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. 

[Show as slideshow]

[View with PicLens]

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.

[Show as slideshow]

[View with PicLens]

12►

The bride was traditional and romantic in her ivory lace dress complimented perfectly with a bouquet of ivory roses and fragrant, pearl studded stephanotis. Attendants in yellow chiffon carried hand tied bouquets of Circus roses, a lovely deep yellow rose with a reddish-orange edge. The groom wore a boutonniere of 3 stephanotis blooms as he awaited his bride at the altar. Al Gordon Photography captured every moment in beautiful detail.

[Show as slideshow]

[View with PicLens]

Bird Key Yacht Club was selected as the perfect place for dinner and dancing. Large glass cubes with graceful silver manzanita branches dripping with crystal prisms and hanging votives transformed the dining room. Yellow lilies, purple orchids and fanciful white ostrich plumes were arranged at the base of the branches. A band of hot pink ribbon around the cube finished off the pop of color on the ivory linens. The wedding party dined at a feasting table covered in rich plum colored linens and decorated with ivory tulle and ostrich plumes. Vases holding the attendant’s bouquets ran the length of the table. Ostrich plumes sprayed from tower vases at either end of the table.

Old Heidelberg Pastry Shop created a gorgeous stacked cake that dared you to cut it. Fresh flowers added to its beauty couldn’t enhance it’s amazing taste. These locations allowed guests to enjoy the best as well as keep their cool indoors. Congrats on another job well done by the staff at Bird Key Yacht Club, Old Heidelberg Pastry Shop and the design team at Flowers by Fudgie!

[Show as slideshow]

[View with PicLens]

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.

[Show as slideshow]

[View with PicLens]

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.

[Show as slideshow]

[View with PicLens]

12►

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!

[Show as slideshow]

[View with PicLens]

The Earth laughs in flowers.  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

We think so too! We at Flowers by Fudgie see firsthand every day the joy flowers bring to people! Whether it’s the long-awaited and carefully planned wedding day, celebrating Easter, or honoring your beloved mom on Mother’s Day, flowers make everyone smile and light up a room!

And contemporary glass cubes are an extraordinarily elegant way to show off flowers! Go ahead and indulge those modernists in your lives with a beautiful contemporary centerpiece or bouquet. Glass cubes make a beautiful centerpiece for weddings, Spring/Easter or Mother’s Day gift giving. These popular centerpieces make any occasion brighter, fresher, and more beautiful! These contemporary centerpieces appeal to a bride or gift giver with a discriminating eye for color and clean lines.

The ”flower to flower” look, with little to no greenery, gives a just picked appeal. Cubes come in a variety of sizes to choose from:  2” to 12” with the most popular for table tops measuring at 4-6” high. These cubes can be lined with a ti leaf, banded with ribbon or left clear for a more natural look where the stems can be seen. The crisp clean look appeals to many.

If you would like to send flowers to someone you love or are planning a wedding and 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!

[Show as slideshow]

[View with PicLens]

The bride carried a bouquet of all freesia and her bridesmaids carried bouquets of all white tulips.  The back of the logia was the setting for the ceremony and the reception was catered by Michaels on East.  The tables were elegantly set with either low bowls of tulips with lily grass or tall pilsner vases of all white stock. Brett from Made in the Shade provided the plant rental which always brings warmth and hominess to the Museum. 

[Show as slideshow]

[View with PicLens]