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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The bride walked the aisle carrying a hand tied bouquet of ivory David Austin Patients Roses. Her attendants,  dressed in lapis purple, carried a garden mix of green hydrangea, lavender roses, waxflower and purple lisianthus. In keeping with the purple, green and aqua color scheme, tables were covered in dark purple linens with touches of aqua. Flowers by Fudgie designers on site placed tall silver vases brimming with trailing seeded eucalyptus and an abundance of purple hydrangea with curly willow rising from the center of the vase on the tables. Small green dendrobium orchid florets were attached to the curly willow to add a touch of color. The couple chose origami ornaments placed at each place setting as wedding favors. The llama, symbolizing responsibility and strength and the crane, which stands for long life, fidelity and happiness. It’s always fun to see something different and thoughtful for the favors.

The staff at Mattison’s handled all aspects of catering from appetizers to dinner with expertise and precision. Dancing on the patio under the stars was the perfect way to end a memorable day.

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A short drive and guests arrived at the beautiful new Sarasota Yacht Club. Table centerpieces were lavish overstuffed glass cubes with white hydrangea, green mini hydrangea and white roses surrounded by lots of votive candles on navy linens. Pastry by Design created a delectable cake adorned with fresh white ranunculus – too beautiful to cut, but too delicious not to! Everyone agreed it was a wonderful evening of dining and dancing.

Sarasota has so many varied locations and venues there’s sure to be something to please every bride’s wedding vision. We hope they choose Flowers by Fudgie as their Sarasota Florist regardless of location.

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The bride chose to carry a clean, tight bouquet of all white Oriental lilies. Attendants carried hand tied bouquets of hydrangea, white fuji mums, green dendrobium orchids and white and purple bicolor lisianthus. The beach ceremony was followed by a tropical casual reception at the Sun Garden Cafe in Siesta Key Village. Table centerpieces were a mix of styles. Some carried the beach theme with large cubes filled with sand, shells and starfish with green Fujis mums and purple dendrobium orchids with grasses while others were mounds of beautiful purple hydrangea. All the tables were completed with floating candles in cylinder vases with teal gems in the bottom to add more tropical color to the tables.

Sun Garden Cafe provided wonderful fare and everyone’s sweet tooth was satisfied with delicious cupcakes by Lyndsay at Pastry by Design. What fun it is to help a couple plan a tropical Florida wedding!

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Whether you live here in paradise or not, our beaches and beautiful locations are perfect for creating unforgettable weddings. Some of our brides are able to visit us and plan weddings in person… and some we plan over the internet, via Facebook and over the phone! Whatever your situation, we are the Sarasota florist for you! Contact us today to get started planning the wedding of your dreams!

The ceremony was held at First Baptist Church on Main Street with the reception to follow at Sarasota’s historic Phillippi Estate Mansion. Wearing an Enzoani Calistoga gown, the bride carried a fragrant bouquet of white hydrangea and white freesia. Her attendants wore classic black dresses and carried bouquets of white hydrangea.

Hydrangeas were used throughout the Phillippi Estate Mansion for the reception. Tall silver vases topped with a mass of white hydrangea graced the mirror topped feasting table in the great room. Guest table centerpieces were a mix of tall silver vases or composite groupings of 3 silver julep cups with hydrangea. Nellie’s Catering served a delicious meal in a setting of sparkling silver, candlelight and mirrors.

Our online questionnaire at FlowersbyFudgie.com is a great way to start the floral planning process. This couple’s vision of classic elegance was realized through careful planning with local wedding experts.

The ceremony was originally set to take place on the front steps of the Ca’ d’Zan Mansion. Mother Nature had other ideas and when dark clouds threatened, the decision was made to move both the ceremony and the reception under cover. The Campanello, the new patio adjacent to the Terrace was the perfect spot. US Tent provided the tent and beautifully lit the inside in a wash of soft pink. Royal purple orchids, hot pink roses, white hydrangea and lime green Fujis mums were just a few of the flowers used in this wedding. The beaming bride carried a hand tied bouquet of white hydrangea, pale lavender Misteen orchids and white mini calla lilies. Bridesmaids bouquets consisted of hydrangea, hot pink Ravel roses and deep purple orchid florets. The men’s rose boutonnieres were done in silver filigree holders that added just that special touch.

Just as the ceremony began, the sun broke through the clouds. Limelight Photography made the most of Ca’ d’Zan’s beauty and this couple’s joy and captured the day with expertise.

The rich color scheme was pulled throughout the reception…from the lavish linens to the sparkling table settings. Tables gleamed with glass cylinders filled with orchids as well as silver manzanita branches dripping with crystals and hanging votives. Very romantic!

Outside events can always be affected by the weather and alternate plans are a MUST! This bride and groom certainly made the right decision by hiring local wedding professionals, knowledgable and capable of working quickly and effectively together when the weather made a change of plans necessary. What could have been disorganized chaos was instead quickly review and pulled together with style. Hats off to US Tent Rental, Nellie’s Catering, the staff of Ca’ d’Zan, Limelight Photography and the Flowers by Fudgie design team for a job well done!

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Cocktails were also outside in the Healing Garden area with the reception in the grand ballroom. The Ritz’s talented pastry chef used fresh flowers provided by Flowers by Fudgie, in the colors of the wedding using eggplant asters and mini mums!!

A wishing tree was place in the pre function area for guest.  A wedding wish tree or wishing tree is a brilliant idea to replace the traditional guest book in a fun way. The basic concept is to decorate a tree in your wedding colors’ and style and then provide wish tree cards for your guests. Your guests then write anything they like on the cards from best wishes, dreams, or helpful advice for the newlyweds and then tie them on the branches of the tree. After,  these mementos make a fantastic addition to any wedding album or scrapbook. In this couples case, Flowers by Fudgie use Manzanita branches with fresh green hydrangeas at the base which added to the decor in the cocktail  area.

The sweetheart table of 2 was completed by using the bridal bouquet and two of the hand tied bridesmaids bouquet on the ends of the table. By doing so, the couple got a little  double duty out by using the bouquets as centerpieces now at the reception.

If you are looking for wedding flowers in Sarasota or the surrounding areas you will want to be sure to contact Flowers by Fudgie, and speak with their bridal consultants. Ask them to send /email a consultation questionnaire and they will provide you a FREE proposal, with pricing, photos, and options, based on the information you provide.  It is a great way to start in the planning for your big event.

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Have you ever dreamed of a beach wedding? Many couples do! Well this couple not only dreamed it, but lived it!  And Flowers by Fudgie was there to help make this beautiful couple’s beach destination wedding a reality!  The wedding took place at the gorgeous Lido Beach Resort in sunny Sarasota, FL.

Anna Pohl of Day Planners, and Kimberly Dyer of Kimberly Dyer Photography were also part of the dream team as they helped bring this vision to pass! Brides adore Anna as she aptly pulls all the details together to allow the bride to really enjoy her day. And Kimberly’s stunning photography speaks for itself! And the wedding flowers by Flowers by Fudgie were like no other, if we say so ourselves!

Our beautiful bride loved pink lilies with their pleasing fragrance so we chose the deeper pink Starfighter variety to make up her stunning bridal bouquet. We also added orchids and stephanotis to the bouquet with the added touch of a crystal in the center of each flower!  The bouquet was breathtaking!

For the ceremony, we used a bamboo canopy and the aisle was lined with shepherd hooks filled with lilies and scattered hot pink roses to make it come alive with color and flair! The bride was an absolute vision as she carried her bouquet and walked to her husband- to- be on the beach!

And the reception was amazing as well!  It was held under a tent on the resort’s beach property. Fun and unique lighting brought the party to life and highlighted the dazzling table centerpieces of tall silver Manzanita branches and trailing purple orchids and hanging shining votives.  The base of the centerpiece was accented with pink lilies and orchids to give a pop and splash of color to each table.

And the three food tables were resplendent with tall cylinders with submerged cymbidium orchids on top of a light tray to add a nice soft glow to each table.

Our bride was absolutely thrilled with everything and saw her dream beach wedding come to life before her very eyes! And Flowers by Fudgie was equally thrilled to be part of this spectacular day!

If you would like more information about the events at the  Lido Beach Resort, contact Mandy Piekarski, catering manager at the resort or if you would like to plan your dream destination wedding or are looking for a florist, don’t hesitate to contact us at Flowers By Fudgie…it is our pleasure to work with you! And don’t forget those all-important Mother’s Day Flowers!

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