I’m always searching for a styled shoot location and Castle Hall in Detroit is one venue that stood out to me. The place has big windows, a unique location, and literally looks like a castle. Therefore, I couldn’t wait to yet again do flower design in Detroit. 2019 Color of the Year - Coral This was the second styled shoot that Kelle and I worked on together, which was a great opportunity to see if we’d be a good fit. Kelle was interested in using bright wedding colors so we agreed on bold and bright. After all, colors like that will make a statement. We decided on the 2019 Pantone color, living coral. Kelle designed a flower wall that included ombre rose colors. The colors transitioned from dark red to light ...
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Styled Collaboration – Holly Vault
Holly Chapel I remember seeing a bridal show hosted at the Holly Vault and being enthused with the Chapel. After they finished their renovations and opened up the venue to 2019 brides, my creative juices started flowing. By now, you know that I enjoy styled shoots, so I couldn’t help but jump on the opportunity. I contacted my partner Kelle and photographer Ilze to do a tour in February and fell in love with the venue. Before I left, I’d already come up with a color scheme for floral design in Holly! The Color Scheme I really like blue, so it was only right that the color was somehow incorporated into the styled shoot. My refreshed branding color scheme, like my logo, follows a blue theme. Therefore, I thought it was a great ...
Magazine Cover Shoot
You guys, we were so proud to have our unique, eye-catching floral creations presented in the recent cover photo and feature story for the fourth edition of Wedding Day magazine. If you didn’t know, Wedding Day is an interesting magazine for Midwestern brides. The magazine, originally launched in Indiana, is working hard to increase its presence in the bridal market, including in the Detroit metropolitan area. They strive to present the work of wedding innovators, including companies like our very own, Design Quintessentials, and appeal to brides who are looking to have a unique wedding experience. Secret Garden In The City Detroit, Michigan The Excitement Was Real When I was approached by ...
Highlight A Wedding Vendor – Floral Designer
In the line of work I do, collaboration is important and networking is a must. I typically go to monthly meetings for networking, such as the Rising Tide Society meetings. It was there that I met Kelle. She opened up her studio, Flower Smith Studio, for the Livingston County group meeting. And guess what? She is a floral designer and does eco-friendly flower arrangements and large installations! Friends to Styled Shoot Partner I met Kelle in late 2018 and our friendship has blossomed since then. I sometimes wonder if it’s because she’s a Capricorn like me (lol). We’re both pretty conservative people and we think alike. It’s fun bouncing ideas off of one another about custom flower arrangements and coming up with creative ...
10 Lush Spring & Summer Wedding Bouquet Ideas
We’ve rounded up some of the summer wedding bouquets, from bold burgundy blooms to soft pink lush. Garden rose is always in season so no matter when the season and what color you can always count on those garden roses. Spring is peony season so don’t forget some peony bouquets. ...
Avoid Falling into the Pinterest Rabbit Hole
Everyone loves Pinterest, especially brides to be! You can easily use the website to virtually pin your dream wedding items to a board and share them with your friends. From your bridal bouquets, centerpieces, decorations, bridesmaid dresses, gown dresses, what to serve, what NOT to serve and more can all be found on Pinterest. The Age of Pinterest The age of Pinterest has definitely changed how brides approach meeting with their wedding vendors. They now greet them with binders full of ideas from Pinterest, which is wonderful! It's always good to have an idea of what you want and to be inspired by what's online, but it becomes a challenge when certain things aren't actually feasible. As a wedding florist, I often see brides with ...
Highlight A Wedding Vendor – Photographer
Introducing Ilze Lucero I met Ilze Lucero at our Tuesday Meet over a year and half ago but I didn’t have the chance to work with her until my barn wedding-styled shoot. She’s the one that introduced me to Leanna, the barn owner in Clarkston where we had the successful yet massive Greek influenced wedding styled photoshoot. About IlzeIlze has a background in graphic design and creates wedding invitations available on Minted, Redbubble, and Zazzle. Notably, she has a passion and love for fresh flowers. Some of her specialties include senior, baby, and family pictures, but weddings are where we come together. My Go-To PhotographerDuring our first wedding-styled photoshoot, she went above and beyond to make sure every vendor ...
Styled Collaboration – The Barn in Clarkston
FINALLY I'm writing about this shoot, almost a year later. I’ve participated in a few styled photoshoots in 2018, some organized by me and others by someone else. However, they weren’t big enough for me and weren’t really making the impact I would have liked. I wanted something large and spectacular, something to challenge myself with. Then I Found The Barn in Clarkston When I met Leanna at a business meeting, I was immediately in love with her barn. She purchased the barn back in 2017 and was doing all the renovations herself. Leanna’s end goal was to make it a historical place where locals could hold farmer’s markets and wedding ceremonies. She was very excited when I shared my idea of my very first, big, ...
