Alfond Inn Couture Garden Wedding

Couture Garden Alfond Inn Wedding - Winter Park, FL - October 3, 2020

Featuring Taylor Callahan & Jake Tellier

Taylor and Jake’s Alfond Inn wedding was equal parts sophisticated and stylish. This lovely couple chose to include their fur baby Allie in their ceremony, making the Alfond Inn the perfect venue choice, as it is dog friendly. We had a wonderful time helping bring Taylor’s exquisite floral vision to life!

Excitement and joy filled the air and the soon-to-be newlyweds readied for their big day. The bride’s parents were absolutely beaming with pride as they posed for photos with their beautiful daughter.

The couple shared a darling first look in the garden before the ceremony. Taylor carried an unstructured couture garden bouquet made up of peonies, roses, veronica and ranunculus mixed with soft and vining foliage. The bouquet paired marvelously with her intricate lace sweetheart style gown.

Of course, we couldn’t forget to doll up this sweet fur baby. Lana custom designed a floral embellishment for Taylor and Jake’s dog Allie that perfectly matched Taylor’s bridal bouquet.

They say rain on your wedding day is good luck, and Taylor and Jake were blessed indeed! When the rain moved in, we were able to bring a touch of the outdoors inside with our raised garden structure. Custom built by Art, and design inspired by Planner Lisa Stoner just for Taylor and Jake’s wedding, our elevated meadow structure allowed us to create a field of flowers. We used over 2,000 carnations for Taylor’s flower field which was utilized in both their ceremony & reception spaces.

The couple exchanged vows in the dazzling rotunda, as light poured in through the extensive windows and glass dome ceiling.

The reception space was absolutely breathtaking - incorporating a dazzling mixture of greenery, gold accents, custom drapery and extraordinary florals.

We placed our tall gold wall screen, custom designed by Art, behind the bar. Special family photos, greenery vines, candles, and spots of flowers added depth and warmth to the design, and allowing the couple to showcase important family memorabilia.

When many think of wedding florals, they think merely of bouquets and centerpieces. In reality there are dozens of ways to incorporate floral design to create a truly customized ambiance for your event. Large statement pieces can be a great design addition. Palm trees, among many other large plants, can be provided through a Fairbanks Florist vendor. We also repurposed the raised carnation beds at the reception for the perfect sweetheart table backdrop.

We adore monogramed and customized dance floor wraps, which can create personalized statements unique to your event. The newlyweds shared their first dance on a beautiful custom dance floor which read, “Life is only as good as they people you get to share it with.” The statement perfectly suited their intimate wedding, full of love and adoration for their friends, family and of course each other.

Vendors

Venue: The Alfond Inn - Jane Mclean and Kelly Keiger

Event Design and Planning: Lisa Lyons Events & Etiquette

Rentals: Gala Rentals

Floral Design: Fairbanks Florist

Entertainment: FyerFly

Photographer: Kristen Weaver Photography

Videographer: KEJ Productions

Cake: Sprinkles Custom Cakes

Signage: Andi Mejia Calligraphy & Design

Dress: Solutions Bridal

Pink & Blue The Country Club of Orlando Wedding

Pink & Blue The Country Club of Orlando Wedding - Winter Park, FL & Orlando, FL - January 18, 2020

Featuring Chanel Lauren & Timothy Strates Magid

Tim & Chanel’s wedding was every bit as vibrant and joyful as the couple themselves. I had the unique privilege of working alongside my dear friend Joanie Stoddard, owner of The Tiny Orchid Co., to design the stunning pink & white floral arrangements that adorned the wedding.

Highlighting Joanie’s Phalaenopsis orchids, we used gardenias, peonies, garden, classic and spray roses, hydrangeas and ivy to complete the floral décor. Joanie is Chanel’s Aunt and was by her side for the entire planning process. These two have the most darling relationship! It is always a joy when I get to work alongside friends.

The ceremony was held at the Knowles Memorial Chapel at Rollins College. The stunning chapel, rich in history, boasted towering cathedral ceilings and stunning ecclesiastical architecture. Chanel was a vision in white and beamed as she walked down the aisle escorted by her father.

The bridal party was outfitted in a lovely combination of robin’s egg blue and navy dress wear. The hot pink roses popped against the sea of blue.

Following the ceremony was the reception, which was held at The Country Club of Orlando. A sophisticated palette of navy, white, pink and gold dressed the reception hall tables. Stunning arrangements of draping Phalaenopsis orchids, hydrangea and ivy towered above tables, alternating with short gold vases bursting with orchids and pink roses.

Chanel and Tim capped off the night with dinner, dancing, and of course - cake! Guests packed the dance floor and the sounds of laughter filled the air.

A sparkler sendoff was a befitting exit for this radiant couple. The evening came to a close as Mr. & Mrs. Magid drove off into the night in a sleek black convertible.

Vendors:

Florals: Fairbanks Florist

Orchids: The Tiny Orchid Company

Wedding Planner: Susie Weiss from Seaside Soirees and Weddings

Videographer: Luxe Filmography

Photographer: Brittany Morgan

DJ: Scott Messina

Chapel: Knowles Memorial Chapel at Rollins College

Reception: The Country Club of Orlando

Bridal Shop: The Collection Bridal

Dress Designer: Martina Liana

Suit: The Black Tux

Bride’s Engagement Ring / Wedding Band: Victoria Jewelers

Bride’s Jewelry: The Lauren Sigman Collection

Hair and Makeup: LeJune Hair & Makeup

Bride’s Lipstick/Nail Polish: Chanel

Intimate Alfond Inn Wedding

Intimate Alfond Inn Wedding - Winter Park, FL - 8/15/20

Featuring Ashley Duz and Lewis Naylor

Ashley & Lewis exchanged vows before an intimate gathering of their friends and family at the beautiful Alfond Inn in Winter Park, FL. A sophisticated palette of blush and white set the scene for an elegant and romantic celebration. Bride Ashley was positively glowing in a brilliant satin and lace gown with a matching chapel length lace veil.

The ceremony was held in the conservatory of the Alfond Inn. Pedestals of overflowing blush and white floral arrangements paired beautifully with the floating candles and white rose petals that flanked the aisle. A heartfelt exchange of vows before their closest friends and family was sealed with a sweet kiss!

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The reception space was simply stunning! The tables were styled with a mixture of high and low rose and hydrangea centerpieces. Towering above guests were stunning arrangements in glass vases with greenery cascading down. An assortment of beautiful candles created an ambiance of warmth and whimsy.

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The evening concluded with toasting, dinner, dancing, and cake. Every element of their beautiful celebration was thoughtfully curated and perfectly executed. Lewis & Ashley’s intimate wedding is a wonderful reminder that a small wedding does not mean you have to sacrifice on style or sophistication.