Florists

Due to busy schedules I have neglected this blog! Need to revive it!

Just as the title says, i'm gonna be talking, bragging and advertising for my florists. Her name is Regina from Regina Mae Fleurs Atelier. She is good and patient cos at the beginning I know what I like but eventually kept changing my mind! 

Below are some of her past works. Recent ones are the weddings she did for my company as well.

Ok so she sent me a proposal of how the concept would be like. Please ignore colors, we are definitely sticking to pink and white!

 Above: Details details! Very important. She's spot on on mine!

Solemnisation has 3 different proposals. 

First one below: Traditional

 

 2nd look for solemnisation below:

The Roman Pots

 Look 3:

The tall balls (I'm kinda leaning to this)

 

I like look 2 and 3. Maybe we can combine them? I'll ask her and see if she can come up with something. She's the creative one here!

 

Now for the stage backdrop! She proposed a floral wall. Which I find unique. Its pretty too. Different from cliche backdrop.  

Below: Different types of floral wall

 

 Reception Table and Solemnisation table. Big flowers! 

 For the reception table she will put a wishing tree. To hang my fiance's photo and myself. I don't know should I use it as a guest book where guest hang their well wishes. But very hard to consolidate later compared to a proper guest book.

Below: Wishing tree!

 For the guests table! Simple but pretty flower arrangements below!

This is because the food isn't portioned out. Wanted to do individual plating but cos its outdoor the place don't advise it. So hence, small flower arrangements

 And finally! The VIP tables! We are having 2! Big tall pretty flowers!

Alright that's it I guess! I shall update if there is any changes!

What I want to see....

 

I have been Pinterest-ing excessively. Bought magazines to gather ideas.

And after all the 'research' I really know what I want. In a way what are the basic stuff I need to make it how I want it to be.

With my line of work, I like to see 'transformation' happen to the venue

 

The main motive is to reflect us as a couple and we both like 'pretty' stuff. We like to see things pleasing to the eyes.

 

 

For Ceremony area:

 

1. Chair Posy

Its a must to have this on the aisle. Its very pretty. Not too much but too tiny as well

 





 

 

2. Glass Vase

 

I love this glass vase with flowers inside. I find the aisle too plain so this is a great idea.

 



 

 

 

 

3. Flower Petals

Who gets married without flower petals right?! But I like it arranged by the side together with the vase. The aisle would look so pretty but not overcrowded

 

 

4. Square entrance arch.

I love how this square arch is like a gate. To enter and walk underneath it is like '................'

yeah speechless. Haha

 

 

5. To fulfil my Twilight dream, I love a big fluffy arch to say vows! 

 

 

6. Tiffany Chairs

Its a must for outdoor wedding ceremony!

 

 

 



Dinner Area:

1. Pom pom

Yes I love this pom pom. Very pretty! But of course its baby pink and white

 



2. Flower Centrepiece

I love the glass vase and the hanging crystals. Looks so pretty and romantic 

 

3. Lights

No, I do not like standard lighting of yellow or warm color. I learnt a new term from my boss. Color wash. Means different colored lights that sets the mood and changes it as well

 

Example:

Look at the two flower below (This was from a wedding I did)

Its the same flower same location same event but the background color changes.

It'll be so nice if we can change the color of the area especially its outdoor!

 

 

 

Next update is on my florists! One of the best in town. 

And the Countdown begins

 Yes the countdown starts NOW! 365 days, 1 year exactly to go!

So this will be a really LONGGGGG post

What has been done?
Venue settled
Flowers settled
Floral Deco settled
White Tiffany Chair settled
Invitation and program cards settled
Photographer settled
Videographer settled
Gowns settled (my designer told me she has already started on my gown! so excited!)
Dessert Bar settled
Dj Settled

What needs to be done?
GUEST LIST!
Go to Bali for photoshoot
Go gown fitting and Tux for the fiancé at bliss bridal for bali photoshoot
Bring bridesmaids down to my designer to take measurements. Choose fabric
Schedule trial make up
Schedule local photoshoot after Bali's
Meet florist for color concept.
Ask Shannen (Dessert Bar) for design and food to 'feed' the people

Alright now, for floral deco! I'm considering with Lavender Love Florist. Have not confirmed yet. Contact person Meizhi is very efficient and replies email within 10 minutes.

I am still looking at another one.
Its Regina Mae Fleurs
As for Regina, she is AWESOME! Her flower arrangements are really pretty! I am super impressed by her! Though of course with talent, it comes with a price.

So I am hoping she can give me a good price. Cos I really love her and her works! And she is an awesome person. Very nice and very kind


Ok so this what I need from them:

Flower girl basket

Ring pillow

Signing pen for guest

Ring Bearer boy corsage

Flower girl hair ring (This will look so pretty! Hair band flower)

Bridesmaid hair ring (This will look so pretty! Hair band flower)

Bestman corsage

Bridesmaid hand bouquet

Couple chair decoration

ROM table arrangement -

Reception table arrangement

Loose petals to deco the aisle (I requested for crazy a lot!)

Chair end deco with small posy

Wedding arch deco (I requested lots of flowers!)

Vase flowers along the aisle

Entrance Arch with sash curtain
 

Vase flowers along the aisle

 

 

Entrance Arch with sash curtain

I want this kind of entrance gate kind of effect with a curtain and it opens up when I am about to enter

 (Below)



 

 

 

So I guess that's it about floral decoration. I really hope the wedding ceremony will look beautiful!


And now for Tiffany chairs! Who gets married outdoor without tiffany chairs right? Its not complete!
So went on extensive research and found Tiffany Chair by XOXO & Co. (Click for website!)

Pretty white Tiffany chair BUT since my wedding theme is pink and white, then I especially ordered pink cushions! Though they say the cushion will only come mid of the year so awesome!

 

Now I am just trying to maintain (or lose some more) weight before I go down to Bliss Bridal to go for gown fitting for my Bali photoshoot.

I am so happy when my gown designer told me she has started on my gown!
(Those who don't know, my actual day wedding gown is designed and customised for me cause I don't wanna use my wedding gown for photoshoot and I want it to be mine, no one else has worn it or rented it before. Only my photoshoot gowns for bali and Singapore shoot is rented)

My bridesmaids dresses is designed and customised for them, like a gift to them. I plan to get them same shoes as well! Oh well we'll see in a later time.

That's it for now!!

Let the wedding planning take off!!

 

Florist

Yes I am looking for a florist! Since mine is an outdoor wedding, I would like to have those tall flowers along the aisle

 

Something like the photos below

At the same time, I want to tie a flowers at the chairs at the end of each row. Apparently they are called posies. Which is something like the photos below.

I have asked 2-3 florists and for the tall flowers minimum is $150 per flower (I would probably need 4) so that is like $600. For the posies minimum is $20-$80 depending on flowers. Lets say its at $30 and i have 20 chairs, that'll be another $600. Which is another $1200!!

However, my fiance says, if were gonna put the the tall flowers, dont put the posies cos the arch and the flowers would just block it. If we want the posies then dont put the tall flowers. Cos it'll be too congested if we include everything.

Our conversation went something like this:
Me: So you don't want both tall flowers and posies? Is it the price?

Him: The price is ok, were talking real flowers. But I'm worried its too much. Too over decorated. Got heart shape arch, got tall flower, got posies, got petals on floor, tiffany chair the pink so bright. Think about it.

Me: *thinking deeply* Ya you make sense. So if I want the posies don't get the tall flowers, if I get the tall flowers don't want the posies? 

Him: Their same price anyways

Me: So which one you don't want?

Him: You decide, your call

Me: Its your wedding too ok! Plus your paying not me so decide

Him: You decide. Cos I decide then if you don't like you'll sure change it also. 

Me: Ok I take the tall flowers

Him: Huh? U sure?

Me: Ok I take the posies

Him: OK!

Gahhh guys! He wanted the posies just say it! 

So I guess goodbye tall flowers, stick to posies. Besides he does make sense too. Oh wells.

Keep hunting for florists!!! 

Anyone out there got good recommendation? I have been spending a bomb, gotta tighten already. 

Alright! Till next post

Wedding Invitation

Yes I have found my the person doing my invitation cards!

Before I go on, the theme of the wedding is "Pink and white with lots of flowers". So the invitation card has to show the theme of the wedding. 

I saw one of my client's invitation card and really loved it especially the material! So I asked for the contact and after contacting her, within a week she gave me a first draft! So quick!

Besides I have lots of 'demands'. I want the card to open in the middle like a window and has a ribbon. It has to be pink and full of flowers. I want to put our photo inside and have maps and directions at the back.

She took down the details and even quoted me her price. Very reasonable! And a week later, ta-dah! Here's my first draft of my invitation card!! 

PS: The photo used is not the actual photo that will be used for the wedding invitation. This is just to show how it would look like. My photo shoot photo would only be done end of May in Bali and then I'll pass the photo to her and then she can do the final design. 

Here goes!

The Cyan Line indicates the folding

(above) This is the front of the card. It opens in the middle. There's a ribbon that's tied.

(above) This is the back of the card with the map and directions on how to get to the place

And INSIDE!! Pretty!

Her website is The Paperteria. She'll be doing my personalised fan too so the design of the fan and the invitation card is exactly the same!

Looking forward when the whole design is done!