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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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.

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The Powel Crosley Museum is a spectacular wedding venue on Sarasota Bay.[Our bridal couple chose the Crosley and the fabulous Tibor Imley of Imley Photography to capture there day.  The couple used a bold palette of color to include orange, hot pink, lime green, and teal.  Peacock feathers were also included in all the bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres to add interest and texture.  A graduate of Ringling School of Art, the bride had a wonderful eye for color and style. 

The terrace, at the Crosley was the ceremony site where the center arch was draped with off white fabric by Affairs in the Air for a backdrop.  The back of the aisle was flanked by trailing greenery at the base of 2 large lanterns at the entrance.   The grand stairway made for a wonderful entrance for the bride, and was treated with trailing pathos plants to soften the look of the concrete wall, that were provided through Made in the Shade Plant Rentals.

It was wonderful to be able to work with a bride who knew exactly what she wanted and had a vision where the designers at Flowers by Fudgie were able to pull it all together.

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