Maria Brady of Choreographed Events is always great to work with.  She brought in special linen for the cake and head table that were just exquisite.  Planning this up scaled wedding was a huge undertaking but done with easy by Maria.  You will see by looking at our photo gallery that Tibor of Imley Photography, did an outstanding job capturing the event.

I do not think I have seen the Ritz Carlton Ballroom as grand with the soft lighting effect and fabric draping done by Affairs in the Air, coupled with the striking arrangements that the Fudgie designers did on site.  Two styles of arrangements were used.   Both in tall vases but one with long  white orchids with chandeliered hanging votives and the other of tall curly willow branches with white dendrobium orchids attached and crystals garlands raining from the branches and many hanging votive candles.  The branches stood 5 to 6’ tall of the tables which filled the room with it tall ceiling.

The long head table with its fabulous linen was flanked with two 36” all crystal 5 branch candelabrum topped with white orchids and then lined with dozens of candles between.  The place card table in the pre function area at the Ritz had a vase of tall curly willow branches with crystals and tiny orchids on monofilament. The monofilament rained from its branches.  This impressive piece was in the center of all the place cards that spiraled out from it base.

The sparkle of the crystals in the candlelight made for an absolutely awesome look.

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Marie Selby Gardens of Sarasota has several beautiful garden settings for a wedding reception and this couple from New York chose to have theirs under the tremendous Banyan Trees. They were married at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Sarasota prior to arriving at Selby.

We worked together with Maria Brady their planner, Michael’s On East and Barbara Banks that provided us with photos we have displayed.

When the guest arrived their tables were set with vibrant orange and fuchsia linens.  Two styles of arrangements were designed for the tables.  One style was an elevated arrangement in glass pilsner vases with curly willow branches and pink Makara orchid sprays to look like orchid trees and on the other tables had glass bowls of hot pink hydrangea, Makara orchids and bright orange roses.  This bold pop of color was a very eye catching within the lush garden setting.  For the place card table we use flats of wheat grass; where the cards where nested in alphabetical order.  The couple wanted a fun and casual look and the bold colors helped to set that tone.

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