experience.... and of course, we will decorate in our signature style of elegance in bloom. Stay tuned for images next week after the wedding.

Andea Tamasi & Noah Wells

They are finally married.. what a day! The weather was perfect at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens for an outdoor wedding. Andrea & Noah is the first scheduled ceremony allowed on the Great Lawn.. good thing as the Gardens had 3 other ceremonies that day! Busy Busy! Our thanks to Kristen Alexander for the fabulous photos here in our blog... she will load more on her blog...we mainly care about our contributions... and our other vendors we work with. Catering: Sun In My Belly; Linens - BBJ; Chairs & chair covers - We Rent Atlanta; draping - Marina Miller and Event Drapery.com; lighting - Weyant Lighting; wedding coordinator - Margie Sikes, Affairs of Elegance; Groom's & Bridal Cake - Mark Lotti's Classic Cheesecakes & Cakes (loved the Fender guitar cake Mark!!)

This wedding & reception was over a year in the planning. Many changes were made during the planning process and after many meetings, Andrea & Noah had the event of their dreams. Check out Kristen's website, www.kristenphoto.com later to get info on the dress & the shoes...they were KILLAH!!!

Enjoy!!