Kelley and John's Perfect Florida Wedding

March 1, 2022 Lana Faulkner

Kelley and John’s wedding day took place at the beautiful Ritz Carlton with an outdoor ceremony to include sunny weather, strong winds, and a large floral structure at the altar.

Florida is associated with the perfect weather, therefore, ideal for a beautiful outdoor wedding with picture-perfect scenery at no additional cost. Often our clients prefer to have outdoor weddings. We play our role to create the couple’s vision into a reality, but must prepare for weather changes. It is a challenging factor to consider as there is no way to predict this when planning your wedding. We suggest having a back-up plan to an outdoor wedding, as Florida’s “picture-perfect” weather can be wildly inconsistent. Regardless, we commit to the couple’s wishes and will do everything we can in effort to ensure the day goes smoothly and as beautifully as the couple imagines.

Kelley and John’s wedding shares an example how weather can lead to a change of plans. Faced with strong gusts of wind and the fear of knocking over the large floral structure, Lana stood behind the infinity circle to keep it from blowing over throughout the ceremony, (luckily - the design of flowers was wide enough to hide Lana, but if you look closely you can see the edge of her black shirt standing on the left side of the circle!) ensuring this couple would have the beautiful outdoor wedding of their dreams. Thanks to Lana’s dedication and passion for her clients - the day was as seamless as they had planned.

Kelley carried a handtied Bridal Bouquet using mixes of white, ivory, and champagne florals. Flowers included garden roses, quicksand roses, spray roses, and ranunculus, with italian ruscus and eucalyptus greenery, combined in a dimensional floral design with a ribbon wrap on the stems.

The ceremony aisle was lined with four full garden floral arrangements designed with a mix of white and champagne flowers, leading the way to the beautiful infinity arch placed at the altar. The 7x7 circle structure was adorned with gorgeous floral and foliages in a loose organic design all around circle.

Similar to the problem with the structure, the strong winds kept blowing over the ceremony aisle pedestals that the large aisle arrangements were placed on. This was an area we had to make a concession and decided to place the flowers on the ground, removing the pedestals and changing the desired look we had planned.

The ballroom reception incorporated tall, abundant overflowing garden arrangements paired with low compote centerpieces throughout the space and a combination of clear glass and gold accents creating a luxe look.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson!

Venue: The Ritz Carlton

Planner: Michele Butler Events

Florals: Fairbanks Florist

Photographer: Justin & Ashley DeMutiis

Videographer: SugarPop Productions

Entertainment: Beautiful Music / Eklectic Entertainment

Ceremony Painting: Canvas and Confetti

Signage: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

Hair and Make up: About Face Design Team

Stylish and Sleek: Jesse and James's Modern Farmhouse Wedding

November 12, 2021 Lana Faulkner

Jesse and James’s effortless and elevated style was translated through their wedding decor by using a gorgeous combination of chic modern design and a classic black and white color palette. The couple’s beautiful love was shown throughout this incredibly stunning celebration made of meaningful family moments, tears of joy, laughter and countless emotions.

The wedding was comprised of custom designs and carefully considered details. Planner and designer Lisa Lyons’s aesthetic and ability to translate her client’s individual style and bring a unique vision that represents the client’s personality to fruition shows her exceptional talent and skill. A focal point of the wedding was the display of our custom built structure created by Art Faulkner. Art’s craftsmanship and understanding of logistics allow him to build Fairbanks Florist’s exclusive custom structures where Lana can showcase her creativity through her remarkable florals and designs. Do Tell Calligraphy staged a beautiful luxe photo back drop that created a big statement and impressed guests. We are so grateful for the creativity and collaboration between all of the talented vendors that resulted in this seamless and extraordinary day.

While wedding trends are always changing, there’s something so classic about a black and white color scheme for a wedding - both timeless and elegant.

The outdoor ceremony at The Mulberry was staged with our custom built structure, adorned with vibrate white florals and greenery to create a back drop defined by contemporary style. The minimalistic design incorporated geometric form by using sleek, clean lines paired with texturized florals.

The farmhouse reception space complimented the black and white accents creating a sophisticated and luxurious feel.

The ceremony structure was repurposed behind the Sweetheart Table for a dramatic statement. Guest tables had various designs incorporating low, slender floral centerpieces, a mixture of small bud vase arrangements, and an abundance of glass candle decor in eclectic styles and heights for the perfect final touch of romance. Every aspect of the tablescape was embellished with captivating elements resulting in a seamless design.

Floral arrangements were made using all white flowers including tulips, ranunculus, anemones with black centers, snapdragons, stock, roses, and hydrangea. The eclectic mix of candles consisted of glass votives, stemmed glass candleholders with water and floating candles, and an assortment of crystal candlesticks with black taper candles placed in hurricane cylinders.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Pittman and your beautiful day celebrating your love with the vow of marriage, uniting families, and supportive friends creating these unforgettable memories.

Planner & Design: Lisa Lyons Events

Venue: The Mulberry at New Smyrna Beach

Catering: Arthur’s Catering / Olivia Rose Catering

Florals and Design: Fairbanks Florist

Photography: Josh and Rachel Best

Entertainment: Fyerfly Productions

Lighting and Effects: Event Effects Group

Dance Floor: Letz Dance On It

Cake: Sprinkles

Rentals: Treasury Rentals

Hair and Makeup: Kristy Artistry Design Team

Signs and Calligraphy: Do Tell Calligraphy and Designs

Roses and Elegance: Jennifer and Andrew’s Classic Garden Wedding

August 31, 2021 Lana Faulkner

Jennifer and Andrew’s wedding had a regal, yet traditional theme. Classic elegance! The floral designs were structured for a sculpted garden feeling with texture and dimension between the flowers. This style was especially symbolic of their love story - as their engagement began with a proposal taking place by a beautiful fountain in the middle of a rose garden!

It warms our hearts to include these meaningful details, making each wedding unique and individual to the couple. Jennifer and Andrew’s wedding had several important sentiments including: Jennifer’s Grandmother’s dress lace wrapped around her bouquet, the cake knife from Jennifer’s parent’s wedding, and the Reception’s foyer display of family photos.

The day began at the extravagant St. George Orthodox Church where the couple shared a traditional service and the promise of marriage. Jennifer carried a structured, round bouquet wrapped in her Grandmother’s lace, using a mix of white and light pink roses, white ranunculus, with pops of greenery.

Officially Mr. and Mrs. Giarard, the celebration continued at The Country Club of Orlando. The reception space was adorned with beautiful decor including speciality linens and an assortment of candle embellishments. A garden display on the fireplace mantel and large floral arrangement with family photos in the entry way greeted guests as the entered. Round guest tables consisted of a mixture of tall floral arrangements paired with low compote floral arrangements. The beautiful garden florals used classic and spray roses, hydrangea, among mixed foliages creating airy dimension and texture.

As they continue their journey, Jennifer and Andrew start their lives together in a new city with new jobs, where they’re surely destined to find a beautiful rose garden to reminisce on their special love.