The caterer for this event was Jamie of Simply Gourmet Catering.  Jamie and her staff out did themselves!!! When we vendors of weddings come together to help one of our own, we always pull out all the stops.

The flower decor was simple but filled the bill for this ceremony and reception tucked into the meadow on this huge farm in Sarasota.  Fudgie’s designers used simply branches with mini sunflowers in tree like arrangements on the tables with small cubes of single large sunflowers surrounding the tall base. If you are looking for creative  wedding flowers in the Sarasota area,  Flowers by Fudgie’s fabulous designers are who you will want to talk to. 

Also with Mother’s Day right around the corner the same talented designers at Fudgie’s would like to remind you to place your order for Mother’s Day Flowers Sarasota early so we can create  the perfect gift of flowers  for your Mom.  Check out designs like  Imagine Blooms, Zen Artistry  or Paradise Found Bouquets on line. 

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a vision all by itself, but add a gorgeous bride and beautiful flowers and you have heaven on earth! This spectacular wedding took place at the pavilion in Selby Gardens. This divine spot was made even more heavenly by Affairs in the Air as they framed it with soft flowing fabric. The aisle leading up to the pavilion was lined with Sheppard hooks with glass cones filled with vibrant orange lilies and sunny yellow alstroemeria!

The bridal bouquet was made of pristine Casa Blanca white oriental lilies and Bombay  dendrobium orchids with wisps of flowing grasses.  The bridesmaid bouqets were made of orange Asiatic lilies and yellow orchids for a tropical look.  The unity candle table in the pavilion was also adorned with lilies to continue the look.

After the wedding, the couple moved to the gorgeous Hyatt Regency Sarasota for their reception. Stunning table centerpieces were comprised of tall square vases with submerged orchids inside and crystals in the bottom.  LED lights in the centerpieces added a special touch and gave a soft glow as evening fell.  Tibor Imely of Imely Photography did an awesome job as always with the photography. Please be sure to view the breathtaking photography in the gallery below.

If you are looking for a florist in Sarasota to help make your dream wedding a reality, Flowers by Fudgie would be honored to work with you. We are also your source for exceptional Mother’s Day Flowers Sarasota!

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Flowers by Fudgie had another awesome opportunity to be a part of a couple’s most cherished day–we love what we do!

This stunning wedding took place  at the  always elegant  Hyatt Regency Sarasota.  Yellow and purple were the colors of the day! These colors particularly complement each other based on their position on the color wheel.

The pergola at the Palm Terrace at the Hyatt was turned into a Chuppa for this breathtaking ceremony. It was draped with sheer organza and decorated with golden yellow lilies, purple orchids and yellow roses.  The palm trees were used to soften the look behind the Chuppa. Flowers by Fudgie also lined the aisle with carpet runners flanked with Sheppard hooks with glass cones of yellow roses.

The glowing and gorgeous Bride carried a garden mix of hydrangea, rose and mini calla with lavender and purple dendrobium orchid florets. The bridesmaids held hand tied bouquets of  Yellow “Latina” roses with the deep purple dendrobium orchids that matched their gowns.

We used a mix of 2 styles of table centerpieces…elevated centerpieces with topiaries of purple hydrangea with several sizes of cylinders with floating candles to give the room a warm romantic look.  The other style centerpieces were done with tall cylinders with submerged purple orchids with up lighting. Both were breathtakingly beautiful!

The wedding cake was in a class of its own! It was adorned with fresh hydrangea and small yellow spray roses.

K&K Photography captured all these magical moments with the utmost artistic integrity and creativity! Please be sure to visit the gallery below to see their marvelous work.  If you are looking for a florist in Sarasota to work alongside you, Flowers by Fudgie would be honored to work with you. We are also your source for Mother’s Day Flowers Sarasota!

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Color and whimsy set the stage for this absolutely magical wedding at Windsong Farms in Saraosta. Unique touches and creative ideas set this special day apart like no other!

The ceremony took place on a small idyllic pond with a wooden deck-like platform.  Lots of roses and rose petals were used in bright colors to float in the pond. Simple hand-tied clusters of bright flowers in a wild flower fashion were used to dress up the posts on the platform. Flowers included happy sunflowers, hot pink garden rose, purple daises, yellow buttons and lilies, and bright blue delphinium!

The bridesmaids looked sublime in lime green dresses carrying wild flower bunches tied with raffia. However, the stunning bride chose a much different direction for her bouquet. She carried a specially made Jewel or Broach  Bouquet of pins and broaches– many of which the bride brought in and some additional ones included by Flowers by Fudgie. The piece de resistance was  an antique lime green and turquoise pin given to the bride by the groom’s grandmother that was placed right in the center of this jeweled wonder!

The men’s boutonnieres made a statement as well. They were made of feathers and blue wire for something interesting and a bit different.  Peacock feathers were added for punch of blue and green; they looked great with their blue and green bow ties!

The sweetheart table for the couple was stunning with a chandelier suspended from a beautiful oak tree over the table.  The guest tables were simply elegant with 20” vases of curly willow branches with a mini sunflower attached to them for a touch of color!  The base of each cylinder was surrounded by 3 small glass cubes with an LED light and topped with a large cheery sun flower.

The dance floor, a clearing in the trees, was lined with café lights. Colorful umbrellas hung over the dance floor with colorful LED lights helping to light up the area as night drew near.

Overall, it was a beautiful spring day and evening with temperature near perfect. The bride’s parents chose to be cautious and had a tent put up in the event of rain, which was predicted at 30-40%.  Soon after the cake was cut, the wedding was blessed with a bit of a shower! Everyone made a scramble to the tent and the caterers carried the cake table to the tent as well. Several of the dinner tables were cleared and brought to the tent and the party continued! It was a great evening that finished with a fire and smores!  What a spectacular wedding!

This wedding was extra special for Flowers by Fudgie as  it was for the son of a friend, who also happens to be in the wedding business!  The groom’s parents, Tammy and Joel Gamso, are outstanding hair and make artists and work on location for weddings with their business, Finishing Touches.  The caterer was Jamie from Simply Gourmet Catering and  the DJ was Ed Robinson from More than Music.

Check out the gallery below to view all of the beautiful and creative pictures from this most gorgeous day.

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The bride selected a beautiful hand tied bouquet of white O’Hara garden roses, “mondial” roses, white ranunculus, white spray roses and just a few white dendrobium orchid florets. Flower girls wore white dresses with a turquoise starfish print. Pomander balls were done using blush spray roses and white orchids accented with blue sheer ribbon. The girls also wore matching wreaths in their hair. The bamboo canopy was set for the ceremony. The colors of the wedding were hues of white, ivory, tan and light ocean blue and were used in the decoration of the canopy. Natural moss as well as fresh floral pomander balls were suspended at different heights on the canopy. The look was fun and funky.

The Black Palm Restaurant was the venue selected to host the reception. Feasting tables provide the perfect opportunity to do composite centerpieces down the center of the tables. The tables were “landscaped” with a variety of containers including cylinders with teal gems and floating candles, cubes with mounds of hydrangea, small clusters of spring garden vases filled with blush spray roses, cylinder vases with wire wrapped calla lilies and small cubes with single white O’Hara garden roses on top with LED lights in the base. The variety of flowers, textures and heights made the tables centerpieces a feast for the eyes. Thanks to Donna and Jonathan for choosing Flowers by Fudgie to be such an important part of their special day. It’s good to know if you’re planning a destination wedding, your perfect Sarasota florist is just an Internet click away!

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The bride carried a lovely garden style bouquet of lavender hydrangea, lavender roses, purple and lavender lisianthus and purple orchids. She was accompanied by seven girls dressed in eggplant colored short chiffon dresses in different styles. Their hand tied bouquets consisted of white hydrangea with lavender roses and deep purple lisianthus.

Following the ceremony, guests gathered at Pier 22 for cocktails and dinner. The tables were decorated with an eclectic mix of different styles of brushed silver and crystal candelabrum. An evening of laughter and dancing was enjoyed by all. Limelight Photography captured all the joy of the day and graciously provided the photos in our gallery. Thank you!

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Cocktails were served on the mid level of the courtyard by Ringling’s own Treviso.  As usual, they handled all aspects of the catering from cocktails to dinner with precision. Slice of Heaven was the bakery of choice and created an amazing cake that was as delicious as it was beautiful.

While Treviso’s fare delighted the palette, guest table centerpieces were a feast for the eyes. Three separate yet coordinating arrangements graced each table. The focal piece was an elaborate arrangement of curly willow, blue-lavender hydrangea, cream O’Hara garden roses, taupe Sahara roses, porcelana spray roses, lavender waxflower and touches of trailing, feathery soft plumosia greenery in stately black urns. Candlelight glowed from the clear votive holders hanging throughout the curly willow. Two complimentary arrangements in white vases of hydrangea, Sahara roses and porcelana spray roses nestled close to the urn and votive candles on the table completed the look.

The beauty of the day will long be remembered thanks to lovely photography by Audrey Snow of Audrey Snow Photography. Thanks to the talents of many, from the florist to the caterer to the entertainment, everyone in attendance will have fond memories of this elegant wedding.

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The bride carried a hand tied bouquet of white gerbera daisies and ivory roses tucked into soft blue hydrangea. Her attendants carried orange gerbera daisies with deep orange spray roses and green hypericum berries.

The ivy bowls from the aisle served double duty as they were moved to the reception and placed on mirrors in the center of the guest tables and surrounded by votive candles. Each chair had the added touch of an orange or white gerbera daisy tucked into the tie.

Our thanks as always to Kimberly Dyer Photography for providing the beautiful photos in our gallery. It’s always a pleasure to work with fellow vendors who share our commitment to excellence.

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Flowers by Fudgie provided the bamboo canopy for the ceremony and lined the aisle with coral colored rose petals. The bride wore a traditional strapless gown with a full skirt. She carried a fragrant bouquet of coral David Austin garden roses. Her attendants wore coral silk chiffon dresses from J Crew in different styles. Their bouquets were all ivory Vendella roses.

Flowers by Fudgie enjoys status as a preferred florist at the Longboat Key Club as well as several other venues in Sarasota and the surrounding area largely due to consistent attention to detail and professionalism. Please contact us for complimentary information when looking for a florist in Sarasota for your next event.

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Let Flowers by Fudgie help you make your holiday party an occasion to remember! The holidays are a special time to celebrate with family and friends and we would love to help you make it a most memorable time!

Whether it’s a Christmas party or a New Year’s Eve bash, we would love to come alongside you and help plan the party of your dreams! We specialize in making our client’s dreams come true!

If you’re traditional by nature, we can provide elegant traditional party fair. Or if you lean toward something more outside of the box, we can do something that is sure to leave your guests dazzled at your creativity and ingenuity!

And no matter the setting of the party, Flowers by Fudgie will assist you in making it a glorious occasion. If you prefer to do the party in your home, we can come to your home and help create and design the best party lay-out. We will determine where the flowers and candles will work best and create the most festive atmosphere possible. We also provide a variety of props to bring that special touch to your party, like our gorgeous Candelabra in bronze, lead crystals and silver and crystal faceted. Oh and don’t forget the candles! Candles this time of year bring that extra sparkle and glamor that every party needs.

And after carefully listening to your needs and desires, we will provide you with a proposal with several options for you to choose from…thus making the party fit your budget!

For example, we recently did a beautiful holiday dinner dance party at the Longboat Key Club.  We used our 6’ tall black iron trees with extra branches added and decorated with gorgeous sprays of orchids and trailing dazzling hanging votive candles. At the base, we used 12 cylinders in varying heights with floating candles nested into a gold lame’ fabric…simply stunning!

Affairs in the Air also added to the décor of this room by using gossamer and tiny lighting in the ceiling.  Lighting is a critical component of party planning…good lighting adds so much to the atmosphere and ambience of the room. And the linens are also a critical element to consider when planning a fabulous holiday party–the brick black and gold linens used for this Longboat Party were from Shannon of Connie Duglin Linens.

If you’re interested in having Flowers by Fudgie help you design the holiday party of your dreams, contact us right away. We would be delighted to serve you and make your holidays magnificent! And please be sure to check out the gallery below for more examples of how Flowers by Fudgie can provide your party with that extra special touch!

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