Soiree just wrapped up it’s 2015 season, and what a season it’s been. I feel like just yesterday we were doing winter weddings in March and April followed by Mother’s Day weddings in May and then we were off to the races come June. I can’t believe Thanksgiving is this Thursday. I have so many… Keep Reading
A Look Back at 2014 with Soirée Floral
I can’t believe 2014 has come and gone. It’s been a whirlwind for Soiree Floral. One of our longest seasons ever, filled with lots of clients and new friends. I always love having a look back on the year. It is even a surprise to us when we look back and see all that the… Keep Reading
Happy Thanksgiving!
To all of our clients, colleagues, family and friends – Happy Thanksgiving!
Sneak Peek – An Intimate Nantucket Wedding with Soirée Floral and Katie Kaizer Photography
September has come and gone and we can’t believe our eyes (or our calendars!) As we prep for October brides, we relish in looking back at some sneak peeks of our recent work, like this intimate wedding shot by Katie Kaizer Photography. Erin & Jeff are by far two of the sweetest people we ever… Keep Reading
1939 Drive-In Movie Party by Dawn Kelly Designs – Part 2
On Tuesday, we debuted some details from our Drive-In Movie party with A Taste of Nantucket. Today, we’re sharing more details, shot by the lovely Maria of Charlotte Carey Photography! This event would not have been complete without these details – the talented team at The Castle Group built the drive-in screen, ERG did the… Keep Reading
1939 Drive-In Movie Party by Dawn Kelly Designs – Part 1
Have you ever had that just-pinch-me-already-this-can’t-be-real feeling? We have and boy, it’s a good one! Recently, we had the pleasure of teaming up with A Taste of Nantucket owner, Kimberly Reed on this fabulous “Drive-in Movie” concept for a client’s 75th Birthday Party – all the details, from the signage to the candy had to… Keep Reading
A Golf-Themed Birthday Celebration by Dawn Kelly Designs at Great Harbor Yacht Club – Part 2
On Tuesday, we shared our custom canvas totes and Nantucket Red Itinerariesfor our client’s surprise birthday weekend and today we’re revealing thefun centerpieces and escort table display we did for her husband’ssurprise 60th birthday celebration! He’s an avid golfer and our client wanted it to be fun and clever, yet appropriate for a club soiree…. Keep Reading
A Golf-Themed Birthday Celebration by Dawn Kelly Designs at Great Harbor Yacht Club – Part 1
Birthdays are the perfect reason to celebrate – the only thing better (in our minds) is a surprise birthday! (Especially if you’re on the side that’s in-the-know!) Recently, we had a client come to us with two requests, give her guests a little “taste of Nantucket” and design a clever party for her husband’s 60th…. Keep Reading
Throw Back Thursday – A Great Harbor Yacht Club Wedding by Soirée Floral and Dawn Kelly Designs
We’re still trying to hang on to every bit of summer that we can, how about you? Today we’re looking back at a gorgeous ceremony and reception that took place at the Great Harbor Yacht Club on Nantucket a few years back. Their color palette was soft with ivories, greens and blues with a bit… Keep Reading
Nantucket Wedding at the ‘Sconset Casino Featured on Wedding Chicks by Jose Villa and Soirée Floral
Today we’re beaming with excitement that this fabulous Nantucket Wedding shot by José Villa is being featured on the Wedding Chicks blog! Bess and Ben wed last September on one of the loveliest days of the year. Her Oscar de la Renta dress is to die for and she carried one of our all time… Keep Reading
The Westmoor Celebrates Cote d’Azur Style on Nantucket for their Annual Member’s Party
It’s hard to believe August is almost over (gasp!) What’s even harder to believe is that this wasn’t last weekend – where does the time go!? A few weeks back we shared with you the Westmoor Club’s 2013 Member’s party “A Night in Tuscany” and this year they went traveling again – to the French… Keep Reading
Throw Back Thursday – A Night in Tuscany on Nantucket at the Westmoor Club
This weekend is the Westmoor Club’s annual member gala and as we prep and design for another fun-filled summer soiree, today we’re taking a look back on last year’s event – A Night in Tuscany. The warm July breeze filled the tent with the smell of lavender and the sunflowers and potted herbs added whimsy… Keep Reading
Throw Back Thursday – A Shabby Chic Wedding at the White Elephant Hotel with Soirée Floral & Zofia & Co. Photography
This week’s throw back wedding is intimate and sweet. Ashley and David were married on the lawn of the White Elephant Hotel, overlooking the water and was followed by dinner on the deck with their immediate family and a few friends. Ashley’s color palette was soft and romantic with a touch of rustic; which was… Keep Reading
Throw Back Thursday – An Asian Inspired Wedding in Nantucket
We’re revisiting a gorgeous September day at a private residence in Tom Nevers for our Throw Back Thursday wedding. Melissa and Van wed on a picture perfect Nantucket Day. With turquoise, orange and green as the color palette, we had fun setting the scene for a night full of fun and dancing. Vendors included: photography… Keep Reading
Custom Paper Products by Dawn Kelly Designs – Part 5
Over the last four weeks we’ve been sharing with you some of the new products available through our sister company, Dawn Kelly Designs. This week we’re rounding out the paper posts with an overview of stationery suites, including some available accessories to go along with them. This suite includes everything from a program to treat… Keep Reading
Custom Paper Products by Dawn Kelly Designs – Part 4
Stationery is an important detail for your wedding day and whether you’re using our studio or a stationer of your own, we always stress to brides that having a cohesive look is what makes a wedding (no matter the size)feel extra special, personal and unique. Today we’re sharing some details on menu cards for your place… Keep Reading
Custom Paper Products by Dawn Kelly Designs – Part 3
We’re having so much fun sharing our new custom paper products by Dawn Kelly Designs this month! Today we’re taking a look at custom ceremony paper. Wedding programs are a great way to let your guests know what your ceremony is all about, who is in your bridal party and thank your guests for being… Keep Reading
Great Harbor Yacht Club Wedding Featured on Classic Bride Blog
Happy Monday everyone! We hope that all of the mothers out there had a fabulous weekend! We’re kicking off this week with a modern glam wedding being featured on Classic Bride Blog. Brea McDonald shot this stunning June wedding on Nantucket last year at the Great Harbor Yacht Club. Full of gorgeous coral peonies and… Keep Reading
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas by the team at Soirée Floral & Dawn Kelly Designs
Mother’s Day is this Sunday and we’ve been shopping around for the perfect gift ideas and recipes! We’ve created some great idea boards over on our Polyvore page for you to consider and keep pinning away tons of yummy recipes to make for Mother’s Day brunch! If you’ve been stuck, we hope this helps! And… Keep Reading
Throw Back Thursday – A Sankaty Golf Club Wedding
You might have guessed this already, but we love a color palette that involves pink! Today’s Throw Back Thursday is a fun mix of berry colors – pinks, magentas and fuchsias. The ladies wore a lovely shade of blue which made their bouquets pop! Our bride carried a soft ivory bouquet with springs of mint… Keep Reading
Nantucket Yacht Club Wedding Featured on Town & Country
This Nantucket Yacht Club wedding is one near and dear to our hearts for so many reasons – the bride loved lush blooms that made a statement (and wore a spectacular gown!) and they’re just the sweetest couple from the two of the sweetest families we’ve had the pleasure of working with! Today their Nantucket… Keep Reading
Custom Paper Products by Dawn Kelly Designs – Part 2
Last week we began rolling out the red carpet for our new custom paper products available through Dawn Kelly Designs, this week we’re continuing the carpet to share more paper fun with you! If you’ve seen Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes or Grey Likes Weddings (or any other wedding blog) you’ve probably noticed that… Keep Reading
Fete en Blanc Dinner Featured on Pottery Barn’s Blog
It was music to our ears when we got the email the other day about Pottery Barn wanting to feature our party on their blog Have and Hold. This gorgeous poolside summer soiree was so much fun for us to design with its clean and crisp color palette and layered textures. We mixed old with… Keep Reading
Custom Paper Products by Dawn Kelly Designs – Part 1
As our design services grow, so are our product offerings for our clients! Throughout the month of May we’ll be sharing peeks at our new custom paper products available through our sister company, Dawn Kelly Designs. This week we’re sharing options for your event’s table numbers; whether you’re looking for sophisticated or a little playful,… Keep Reading
A Wauwinet Wedding Featured in Bliss Magazine
Happy Friday everyone! We are ready for the weekend and before we sign off we wanted to share this beautiful June wedding we had the privilege of being a part of. Our bride Jennie works for a rental company so she got the royal treatment when it came to the linen department. She chose the… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading
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… Keep Reading