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		<title>South Jersey Wedding Florist: Jenna and Mark at Running Deer Golf Club</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago Mary and I had the pleasure of designing and setting up the wedding flowers for Jenna and Mark at Running Deer Golf Club in Pittsgrove, NJ. The wedding planning started months in advance as Mary searched high and low for the perfect turquoise glass beads to use as an accent for Jenna. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A few weeks ago Mary and I had the pleasure of designing and setting up the wedding flowers for Jenna and Mark at <a href="http://www.runningdeergolfclub.com/">Running Deer Golf Club</a> in Pittsgrove, NJ. The wedding planning started months in advance as Mary searched high and low for the perfect turquoise glass beads to use as an accent for Jenna. We really love how it all came together and are so excited to share the pictures with you. <a href="http://www.issyschmidimaging.com/">Issy Schmid</a> was kind of enough to send us these fabulous shots. Definitely check out her website and blog, she does some amazing work!</p>
<div id="attachment_938" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 710px"><img class="size-full wp-image-938 " src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/bridal-party.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="467" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">The bridesmaids wore these cute little black dresses (love these!) and carried bouquets of yellow calla lilies. The yellow really popped against the black! Jenna carried an all white bouquet of roses, lilacs, calla lilies, tulips and stephanotis&#8230;.and of course we accented with some turquoise bling.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text">Here is a close up of Jenna&#039;s bouquet. The rhinestones in the stephanotis were gorgeous. We also wrapped her bouquet with a handkerchief that had been handed down in her family, these are the kind of little touches that we love to add. </p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text">I had to add this picture because they both looked so awesome in it. You can also see how the handkerchief was wrapped around the stems of her bouquet. </p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text">Look at this gorgeous bride!!!</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text">As usual the set up at Running Deer went perfectly. We used our tall bell vases with a stem of yellow orchids in the bottom and a mound of white hydrangea on top. We hung the turquoise beads from the top of the centerpiece and of course sprinkled some on the table.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text">For the low centerpieces we used this coordinating bowl with floating orchids and candles. Look at how pretty the glass beads are on that mirror. </p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text">Jenna and Mark were married outside at Running Deer underneath their new pergola. We hung these cute little bubble vases with hydrangea from the pergola. We had some strands of the beads left and didn&#039;t want any to go to waste so we decided last minute to add them to the pergola &#8211; I think this really made it all come together.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text">To line the aisle we hung these adorable little daisy pomanders from shepherds hooks. </p>
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<p>Thanks to Issy for all of the great photos.  And congrats to Jenna and Mark &#8211; we had so much fun doing this wedding!</p>
<p>If you are interested in our floral design services in South Jersey, the greater Philadelphia area or Northern Delaware please contact Mary by filling out the form below:</p>
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		<title>NJ Wedding Florist: A lil bit of this and that&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 15:12:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am so blessed to have such supportive/amazing/inspiring friends, you know, the kind of friends that make you want to be a better person. Tina is in that category for sure. It just so happens that we have become industry buds too, which adds to the fun. Whenever we are together, we swap stories about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center">I am so blessed to have such supportive/amazing/inspiring friends, you know, the kind of friends that make you want to be a better person. Tina is in that category for sure. It just so happens that we have become industry buds too, which adds to the fun. Whenever we are together, we swap stories about creative and awesome weddings that we have been a part of and we are always trading tips and advice. As A Garden Party grows and develops, I can&#8217;t help but think that Tina has something to do with it. She has been so generous with sharing her beautiful photos (see many more on her <a href="http://www.tinajayphotography.com">website</a>), always sending me a cd bursting with tons of high res pics for me to play with&#8230;come see many of them in the new studio on display! So today&#8217;s post is showcasing her talent showcasing our work, cool huh?</p>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 437px"><img class="p3-insert-all size-full   " src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/100327-gardenparty-033.jpg" alt="" width="427" height="640" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">This is a sample of Tina&#039;s wedding bouquet for her big day in October, we are IN LOVE with the texture/bulk/drama of this bouquet! There is nothing delicate about this baby except for the feathers! Many of our brides are interested in sample bouquets, which we think is a great idea. We do charge for the sample though, these things cost money ladies! </p>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 650px"><img class="p3-insert-all size-full " src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/100327-gardenparty-034.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="427" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">It was windy this day and those feathers were dancing! Every bouquet needs a little bit of movement, that is my motto. </p>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 437px"><img class="p3-insert-all size-full " src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/100327-gardenparty-044.jpg" alt="" width="427" height="640" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">A centerpiece sample that you may have seen at our last bridal show&#8230;a trio of square vases with an electric mix of green cymbidium orchids and perfect blue hydrangea, this was HOT people!! Brides loved it at the show!</p>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 650px"><img class="p3-insert-all size-full " src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/100327-gardenparty-049.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="427" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">So we might have went a little overboard on the feathers that day, but you gotta love it. Peonies and roses are a romantic duo.</p>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 437px"><img class="p3-insert-all size-full " src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/100327-gardenparty-056.jpg" alt="" width="427" height="640" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">We got these new jeweled collars that are sooooooooo beautiful mixed with simple pink callas.</p>
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<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 650px"><img class="p3-insert-all size-full " src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/100327-gardenparty-051.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="427" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Purple mokara orchids (my new addiction), grape hyacinths and ranunculus are cute cute cute for bridesmaids. I think this would look great with black dresses!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">We that is my little bit of randomness for today! Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Thanks again to Tina for sending me the beautiful photos and for being an inspiration. Love you 619 McKean!! To everyone that has no idea what that means, we were PSU freshman neighbors and loved every minute of that chaos. Looking forward to the weddings we are teaming up for this summer and of course your own wedding in October!  </p>
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		<title>Maria&#8217;s Marvelous Wedding at The Merion (Cinnaminson, NJ)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am going to try to capture each bride and each wedding in a few words from now on&#8230;.for Maria and her April 10 2010 wedding, I shall use &#8220;simply chic&#8221;. Thanks to her black and ivory color scheme (the hottest wedding trend now) and her desire for elegant, formal yet simple floral designs, that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: left">I am going to try to capture each bride and each wedding in a few words from now on&#8230;.for Maria and her April 10 2010 wedding, I shall use &#8220;simply chic&#8221;. Thanks to her black and ivory color scheme (the hottest wedding trend now) and her desire for elegant, formal yet simple floral designs, that is what she got! The ceremony was held at <a href="http://www.haddonfieldumc.com/">Haddonfield United Methodist Church</a> (WOW) and the reception was at<a href="http://www.themerion.com/"> The Merion</a>, in Cinnaminson NJ (one of our favs!!). Her sister, Michelle of <a href="http://mcscanzano.blogspot.com/">All Things Beautiful </a>Wedding Planning served as her coordinator and it was great to work with her again. We first met Michelle at <a href="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/smithville-mansion/">Tiffanie&#8217;s wedding </a>last fall and we must have won her over! This wedding was a hit in my book for several reasons, let me count the ways.</div>
<p>1. Sisters are a funny bunch to work with (believe me, I know!) because the personalities are so different yet complimentary, which was certainly the case with Maria and Michelle. Loved em!</p>
<p>2. Upon delivery of her bridal bouquet, Maria was getting her hair and makeup done while her sweet dad took it all in. He asked her if she was going to wear a veil. Maria quickly replied, &#8220;There is no veil, the hair is the veil.&#8221; That was seriosuly the funniest thing to overhear, check out the pics, it is true! Her hair was totally veil like!</p>
<p>3. We never know what we are about to encounter while delivering at the reception hall. Thankfully The Merion welcomed us with a perfectly ready room and even some entertainment! There was a school fraternity that was using the room as a place for pictures and dance practice, it was the most entertaining set up of all time! They were great dancers!</p>
<p>4. I fell in love with our bell vases again &lt;3</p>
<p>Check out the beautiful pictures from <a href="http://www.clementiphoto.com/">Joseph Clementi Photography</a> (and a few from our own camera mixed in!). Thanks so much for sending them to us Joe!  Without further ado, I present Maria and Craig&#8217;s Marvelous Wedding&#8230;.</p>
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<div class="imageframe centered" style="width: 458px"><a title="Maria" rel="lightbox[pics731]" href="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Maria.jpg"><img class="attachment wp-att-756" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Maria.jpg" alt="Maria" width="458" height="640" /></a></div>
<div class="imagecaption">See what I mean about the hair/veil comment! Jealous!</div>
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<div class="imageframe centered" style="width: 593px"><a title="marias-bouquet" rel="lightbox[pics731]" href="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/marias-bouquet.jpg"><img class="attachment wp-att-759" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/marias-bouquet.jpg" alt="marias-bouquet" width="593" height="480" /></a></div>
<div class="imagecaption">Maria&#8217;s bouquet featured 2 shades of ivory roses and stephanotis with pearl accents, you can&#8217;t get much more classic than that!</div>
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<div class="imageframe centered" style="width: 427px"><a title="maria-and-craig" rel="lightbox[pics731]" href="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/maria-and-craig.jpg"><img class="attachment wp-att-757" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/maria-and-craig.jpg" alt="maria-and-craig" width="427" height="640" /></a></div>
<div class="imagecaption">The happy couple&#8230;think this will be in their living room one day?</div>
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<div class="imageframe centered" style="width: 427px"><a title="marias-bm-close-up" rel="lightbox[pics731]" href="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/marias-bm-close-up.jpg"><img class="attachment wp-att-758" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/marias-bm-close-up.jpg" alt="marias-bm-close-up" width="427" height="640" /></a></div>
<div class="imagecaption">A close up of the bridesmaids bouquets: ivory roses + white anemone = simply chic!</div>
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<div class="imageframe centered" style="width: 426px"><img class="attachment wp-att-761" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/IMG_0029.jpg" alt="IMG_0029" width="426" height="640" /></div>
<div class="imagecaption">Centerpieces stole the show with elegant white hydrangea, glittering branches and the adorable hanging table number!</div>
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<div class="imageframe centered" style="width: 640px"><img class="attachment wp-att-762" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/IMG_0037.jpg" alt="IMG_0037" width="640" height="426" /></div>
<div class="imagecaption">Not that we had anything to do with it, but I loved her favors! Wawa coffee and the newspaper! Something tells me Michelle had her hand in this&#8230;</div>
<div class="imagecaption" style="text-align: left">Well, I would love to add another pic of the beautiful bridesmaids in their lovely black gowns, but my comp is being insane and I am giving up! Use your imagination haha. I will try it again later. Oh technology!</div>
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		<title>Maria&#039;s Marvelous Wedding at The Merion (Cinnaminson, NJ)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am going to try to capture each bride and each wedding in a few words from now on&#8230;.for Maria and her April 10 2010 wedding, I shall use &#8220;simply chic&#8221;. Thanks to her black and ivory color scheme (the hottest wedding trend now) and her desire for elegant, formal yet simple floral designs, that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align: left;">I am going to try to capture each bride and each wedding in a few words from now on&#8230;.for Maria and her April 10 2010 wedding, I shall use &#8220;simply chic&#8221;. Thanks to her black and ivory color scheme (the hottest wedding trend now) and her desire for elegant, formal yet simple floral designs, that is what she got! The ceremony was held at <a href="http://www.haddonfieldumc.com/">Haddonfield United Methodist Church</a> (WOW) and the reception was at<a href="http://www.themerion.com/"> The Merion</a>, in Cinnaminson NJ (one of our favs!!). Her sister, Michelle of <a href="http://mcscanzano.blogspot.com/">All Things Beautiful </a>Wedding Planning served as her coordinator and it was great to work with her again. We first met Michelle at <a href="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/smithville-mansion/">Tiffanie&#8217;s wedding </a>last fall and we must have won her over! This wedding was a hit in my book for several reasons, let me count the ways.</div>
<p>1. Sisters are a funny bunch to work with (believe me, I know!) because the personalities are so different yet complimentary, which was certainly the case with Maria and Michelle. Loved em!</p>
<p>2. Upon delivery of her bridal bouquet, Maria was getting her hair and makeup done while her sweet dad took it all in. He asked her if she was going to wear a veil. Maria quickly replied, &#8220;There is no veil, the hair is the veil.&#8221; That was seriosuly the funniest thing to overhear, check out the pics, it is true! Her hair was totally veil like!</p>
<p>3. We never know what we are about to encounter while delivering at the reception hall. Thankfully The Merion welcomed us with a perfectly ready room and even some entertainment! There was a school fraternity that was using the room as a place for pictures and dance practice, it was the most entertaining set up of all time! They were great dancers!</p>
<p>4. I fell in love with our bell vases again &lt;3</p>
<p>Check out the beautiful pictures from <a href="http://www.clementiphoto.com/">Joseph Clementi Photography</a> (and a few from our own camera mixed in!). Thanks so much for sending them to us Joe!  Without further ado, I present Maria and Craig&#8217;s Marvelous Wedding&#8230;.</p>
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<div class="imageframe centered" style="width: 458px;"><a title="Maria" rel="lightbox[pics731]" href="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Maria.jpg"><img class="attachment wp-att-756" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Maria.jpg" alt="Maria" width="458" height="640" /></a></div>
<div class="imagecaption">See what I mean about the hair/veil comment! Jealous!</div>
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<div class="imageframe centered" style="width: 593px;"><a title="marias-bouquet" rel="lightbox[pics731]" href="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/marias-bouquet.jpg"><img class="attachment wp-att-759" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/marias-bouquet.jpg" alt="marias-bouquet" width="593" height="480" /></a></div>
<div class="imagecaption">Maria&#8217;s bouquet featured 2 shades of ivory roses and stephanotis with pearl accents, you can&#8217;t get much more classic than that!</div>
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<div class="imageframe centered" style="width: 427px;"><a title="maria-and-craig" rel="lightbox[pics731]" href="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/maria-and-craig.jpg"><img class="attachment wp-att-757" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/maria-and-craig.jpg" alt="maria-and-craig" width="427" height="640" /></a></div>
<div class="imagecaption">The happy couple&#8230;think this will be in their living room one day?</div>
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<div class="imageframe centered" style="width: 427px;"><a title="marias-bm-close-up" rel="lightbox[pics731]" href="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/marias-bm-close-up.jpg"><img class="attachment wp-att-758" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/marias-bm-close-up.jpg" alt="marias-bm-close-up" width="427" height="640" /></a></div>
<div class="imagecaption">A close up of the bridesmaids bouquets: ivory roses + white anemone = simply chic!</div>
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<div class="imageframe centered" style="width: 426px;"><img class="attachment wp-att-761" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/IMG_0029.jpg" alt="IMG_0029" width="426" height="640" /></div>
<div class="imagecaption">Centerpieces stole the show with elegant white hydrangea, glittering branches and the adorable hanging table number!</div>
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<div class="imageframe centered" style="width: 640px;"><img class="attachment wp-att-762" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/IMG_0037.jpg" alt="IMG_0037" width="640" height="426" /></div>
<div class="imagecaption">Not that we had anything to do with it, but I loved her favors! Wawa coffee and the newspaper! Something tells me Michelle had her hand in this&#8230;</div>
<div class="imagecaption" style="text-align: left;">Well, I would love to add another pic of the beautiful bridesmaids in their lovely black gowns, but my comp is being insane and I am giving up! Use your imagination haha. I will try it again later. Oh technology!</div>
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		<title>Waterfalls, Clayment DE Wedding Florist: Sarah&#8217;s Winter Wedding&#8230;Part 1</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[So this is the post all of our winter brides have been waiting for! I just got the digital prints hot off the press from Tina and couldn&#8217;t wait another day to share them with you! Thank you Tina for ALL of the great photos from Sarah&#8217;s January wedding, you amaze me more and more with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So this is the post all of our winter brides have been waiting for! I just got the digital prints hot off the press from <a href="http://www.waterfallbanquets.com/">Tina</a> and couldn&#8217;t wait another day to share them with you! Thank you Tina for ALL of the great photos from Sarah&#8217;s January wedding, you amaze me more and more with each wedding (or <a href="http://www.tinajayphotography.com/2010/01/philadelphia-family-photography/">Lee photo shoot</a>!). For those of you who don&#8217;t know who this beautiful bride is, she is my best friend and partner in crime, Sarah. I felt honored to design the flowers for her wedding day (and serve as her Matron of Honor!), she gave me all the creative freedom I wanted and only gave me one tip, &#8220;I like lots of candlelight!&#8221; Well, we didn&#8217;t burn down <a href="http://www.waterfallbanquets.com/">Waterfall Banquet Center</a>, so I would consider that a success! Dawn and I put candles in every facet of this wedding, and the warm glow really lit up the happy couple. Let&#8217;s just get right to the good stuff&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_574" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 692px"><img class="size-large wp-image-574" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-130-682x1024.jpg" alt="Sarah's bouquet is one of my all time favs...I wanted to capture her sweet and simple personality so I choose white and cream garden roses, white fringed tulips, white cymbidium orchids and ranunculus. White feather trim added the perfect amount of texture and style to this classic bouquet." width="682" height="1024" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Sarah&#039;s bouquet is one of my all time favs&#8230;I wanted to capture her sweet and simple personality so I choose white and cream garden roses, white fringed tulips, white cymbidium orchids and ranunculus. White feather trim added the perfect amount of texture and style to this classic bouquet.</p>
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<div id="attachment_575" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-575" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-133-1024x682.jpg" alt="Bridesmaids carried green and white orchids with fringed white tulips, of course we added feathers and crystal trim too!" width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Bridesmaids carried green and white orchids with fringed white tulips, of course we added feathers and crystal trim too!</p>
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<div id="attachment_576" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-576" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-203-1024x682.jpg" alt="The bridal party adoring Sarah...that was an easy shot! " width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">The bridal party adoring Sarah&#8230;that was an easy shot! </p>
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<div id="attachment_580" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-580" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-277-1024x682.jpg" alt="Sarah and Joe share their vows....doesn't the background look magical? " width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Sarah and Joe share their vows&#8230;.doesn&#039;t the background look magical? I took inpiration from an episode of Platinum Weddings, and I think my version looks better!! </p>
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<div id="attachment_581" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-581" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-242-1024x682.jpg" alt="The aisle was lined with our new pedestals, which were linked with a crystal strand and a feather boa. Floating candles and orchids added some more drama!" width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">The aisle was lined with our new pedestals, which were linked with a crystal strand and a feather boa. Floating candles and orchids added some more drama!</p>
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<div id="attachment_592" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-592" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-243-1024x682.jpg" alt="A screen of willow trees decorated with crystals, votives, mirrored garland, snowflakes and orchids. Vases of pinecones and candles added some extra warmth." width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">A screen of willow trees decorated with crystals, votives, mirrored garland, snowflakes and orchids. Vases of pinecones and candles added some extra warmth to the ceremony location.</p>
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<div id="attachment_593" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-593" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-239-1024x682.jpg" alt="Windowsills were dresses with our diana candleholders, pinecones and orchids to warm up the room." width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Windowsills were dressed with our diana candleholders, pinecones and orchids to warm up the room.</p>
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<div id="attachment_577" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 692px"><img class="size-large wp-image-577" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-356-682x1024.jpg" alt="Adore the steamy lighting here in front of the waterfall!" width="682" height="1024" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Adore the steamy lighting here in front of the waterfall!</p>
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<div id="attachment_597" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 1034px"><img class="size-full wp-image-597" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-218.jpg" alt="The fireplace in the lobby was a perfect place for a big show of candles, roses, ornaments and my personal favorite, amaranthus!" width="1024" height="683" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">The fireplace in the lobby was a perfect place for a big show of candles, roses, ornaments and my personal favorite, amaranthus!</p>
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<div id="attachment_589" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 692px"><img class="size-large wp-image-589" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-323-682x1024.jpg" alt="Manzanita trees with orchids, crystals and hanging votives are taken to the next level with a lush floral ring at the base. Guests were able to take the ring home!" width="682" height="1024" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Manzanita trees with orchids, crystals and hanging votives are taken to the next level with a lush floral ring at the base. Guests were able to take the ring home!</p>
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<div id="attachment_587" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-587" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-324-1024x682.jpg" alt="Coordinating candlelit centerpieces in a classic silver bowl, these were so elegant! The bowl is a rental item and the arrangement is designed to be given away to guests at the end of the party." width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Coordinating candlelit centerpieces in a classic silver bowl, these were so elegant! The bowl is a rental item and the arrangement is designed to be given away to guests at the end of the party.</p>
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<div id="attachment_591" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 692px"><img class="size-large wp-image-591" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-327-682x1024.jpg" alt="A simply beautiful cake stamped with snowflakes and adorned with orchids." width="682" height="1024" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">A simply beautiful cake stamped with snowflakes and adorned with orchids.</p>
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<div id="attachment_596" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-596" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-465-1024x682.jpg" alt="Silversound DJs (Dan Breslin, www.silversound.com) even got Gram Brooks out on the dance floor! Best wedding DJ I have ever heard!" width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">I know this has nothing to do with flowers, but I just had to include this shot! Silversound DJs (Dan Breslin was awesome!!) even got Gram Brooks out on the dance floor! Best wedding DJ I have ever heard!</p>
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<div id="attachment_578" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-578" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-357-1024x682.jpg" alt="I just had to include this one because I love when couples do this! She made her thank you cards with this shot!" width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">I just had to include this one because I love when couples do this! She made her thank you cards with this shot!</p>
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<p>That was just a selection of all the great photos from her wedding day, I hope you enjoyed a look into their special day! It was my pleasure to do what I love for the lovable Sarah, thank you for your total confidence in Dawn and I, but more importantly, thank you for our friendship. Love you 620 McKean (our freshman dorm at PSU!) </p>
<p>Stay tuned for my next blog entry about my wedding toast to the lovely couple&#8230;I have had lots of requests to publish it! There are more farmer&#8217;s wives out there that need to hear this!</p>
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		<title>Waterfalls, Clayment DE Wedding Florist: Sarah&#039;s Winter Wedding&#8230;Part 1</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:38:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[So this is the post all of our winter brides have been waiting for! I just got the digital prints hot off the press from Tina and couldn&#8217;t wait another day to share them with you! Thank you Tina for ALL of the great photos from Sarah&#8217;s January wedding, you amaze me more and more with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>So this is the post all of our winter brides have been waiting for! I just got the digital prints hot off the press from <a href="http://www.waterfallbanquets.com/">Tina</a> and couldn&#8217;t wait another day to share them with you! Thank you Tina for ALL of the great photos from Sarah&#8217;s January wedding, you amaze me more and more with each wedding (or <a href="http://www.tinajayphotography.com/2010/01/philadelphia-family-photography/">Lee photo shoot</a>!). For those of you who don&#8217;t know who this beautiful bride is, she is my best friend and partner in crime, Sarah. I felt honored to design the flowers for her wedding day (and serve as her Matron of Honor!), she gave me all the creative freedom I wanted and only gave me one tip, &#8220;I like lots of candlelight!&#8221; Well, we didn&#8217;t burn down <a href="http://www.waterfallbanquets.com/">Waterfall Banquet Center</a>, so I would consider that a success! Dawn and I put candles in every facet of this wedding, and the warm glow really lit up the happy couple. Let&#8217;s just get right to the good stuff&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_574" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 692px"><img class="size-large wp-image-574" title="100109-Ayers-130" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-130-682x1024.jpg" alt="Sarah's bouquet is one of my all time favs...I wanted to capture her sweet and simple personality so I choose white and cream garden roses, white fringed tulips, white cymbidium orchids and ranunculus. White feather trim added the perfect amount of texture and style to this classic bouquet." width="682" height="1024" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Sarah&#39;s bouquet is one of my all time favs&#8230;I wanted to capture her sweet and simple personality so I choose white and cream garden roses, white fringed tulips, white cymbidium orchids and ranunculus. White feather trim added the perfect amount of texture and style to this classic bouquet.</p>
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<div id="attachment_575" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-575" title="100109-Ayers-133" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-133-1024x682.jpg" alt="Bridesmaids carried green and white orchids with fringed white tulips, of course we added feathers and crystal trim too!" width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Bridesmaids carried green and white orchids with fringed white tulips, of course we added feathers and crystal trim too!</p>
</div>
<p> </p>
<div id="attachment_576" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-576" title="100109-Ayers-203" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-203-1024x682.jpg" alt="The bridal party adoring Sarah...that was an easy shot! " width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">The bridal party adoring Sarah&#8230;that was an easy shot! </p>
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<div id="attachment_580" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-580" title="100109-Ayers-277" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-277-1024x682.jpg" alt="Sarah and Joe share their vows....doesn't the background look magical? " width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Sarah and Joe share their vows&#8230;.doesn&#39;t the background look magical? I took inpiration from an episode of Platinum Weddings, and I think my version looks better!! </p>
</div>
<p> </p>
<div id="attachment_581" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-581" title="100109-Ayers-242" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-242-1024x682.jpg" alt="The aisle was lined with our new pedestals, which were linked with a crystal strand and a feather boa. Floating candles and orchids added some more drama!" width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">The aisle was lined with our new pedestals, which were linked with a crystal strand and a feather boa. Floating candles and orchids added some more drama!</p>
</div>
<p> </p>
<div id="attachment_592" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-592" title="100109-Ayers-243" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-243-1024x682.jpg" alt="A screen of willow trees decorated with crystals, votives, mirrored garland, snowflakes and orchids. Vases of pinecones and candles added some extra warmth." width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">A screen of willow trees decorated with crystals, votives, mirrored garland, snowflakes and orchids. Vases of pinecones and candles added some extra warmth to the ceremony location.</p>
</div>
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<div id="attachment_593" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-593" title="100109-Ayers-239" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-239-1024x682.jpg" alt="Windowsills were dresses with our diana candleholders, pinecones and orchids to warm up the room." width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Windowsills were dressed with our diana candleholders, pinecones and orchids to warm up the room.</p>
</div>
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<div id="attachment_577" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 692px"><img class="size-large wp-image-577" title="100109-Ayers-356" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-356-682x1024.jpg" alt="Adore the steamy lighting here in front of the waterfall!" width="682" height="1024" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Adore the steamy lighting here in front of the waterfall!</p>
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<div id="attachment_597" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 1034px"><img class="size-full wp-image-597" title="100109-Ayers-218" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-218.jpg" alt="The fireplace in the lobby was a perfect place for a big show of candles, roses, ornaments and my personal favorite, amaranthus!" width="1024" height="683" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">The fireplace in the lobby was a perfect place for a big show of candles, roses, ornaments and my personal favorite, amaranthus!</p>
</div>
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<div id="attachment_589" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 692px"><img class="size-large wp-image-589" title="100109-Ayers-323" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-323-682x1024.jpg" alt="Manzanita trees with orchids, crystals and hanging votives are taken to the next level with a lush floral ring at the base. Guests were able to take the ring home!" width="682" height="1024" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Manzanita trees with orchids, crystals and hanging votives are taken to the next level with a lush floral ring at the base. Guests were able to take the ring home!</p>
</div>
</div>
<div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter">
<div id="attachment_587" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-587" title="100109-Ayers-324" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-324-1024x682.jpg" alt="Coordinating candlelit centerpieces in a classic silver bowl, these were so elegant! The bowl is a rental item and the arrangement is designed to be given away to guests at the end of the party." width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Coordinating candlelit centerpieces in a classic silver bowl, these were so elegant! The bowl is a rental item and the arrangement is designed to be given away to guests at the end of the party.</p>
</div>
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<div id="attachment_591" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 692px"><img class="size-large wp-image-591" title="100109-Ayers-327" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-327-682x1024.jpg" alt="A simply beautiful cake stamped with snowflakes and adorned with orchids." width="682" height="1024" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">A simply beautiful cake stamped with snowflakes and adorned with orchids.</p>
</div>
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<div id="attachment_596" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-596" title="100109-Ayers-465" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-465-1024x682.jpg" alt="Silversound DJs (Dan Breslin, www.silversound.com) even got Gram Brooks out on the dance floor! Best wedding DJ I have ever heard!" width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">I know this has nothing to do with flowers, but I just had to include this shot! Silversound DJs (Dan Breslin was awesome!!) even got Gram Brooks out on the dance floor! Best wedding DJ I have ever heard!</p>
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<div id="attachment_578" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 910px"><img class="size-large wp-image-578" title="100109-Ayers-357" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/100109-Ayers-357-1024x682.jpg" alt="I just had to include this one because I love when couples do this! She made her thank you cards with this shot!" width="900" height="599" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">I just had to include this one because I love when couples do this! She made her thank you cards with this shot!</p>
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<p>That was just a selection of all the great photos from her wedding day, I hope you enjoyed a look into their special day! It was my pleasure to do what I love for the lovable Sarah, thank you for your total confidence in Dawn and I, but more importantly, thank you for our friendship. Love you 620 McKean (our freshman dorm at PSU!) </p>
<p>Stay tuned for my next blog entry about my wedding toast to the lovely couple&#8230;I have had lots of requests to publish it! There are more farmer&#8217;s wives out there that need to hear this!</p>
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		<title>Philadelphia Wedding Florist: This piece of paper just made my day!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting the mail now is such an adventure! Whenever my little Lee is fussy, we head out to the mailbox (he loves being outside!). We grab the mail and slowly make our way back into the house, sometimes taking garden strolls to check out all of my flowers. I am ready for spring now, can [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center">Getting the mail now is such an adventure! Whenever my little <a href="http://www.tinajayphotography.com/2010/01/philadelphia-family-photography/">Lee</a> is fussy, we head out to the mailbox (he loves being outside!). We grab the mail and slowly make our way back into the house, sometimes taking garden strolls to check out all of my flowers. I am ready for spring now, can you tell?!?! When we get back in the house, I have one arm full of perfect baby rolls and one arm full of flyers, newspapers, magazines, catalog, bills and every now and then…a card! Much to my delight, I recently received this card from one of our brides, <a href="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/the-perfect-philadelphia-wedding/">Clarisa</a>, and her new hubby, Dan. I love how she used one of her wedding photos! Of course, a little part of me is also featured on the card – her bouquet!</p>
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<div id="attachment_433" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 548px"><img class="size-large wp-image-433 " src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/024-768x1024.jpg" alt="A beautiful holiday card from one of our beautiful brides!" width="538" height="717" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">A beautiful holiday card from one of our beautiful brides!</p>
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<p> As I looked at the front, I thought, &#8220;Oh, how sweet, she sent us a Christmas card!!&#8221; but as I flipped it over, I realized it was a thank you card AND and Christmas card! What could be better? I hope she doesn&#8217;t mind if I share it with you&#8230;</p>
<div id="attachment_435" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 624px"><img class="size-large wp-image-435 " src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/029-768x1024.jpg" alt="Her hand-written note was so sweet, it totally made my day! Maybe my week!" width="614" height="819" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Her hand-written note was so sweet, it totally made my day! Maybe my week!</p>
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<p>I think my favorite line is &#8220;&#8230;we found your ideas very refreshing and exactly on point with what we were looking for. I also really appreciated your willingness to work with our budget, it was such a relief to know we could still have such classy, beautiful arrangements without breaking the bank.&#8221; That statement says a lot to me! Dawn and I try very hard to help each bride select floral designs that reflect their personality and style, but still at a reasonable price, and I think we hit this one out of the park. Here is a flashback from her wedding day.</p>
<div id="attachment_437" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 550px"><img class="size-large wp-image-437 " src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/0281-1024x927.jpg" alt="An all white bouquet with white callas, stock and orchids with bear grass loops." width="540" height="488" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">An all white bouquet with white callas, stock and orchids with bear grass loops.</p>
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<div id="attachment_438" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 419px"><img class="size-large wp-image-438 " src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/038-682x1024.jpg" alt="Submerged cymbidium orchids in orange tinted water with floating candles in our belle vase." width="409" height="614" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Submerged cymbidium orchids in orange tinted water with floating candles in our belle vase.</p>
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<div id="attachment_439" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 640px"><img class="size-large wp-image-439 " src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/036-1024x945.jpg" alt="Her second centerpiece option, a simple arrangement of floating candles in tinted water and rose petals. I love how the dark grey tablecloth makes the colors pop!" width="630" height="581" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Her second centerpiece option, a simple arrangement of floating candles in tinted water and rose petals. I love how the dark grey tablecloth makes the colors pop!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Thanks for the note Clarisa&#8230;I am still blushing <img src='http://www.agardenpartyllc.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those recently engaged brides out there, congrats! We have seen quite an increase in inquiries since the holiday engagement season&#8230;who said the winter months were supposed to be slow for florists? We are busier than ever and loving every second of it! Dawn and I love to hear engagement stories, we really are that sappy.  I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those recently engaged brides out there, congrats! We have seen quite an increase in inquiries since the holiday engagement season&#8230;who said the winter months were supposed to be slow for florists? We are busier than ever and loving every second of it! Dawn and I love to hear engagement stories, we really are that sappy.</p>
<p> I get a lot of emails and calls requesting appointments and all of my brides have the same question,&#8221;what do I need to bring to the meeting?&#8221; To help you out, I have made a list of suggestions:</p>
<p><strong>1. Your happy face!</strong></p>
<p>Wedding planning should be a happy time and we think that choosing your floral designs is one of the most fun parts, ok we are a little biased, but we can&#8217;t help it. So many of our brides say that the one thing they are most excited about is seeing how the flowers pull everything together on that special day. We agree! While we do understand that there are a lot of decisions to make, we are here to help. Don&#8217;t stress about all the little things at the first meeting, we will send you a little &#8220;to-do-list&#8221; to help you remember to ask your dear Granny if she wants a pin on corsage or a wristlet.</p>
<div id="attachment_419" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-419" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/SHEA_0256-300x199.jpg" alt="A happy bride!" width="300" height="199" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">A happy bride!</p>
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<p><strong>2. A Wish List</strong></p>
<p>It will save a lot of your time at the meeting if you have a list of all the things you will need from us on your wedding day. If your wedding is 6 months off, we don&#8217;t expect you to have the exact centerpiece count, but a rough idea will help. Don&#8217;t fret if you decide to add or delete a few things, we can make changes to your order until 30 days before your wedding. Here is a list that might help&#8230;.</p>
<p>Bridal Party flowers: bridal bouquet (duh.), bridesmaid bouquets, groom&#8217;s bout, groomsmen bouts (we will need names for labeling), father and grandfather bouts (with names), mother and grandmother corsages (with names), flower girl and ring bearer flowers, reader or soloist bouts or corsages</p>
<p>Ceremony flowers: alter vases or urns, aisle runner, pew or chair decor, presentation flowers, unity candle, wreaths, toss petals for guests</p>
<p>Reception flowers: cocktail tables, head table or sweetheart table, guest table centerpieces, votives, cake flowers, place card table, bar decor, throw bouquet, gift table</p>
<p>Now I am sure you feel overwhelmed about all of the things on that list, but just reeeeeeeeeeelax. We can discuss all the options at our meeting, but it is a good idea to think about everything that you will need prior to sitting down.</p>
<p><strong>3. Wedding Day Details</strong></p>
<p>We encourage our brides to go about their wedding planning in this order&#8230;..get the man, get the ring, book the venue, find the dress, call A Garden Party! Your venue and dress will help set the tone for your wedding floral designs, so it helps to have those decided on. Also, choosing a bridesmaid gown is recommended so we can get a color palette going. To help estimate the price for delivery, we will need to know the general wedding timeline, like where and when you are getting ready, where and when the ceremony is being held and what time the cocktail hour and reception will begin. Dawn and I also like to contact the wedding photographer and bakery prior to the wedding day to firm up arrival times. Many brides will look for suggestions for a photographer or cake designer, and we are happy to recommend <a href="http://www.tinajayphotography.com/">Tina Jay Photography</a>  and <a href="http://www.thesweetlifebakery.com/">Sweet Life Bakery</a>&#8230;we adore them!</p>
<div id="attachment_420" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-420" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_9335-300x200.jpg" alt="Sweet Life Bakery....I want a piece of this right now!" width="300" height="200" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Sweet Life Bakery&#8230;.I want a piece of this right now!</p>
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<p><strong>4. All of your hard work!</strong></p>
<p>Dawn and I are sticklers about making sure the wedding flowers compliment all of the other wedding day details, from the invites to the favors! We would love to see a sample of the invitations, programs, favors or anything else that you have been working on. Believe me ladies, all of those little details add up and make a big statement! Let us help you pull it all together! For example, one of our brides wanted a country chic wedding and planned to make homemade jam as her favors. We used coordinating mason jars for her centerpieces and for her aisle decor. It was so cute and totally country chic!</p>
<div id="attachment_422" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-422" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/MG_0200-300x200.jpg" alt="Mason jars hung on shepherd hooks down the aisle for this outdoor ceremony." width="300" height="200" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Mason jars hung on shepherd hooks down the aisle for this outdoor ceremony.</p>
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<p><strong>5. Pictures!</strong></p>
<p>We love when brides come to us with stacks of inspirational pictures, it gives us a head start! We all know you have that huuuuuuuuuuge pile of wedding magazines at home, take a night to go through them and tear out any pictures that you like. Or head on over to<a href="http://theknot.com/"> TheKnot.com </a>for lots of ideas and inspiration (be sure to add us as your vendor)! Bring them to the meeting and we can review them and create a custom look, just for you! If you have them, bring pictures of the ceremony and reception location too. A beautifully ornate church may not need the same decor as a simple country church. We can make copies of your pictures to keep in your file.</p>
<p><strong>6. Some help!</strong></p>
<p>We love when brides bring their moms, mother in laws, bridesmaids and even the groom! We kinda go with the motto &#8220;the more the merrier&#8221;. Everyone has a good time and likes to be a part of the planning, just be prepared to hear lots of opinions <img src='http://www.agardenpartyllc.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  We have lots of books and albums to keep everyone busy while we discuss all the details. I have a big table so everyone can fit!</p>
<p><strong>7. A Budget</strong></p>
<p>Many of our brides are unsure about what the cost of the flowers will be, which is totally understandable, you have never ordered wedding flowers before! According to the wedding experts, 10-15% of your overall wedding budget should be spent on flowers. Of course this varies greatly since every bride is different and each case is unique, but let me give you an idea of price ranges. Most bridal bouquets start at $125 and can range to $175, depending on the floral selection and design. We have done simple tulip bridesmaid bouquets for $50 to more elaborate designs for $85 with roses, callas and orchids. Bouts are usually $15 and corsages are $25. Since centerpiece options are so varied, the range does too. We have candle rentals starting at $20/table or more elaborate designs priced around $150, depending on floral selection and season. There are plenty of options everywhere in between too!</p>
<div id="attachment_427" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-427" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/091023-SN-1632-300x200.jpg" alt="A trio of floating candles and bear grass in rented candle holders." width="300" height="200" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">A trio of floating candles and bear grass in rented candle holders.</p>
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<div id="attachment_425" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-425" src="http://www.agardenpartyllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Christines-Wedding-0161-300x200.jpg" alt="Lush pink elevated centerpieces on silver flower tower." width="300" height="200" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Lush pink elevated centerpieces on silver flower tower.</p>
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<p>I hope that this blog has helped! Let me know what you think and if I missed anything!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those recently engaged brides out there, congrats! We have seen quite an increase in inquiries since the holiday engagement season&#8230;who said the winter months were supposed to be slow for florists? We are busier than ever and loving every second of it! Dawn and I love to hear engagement stories, we really are that sappy.  I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those recently engaged brides out there, congrats! We have seen quite an increase in inquiries since the holiday engagement season&#8230;who said the winter months were supposed to be slow for florists? We are busier than ever and loving every second of it! Dawn and I love to hear engagement stories, we really are that sappy.</p>
<p> I get a lot of emails and calls requesting appointments and all of my brides have the same question,&#8221;what do I need to bring to the meeting?&#8221; To help you out, I have made a list of suggestions:</p>
<p><strong>1. Your happy face!</strong></p>
<p>Wedding planning should be a happy time and we think that choosing your floral designs is one of the most fun parts, ok we are a little biased, but we can&#8217;t help it. So many of our brides say that the one thing they are most excited about is seeing how the flowers pull everything together on that special day. We agree! While we do understand that there are a lot of decisions to make, we are here to help. Don&#8217;t stress about all the little things at the first meeting, we will send you a little &#8220;to-do-list&#8221; to help you remember to ask your dear Granny if she wants a pin on corsage or a wristlet.</p>
<div id="attachment_419" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-419" title="SHEA_0256" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/SHEA_0256-300x199.jpg" alt="A happy bride!" width="300" height="199" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">A happy bride!</p>
</div>
<p><strong>2. A Wish List</strong></p>
<p>It will save a lot of your time at the meeting if you have a list of all the things you will need from us on your wedding day. If your wedding is 6 months off, we don&#8217;t expect you to have the exact centerpiece count, but a rough idea will help. Don&#8217;t fret if you decide to add or delete a few things, we can make changes to your order until 30 days before your wedding. Here is a list that might help&#8230;.</p>
<p>Bridal Party flowers: bridal bouquet (duh.), bridesmaid bouquets, groom&#8217;s bout, groomsmen bouts (we will need names for labeling), father and grandfather bouts (with names), mother and grandmother corsages (with names), flower girl and ring bearer flowers, reader or soloist bouts or corsages</p>
<p>Ceremony flowers: alter vases or urns, aisle runner, pew or chair decor, presentation flowers, unity candle, wreaths, toss petals for guests</p>
<p>Reception flowers: cocktail tables, head table or sweetheart table, guest table centerpieces, votives, cake flowers, place card table, bar decor, throw bouquet, gift table</p>
<p>Now I am sure you feel overwhelmed about all of the things on that list, but just reeeeeeeeeeelax. We can discuss all the options at our meeting, but it is a good idea to think about everything that you will need prior to sitting down.</p>
<p><strong>3. Wedding Day Details</strong></p>
<p>We encourage our brides to go about their wedding planning in this order&#8230;..get the man, get the ring, book the venue, find the dress, call A Garden Party! Your venue and dress will help set the tone for your wedding floral designs, so it helps to have those decided on. Also, choosing a bridesmaid gown is recommended so we can get a color palette going. To help estimate the price for delivery, we will need to know the general wedding timeline, like where and when you are getting ready, where and when the ceremony is being held and what time the cocktail hour and reception will begin. Dawn and I also like to contact the wedding photographer and bakery prior to the wedding day to firm up arrival times. Many brides will look for suggestions for a photographer or cake designer, and we are happy to recommend <a href="http://www.tinajayphotography.com/">Tina Jay Photography</a>  and <a href="http://www.thesweetlifebakery.com/">Sweet Life Bakery</a>&#8230;we adore them!</p>
<div id="attachment_420" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-420" title="IMG_9335" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/IMG_9335-300x200.jpg" alt="Sweet Life Bakery....I want a piece of this right now!" width="300" height="200" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Sweet Life Bakery&#8230;.I want a piece of this right now!</p>
</div>
<p><strong>4. All of your hard work!</strong></p>
<p>Dawn and I are sticklers about making sure the wedding flowers compliment all of the other wedding day details, from the invites to the favors! We would love to see a sample of the invitations, programs, favors or anything else that you have been working on. Believe me ladies, all of those little details add up and make a big statement! Let us help you pull it all together! For example, one of our brides wanted a country chic wedding and planned to make homemade jam as her favors. We used coordinating mason jars for her centerpieces and for her aisle decor. It was so cute and totally country chic!</p>
<div id="attachment_422" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-422" title="_MG_0200" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/MG_0200-300x200.jpg" alt="Mason jars hung on shepherd hooks down the aisle for this outdoor ceremony." width="300" height="200" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Mason jars hung on shepherd hooks down the aisle for this outdoor ceremony.</p>
</div>
<p><strong>5. Pictures!</strong></p>
<p>We love when brides come to us with stacks of inspirational pictures, it gives us a head start! We all know you have that huuuuuuuuuuge pile of wedding magazines at home, take a night to go through them and tear out any pictures that you like. Or head on over to<a href="http://theknot.com/"> TheKnot.com </a>for lots of ideas and inspiration (be sure to add us as your vendor)! Bring them to the meeting and we can review them and create a custom look, just for you! If you have them, bring pictures of the ceremony and reception location too. A beautifully ornate church may not need the same decor as a simple country church. We can make copies of your pictures to keep in your file.</p>
<p><strong>6. Some help!</strong></p>
<p>We love when brides bring their moms, mother in laws, bridesmaids and even the groom! We kinda go with the motto &#8220;the more the merrier&#8221;. Everyone has a good time and likes to be a part of the planning, just be prepared to hear lots of opinions <img src='http://www.agardenpartyllc.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  We have lots of books and albums to keep everyone busy while we discuss all the details. I have a big table so everyone can fit!</p>
<p><strong>7. A Budget</strong></p>
<p>Many of our brides are unsure about what the cost of the flowers will be, which is totally understandable, you have never ordered wedding flowers before! According to the wedding experts, 10-15% of your overall wedding budget should be spent on flowers. Of course this varies greatly since every bride is different and each case is unique, but let me give you an idea of price ranges. Most bridal bouquets start at $125 and can range to $175, depending on the floral selection and design. We have done simple tulip bridesmaid bouquets for $50 to more elaborate designs for $85 with roses, callas and orchids. Bouts are usually $15 and corsages are $25. Since centerpiece options are so varied, the range does too. We have candle rentals starting at $20/table or more elaborate designs priced around $150, depending on floral selection and season. There are plenty of options everywhere in between too!</p>
<div id="attachment_427" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 310px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-427" title="091023-SN-163" src="http://www.gardenpartysisters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/091023-SN-1632-300x200.jpg" alt="A trio of floating candles and bear grass in rented candle holders." width="300" height="200" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">A trio of floating candles and bear grass in rented candle holders.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text">Lush pink elevated centerpieces on silver flower tower.</p>
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<p>I hope that this blog has helped! Let me know what you think and if I missed anything!</p>
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		<title>Running Deer, South Jersey Wedding Florist: Our wedding of the year!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every year we have that one wedding that just truly comes together and turns out even more amazing then we had envisioned. This year I think that wedding was Staci and Justin&#8217;s. They got married at Running Deer on Oct. 3rd and everything was just gorgeous. The ceremony was outside, under the new pergola that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center">Every year we have that one wedding that just truly comes together and turns out even more amazing then we had envisioned. This year I think that wedding was Staci and Justin&#8217;s. They got married at <a href="www.runningdeergolfclub.com">Running Deer</a> on Oct. 3rd and everything was just gorgeous. The ceremony was outside, under the new pergola that Running Deer put up, on a beautiful fall day. The event was full of hydrangea, orchids, and dahlias in stunning shades of purple and orange.</p>
<div id="attachment_205" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 614px"><img class="size-full wp-image-205 " src="http://gardenpartysisters.com/gardenpartyblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/9319_1249341797155_1337760070_30744972_6611263_n.jpg" alt="The beautiful bride with her bouquet :)" width="604" height="453" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">The beautiful bride with her bouquet</p>
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<div id="attachment_203" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 172px"><img class="size-full wp-image-203" src="http://gardenpartysisters.com/gardenpartyblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/untitled-1.bmp" alt="Close up shot of the bouquet; which featured orange mini calla lilies, deep purple dahlias, asters, lisianthus, and stunning purple phalaenopsis orchids. " width="162" height="222" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">Close up of Staci&#039;s bouquet; which featured orange mini calla lilies, asters, deep purple dahlias, lisianthus, and stunning purple phalaenopsis orchids.</p>
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<div id="attachment_206" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 614px"><img class="size-full wp-image-206" src="http://gardenpartysisters.com/gardenpartyblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/11843_167103111789_163452111789_3323518_2346049_n.jpg" alt="We lined the aisle with orange rose petals and strung the chairs with satin ribbon.  Purple hydrangeas were tied to every other chair to add that extra little touch." width="604" height="402" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">We lined the aisle with orange rose petals and strung the chairs with satin ribbon. Purple hydrangeas were tied to every other chair to add that extra little touch.</p>
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<div id="attachment_207" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 614px"><img class="size-full wp-image-207" src="http://gardenpartysisters.com/gardenpartyblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/11843_167103131789_163452111789_3323521_5886328_n.jpg" alt="The new pergola really sets up the perfect area for a beautiful golf course ceremony.  We draped tulle to create a Chuppa and hung hydrangea in 'floating' vases from the top." width="604" height="402" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">The new pergola really sets up the perfect area for a beautiful golf course ceremony. We draped tulle to create a Chuppa and hung hydrangea in &#039;floating&#039; vases from the top.</p>
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<div id="attachment_210" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 412px"><img class="size-full wp-image-210" src="http://gardenpartysisters.com/gardenpartyblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/untitled.bmp" alt="From each corner we hung these coordinating pieces of hydrangea and trailing crystal beads." width="402" height="603" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">From each corner we hung these coordinating pieces of hydrangea and trailing crystal beads.</p>
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<div id="attachment_208" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 412px"><img class="size-full wp-image-208" src="http://gardenpartysisters.com/gardenpartyblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/11843_167212761789_163452111789_3324762_1473469_n.jpg" alt="LOVED these centerpieces.  We used our popular bell vase and created a mounded arrangement for the top of hydrangea, orange roses, and green spider mums.  We accented with the same crystal beads that were used outside on the pergola and uses a stem of the phalaenopsis orchids in the bottom.  The arangement on the top was done in a seperate dish so that they could be lifted out of the vase and sent home with guests.  We heard that some of the orchids lasted a month once they were taken home!" width="402" height="603" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">LOVED these centerpieces. We used our popular bell vase and created a mounded arrangement for the top of hydrangea, orange roses, and green spider mums. We accented with the same crystal beads that were used outside on the pergola and uses a stem of the phalaenopsis orchids in the bottom. The arangement on the top was done in a seperate dish so that they could be lifted out of the vase and sent home with guests. We heard that some of the orchids lasted a month once they were taken home!</p>
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<div id="attachment_209" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 412px"><img class="size-full wp-image-209 " src="http://gardenpartysisters.com/gardenpartyblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/11843_167212766789_163452111789_3324763_3438518_n.jpg" alt="The other half of the tables we did smaller centerpieces in the coordinating vase with hydrangeas, spider mums, orange roses, and purple dahlias.  We added more of the crystal beaded garland along the bottom and all the tables were accented with orange rose petals, votives and scattered crystals.  We loved the extra bling on the tables, everything really sparkled :)" width="402" height="603" />
<p class="wp-caption-text">The other half of the tables we did smaller centerpieces in the coordinating vase with hydrangeas, spider mums, orange roses, and purple dahlias. We added more of the crystal beaded garland along the bottom and all the tables were accented with orange rose petals, votives and scattered crystals. We loved the extra bling on the tables, everything really sparkled.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center">Congratulations Staci and Justin and thank you for giving us the opportunity to be a part of your special day!</p>
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