October 3, 2020

The Moran/Denman wedding is close to my heart as Shane is my step-son and Sami is now my daughter-in-law. They have been together since high school and are such a beautiful couple, mature in their love and living a beautiful life here in Annapolis. Shane proposed to Sami at her P.A. school graduation, and they decided to move forward with an unconventional wedding plan due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions. 

On October 2, Sami and Shane brought their sisters to the courthouse and said their vows in a sweet and intimate ceremony. After a private dinner out, they then prepared for their celebration with family the following day. When they started planning, I gifted them their wedding flowers and had such a wonderful time designing a ‘fall neutral’ color story. Sami is effortlessly cool and I knew bright autumn tones would not be appropriate, but she and Shane trusted me to incorporate some beige and toffee tones in the flowers, giving the space a depth and warmness that we magnified through as many candles as we could fit!

After a lovely dinner of 19 family members, the party really got going with the arrival of their friends. They partied long into the wee hours of the morning celebrating a love that had grown with them as they matured from teenagers to beautiful adults. It was a celebration to remember and showed how a backyard wedding can be beautiful, intimate and truly special. 

-Kate

One of the things I have missed the most during the COVID-19 pandemic is the ability to get together with other creatives in the industry to network and build relationships. After postponing it for 2 years, we finally held our soon-to-be annual Spring Soiree at our Eastport-based studio this past March – and it was delightful!

Being able to see and hug our wedding vendor friends was just priceless and while we missed seeing so many, it was an evening full of flowers, friends and lively conversation. It was wonderful to catch up with so many of our dear friends, as well as see them all create their own floral masterpieces at our flower bar!

In addition to catching up, we also collected items to build 12 backpacks to donate to the Blue Ribbon Project, a wonderful local organization. Through everyone’s generosity we will be delivering 12 full backpacks along with dozens of additional blankets, stuffed animals and books for children entering the foster system. Thank you all for your donations, it means so much to have you all help us give back to our community.

More about the Blue Ribbon Project:

The Blue Ribbon Project’s Mission is to prevent all forms of child abuse and provide critical support to victims of abuse and neglect. They are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that is 100% volunteer supported and directly serves abused and neglected children right here in our community. Currently serving 12 counties within the state of Maryland and the City of Baltimore, they are in the process of expanding to other counties in Maryland (and beyond). On their website, you will find various resources, articles, and several programs offered by The Blue Ribbon Project that directly serve children who are the victims of child abuse and neglect. You will also find items and resources for adult survivors struggling with the long-term effects of child abuse. The Blue Ribbon Project collaborates with survivors, victims, and professionals from various fields tied together due to child abuse and its long-term effects. It is this community approach of helping and guiding each other to overcome the obstacles presented to us.

Our donation will help support the Backpacks of Love Program:

This program supports victims of child abuse and neglect the moment they are being removed from a dangerous environment. Oftentimes, the child lacks essentials such as a toothbrush/toothpaste, a change of clothes, etc. The moment a child is removed, The Blue Ribbon Project is notified by the Department of Social Services, the Police or the foster parent receiving the child. A backpack containing those essentials is delivered directly to the child. This gets them through the first few days of care.

-Kate

Designing the florals for Sierra and Brian’s Pendry wedding was such a joy. We started with a classic inspiration board of white and soft beige/blush with greenery accents. However, after Sierra was thrown a fun and whimsical bridal shower full of boho elements, she asked if we could modernize their decor a bit. So we added some pampas grass and warm tones to their design. Coining the term ‘boho-lite’ to describe this effortlessly cool and elegant direction for their day.

Letting The Pendry’s architecture speak for itself we accented the dramatic atrium with a copper chuppah, draped in vines of greenery. In the old world ballroom, we designed towering arrangements of greenery and grasses. Helping to accent the tall and stately ceilings. Then lastly, we couldn’t forget to add an abundance of candlelight.

This was a day full of love and family and it was a joy to be a part of. Cheers to you, Sierra and Brian!

Vendor team and credits:

Couple: Sierra Marr, Brian Weinstein

September 4, 2021

creative: @theothersidecreatives

photography + videography: @thelockharts

rentals: @theothersiderentals @prettylittleweddingco @selecteventgroup

florals: @floretandvine

venue: @sagamorependrybaltimore

mua: @makeupbyjenielle

hair: @the_brushing_bride

entertainment: @ebetalent Sydney

cake: @sugarbakers_cakes

signage + stationery: @rubythefox

gown: @thebridalroomvaphotobooth: @bomblightingbooth

The Classic White collection in our à la carte line is everyone’s absolute favorite and is quite the showstopper! It truly is perfect for any time of the year and can complement any wedding day. Our Floret + Vine team introduced the à la carte line earlier last year and we just love the flexibility that it offers our couples. We offer four gorgeous collections on our website to select from and you can choose as many floral pieces as you’d like! Then all you have to do is add your choices to the cart, check out, and relax while our flower queens get to work. Once your special day arrives you can either pick up your gorgeous pieces at our studio located in Annapolis or our staff can deliver them to you. For more information on our à la carte options, please click here to view these beauties.

We decided to design an all-white collection because it creates such a fresh, classic, and organic look. The centerpiece compotes are so natural and whimsical, your guests will enter the reception thinking they just walked into a garden. The Classic White option is our most elegant look which consists of white and ivory flowers with greenery accents such as white hydrangea, stock, roses, ranunculus, lisianthus, and eucalyptus – s t u n n i n g!

When we say this collection can complement any wedding day we mean that. Whether your day is modern classic with strictly whites and greens or your bridesmaids are wearing a dusty blue gown – this collection has your name written all over it. We just love the fluffy white hydrangeas mixed with the seeded eucalyptus. Then just add romantic lighting and candles everywhere, we are getting goosebumps just thinking about all of the beauty!

 We just can’t get over how striking this collection is, if you don’t believe us then just see for yourself:  

xoxo, Danielle

Happy 2020!

2020 is going to be such an amazing year! I mean we have already had our first snow in the Annapolis area so you know it’s going to be a fab year! We have so many exciting things coming your way and we can’t wait to share them with you.

If you don’t already know… our Floret + Vine studio is based in Annapolis, Maryland so naturally our airy textured Chesapeake collection is one of our favorites from the à la carte line! For our new faces reading the blog (welcome!) we launched our à la carte collection last year. It is a fantastic alternative to full-service wedding and event design for brides on a budget or brides who just need a handful of arrangements for their special day. If you’d like more information on our à la carte collections, click here and head over to our website. 

The Chesapeake collection screams nautical or winter wonderland to us and is perfect for all seasons. This collection consists of lush arrangements of white, ivory, and blue flowers such as hydrangea, stock, roses, delphinium, ranunculus, and lisianthus with greenery accents. The white and ivory with the pop of blue work so well together and is such a stunning color combination. For all you nautical brides, this collection is the one for you especially if you booked a gorgeous waterfront venue and want all the summer beachy vibes. The Chesapeake collection is also perfect for winter weddings. Picture this… white hues, blue tones, mixed in with silver mercury glass vases and votives. These cozy tones scream frosted and fabulous in such a stunning way! The Chesapeake arrangements would also be a perfect centerpiece for a baby shower to welcome that special baby boy into the world.

If you are looking for a winter floral design or a coastal vibe design (or just love white and blue together) then check out all the pretties below:

XOXO, Danielle

Here at Floret + Vine we love the fall season. Not because it’s wedding season, but because we love the warm color palettes mixed with the crisp cool air. It’s perfection, just like our Blush and Burgundy à la carte option where the two colors contrast and look so bold together! The color combination is absolutely dreamy and creates a perfect fall or romantic winter wedding color palette. Our Blush and Burgundy option is a lush, garden-inspired collection with ivory, blush, and burgundy flowers such as stock, roses, ranunculus, and astrantia along with greenery accents. This collection gives us all the feels at Floret + Vine with the buttermilk ivory tones mixed with a pop of deep wine burgundy.

If you missed our previous post introducing our new à la carte line with pricing, don’t worry just click here. Our Floret + Vine team designed and created four stunning collections to help simplify floral planning and budget brides. Our à la carte line is an alternative to full-service wedding and event design with the same attention to detail in all things. All you have to do is pick your desired collection, add your favorite pieces to the cart, and watch our floral designers get to work. With delivery and pick-up options, our à la carte collections are perfect for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, holiday celebrations, or any special event.

Below is a look into our stunning Blush and Burgundy collection:

Keep in mind that you can also order a couple centerpieces to dress up your tablescape for the upcoming holidays. Not only do we make weddings stress-free but here at Floret + Vine we can make your holidays stress-free as well. Happy holidays!

XOXO, Danielle