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Soiree Floral and Dawn Kelly Designs – Custom Design Services for Your Wedding

Happy Friday Everyone!

Last Friday we shared a beautiful seaside Galley Beach wedding that’s currently being featured in WellWed’s Cape & Islands issue. For that wedding we created a fun burlap banner and gift bags for the kid’s tables and filled them with goodies to keep them busy for hours.

Hiring Dawn Kelly Designs (our sister company) for custom design services is really where the fun begins – it is the start of tailoring each detail of your wedding to fit your style and personality. This can be anything from custom water bottle labels for your cocktail hour or rehearsal dinner, tote bags filled with Nantucket goodies and information about the island,
a unique escort table display, a cake backdrop – you name it!

Here are some examples of what we’ve done in the past:

Cake backdrops

Custom bouquet embellishments

Customized escort displays and cards

Chair embellishments

Unique environments

We’re always dreaming up new ideas and can’t wait to put them into action!

Contact us about our Custom Design Services and how 
customizing your wedding can make all the difference!

Visit our Pinterest page to pin what you see here and get inspiration for more wedding details!

Enjoy your weekend!
The Soiree Team

Throw Back Thursday – A 2008 Nantucket Wedding

Hi Everyone, it’s Throwback Thursday! We absolutely loved this couple, and so do our brides-to-be.
This wedding look is one of our all time most requested (still to this day, and a favorite of ours too for good reason!)
Today we’re looking back on a 2008 Nantucket Wedding shot by Claudia Kronenberg Photography.

 
   

Read about their wedding in Boston Weddings Magazine archive or take a peek
at more images from this gorgeous wedding on Claudia’s blog.

Nantucket Yacht Club Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty

We are so happy to share this wedding today.  Lindsay and Paul were married on a beautiful June day in Nantucket.  Our bride Lindsay had a pretty clear idea of what she wanted from the onset and worked closely with my team pulling all the little details together.  
Coral and white were the main colors with pops of pink and silvery greens.  Driftwood played a big role in our tablescapes and created such a unique look.  I think one of the best moments of this day for me was peeking through the draping to see if we could start dismantling it before the guests came in for the reception.  Standing right in front of me was our beautiful bride and her parents.  To see the emotion on their faces in seeing all the planning and hard work come to life was so emotional.  Dad even made me cry!  I love when we really get to know the families that we work with.  It makes what we do even more important and it’s heartwarming when I see that much love in a room.  
Lindsay had a surprise of her own for the Paul. During the ceremony she had the acapella group The Cobbletones flash mob the ceremony and break out in to song.  The pictures of Paul’s reaction are priceless!  For more of their special day head on over to Style Me Pretty and get all the scoop on the big day from Lindsay herself.


Photography: Zofia & Co.

Groom’s Bowties: J.McLaughlin

Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo

Dress: Ines Di Santo

Photobooth: Nantucket Photobooth

Flowers & Decor: Dawn Kelly Of Soiree Floral


Videographer: September Productions
Rentals and Linens: Placesetters

Band: Eye 2 Eye

Invitations & Paper Goods: Nico And Lala

Welcome Packet: Ellie Gottwald

Cookies: Something Natural

Galley Beach Wedding Featured in Wellwed Magazine

Mel & Kevin’s Galley Beach wedding in Nantucket is currently featured in WellWed Cape & Island’s Issue No. 9
Today we’re sharing more images from their wedding with shades-of-blue and pops of purple. We just love Mel’s naturally trailing bouquet.  A trend we are seeing a lot more of for 2014.
Soirée not only designed the florals, we also created a fun table just for kids.  Goody bags hung off the back of every chair with a whale icon and ‘mermaid tails.’  The kraft paper tabletop along with crayons and markers kept them busy for hours (not to mention the candy centerpieces).  Next week we’ll be sharing 
more about our custom design services – so be sure to keep an eye out!

Pick up a copy of WellWed on stands now! You can also flip through the magazine here.
You can see more images from Mel & Kevin’s Galley Beach wedding on Les Loups’ Blog.

Vendors:
Floral Design: Soirée Floral
Venue: Galley Beach
Linens & Glassware: Placesetters, Inc.
Paper Products: Swiss Cottage Designs
Enjoy!
The Soirée Team

Throw Back Thursday – A Tribeca Rooftop Fete

We’re back with another installment of Throw Back Thursday! 
This time we’re looking back on a fun wedding at Tribeca Rooftop. With a color palette of white, ivory, blush and maroon we infused peonies, orchids and calla lilies for a chic look.  Don’t you just love these bridesmaid’s and their sassy attitudes? They look like besties!
photos courtesy of Wedding One.

Soiree Floral Featured on Flirty Fleurs

Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone.  Today, I’m happy to say we are being featured over on Flirty Fleurs.  Alicia has become a wonderful source of inspiration to me with her flower power knowledge and her calm, sweet demeanor.  She’s always a pleasure to be around.  Her posts are definitely a must read!  Be sure to head on over today and see what I have to say about Soiree Floral, our design process, being in a creative field (and how to deal with it when the ideas are just not coming).  
Also, if you are still looking for last minute ideas for your Luck ‘O The Irish today be sure to check out our previous blog post here and our St. Patrick’s Day Pinterest board here.

Real Nantucket Wedding at The Whaling Museum

Sharing our real wedding stories with you is one of our favorite things and the next few Fridays we’ll be sharing more with you from our 2013 season.

Kiki and Peter wed on a beautiful, sun-filled day in July at the First Congregational Church in a palette of ivory, champagne, white, blush, and muted greens with the ocassional pop of color. The phrase we kept using for Kiki and her big day was “luxe bohemian” –  that seemed fitting! The designs were garden inspired and unstructured with café au lait dahlias, garden roses, and chamomile to name a few. 
There was a slight vintage touch to the day, with mercury glass vases and votives at their Whaling Museum reception. The couple danced the summer night away with their friends and family. See more images from their wedding, here.

Thank you Kiki and Peter for asking us to be a part of your magical day!

Cheers,
The Soirée Team

Vendors:
Floral Design: Soirée Floral
Photography: Zofia & Co.
Hair & Makeup: Darya Salon
Cake: Natasha Misanko


Throw Back Thursday – A 2010 Nantucket Wedding

We’re sure you’ve heard of and maybe even joined in on Throw Back Thursday posts… 
well we’re starting something new here on the blog – Throw Back Thursday Weddings!

This week we’re reminiscing about Brooke & Matthew’s 2010 September Wedding in ‘Sconset.  
We just loved her berry-infused and hydrangea blue color palette – so elegant and sophisticated!
You can see more of their beautiful wedding shot by Zofia & Co. here.

Vendors
Ceremony – ‘Sconset Chapel
Reception – The Summer House
Floral Design – Soirée Floral
Cake – Jodi’s Cakes
Photography – Zofia & Co.
Stationery & Paper Products – Griffin-vites
Hair – Darya Salon

Don’t forget to head on over to Pinterest for more Nantucket wedding inspiration!
Cheers!
The Soirée Team

Nantucket Wedding Film Featured on Style Me Pretty

Happy Monday everyone. We love a fall wedding, especially one chock full of details. Our couple Ben and Bess had the best September day to say ‘I Do.’ The geniuses behind Inkspot Crow captured their day on video and all the prettiness is being showcased this afternoon on Style Me Pretty.
Be sure to check it out and soak in that warm, sun-filled day that Ben and Bess were so lucky to have! We’ll be posting more about their wedding soon with more amazing images from Jose Villa.

Seeing Green – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Ideas

We’re excited to turn our attention to yet another event to celebrate.  This month it’s St. Patrick’s Day!
Everything doesn’t have to be covered in green, so we wanted to show you some subtle ways to show your “Irish Pride” this March 17th.
Food First – what to cook? We scoured the internet for recipes that were twists on traditional Irish cuisine – like these, Corned Beef and Cabbage Turnovers – brilliant!
Via Recipe Girl
And we love the sound of an Irish Grilled Cheese!
Via The Food Network
Lastly, we couldn’t help but share these beer battered broccoli stems!
Via The Food Network
Don’t forget dessert!
Keep it festive with these adorable (and most likely delicious!) shamrock cookies!
Via Buttercream Blondie
Or if you’re feeling up for a challenge in the kitchen – try your hand at these Macarons!
Pistachio & Lemon Cream Macarons via What’s for Lunch Honey?
Beer is a huge player for this holiday, and after all that snacking you’re bound to be thirsty!
So, why not turn this party into a Beer Tasting? 
Traditionally, a craft beer tasting consists of one of each of these:
Seasonal, Stout, Lager, IPA, Wheat, Ale, Pilsner, and a Porter.
Pick and choose your favorites, choose them by how fun their labels are 
or ask your package store attendant!
Depending on your guest list, pick up the necessary supplies – 
Libbey 4oz tasting glasses and Paddle Board from Peele Paddle

We love these “Rate Your Beer” Coasters
Via Etsy
And last but not least… a fun twist on serving up a pint – Beer Floats!
Here are the recipes we can’t wait to try!
Guinness Beer Float via The Post Social
Chocolate Porter and Biscoff Coffee Beer Float via Bakers Royale

Click through to our St. Patrick’s Day Pinterest Board for more recipes, supplies, decor ideas and a few “What To Wear” items to keep you from getting pinched!
Cheers!
The Soirée Team

Soiree Floral Featured on HGTV.com

Happy Tuesday everyone.  Cupid definitely struck up some love these past couple of weeks.  We have had many inquiries as couples begin planning for their big day.  We have some beautiful bouquets and boutonniere’s being featured on HGTV.COM to help give you inspiration as you work to figure out your color scheme, overall feel for the day, and your couple’s style.  Be sure to check out all the eye candy.  I think it’s safe to say you’ll find some great inspiration as you pin away to your secret Pinterest boards.  Have fun!
Click here to see the bridal bouquet feature.
Photo courtesy of Justin and Mary Marantz
Click here to see some fabulous boutonniere ideas.
And speaking of inspiration – be sure to take a look back at some of our past bouquet and boutonniere posts!
And, as always – look to our Pinterest Boards for inspiration, too!

Hosting a Mardi Gras Soirée

With the Academy Awards coming up on Sunday, March 2nd and Fat Tuesday on March 4th, we decided to pull together some ideas for throwing a Mardi Gras-style soirée! And we’ve got you covered, from decorations to food to what to wear!
Decor: 
Without going all kitschy, try something subtle but within the theme… we love these garlands, the fleur di lis marquee sign, the paper decorations (these would be great over your King’s Cake table!) and of course we love those pom pom toothpicks! How festive!
Food:
We wanted to keep it traditional, but simple – mini-muffeletas, jambalaya, gumbo, okra, King’s Cake and beignets!
And last but not least – you need to know what to wear, right? Here are our ideas for the perfect Mardi Gras Look!
Click through to our Mardi Gras Pinterest board for all of the recipe and shopping information!
Cheers!
The Soirée Team

What to Wear to an Oscar Party

Last week we shared tabletop and decor ideas for hosting an Oscar Party; 
this week we’re sharing two style boards on what to wear to an Oscar Party.
We styled our boards with cocktail dresses – a practical alternative to gowns!
First up, just like our party palette, we stuck with Black and Gold but explored different textures.
Secondly, we were inspired by Jewel Tones – a perfect match for our party palette and stylish, too!
Lastly, we’ll leave you with our favorite looks from last year’s Academy Awards – 
watching the Red Carpet is the best, isn’t it?
We hope you have a lovely soirée – whether you’re hosting one or attending one!
Cheers,
The Soirée Team

And the Oscar goes to… Inspirations for hosting an Oscar Party!

The 86th annual Academy Awards are coming up soon – (on March 2nd, to be exact!) and you know we Soirée girls love a good excuse to put the pedal to the metal when it comes to glitz and glam!
 
We’ve been inspired by glitz that is the Academy Awards with ideas to get your inspired to throw your own Oscar soirée! Also, next week we’ll be sharing our “What to Wear to an Oscar Party” style board so be sure to be on the look out for that!
 
First, let’s talk about invitations! Paperless Post has a lovely Awards Show/Viewing Party line  – get them printed or send e-vites, your choice! Here are our 3 top faves:

 

 

 

We’re noticing a hint of Gatsby in their cards, aren’t you?

That brings me to decor! Gold is such a perfect color for the Academy Awards, plus it scales things up a bit. Here are some ideas for your tabletop and decor!
Via Etsy
Gold and Black Paper & Foil Hanging Decorations

 

Tabletop ideas
And what about the food you say?
Well here’s what we’d make:
Salmon Caviar Sushi Bites via Food & Wine
Butternut Squash Crostini via Food Network
Scallops with Potato Pancake and Caviar Sauce via Food & Wine
Every good party needs a little “swag”(read: a fun little prezzie for guests to take home) and what could be more perfect than these guys?

 

Via Etsy
Oscars.org has some suggestions for what to serve; as well as a few games to play – free printable Oscar Bingo and Oscar Ballots.
 
Want to go even further with your party? Set up your own “Red Carpet” with a photo booth! Click here for a tutorial on how to make your own!
 
And, as always, head on over to our Oscar Party Inspiration Pinterest board for all the links to the items you see here plus even more ideas!
 
Enjoy!
The Soirée Team

 

What’s Your Style? – Bridesmaid’s Dresses

Happy Tuesday everyone.  We hope you enjoyed the long holiday weekend (and all the snow we’ve been getting here on the east coast)!  We’re in the busy season of proposal writing so we thought we’d bring up a topic that comes up at the beginning of every design meeting.  Believe it or not, the color of the bridesmaid’s dresses can often help develop the overall look and style of your big day.  
We often have clients who come to us after first getting engaged to talk about the big picture and what ‘homework’ they should be doing to start creating the look and feel for their big day.  So many couples tell us they “know exactly what their colors are going to be” and my response is “Do you have your bridesmaid’s dresses picked?”  So many times, as clients do start the hunt for the perfect ‘maids dresses, they often change their mind.  There are a hundred shades of ‘navy blue’ and that color means something different to everyone.  It’s really the same thing with any color.  This year in particular, we are seeing a lot of coral bridesmaid dresses (something we also saw a lot of in 2013) and a lot of neutrals in a look developed more by separates than by a traditional bridesmaid line.  
We compiled some of our favorite looks to help get you thinking about the overall style for your day.
Also, be sure to refer back to our first post about Bridesmaid Style back in August.

Happy shopping!

Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! 

We hope you got the box of chocolates you’ve been dreaming of, that perfect little piece of jewelry, OR a fabulous floral arrangement!  If you are running late on the Valentine’s train (and we know some of you men are) there’s still time to do something thoughtful.

A few, quick easy ideas that are sure to wow your Valentine:

(1): Fireside Picnic – (a very similar idea to our first Valentine’s post)
With a few candles and some yummy treats (and wine) she won’t suspect that you didn’t plan it ahead of time! 
Here’s a quick cheat sheet on what to pick up at the store! *Don’t forget her favorite bottle of wine or champagne!

Photo via Cupcakes & Cashmere

(2): Grab a card or make one if you have a little bit of time. Jot down a handwritten note and tell her how much she means to you. If you do have a little bit of time – we recommend these (free!) DIY Cards. (Bonus: She’ll LOVE that you made it yourself!)

Get the download here – Jones Design Company
Be Mine
Free Download via Just Add Sparkles

(3): You can’t go wrong with sweets!

Godiva’s always a safe bet! Check out their V-Day Gifts.
On Nantucket? Look no further than Sweet Inspirations! 
We love their truffle hearts and whales!

Sweet Inspirations

(4): EGift Cards – she may notice that you almost forgot, but she’ll be happy that you didn’t!

Here are our favorite picks:

Anthropologie
Starbucks
Ladies, we’ve been there… at least with this you know you’ll enjoy your gift!
Amazon’s SomeECards
We hope you have a lovely Valentine’s Day!

Cheers,
The Soirée Team

Soirée’s Logo Gets Refreshed!

Over the last few months, we’ve been working behind the scenes with our creative go-to team to refresh our brand.  We’re excited to debut our newly refreshed logos for Soirée Floral and Dawn Kelly Designs!
We love working with Rachel, she’s creative and “got” the Soiree style from the very first phone conversation.  
Here they are!
Our services are growing and we’re thrilled to be getting such great feedback! 
If you’re not familiar with our services, be sure to check out our Event Design page on our website and contact us about your Nantucket, New York or Connecticut wedding!

In the coming weeks we’ll be updating and refreshing our website, too, so keep an eye out!

What’s Your Style? – Cocktail Hour

Finding your wedding style on your own can be a bit overwhelming, so we’re here to help with another addition to our “Style” series.

This post goes hand-in-hand with our Linens post a few months back, and we wanted to share some tips on how to hone in on your cocktail hour style.

Cocktail Hour is a great place to gently sway from your reception decor.  It can be a great place to play with texture – leaving room for the rest of the night to be more formal or elegant. A few ideas to consider:
1. Fun linens – patterns, sequins, or three-dimensional linens like rosettes, petal or confetti that come in a variety of colors. 


2. Different blooms – these don’t have to necessarily “match” with the reception’s flowers. Succulents, non floral elements or incorporating fruit is also a great alternative.
3. If your cocktail hour set up is going to stay up for the whole night use lanterns and add a few blooms and a candle to set a romantic look. Another great look is uplighting – see how beautiful and glowy it is at night?

Head on over to our Pinterest page to view more Inspiration:

Looking for more Style Inspiration? Be sure to check our our other “Style” posts:

Aisle Style – Church Ceremonies

Cheers,
The Soirée Team

Valentine’s Day – Part Three – Shades of Pink

You know it had to be done… how could the ladies of Soiree Floral and Dawn Kelly Designs not create a pretty pink board?

If you’re not much in to the color red, going for pink this Valentine’s Day is equally romantic.
So today we’re sharing a board all about our favorite color – pink!
Valentine's Day - Shades of Pink

Using black as an anchor for pink provides you with endless options. 
Like this TopShop dress paired with dotted tights – this look is ready for a night out!
And what could be more playful than this feather skirt? Tuck in a silky tank, pair it with a fitted blazer and talk about va-va-voom!
So whether you’re going for an playful, romantic or sophisticated look – here’s to show that pink can do it all!
We’ve been adding to the Valentine’s Day board on Pinterest – so be sure to check it out!
And if you’ve missed our first two Valentine’s posts you can see them here and here.
We hope you have a great Valentine’s Day!
Cheers,
The Soirée Team

Super Bowl Sunday!

The football season is almost over and no matter which team in the NFL is your team, the Seahawks and the Broncos are going head to head to fight for the championship this Super Bowl Sunday.

So, has your hunny/hubby announced to you that “the guys” are coming over – which immediately means (at least to us) … “What am I going to cook?”

Well, we’re here to help! We’re taking a mini break between sharing our third Valentine’s Day post to share some tips and ideas with you for hosting a fabulous, and delicious Super Bowl Sunday party!
First up – a Football Sunday (no matter the game) must – Hot Wings!
This is my tried-and-true (very simple) recipe and each time I make it all I hear between chewing and beer sipping is “Mmmmm…”.

Julie’s “Famous” Wings

Ingredients:
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
Chicken Wings – Wings and Joints
Frank’s Red Hot Original

Preheat your oven to 425ºF. Prep your wings by rinsing them, patting them dry and tossing them in some olive oil in a bowl. Once they are lightly coated, sprinkle salt and pepper on them until they are covered. Pop them in the oven on a foil-lined cookie sheet for about 45 min. At the end of the 45 minutes, I usually assess how much longer they’ll need – usually 20 – 30 more minutes. I don’t flip my wings, I let them caramelize and get a little crunchy on the outside. Once they’re cooked, I toss them in a bowl and shower them with Frank’s Red Hot Original hot sauce. Ta-Da! I told you they were easy! I serve mine with Marie’s Ranch dressing and carrots and celery, of course! But if you’re a true Bleu fan, Marie’s Bleu Cheese dressing is yummy, too!

Visit our Super Bowl Sunday Pinterest board for more recipes – warning, you’re in for an unhealthy snack overload! But hey, the guys will love it – and decor ideas, too! Incorporating fun foam fingers, team food picks – you name it!

Our favorite DIY so far…? The “Football Field Table”
This would be great to display all the yummy food you’ve made!

Find out How-To Here!

We’re excited for the game (okay, mostly Bruno Mars and the commercials!) but we love any reason to host a party!

Here’s to a fantastically-delicious Super Bowl Party!

Cheers,
Julie

Aisle Style – Beach Ceremonies

Happy Friday everyone.  We are back with our third installment of ceremony style.  Today, it’s all about the beach.  There’s nothing like having a big blue ocean as your backdrop.  The sound of the waves and sand between your guest’s toes is all you need to get your big day off to a great start.  When deciding what decor you want to incorporate in to your ceremony keep in mind how breezy the area gets.  Some locations are sheltered whiles others are more exposed so work with your professionals to plan accordingly.

Valentine’s Day – Part Two – Seeing Red

It’s time for Part Two of our three part post on Valentine’s Day!
This time is all about red red red! If you’ve got plans for a nice dinner,
here’s what we’re dreaming up for a drop-dead gorgeous look.

We’ve dedicated this style board to the classic color of love, red. It pairs well with black and silver (gold, too)
and instantly perks up an outfit. (It adds a little va-va-voom, too! Trust us, he’ll love it!)

If you’re not sure what shade of red is best for your skin tone, refer to this post from the Beauty Department, it’s fail proof!

For this board we chose a mix of styles – pencil, lace, fit and flare to show you that
any body type at any age can achieve this look!
Valentine's Day - Seeing Red

We just loved this orange-based red Kate Spade dress! (It’s on sale, too!) Wouldn’t it look amazing with a statement necklace (like this one from JCrew or this one from the Bauble Bar) and black or gold heels? The possibilities are endless!

Want something a little less modern and a little more romantic? A lace dress is just the ticket!
Here’s the one we featured on the board: Bloomingdale’s.

If the color red seems like a bit of a scary leap – try a black dress with red lips, nails and shoes!

We hope you’ve enjoyed dreaming up the perfect Valentine’s Day outfit, we’ll be back with one last style board to inspire! If you missed our first post, click here.

In the meantime, make sure you keep up with our Valentine’s Day Pinterest Board!

Cheers,
The Soirée Team

Aisle Style – Outdoor Ceremonies

We’re back with another post on ceremony style.  Today, we’re dishing on outdoor ceremonies.  Whether you’re in the backyard of where you grew up, gathering your nearest and dearest on a sprawling lawn at the club, or tucked away in the woods there are endless possibilities to define your aisle style.  Just remember that you need to have a Plan B!  It’s always better to know what the backup plan is and never use it than to be scrambling at the last minute while your guests are getting soaked.

Valentine’s Day – Part One – Cozy at Home

It’s hard to believe that the holidays are behind us, the New Year has begun and Valentine’s Day is on the horizon. Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to get dressed up, be with the one you love and celebrate! We’ve created a new series of posts in honor of this love-filled holiday.  We’ll be sharing three style boards over the next few weeks to help you get inspired for all things hearts and roses. 

First up, is our “cozy at home” board.
Sometimes, especially this time of year, you just want to stay in!
We designed this board around a cozy cabin-feel – perfect for lighting a fire, cuddling up and sipping wine and snacking on charcuterie.

Staying in for the night doesn’t necessarily mean dressing down. We love this mid-length pencil dress from Anthropologie. You can dress it up with cute heels and a statement necklace – it’s fun, but it’s practical, too!

Valentine's Day - Cozy at home

Creating a festive environment won’t break the bank either… 

Cable Knit Throws:
Pillows:
Flatware & Charger:
Head on over to our Pinterest page for more inspiration (including recipes and more fashion!) – and stay tuned for our two other style boards!

Cheers!
The Soirée Team

Aisle Style – Church Ceremonies

Happy Friday everyone.  As we continue to get images from all the fabulous photographer’s we’ve been working with we noticed a few common threads and decided we’d turn them in to a series of blog posts about ceremonies.  So today we’re dishing about church ceremonies.
Every church has their own rules, and it’s best to check in ahead of time to make sure you know the do’s and don’ts (the professionals you hire should be able to guide you along the way).
When I’m working with a client, I always ask them for descriptive words to describe their day.  That helps us figure out how much of the budget we want to allocate to the ceremony.  The great thing about church ceremonies is that many of the churches are ornate and beautiful on their own.  Others are so big and grand that they can handle big floral pieces up front to frame out the wedding party.  Here are some of our favorites.
Let these inspire you as you plan for your big day.

A Styled Bridal Shoot Featured in Wellwed Magazine

We’re trying to stay bundled up in all this cold so we decided to warm up with a trip back to summertime.  We had the chance to work with some fun vendor friends on a shoot at Jettie’s Beach.  As with anything we do, we’ve learned to be flexible.  We had a bit of wind the day we shot this, so the whole tablescape had to be redone to accommodate Mother Nature.  Justin and Mary Marantz worked their magic behind the camera and made our models feel comfortable to get the most out of them.  Mary has a way of politely controlling you like a robot to get you to do exactly what she needs to see behind the lens.  I was in awe.  
The dresses were amazing, and Julie laughed when I said I wanted the strapless number.  The color is amazing!  The jewelry was gorgeous and the hair and makeup were spot on.  The rentals tied in to the color of the ocean and the food was just the pop of color we needed on the table. Oh June, where are you?  Enjoy the eye candy!

Gowns: L’elite Bridal (Boston)
               Monique Lhullier & Reem Acra
Jewelry: Emilly & Walker by Emilly Brooke Rubin

Makeup: Lizzie Legg – Beauty By The Sea
Rentals: Placesetters
Floral Design: Soiree Floral
Styling & Design: Dawn Kelly Designs
photography – Justin & Mary Marantz
stationery – Nico & Lala

2014 Pantone Color of the Year – Radiant Orchid

You might have heard that Pantone released their 2014 Color of the Year – Radiant Orchid recently.
We took a look back at our 2013 weddings and saw the trend sneaking in little by little on its own!
Here some ideas for incorporating Radiant Orchid into your color palette for your wedding or next event!

Head on over to our Pinterest page to check out or Radiant Orchid Inspirations board for more inspiration! We’ve pinned great options for bridesmaid’s dresses, bouquets, boutonnieres, linens and more arrangements!
Happy Pinning!
Jules

My Favorite Things – Behind the Scenes

We’re back with another of My Favorite Things from this year.  Contrary to popular belief, the flowers and fun things we work with don’t come all pretty and ready to go.  There is a lot of work behind the scenes to create the designs we make. As my Chapel Designer friends like to say ‘this job isn’t for sissies’.  So here’s a look back on an incredible year with amazing clients and fun designs.  My one regret is that we get so busy I don’t always have my phone out capturing moments as much as I should.  I have an incredible group of people who help support Soiree Floral and Dawn Kelly Designs and I couldn’t make it happen without them.  My hat’s off to all of you – I love you!

photo shoots with our magazine friends give us creative freedom to play with new ideas…

At some point on any given weekend, we’re up on ladders, big and small.

Even my fur babies Ellie Mae and Tallulah Belle get decked out in pink on game day.  Gotta represent!

We had a busy September, and I got ‘new ride’ for the month.  I am laughing in this photo because if you could have seen the look on everyone’s face with the little bubble over their head ‘- she’s not really gonna drive that is she?’  Thankfully, no!  I leave that to the professionals.

We were so busy, that while my parents were out for a visit, I put them to work too, puppy sitting and cleaning flowers.  I bribed them with a lobstah dinner on the beach.

We work hard, really hard, and it’s not always fun.  So I tried to mix in a little fun during the down times.  Of course, the one day we get to do this was blustry, but we had a ball anyway!

Dan Driscoll of September Productions caught us during set up and behind the scenes of several weddings this year.  We had so much fun looking back – Thanks Dan!

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Mail: Post Office Box 3350
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Phone: 508.228.6684
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