It is another dreary day here in CT. Where did spring go? To perk me up, I found out from Claudia Kronenberg photography that one of the images from a Nantucket photo shoot we did landed the cover of Cape Cod Bride. I wish I could jump into the picture. The sun is out, the… Keep Reading

One of our beautiful couples, Ian & Kim have their wedding featured in Greenwich Magazine.. A soft, calming color palette of cream, pink, and green were used to set the tone for their big day. Here are a few detail shots – Photos by Brea McDonald. It was a pleasure working with you Kim &… Keep Reading

I set out to write this post, and got sidetracked during my morning blog ‘must reads’. I came across Nancy Liu Chin’s blog and she too has tackled this issue on educating clients. I think she is spot on – so without further ado, I give you a post from the talented Nancy Liu Chin…….. Keep Reading

We’ve been busy getting ready for our summer weddings, and part of that is researching the trends of the wedding industry. Influenced by fashion, home decor, and the state of our economy we noticed a few key things. Mixing metallics is still key in terms of tabletops, and mercury glass leads the way. Delicate in… Keep Reading

Calling all brides! If you have not yet picked up the Spring edition of Bride and Bloom, be sure you do. It is filled with beautiful color schemes, and some great ‘real weddings.’ We are lucky enough to have some of our bouquets from recent weddings featured in there as well as some stunning centerpieces… Keep Reading

We have been busy writing proposals for our spring and summer brides (which helps to think of warmer days when it is so cold out!). Most of our brides have destination weddings, and are not able to just pop in to discuss the big day. To help with that, we’ve been having video conferences with… Keep Reading

We get to work with a lot of talented and creative photographers over the course of the year. Imagine my delight when Brea McDonald of Brea McDonald Photography told me some of our wedding work is being featured in Seacoast Bride. It is an elegant publication, full of inspiring details. We have a few centerpieces… Keep Reading

We all know that at the beginning of the year we always say I’m going to exercise more and eat better. One thing I have found that is easy to stick to is Yoga. I think because it is about more than just about the exercise. One of our beautiful brides from seasons past (you… Keep Reading

Last July we were asked to head over to the Liberty Hotel in Boston for a tabletop and bouquet photo shoot with Grace Ormonde Magazine. I love participating in these shoots as it is an opportunity to push the boundaries (particularly with color)and do something a little different. For the tabletop shoot we were asked… Keep Reading

We had the pleasure of working with Audra Bodenstab and Tripp Boyle for their June 2008 Wedding at a private estate in Nantucket. Audra had very classy taste and their wedding day was nothing short of a fairy tale romance. Their wedding is being featured in the Boston Weddings Spring/Summer 2009 magazine out on news… Keep Reading

I feel like it is Christmas all over again! At the first of the year, all of the new bridal magazines come out full of inspiring photos that help brides as they start to plan the details for their special day. What brides don’t know is what happens in the many months before January 2009… Keep Reading

Two of my favorite magazines for floral ‘eye candy’ in the industry are Grace Ormonde Wedding Style and Bride and Bloom. I was beyond delighted when one of our flower wholesalers called me up to tell me we had 4 (Yes, 4!!!!) of our bouquets featured in their 19pg spread of inspiring bouquets! We have… Keep Reading

Today is a remarkable day. I am not one to mix personal and business (in particular, politics!) But, today we as Americans made history. Regardless of who you voted for, I am proud of everyone for turning out to vote! To those of you who voted for the first time, for those of you who… Keep Reading

This week is PINK WEEK on Style Me Pretty in honor of all those touched by breast cancer. Today’s posts are all about pink flowers and one of our designs is being featured from a fabulous wedding we did back in July.Think pink!!!

Fall is a great time of year for brides to be married as the colors and flowers in the flower market are so beautiful and saturated. Lots of jewel tones and of course those oh-so-striking oranges/yellows/reds/greens. We set up a serene ceremony setting at the Hadwen House last Sunday. It was such a perfect day,… Keep Reading

Family traditions play a big part of any bride’s special day. That is something we love to try and include as it makes each day unique and special for the couple we are working with. I received a call two weeks ago from the MOB of our bride Stephanie. Turns out mother and daughter have… Keep Reading

I love it when a plan comes together. We did a tented wedding this past Saturday (once again battling the elements – is it going to rain, is the wind going to die down…) for Colleen & Mike. We’ve been working with them since last December. When we got back to the studio I grabbed… Keep Reading

We had a wild weekend with a fabulous couple! Lauren and her fiance were married on Sept 6th on Nantucket at the newly renovated Galley restaurant. The ceremony was to take place out on the beach, and hurricane Hannah was threatening to strike. With grey skies, on and off rain showers, and winds kicking up… Keep Reading

We have had a FABULOUS weekend working with one of the sweetest, kindest couples! Liz and Ned were married yesterday in Greenwich. Friday’s rehearsal dinner was held at the Tomes Higgins House – aside from a downpour of rain an hour before guest arrival it was a beautiful day. The ceremony on Saturday was at… Keep Reading

We had the pleasure of helping a family surprise their 12 year old girl this past weekend with a fun centerpiece. They bought the birthday girl a golden retriever puppy and it was too small to bring to Nantucket. So we created a golden retriever puppy out of butterscotch poms – complete with a wagging… Keep Reading

Soiree Floral featured on Style Me Pretty. We are pleased as punch to say that one of our fabulous weddings from May with many many little details had one of those details featured today on Style Me Pretty. Our bride Erin had asked us to make a replica of the couples dog out of flowers… Keep Reading

One of our gorgeous couples from this past June was chosen to grace the cover of N magazine. Details of their nuptials are inside. The brilliant photography was done by Claudia Kronenberg photography. Other vendors included planning by Unique Nantucket, cake by Pam Goddard, tent by Sperry Tents.

Hi everyone,It has been a whirlwind of a season for us. We kicked off the season in Nantucket with a fabulous wedding at the beginning of May (where or where did May go?) along with a little havoc caused by Mother Nature. We haven’t stopped and we’re excited for the couples we are working with… Keep Reading

We had the pleasure of designing a wedding for a FABULOUS couple last weekend (thank you Elaine & Esson!!). The bride chose a color scheme of burgundy, chocolate, champagne and blush. Orchids were front and center on everything from the fabulous stationary the bride’s graphic artist friend created to the boutonnieres, centerpieces, and even the… Keep Reading

One of our beautiful September 2007 brides had her wedding featured in the February issue of Quest magazine. Kelley Pillman (who also happens to be the owner of KEP Designs ) was married in Nantucket and had her reception at the Summer House in Sconset. Her color scheme of navy/white/green was fresh and crisp against… Keep Reading

I am so excited to share our new floral bouquet purses and clutches. We have teamed up with some fabulous artisans to create these fun accessories. They make a fabulous and thoughtful gift for your bridesmaids. Even better, why not treat yourself! Check back often as we will be adding more fabulous designs. Please call… Keep Reading

With St. Patrick’s day almost upon us, I thought I would take a minute to talk about how we at Soiree Floral strive to do our part in ‘being green’. What appeared to start out as a ‘fad’ has quickly become a way of life. Many articles have been written on how couples can have… Keep Reading

We have been getting numerous emails lately regarding a few photos that have been run in various wedding magazines. Many of our couples come to us asking for that little something extra that says they really thought out every last detail. Our design team has so much fun coming up with those unexpected ideas and… Keep Reading

We are back from a fabulous season in Nantucket (well, we’ve been back a few weeks and jumped right in to NY/CT weddings). While working on our last wedding, my staff let me in on a little secret: I have a few little ‘quirks’ that I wasn’t aware of!! -1- when I’m really busy and… Keep Reading