The Bridal Buzz

Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club Wedding with White Flowers

2011-06-20T06:23:00.000-07:00

My favorite look for a wedding is all white flowers with only a hint of color. The wedding at Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club exemplified classic elegance with white hydrangea, white stock, blush pink lilies and dendrobium orchids with cascading spirea. As daytime turned to evening, the flowers still looked beautiful under the candlelight and darker flowers will sometimes just disappear. There was a hint of fragrance that only added to the look of the wedding.

Wedding Flowers at The Hilton Carillion Park- St Petersburg, Florida

2011-06-10T14:13:00.000-07:00

The Hilton Carillon Park located in St Petersburg, Florida is a perfect venue if you are looking for a place to have your reception where there aren't 5 other brides on the property!! You start by having your cocktail hour on the veranda overlooking the small lake and then go inside for dinner. The ballroom is simple and modern and fits many styles . But the best part about the Hilton Carillon Park is Wendy Baratta- there is no one better. She will assist you with all the details of your wedding - food, timing and suggestions for great vendors- like us!!

Plan your next corporate event , special occasion or your wedding with Wendy Baratta.

Wedding Flowers at The Museum of Fine Arts in St Petersburg Florida

2011-06-09T12:07:00.000-07:00

St Petersburg Florida is a popular place for destination weddings and the Museum of Fine Arts is the perfect venue. It is a light and airy space and your guests are treated to viewing the Museum during the reception. I loved the colors and the flower choices. The Bride and Groom chose- vanda orchids in shades of orange and pops of vintage aqua to create a look that was all their own. Great look and of course all of that was captured by Shannon Livingston at www.shannonlivingston.com

Fabulous photographer with a great sense of style . Thank you for your generosity . We appreciate your images!!

Wedding Flowers at Andrew Memorial Chapel and Dunedin Country Club

2011-06-09T11:37:00.001-07:00

Every wedding is special to us but when we get to design flowers for someone we know- we are honored. I have known Melissa since she was a little girl and when she met Ken- we all knew from the beginning it would have a happy ending. We would have hung flowers from the rafters for her , but in keeping with her vintage style and taste- we kept it simple. Cream hydrangea, green viburnum , mini green hydrangea and roses. We placed a heart wreath on the chapel doors to greet her guests and the pails of flowers on the ends of the pews that became her table centerpieces later at Dunedin Country Club. Melissa and Ken are both gracious and loving people and their wedding is one I will remember always. Thank you for including us!!

All the gorgeous images were graciously provided by Shannon Livingston Galleries.

www.shannonlivingston.com

The Bride's Bouquet Consultation and Payment Schedule

2011-05-26T12:40:00.000-07:00

Consultation and Payment schedule

*First consultation- 1hour – free

In respect to both your time and mine- please turn off all cell phones.

Non refundable retainer of 500.00 is required to reserve this specific wedding date of ___________

Date of first consultation-

*2^nd appt will be 2 months before the wedding – we offer three ways to meet for our second appt- either in person, a phone consultation or a skpye conversation – Please bring your list of questions and any pictures you have collected to our second appt. All design changes to the order must be complete at the end of that appt, the appt will be for 1 ½ hours

50 % of the wedding will be due at this time

2^nd consultation free

Date of second consultation-

*Final review- 3 weeks before the wedding
You will see a Sample centerpiece, make final adjustments to the order, the appt will be for 1 hour and your final payment will be due

Third consultation- free

Date of third consultation-

*Flower preview on the Friday before the wedding- please set up a time to take a sneak peak at your flowers- free

*All changes to your order will be done at the scheduled consultations.

We feel that this consultation schedule will completely meet your needs but if you would like to schedule additional appts to meet with us or would like to request site visits - they are available for 50.00 an hour and always include travel time.

Wedding Flowers at The Sheraton Riverwalk Tampa

2011-04-18T14:40:00.001-07:00

The Sheraton Riverwalk in downtown Tampa is centrally located and is a great place for a wedding reception. The room is tastefully decorated and the staff is wonderful to work with . It is a venue that typically does not do several weddings in one day , so the focus will be on you and your wedding. We can provide wedding flowers in many price ranges and welcome any budget. Please let us assist you with a free floral quote and offer you some ideas. Debbie Welch and the staff at The Bride's Bouquet 727.785.2562

Wedding Flowers at The Westin Harbour Island

2011-04-18T14:31:00.000-07:00

Recently Joanie Adams moved from the Hilton Clearwater Beach to The Westin Harbour Island and the Island has someone fabulous now!! She has been assisting brides for years and she loves her brides and loves her job. You will love working with her and The Westin Harbour Island is a beautiful venue to have your wedding ceremony and reception. We can assist with suggestions for florals that express your taste and style and compliment your wedding colors. Call us at 727.785.2562 for a free consultation. We also provide a sample centerpiece at no charge once you secure our services with a retainer.

Debbie Welch

The Bride's Bouquet

A Wedding at Andrews Memorial Chapel

2011-04-18T13:54:00.000-07:00

Andrews Memorial Chapel located in Dunedin, Florida is the cutest little historical chapel to have a wedding. It has wooden floors and wooden pews with quaint windows and tall doors. It is the perfect choice for any bride that might be looking for a vintage look.

Hilton - Clearwater Beach and Wedding Flowers by The Bride's Bouquet

2011-04-18T13:43:00.000-07:00

The Hilton - Clearwater Beach is an expert at doing beach weddings and we have been doing flowers for their brides for many years. Clearwater Beach is often a place for destination weddings and because we are so familiar with the property- we can assist you better than a florist that has never been there. We make beautiful tropical bouquets to classy elegant bouquets with callas or bright fun bouquets. Tell us your style and we can create a bouquet just for you. We also are the only florist to invite you to preview your flowers the day before your wedding- ensuring your complete satisfaction. Call us at 727.785.2562 to schedule an appt today or if you are a destination wedding we can assist you with choices by email- bride1417@aol.com

We love our brides and can't wait to talk with you!

Debbie Welch

The Bride's Bouquet

Weddings at Bon Appetit Restaurant in Dunedin Florida

2011-04-18T13:28:00.000-07:00

The Bride's Bouquet has been in business 18 years and that is how long we have been doing weddings at the beautiful Bon Appetit Restaurant in Dunedin , Florida. It is one of the very few venues in the Tampa area that offers a water view from inside the ballroom and the staff there , amazingly enough- is almost the same as when I first started delivering there. Working together that long forms a bond that makes the service to your wedding seamless. We love the venue and we love the staff and we love the food - because let's face it- you have to have great food for your wedding!!

Wedding Flowers at Beso Del Sol in Dunedin Florida

2011-04-18T13:12:00.000-07:00

Beso Del Sol in Dunedin Florida is one of those little gems you find and wonder why more people do not know about it. It is a small little Florida resort that is perfect for destination weddings and everyone can rent rooms on property and enjoy the beautiful sunsets poolside every night before your wedding. The reception site at the venue is perfect for smaller intimate weddings. Their rooms are lovely and spacious and they are very willing to assist you with the details that are important to every bride. The pictures I am sharing with you come from a long time friend and associate- Kathleen Hall Photography. After looking at the pictures - you will see why I love her work so much. www.kathleenhallphotography.com 727.787.9655

We are The Bride's Bouquet and we can design flowers for a tropical , beachy look to casual to elegant ballroom affairs. We are reasonably priced and have great reviews. Call us at 727.785.2562

A wedding at The Palm Harbor White Chapel

2011-04-18T12:55:00.000-07:00

The Bride's Bouquet is located in Palm Harbor, Florida and we are literally a few blocks from The Palm Harbor White Chapel . The chapel is quaint and in its simplicity- it is beautiful . Harbor Hall was constructed right next door and your guests can park under the oaks in the parking lot, attend your wedding ceremony and walk next door. Guests love it because they do not have to drive anywhere . The hall is wood floors and a vaulted ceiling and windows that repeat the look of the historical chapel. Sweet ! We offer discounts to the brides that hire us for weddings at the Palm Harbor White Chapel and can offer you many design styles that will compliment your wedding colors. Contact us by email at bride1417@aol.com or by phone 727.785.2562. We would love to earn your business!

Debbie Welch

The Bride's Bouquet- Palm Harbor , Florida

A Rusty Pelican Wedding

2011-04-18T10:33:00.000-07:00

A wedding at the Rusty Pelican keeps it easy for a destination wedding in Tampa. The ceremony takes place in the gazebo which sits right on Tampa Bay. Beautiful views of the water without having to walk in the sand. Another added bonus is the the flowers used on your gazebo are transferred directly to your head table which will save you money on added flowers. There are three ballrooms there- the Grand Ballroom for larger receptions, The Pelican Room for the average wedding reception and The Tampa Room for under 50 guests. All of the rooms offer views of the water and sunsets over the water. Beautiful!

A Carlouel Yacht Club Wedding

2011-04-18T10:22:00.000-07:00

One more blog with pictures from a wedding at Carlouel Yacht Club located at the north end of Clearwater Beach - Great venue- great food and a great time!!

All florals by The Bride's Bouquet- Palm Harbor , Florida 34683. We are a wedding florist and we specialize in customer service. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

727.785.2562

Wedding Flowers at Carlouel Yacht Club

2011-04-18T10:13:00.000-07:00

Carlouel Yacht Club is a hidden beauty on Clearwater Beach for a wedding reception. It is nestled between the sandy white beach of the Gulf of Mexico and the intercoastal of Clearwater. It is one of the few places in the Tampa Bay area where you can enjoy both. The Club is tastefully decorated and the staff is excellent and the food even better. For all those reasons, I would suggest Carlouel for a wedding. We have been there many times and are very familiar with the property and can offer you many styles to decorate the venue with flowers. For simple beach chic to elaborate- it always looks fantastic. We are The Bride's Bouquet 727.785.2562

Wedding Flowers at Mirror Lake Lyceum St Pete

2011-04-18T09:49:00.000-07:00

This year - it is all about the lighting!! We provide beautiful flowers but I love the lighting the DJs are bringing to the events these days. What a difference it makes in the room. This event the DJ was none other than the fabulous- DJFelix!! and we worked with another great- Mike and Buffy at Lifelong Studios. They are super wonderful people and I love their work. Thanks for images!!

Of course the florals are by us- The Bride's Bouquet and the venue is the spotless clean - Mirror Lake Lyceum in St Petersburg , Florida. It is a great place for a destination wedding .

Wedding Flowers at the Tradewinds St Pete Beach

2011-04-18T09:37:00.001-07:00

You just say Beach wedding and a bride says ahh... White sand, blue sky and aqua marine water is what wedding dreams are made of. The Tradewinds on St Pete Beach is an expert at the beach wedding and can offer you several locations on their property for your big day. After you say "I Do" , watch the sunset during your cocktail hour- walk inside to their AC ballrooms and dance the night away. It is perfect! We can offer you lots of ideas on floral decor that would represent your style and taste. At our first consultation , you can expect to leave with a written quote describing the flowers, so that you can make your choices. Call us to set an appt and let's get dreaming about your day! 727.785.2562

Wedding Flowers at The Nova 535

2011-04-18T09:16:00.000-07:00

Nova 535 is such a cool place to have a wedding reception. I love the brick walls and the art displayed on them. It gives you a night club effect for when you turn down the lights and are ready to get your party started. It just doesn't get any better. The black linens in this wedding add to the drama of the contemporary flower arrangements and make it very chic. The cocktails were served outside under a tent in the parking lot where it was transformed into a tropical paradise. We designed a unique floral arrangement for every table. Then when the party rolled inside- the tables were even more dramatic. We can help you design the perfect flowers for you too- call us at 727.785.2562 and ask for Debbie at The Bride's Bouquet- Palm Harbor , Florida

Wedding at The Sheraton Sand Key with Melody and Dave

2011-04-18T07:46:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Dave and Melody!! We want to say thank you for allowing us to be a part of your wedding day and we are grateful for your business. Like most of our new clients, our referrals come from your family and friends and so we are counting on you to continue the tradition!!! LOL!

You looked stunning in your wedding dress Melody and I loved your pink shoes!! Looking at the pictures so graciously provided to me by Aaron , I see you had a wonderful time. I am thrilled that your wedding day was everything you dreamed! Best wishes to the newlyweds!!

Thank you again Aaron for the images- www.aaronbornfleth.com

Birthday Celebration at The Sandpearl - Clearwater Beach

2011-04-17T11:16:00.000-07:00

A birthday is always a special celebration but when you celebrate at the Sandpearl on Clearwater Beach - that is very special. The Cove Room overlooks the gulf and the view is incredible. The chef can create a special meal that no one will ever forget and the staff will exceed your expectations. Let us help you decorate the room and you have a party!!

We keep it stress free.

Call us at 727.785.2562

Debbie and Bill at The Bride's Bouquet- Palm Harbor

Weddings at the Rusty Pelican - Tampa

2011-04-17T10:54:00.000-07:00

We work with a lot of great couples at The Rusty Pelican Tampa and help them to create the wedding flowers they have envisioned. We love our brides and always welcome any budget they might have. You are all special to us and we can show you how to get the most impact with flowers. Call us to schedule a free consultation.

727.785.2562

Debbie and Staff at The Bride's Bouquet

Weddings at the Rusty Pelican - Tampa

2011-04-17T10:37:00.000-07:00

Love working with Don at the Rusty Pelican Tampa, Florida. He is precise and every wedding he coordinates is perfection! We love working with the staff there and feel like we are at home there- we have delivered there so many times. The Bride's Bouquet specializes in weddings and we can assist you with all your flowers and decor for any room at the Rusty Pelican. We offer free consultations and we are a full service wedding florist - from free consultations, a free sample centerpieces and a we also are the only florist to allow a sneak peak of all your flowers the day before your wedding. We absolutely guarantee satisfaction if you choose to preview the day before!

Come visit us and let us help you with your wedding dreams!

Debbie Welch

The Bride's Bouquet

727.785.2562

A Special Wedding at Saddlebrook Resort- Tampa

2011-04-17T10:16:00.000-07:00

Kristen Kuchurek is the wedding coordinator on staff at Saddelbrook Resorts in Tampa Florida- and there is no one better. We love her easy , charming style and how efficient she is. Working with her is a dream and the property is a fabulous place to host a wedding if you want the convenience of staying on property . You can party the night away and then be wisked to your room by the hotel's shuttle service. How perfect is that!! Here are some pictures of our two of our latest weddings there. Enjoy!

Debbie Welch and Associates at The Bride's Bouquet

727.785.2562

Kapok Special Events and Weddings

2011-04-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

The Kapok is a special and magical place where you can have your wedding ceremony and your reception all at one location. Nancy is the director there and you she has years of experience in the wedding business and can offer you many ideas and tips for a successful, stress free wedding. We have had decorated the venue with flowers and it has remained one of our favorite places to go in the Tampa Bay Area.

The Bride's Bouquet with Peonies

2011-04-17T09:24:00.001-07:00

This year one of the most popular flower has been the paeonia. They come in shades of pink, corals and whites and to my memory, none have been more desired. They are fluffy and delicate and smell delicious. Let us design your perfect bouquet for you. We will deliver anywhere in the Tampa Bay area from Clearwater Beach at the Sandpearl, Clearwater Beach Hilton, Carlouel Yacht Club, Marriott Sand Key, Sheration Sand Key or Grand Hyatt Or to other popular places in the bay area- Innisbrook- Palm Harbor, White Chapel Palm Harbor, Kapok PacillionSpecial Events, Bon Appetit, Romantic Honeymoon Island, Marriott Waterside- Tampa, Rusty Pelican Tampa, The Musuem of Fine Arts St Pete and many more. Call us today for a free consultation.

Debbie Welch

The Bride's Bouquet

727.785.2562

One picture is from a florist that I admire deeply in Vancouver Canada- Hilary Miles is fantastic and I love her coral peonies!!

Wedding Flowers at The Vinoy in St Petersburg, Fl

2011-04-17T09:13:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it is is just nice to let the pictures do the talking! The Vinoy in St Petersburg is a beautiful venue before you even add the first flower but when you do start putting your own style and taste into the room, the results can be magical!

Many thanks to Victors photojournalism for providing some of the pictures in this blog. Thank you!!

Sandpearl Wedding April 9, 2011

2011-04-17T08:52:00.000-07:00

Wendy and Samuel were one of my favorite couples. They were so sweet and so in love. From the first time I met Wendy , I was drawn in by her genuineness and knew I was really going to enjoy working with her on her vision for her wedding flowers. She wanted to incorporate the white sandy beaches of Clearwater Beach and yet honor the traditions of her heritage. She wanted sandblasted manzanita on her chuppah to bring in that beach element but decided to just drape it in flowing white organza to keep it simple and elegant. She continued that theme all the way through to the reception and she did a fantastic job of pulling it all together. During the reception the Groom even sang to her. So sweet ! Loved this couple and wish them many years of happiness!! I was also thrilled when Wendy hired Stephen Dohring as her photographer- amazing photographer ! So it is with special thanks to him for providing the pictures in this post.

Thank you and can't wait to work with you once more!

Debbie at The Bride's Bouquet

727.785.2562

Romantic Honeymoon Island Weddings with The Bride's Bouquet

2011-04-17T08:38:00.000-07:00

Nothing is prettier than a beach wedding- the water as your canvas and the blue skies and sandy beaches. Brides come from all over the country and as far as Europe to come to Honeymoon Island and get married on one of the most natural beaches in the United States. As locals , we are very lucky to have this as a choice for a wedding ceremony. The Island can supply everything you need from food to the officiant and the deluxe package comes with an arch, chairs, officiant , etc to make all your planning simple . Flowers & Events by The Bride's Bouquet has been supplying the flowers for those wedding packages for many years now and we have been fortunate to serve many happy brides. We are easy to work with and can provide pictures of flowers to choose from so if you are planning from afar- we can help!

A Wedding at Dunedin Country Club

2011-04-17T08:22:00.000-07:00

The Bride's Bouquet - we are a florist that specializes in weddings and events and one of the places we love to go is Dunedin Country Club for a wedding reception. It is nestled in the Oak trees and has a beautiful view of the gulf course with a covered area for the cocktail hour. It is intimate and the staff is extremely friendly. We love them! They are reasonably priced and the food is great. So when you are looking for venues for your wedding reception , be sure and check them out.

Don Cesar Wedding April 16, 2011

2011-04-17T07:57:00.000-07:00

Our wedding today at the Don Cesar was a family affair. I first met with the bride and her parents to discuss the wedding flowers a few months ago. They were excited to talk about the vision they had for the South Terrace where the reception would be held and they wanted to transform the room. We discussed draping the entire ballroom with white sheer organza and uplighting the room in shades of pink and purples to add a romantic glow to the room. Then we decided to keep the florals white so as we turned down the lights, you would still be able to see their beauty. We used white hydrangea, white peonies , ivory garden roses and white phalenopsis orchids. Since the Don Cesar is known as the pink palace- the bride decided to add a pop of color to her head table and cake table in a beautiful shade of pink and accented the table top with a bling border. Stunning!

Her flowers for her bouquet consisted of pink and white peonies. Everything was set for a magical evening , so let the party begin- and boy did they party. I am not sure I have ever seen any group have more fun. Congratulations and best wishes to the newlyweds!! It was our pleasure to design your wedding flowers. Thank you!!

Bright Pink Wedding Flowers at The Don Cesar

2010-07-11T04:43:00.000-07:00

It is a beautiful Saturday evening at the Pink Palace and Jessica is busy getting ready for her walk down the aisle. She is relaxed and calm because she has chosen wisely and added a full service wedding coordinator that has over seen her every detail. The flowers were chosen to compliment the dresses and the decor of the Don Cesar but the tables were more than decorated- they were table scapes. Chrissy at Ideal Design and Events helps you pull the whole look together by making sure everything from the napkins to the floor length linens enhances the bride's vision of her perfect day. I loved the contrasting colors of the bright sea blue with the pops of hot pink. Great look for July and for a elegant fun beach side wedding. We took pictures to give you a sneak peek but Mike at Lifelong Photography is the real artist and I am anxiously awaiting his images. He is simply amazing!

Wedding Flowers at Dunedin Golf and Country Club

2010-06-28T07:30:00.000-07:00

Dunedin Golf and Country Club is a great place to host a wedding. It is a smaller property with a gorgeous view of the golf course. You can get married there under the patio cover and have your cocktails outside under giant oaks and then inside for dinner and dancing. The staff is fabulous and the food delightful. Enjoy the pictures.

Wedding at the Tradewinds - St Pete Beach

2010-06-28T07:20:00.000-07:00

Monday, June 28, 2010. With all the talk about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, hotels on the beach have seen a decline in new bookings for beach weddings but as you can see the beautiful white sandy beaches are still unblemished. This past Sunday we were at the Tradewinds and worked with the staff to provide a perfect wedding for the couple . The staff at the hotel is amazing and we love working there. Enjoy the pictures.

Innisbrook Wedding June 19, 2010

2010-06-25T12:46:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Courtney and Diego! From the very beginning - I was thrilled that we would be doing your wedding flowers. Working with both of you and your Mom to create your dream wedding was a wonderful experience for myself and my staff. Every detail was perfect. Christian at Innisbrook and especially Corey and Abbie with www.coreyconroyphotography.com made the team even better. May God bless your marriage and your family.
Debbie and the Associates at The Bride's Bouquet

Don Cesar Wedding Flowers

2010-06-25T02:24:00.000-07:00

To get married at the Don Cesar is the dream of many young brides in the Tampa Bay Area. As small girls visiting the hotel and beach this has become a family tradition. It holds fond memories and as a little girl- it feels like you are at a pink castle. So you see it is the stuff that dreams are made of. You just have to experience it for yourself. Since I love pictures and think they say more than words. I will leave you with these images that were captured by Limelight Photography.
www.stepintothelimelight.com

Sandpearl Wedding April 17, 2010

2010-04-19T13:41:00.000-07:00

Every weekend we strive to make every wedding we do special and unique to the couple and to their families. It is our honor to have been selected to do their flowers and the best reward we receive is their praise. Below are the comments we received from the bride's Mother right after the wedding.

Dear Debbie (and everyone involved with the wedding)

My head is still spinning from the weekend! The whole experience exceeded our expectations. The ceremony site was perfect. I don’t know how you did it…but you even managed to provide perfect weather!!! I didn’t have to lift a finger; yet the venue looked more beautiful than I could have ever imagined! Your entire staff worked professionally and were very friendly. BUT THE FLOWERS…….absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you so much Debbie!!!

The reception site was like a dream! I can close my eyes right now and still see it! THANK YOU!!!!

And last but certainly not least……the pictures on the disk that your husband made for us was such a happy surprise. Oh my Lord!!!!! We watched it 100 times already . Please thank him for us!

Debbie…..thank you so much for all your personal input and recommendations and for your ‘magic touch’ which pulled everything together! I could never pay you enough. I will never forget you!

P.S. Thank you also for recommending Pastor Jerry Rittenhouse. He was wonderful

Love, Sheila Tolbert

What do we do when flowers are not available?

2010-04-16T05:34:00.000-07:00

As a florist, I have seen lots of things disrupt the flower market . Most of our flowers fly thru customs in Miami so in the summer I sometimes plan my flower deliveries around the

hurricanes that may close that airport for a day or two but this is the first time I have gotten this notice.-

Dear Debbie,

I learned this morning a volcano erupted in Iceland and the ashes have caused many flights to get cancelled including the ones from Amsterdam were we bring the Dutch product from.I copied this from CNN.com

“London, England (CNN) -- Volcanic ash from Iceland snarled air traffic across Europe for a second straight day some 17,000 flights, according to the intergovernmental body that manages European air travel.

Eurocontrol said it expected around 11,000 flights to take place Friday, in contrast to the normal 28,000. The impact will last at least another 24 hours, Eurocontrol said Friday morning.

The ash has forced the closure of some of Europe's busiest airports including London's Heathrow and Schiphol in Amsterdam.”

I will receive an update on the situation later on today, I will keep you posted with any developments.

So , now I hope for the best and start shopping for other sources to get my peonies and holland product next week. Sometimes it does result in substitutions when something of this magnitude hits but I do the best I can , always keeping the bride's colors and style in mind.

Your Honeymoon Suite at The Sandpearl Decorated with Flowers and Candles

2010-04-11T08:28:00.000-07:00

Your first night as a married couple is always very special . Recently we had a groom that wanted to wow his bride and he wanted us to decorate the whole suite with flowers and candles at the Sandpearl on Clearwater Beach. We placed flowers and candles and rose petals on every surface in the suite. Right down to roses in the ice cubes for the chilled champagne bottle. Our packages start at 100.00 and up depending on your requests. Call us and let us work our magic! 727.785.2562

Romantic Honeymoon Island Weddings and Flowers

2010-04-11T07:36:00.000-07:00

Everyone dreams about the perfect day for a beach wedding and the staff at Honeymoon Island can help make those dreams come true. They have packages that include the fee to the State Park, chair rental with an arch and arch flowers. They can even put up a tent so that when the park closes at Sunset, your guests will enjoy the serenity of being at the park for a private function. The staff can create interesting menus and the presentation can be as creative as you want it. For decorating with fresh flowers and items not included in their package- call us at 727.785.2562 and ask for Debbie at The Bride's Bouquet .

Wedding Flowers at Museum of Fine Arts in St Pete

2010-04-11T07:28:00.000-07:00

The Museum of Fine Arts in St Petersburg, Florida makes for a very unique wedding venue. The Museum closes in the evenings so it is completely private but your guests are still invited to view the art. You can have your ceremony in the garden with flowers to compliment the nature and on the opposite of the ballroom is another garden where your cocktail hour is held. The art is amazing and nothing can compare with the atmosphere it provides. Very chic!

Destination Weddings on Clearwater Beach

2010-04-08T11:22:00.000-07:00

Everyone wants to come to Florida and have a destination wedding on Clearwater Beach. Sharon Verhage with Beautiful Memories www.beautiful-memories.com can not only be your officiant but can help with all the details. She can assist with selecting the perfect beach location along with different style arches and even order your bouquets to complete your wedding visions. From chairs, to photography, video, flowers, and ideas for personalized vows. It is truly one- stop shopping for your beach ceremony. Call her today at 727.692-8836

Clearwater Beach Weddings and Bridal Flowers

2010-03-28T06:18:00.000-07:00

Spring is here and after a cold dreary winter, I am seeing lots of brides that are choosing bright colors for their weddings. I have to admit that I am enjoying the colors and they do convey a spirit of Spring and new beginnings. For centerpieces, I love mixing styles and shapes to express the bride's personality and I feel it offers more variety than doing the same arrangement on every table. Lanterns with flowers and flowers under glass are all fun ways to spice up your tables and make conversation pieces. We are inspired by your ideas and can help you bring it all together . Please call us at 727.785.2562 for a free design consultation.

Wedding Flowers at Nova 535

2010-03-24T14:09:00.000-07:00

Our first wedding at Nova 535 located in St Petersburg, Florida was for Candace and Travis. She was the perfect bride to work with and she wanted her wedding flowers to reflect her fun personality. They chose the Nova because they wanted their reception to be more of a party with celebrating than the traditional dances and stuff. she even added feathers into her centerpieces to complete her idea. Candace- I will miss you calling me to talk about the details of your wedding but I am so happy for you and Travis.
Congratulations!

Heritage Spring Country Club in Trinity with Wedding Flowers

2010-03-24T13:44:00.000-07:00

Everyone will ask me what I think about tall and low centerpieces together and I always respond- Great! I believe it makes the room look more interesting and it also helps with your budget. The pictures here show where we did a combination of tall and low centerpieces for a wedding at Heritage Springs Country Club in Trinity. The church ceremony was at Palm Harbor Methodist Church and we had done the bride's brothers wedding several years ago. I love working with the siblings of past clients because I always enjoy seeing them again. It is fun to catch up with them and I am honored that they choose to come back to us. Jamie and Joe were so sweet, you could tell they were perfectly matched. Congratulations and thank you!

March 21, 2010- A Waterfront Wedding Showcase at Bon Appetit Restaurant and Honeymoon Island

2010-03-19T12:02:00.001-07:00

We will be participating in a bridal showcase at Bon Appetit Restaurant located at 150 Marina Plaza; Dunedin Fl 34698 on Sunday March 20 from 12:00 to 4:00PM. We will have flowers showing the latest styles and colors. Debbie will be there to assist with any questions and to schedule appts to meet again on a personal level. For everyone who fills out an information card for us- will be entered to win a free bridal bouquet. Bon Appetit is providing a shuttle to the beaches at Honeymoon Island where you will see a beach set up and flowers on the arch that come with the package there. The cost to attend is 5.00 collected by Bon Appetit .
Plan to attend and enter our contest for a free bridal bouquet.

The Bride's Bouquet and Crate and Barrel in Tampa

2010-03-08T04:28:00.000-08:00

Last May , I was anxiously awaiting the opening of Crate and Barrel at International Mall in Tampa. It is one of my favorite stores to shop at . I love all the simple cool designs and all the fresh new fabrics that they have. I always recommend them to my brides for their bridal registry and for vases for their wedding. Simple flowers look best when done in groupings with candles and they are the perfect centerpiece at a wedding .
We recently had an opportunity to partner with the store as they promoted their bridal registry this past February. The pictures from the Sunday promotions and the note below is from the Jaclyn Grinnell of Crate and Barrel. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you!!

Hello Debbie...

Thank you so much for providing the flowers for our February Wedding Party events. We were pleased to include them as part of our displays and many of the brides commented on how lovely the arrangements were. I have attached a few pictures for your use. Thanks again and we hope to work with you again in the future.

Thank you,

Jaclyn Grinnell

Management Trainee

Crate & Barrel, Tampa Homestore 810/811
Interntational Plaza ; 2201 N West Shore Blvd.; Tampa , Fl 33601

P: 813-241-3777

Eastlake Woodlands Country Club Wedding Flowers

2010-03-06T16:29:00.000-08:00

Our wedding tonight was at East Lake Woodlands Country Club in Oldsmar, Florida but what made this wedding so special was Rhea. I loved the bride and found her warm, soft personality a dream to work with . Her Mother was equally charming and witty and I wish it could have gone on forever. My best wishes for many years of happiness to Rhea and John - may your life be blessed. With much love- Debbie at The Bride's Bouquet

LED Lighting for Flower Centerpieces for Your Wedding

2010-03-04T15:17:00.000-08:00

Tall centerpieces that are lighted with LED lights are all the rage. They offer a romantic setting that other centerpieces just can not offer . Any room that has tall ceilings - such as the Marriott Waterside- Tampa, the Sandpearl, or as shown here at the Rusty Pelican- Tampa and Kapok in Clearwater are the perfect choice.

Flower centerpieces for Innisbrook Resort

2010-03-04T04:45:00.000-08:00

Last week we had a group at Innisbrook that wanted to use their flowers for a few days for their different events and we suggested Yellow lilies, orange roses and white callas in a glass cylinder vase. As you can tell from the pictures the yellow lilies are just starting to open and the roses would just become more beautiful over several days. We almost always suggest a glass vase for groups that want their flowers to last because it is the lack of water that kills the flowers . By putting them in a container with lots of water, they were guaranteed longevity. Yellow is a very popular color this year and pairing it with orange gives it a fresh look that is perfect for a group of men as well as ladies. Contact us anytime you need flowers for your corporate event. 727.785.2562. We deliver to Innisbrook, Sandpearl, Saddlebrook, Marriott Waterside , Safety Harbor Spa and many other locations in the Tampa Bay Area.

Tampa - What is a full service wedding florist?

2010-02-27T05:17:00.000-08:00

Tampa- What does it mean when a wedding florist calls them self full service. It can mean a lot of things but to us it means that from the time we begin the delivery to the time we finish the lighting the last candle - we are there to serve you and ensure that all the details are correct. We start by delivering the bridal flowers directly to the bride- whether that is to a home address, to a hotel , or to the ceremony site. We pin on every corsage and bout and set up all the details for the wedding. After the ceremony, we stay and move the flowers to your reception to be used again there. For receptions that rent equipment from us- like large vases- we pick them up and do not require that you are inconvenienced to bring them back to us. So lets say your wedding is at Sacred Heart downtown Tampa and your reception is at Marriott Waterside. We will transfer your altar flowers to the reception while your guests are in their cocktail hour and we will take the flowers from the pews and decorate your head table and cake table with them. It is a lovely way to re-use your beautiful flowers and get the most for your flower dollars. Full service to us- means taking care of all the details and we are happy to assist. When you are interviewing florists- be sure to ask who will be taking care of these details and if that is not part of their service- call us for an appt. 727.785.2562
Enjoy your wedding day and let us handle the details!

Rusty Pelican Wedding Feb 2010

2010-02-23T18:26:00.000-08:00

Sometimes you just want to keep it simple and this wedding at the Rusty Pelican in February of 2010 wanted just that. The Bridesmaids bouquets were 3 stems of open cut callas wrapped with red ribbon to match their dresses making them very reasonable at 30.00 each. The Bride carried callas with red roses and her bouquet was 90.00. The centerpieces were 22.00 with submerged mini callas with lariope and a floating candle. The couple selected flowers they liked and then kept it simple - including their budget. Great choice and they did not have to do anything themselves making it budget conscience and stress friendly. Call us for more options. 727.785.2562

Wedding Flowers For Our Beautiful Clearwater Beaches

2010-02-11T14:49:00.000-08:00

Beach weddings are so romantic and in the Tampa Bay area , we have miles and miles of beach to host your ceremony. One choice is to go all white - drape the bamboo arch with yards of white flowing fabric. Natural bamboo chivari chairs tied with white chiffon and boxes of white roses clustered down the aisle. All white is timeless and classic. Another elegant look would be to use magenta organza and accent it with purple vanda orchids tied to bamboo down the aisle. Again , we suggest the chivary chairs - match the sashes to the bamboo arch and you have created a complete wedding look. The ceremony may only be 20 to 30 minutes but your memories are for a lifetime. Call us for other suggestions for beach weddings and visit our website for flowers at other locations in the Tampa Bay Area- such as the Sandpearl, Innisbrook, Kapok , Davis Island Garden Club, Rusty Pelican and many more. www.thebridesb.com

Dozen Valentine Roses for 65.00 in the Clearwater Area

2010-02-11T05:54:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day is always the day when you remember your sweetie and the traditional way to do that is to send red roses. Women love surprises and you could start the weekend by sending them to her at work and then taking her to dinner on Sunday. We checked around in the Tampa Bay Area and we compared our 50 cm long stem roses- Freedoms to other florists and we are providing the best value. Comparison shopping found them from 85.00 to 105.00 for the same thing. Call us early for the best selection. 727.785.2562.
Delivery is extra.
Roses are available in many colors and the choice of vase may vary.

Valentine Flowers 2010 - Deliveries to Clearwater , Clearwater Beach and surrounding areas

2010-02-09T13:55:00.000-08:00

Valentines day is Sunday,Feb 14 and we are busy getting ready for the heavier delivery day on Saturday with starting the weekend with flowers delivered to work on Friday. Our dozen long stem roses in a vase - red, yellow, pink, white and mixed colors will be 65.00 plus delivery. We also have gorgeous short stem roses- red, white and pink- with white waxflower for 45.00 and a tulip vase for 25.00 . The tulips come in a variety of colors and the vases will vary. We will be delivering late on Friday and Saturday but on Sunday Feb 14 we will be stopping two places- the beautiful Sandpearl on Clearwater Beach and the brand new Hyatt Regency on Clearwater Beach before noon. Flower deliveries to those two places should be ordered by Saturday, Feb 13. Flowers mean so much to women and traditionally red roses mean love. They are thoughtful and sweet. Call us to surprise your sweetheart today. 727.785.2562.

Wedding Flowers at the Safety Harbor Spa

2010-01-27T08:50:00.001-08:00

Colors that remain hot this year for weddings are still fuchsia, lime green and orange. Flowers that come in those colors are hydrangeas, roses and cymbidium orchids. This wedding at the Safety Harbor Spa was in the Four Seasons Ballroom and the room looked great with these colors. A Bride's personality shines when she chooses the right colors and this one says fun, classy and elegant. Call us to assist with ideas to create your perfect flowers for your unique style and tastes.
727.785.2562
or visit our website for more ideas
www.thebridesb.com

Win 25 Red Roses for Valentines Day by The Bride's Bouquet

2010-01-27T07:01:00.000-08:00

We are promoting a contest for Valentines Day to win 25 long stem red roses. The contest is open to anyone who has ordered flowers from us in the past- whether it was a wedding , a delivery to a friend, or to cheer someone up in the hospital. To enter, follow us on twitter and tweet something about our flowers and where you sent them or where your wedding was and each time you tweet- we will enter your name in a contest to win the roses. The drawing will be held Feb 10 and we will announce it on our twitter and our facebook page. Delivery is limited to the Tampa Bay Area within our delivery area. Can't wait to see who wins!
http://twitter.com/BridesBouquet

Choosing a Wedding Florist in the Tampa Bay Area

2010-01-25T00:32:00.000-08:00

Reading a competitors advice on Wedding Wire gave me pause this week when I read that any florist working from their home is just working part time and it should be considered a hobby for them. I had to laugh because even though I am home based I hardly consider the 50 hour work week I put in part time. She then went on to say that a home based business would never own a walk in cooler and I own two full size walk in coolers! I am sure her advice was well meant and she just is ignorant to the change in the times. I know several florists that work full time at their profession and provide an excellent product from their home. I choose to stay home based because I love the convenience of it- not to mention the tax breaks! I also choose to own a flower cooler, buy the best quality flowers I can find and love what I do. So my advice to brides when you choose a wedding florist would be to check on references, view pictures of their actual work, get a contract that defines the flowers you will receive but most of all - trust your own instincts. I love working with brides and enjoy the planning process of assisting the bride with all her floral choices. I believe you have choices and that whether or not the florist you choose works from home or from a rented retail space - you can choose them for their talent, their service and their professionalism.
Thanks To Stephen Dohring for the image of a recent bridal bouquet. He is an amazing photographer and we always enjoy working with him.
Contact him at www.stephendohring.com

Wedding Flowers at Honeymoon Island 1-23-10

2010-01-23T16:17:00.000-08:00

Tonights wedding was at the romantic Honeymoon Island in Dunedin Florida. The bride chose white calla lilies and dendrobium orchids to go with her white and mermaid color scheme. It was the perfect choice of color to pick up the shades of the sea and blended perfectly with her beach setting. Keeping her style simple and elegant she rented our shell bubble bowls with orchids and candles for her centerpieces and had pretty silver frames for her favors. Congratulations Ashely and Josh - we wish you many years of happiness.

The Bride's Bouquet is Awarded the 2010 Bride's Choice Awards by Wedding Wire in Tampa Florida

2010-01-19T11:28:00.000-08:00

Tampa Bay Area –Jan. 19, 2010 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced The Bride's Bouquet has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for Flowers & Decor !
Press annoucement for Jan 19, 2010
The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellence in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds.

The Bride's Bouquet is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers.

“We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.”

We are happy to announce that The Bride's Bouquet is among the very best Florist within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings. We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™.

For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/the-brides-bouquet-palm-harbor/2e381e61064b3b78.html.

Wedding Flowers at Innisbrook - With Arch or Without ?

2010-01-10T12:01:00.000-08:00

When choosing a place for an outdoor ceremony, we always recommend a venue that allows for a back up plan- like Innisbrook Resorts in Palm Harbor Florida. When you first start planning your wedding, you may be so excited that you fail to think about the what ifs. Besides rain, frigid cold weather or extreme winds have been the causes for an outdoor ceremony to head indoors. So choosing a place that has back up space will save you a lot of stress later on. Besides choosing the location, you may want to use the beautiful background as is or add an arch to enhance the already beautiful setting. So many of you have asked me what Innisbrook looks like both ways that I am posting pictures for you to see and to make the choice that is best for you. The flowers on your arch are used on the head table later and also become a better solution if your wedding does get moved in. Without an arch, you would then have nothing. Just food for thought.
Call us to assist with all your floral needs and remember we will assist with any changes to your order that occur because of weather. It is a good question to ask your florists when you are in the interview process, because there are quite a few that will not help.
Visit us at www.thebridesb.com or follow us on Facebook - The Bride's Bouquet ( Palm Harbor)

Wedding Flowers at the Don Cesar

2010-01-09T05:15:00.000-08:00

The best way to find a bridal florist is to ask your friends who they used and what their experience was. We never stop striving to become better but I am proud that so many of our clients recommend us to their very best friends and use us for all their daughters. One of our favorites was Leila Zschau . We have enjoyed working with their family on every occasion . Leila is wonderful person- thoughtful, funny and kind and has raised very special girls so we just want to thank you for all the memories and leave you with her comments.

Debbie was amazing to work with. This was our third wedding with Brides Bouquet and Debbie listened to our daughter and came up with a totally original and beautiful floral plan for our wedding. The flowers were gorgeous and the arrangements spectacular in the King Charles Room at the Don Cesar hotel. It is a pleasure to work with Debbie and if we had another daughter she is the only florist I would consider. Leila

Morton Plant Fundraiser at Innisbrook with Decor and Flowers by The Bride's Bouquet

2010-01-04T10:36:00.000-08:00

Most people recognize as for flowers and weddings but most do not know that we can provide and design props for Fundraisers, batmizvahs and corporate events. We provided all the backdrops for MP and they were almost 30 feet tall. We even allowed for the real doors to the ballroom to open where the doors to the backdrop where. The backdrops can either be painted or printed and in any size. The white benches and streetlights were provided by us and all the lighting. It was fun to make the street signs with all the sponsors names on them. So now you know, The Bride's Bouquet can supply a complete package from special decor to linens to lighting. Contact us at 727.785.2562

Hilton Clearwater Beach Wedding with Flowers by The Bride's Bouquet

2010-01-04T07:32:00.000-08:00

Beach weddings at the Hilton Clearwater Beach are so romantic and the flowers just enhance the natural scenery. The flowers from the arch can be used to decorate the head table later and are easily moved. It is one way to maximize your floral budget. This particular arch works as well outside as it does on the deck or in a private room or it looks fabulous as a backdrop for the cake.
Brides today have so many options and we would be happy to assist you with your special day.
Contact us at 727.785.2562 or visit our facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Palm-Harbor-FL/The-Brides-Bouquet/191375787062?ref=ts
You will find lots of beach wedding pictures there at many different locations like the Sheraton Sand Key, Don Cesar, Sandpearl, Marriott Sand Key and many more.

Wedding at The Don Cesar with Flowers by The Bride's Bouquet

2010-01-02T15:39:00.000-08:00

A classic black and white scheme is always chic and our latest addition to our rental items is the tall black pilsner vase. It looks fabulous with the drapes in the King Charles Room at The Don Cesar and I love the all ivory and white look but the flowers would look great in any color. We can make recommendations for floral designs at your first appt and at your next appt you can preview a sample centerpiece. This is a great opportunity to make adjustments before you approve the design. Be sure to follow us on facebook to see our most recent weddings. http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Palm-Harbor-FL/The-Brides-Bouquet/191375787062?ref=ts

New Years Eve Wedding at The Rusty Pelican with DJFelix

2010-01-01T07:42:00.000-08:00

When you think about a romantic wedding, candles and lighting and New Years Eve come to mind. Tara and her Mother came to me and described their vision of the glow of candlelight and we took it from there. Since the ceremony was going to be after dark, we really wanted the gazebo at The Rusty Pelican to glow . We added lots of lighting, crystals to catch the light , white willowy branches and yards of organza. The effect was more than the bride had expected and she was thrilled.
It is always very rewarding to exceed the expectations of the bride!
Felix was the DJ and it was the best party in Tampa Bay ( www.felixthedj.com) He is amazing!
As we ushered out 2009 , we are looking forward to 2010 and it looks like it is going to be a banner year. We have weddings booked at the Don Cesar, The Sandpearl, Davis Island Garden Club , Innisbrook, St Pete Yacht Club and many more. There isn't a location we have not been. So when you are considering a florist, we would love the opportunity to meet with you . Call us at 727.785.2562 or visit our facebook page for more pictures- The Bride's Bouquet ( Palm Harbor).
Happy New Year!
Debbie Welch and the Fantastic Team at The Bride's Bouquet

Lobby Flowers at The Sandpearl by The Bride's Bouquet

2009-12-30T15:16:00.000-08:00

We have been fortunate to design the lobby flowers for the Sandpearl on Clearwater Beach since they opened. It is a gorgeous property and the staff is beyond amazing. They are dedicated to customer service and to providing the best to their guests that is available anywhere. I love the classy low key decorating in the hotel- the mix of art , to comfortable chairs to expansive windows that show the beautiful Clearwater Beach. It is so welcoming there you will never want to leave! It is a great place for an event or wedding. So when you book your next special event there, call us to complete the look with flowers.
727.785.2562 or visit our facebook page - The Bride's Bouquet
( Palm Harbor)

The Rusty Pelican with Limelight Photography and Flowers By The Bride's Bouquet

2009-12-29T18:30:00.000-08:00

We often get the pleasure of working with Limelight Photography www.stepintothelimelight.com and I am always excited to do so. I have done a million weddings at The Rusty Pelican ( well maybe not quite a million!) but enough that sometimes they start to look the same to me. So it was nice to see the freshness to the images taken from a different perspective. Of course Stacy and Nelson were a gorgeous couple and the love that they had for each other shined through. As you can see, everyone had fun and enjoyed the beautiful Tampa day. Thanks go out to Limelight for sharing the pictures with me. It is fun for us to see our flowers in action and especially rewarding to be a part of the couples most memorable moment- their wedding.
To contact Limelight Photography call 813.926.4290
and to schedule a flower consultation with us - call 727.785.2562

Event last Sunday at Belleair Country Club

2009-12-29T17:30:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday, we did a fun reception that was for a Debutante and she wanted her centerpieces to be jazzy to reflect her hot pink and black theme. We suggested our new black pilsner vases and did simple, inexpensive centerpieces that offered a lot of impact. The tall pilsner vase can be done in many colors and can be either fun or elegant. Call us if you like them to discuss all the possibilities.
727.785.2562 or visit our facebook page to see updates of all our weddings every week- The Bride's Bouquet ( Palm Harbor) .

Wedding today at The Doubletree- N Redington Beach

2009-12-29T13:09:00.000-08:00

This week we have a wedding every day except Friday and todays was at the Doubletree- North Redington Beach. The Bride worked with us by email until she arrived in town the day before her wedding. We do a flower preview where the client can see their bridal bouquet and other flowers. This is especially important when we have been working by email so that the bride is ensured to get what she wants. I believe it also gives the bride an extra feeling of calm knowing that she does not have to wonder about her flowers. We are the only florist in the bay area to offer this service and is just one more way we try to make all the details perfect. To see more pictures of our weddings - visit our website www.thebridesb.com or our facebook page- The Bride's Bouquet ( Palm Harbor)

Weddings this week at the Rusty Pelican and The Don Cesar

2009-12-27T09:25:00.000-08:00

This week as we usher out the old year , we will be delivering wedding flowers to The Rusty Pelican and then Sat Jan 2 at the Don Cesar. I am excited to do both because both brides have made great choices and I can't wait to see how it all comes together. A New Years Eve always sounds romantic and with the backdrop of the Tampa Bay and the lights of the city twinkling over the water, the party just starts to warm up. The DJ that night will be Felix and always knows how to keep the party moving - everyone is guaranteed to have more fun than they have ever had. Saturday at The Don Cesar, I will be working with a family that I have had the privilege to work with all four girls. In their cocktail room, they have planned to set up big screen TVs, so none of the football games are missed. Between the dancing and the games- it will be a wedding to remember and I get to be a part of both! Stay tuned for pictures!

Wedding Flowers at Innisbrook - Palm Harbor

2009-12-19T15:58:00.001-08:00

So many of my clients have asked what the ceremony area at Innisbrook looks like set up for a wedding and the answer is it looks fabulous. The backdrop of the lake and the old oak are awesome. We kept the flowers natural with a willow arch and enhanced it with antique green hydrangea, plum mini callas, plum hydrangea and shades of lavender to purple vanda orchids. I love how rich it looks and I especially like how it fits right into the natural greenery. The Bride was radiant and her first look at the groom shows it. The bridesmaids carried hydrangea, mini callas and green cymbidium orchids wrapped in a deep plum ribbon . They really popped against the dresses and the girls loved them.
It was a beautiful wedding ceremony and we are glad we had a small part in it. Congratulations Brooke and Thure.

Tropical flowers at Innisbrook

2009-12-18T18:58:00.000-08:00

Tonight we delivered tropical arrangements to Island Pool Clubhouse at Innisbrook for Brooke and Thure's rehearsal dinner. It looked like they might get rained out tonight and then right before we delivered the sun came out and was beautiful . The fun tropical flowers they chose for tonight were perfect poolside but tomorrow the reception in sterling hall will reflect a more elegant look .
Stay posted for more pictures tomorrow.
Congratulations Brooke and Thure- we wish you years of happiness and much love all your life.

Wedding Flowers at Don Vicente Ybor City

2009-12-17T05:25:00.000-08:00

The historical Don Vicente Ybor City is a fabulous venue for a wedding . We love the old world charm and the intimacy that it provides. We worked with Limelight Photography that day and as always , the moments they captured on film were amazing. They are one of the most sought after photographers, so from the moment you get engaged you should contact them www.stepintothelimelight.com or 813-926-4290. Of course call us too at 727.785.2562 to assist with all your bridal flowers.

Wedding Flowers at The Grand Plaza- ST Pete Beach

2009-12-17T04:34:00.001-08:00

Planning a beach wedding? Your flowers and your ceremony on the beach are made simple with our bamboo arch. We secure it against any wind issues and make sure that the details are exactly what you have in mind. This one is at the Grand Plaza- St Pete Beach but it could be set up any where from Honeymoon Island in Dunedin, Sandpearl and Hilton on Clearwater Beach, Sheraton Sand Key to the Tradewinds and Don Cesar on St Pete Beach. We are so lucky to live and work so close to all those beaches!
To see more beach weddings visit us on our facebook- The Bride's Bouquet ( Palm Harbor) or on our website- www.thebridesb.com

Tropical Bouquets for the Hilton Clearwater Beach to Marriott Sand Key

2009-12-16T09:25:00.000-08:00

Tropical bouquets come in so many colors and styles. You can choose from cymbidium orchids, bright colored vanda orchids, dendrobium orchids, and mini callas. Although gerber daisys, lilies and roses are not considered tropical , they go great with the tropical type flowers and really add a pop of color. All of these flowers are available to us year round, so no need to worry about choosing something out of season and they are hardy enough to hold up in our Florida heat.
The Bride's Bouquet can design your bridal bouquets and offer suggestions on how to make it your own style. Whether you are getting married at the Clearwater Beach Hilton, Sandpearl, Marriott Sand Key, Tradewinds to the Don Cesar - these flowers would be perfect on the beach!

Wedding flowers at Honeymoon Island State Park

2009-12-14T09:22:00.000-08:00

The New pavilion is done at Honeymoon Island State Park and you can now have your reception under a tent or under the pavilion. Both sit right next to the Gulf of Mexico and offer the best views in town. Angela, Kim and Shane are the best there is to work with planning your food and details and so much is offered in their packages. We supply the flowers for the arch packages but we can make it easy for you to select your bridal flowers too. One of the nicest features about having your wedding there is that when the sun goes down, you and your guests are the only ones on the beach when the park closes- complete privacy! No other beach can boast that. If you want to see a complete album of wedding flowers that we have done on the Island, visit our facebook page- The Bride's Bouquet . You will find beach weddings to many other venues in the Tampa Bay area.

Wedding flowers at Mirror Lake Lyceum - St Pete

2009-12-14T06:03:00.000-08:00

It has been awhile since I have posted anything at Mirror Lake Lyceum but it is a fabulous place to have a wedding. It is an old church that has been converted to a wedding venue . So a lot of the features of the church - like the stain glass windows and the architectural features are perfect for that! You can bring in your own caterer which also allows you to create a wedding that is not the same as all others. I love that your flowers can be used in the ceremony area and then on the tables, really helps to stretch those dollars in the flower budget.
To see our albums of other venues- visit our facebook page- The Bride's Bouquet . We have pictures there of wedding flowers at Innisbrook, Sandpearl, Don Cesar, Kapok, The Rusty Pelican, Davis Island Garden Club, Eastlake Woodlands Country Club and many more.
We can't wait to talk to you about your wedding flowers. Call us at 727.785.2562.

Wedding Flowers at Carlouel - Clearwater Beach

2009-12-13T10:41:00.000-08:00

Carlouel sits at the north end of Clearwater Beach - you have the gulf on one side and a view of the intercoastal from the ballrooms. The staff there is fabulous and they have some great fireplaces there too. Tall flower arrangements are perfect to complete the decor and your cocktail hour can be held on the beach side or on the covered patio . Perfect place to have a wedding.
To see more wedding pictures at many different locations like Sandpearl, Don Cesar, Kapok, Rusty Pelican , Mirror Lake Lyceum and many more- follow us on facebook- The Bride's Bouquet

Eastlake Woodlands Country Club Wedding Flowers

2009-12-12T07:55:00.000-08:00

This morning we had a wedding at Eastlake Woodlands and while we were setting up, we had an unexpected guest to watch us. Bill said he just watched him while he set up the flowers on the arch and the chairs. I guess he wanted to get a good spot to watch the wedding!

Pictures from Brian C Idocks with our Bridal Flowers at the Kapok

2009-12-11T12:26:00.000-08:00

I just got the pictures from Brian at www.briancidocks.com and was wowed by his images. What a difference a great photographer makes to your wedding photos. I just love working with him!
The wedding at the Kapok was absolutely flawless and made perfect by the team of people who worked together from Brian to the caterer- Olympiacatering.com and to shutterbooth.com who made the whole evening so much fun and of course the DJ was from GrantHemond.com . No surprise that they went with the best. Great wedding- great team!
To see more wedding flowers - visit us on facebook- The Bride's Bouquet

Bridal Flowers at Safety Harbor Spa- Florida

2009-12-11T07:21:00.000-08:00

Being a floral designer, I just love when the bride does specialty linens to complete the look of the flowers. It really makes the wedding her own and represents her style and personality. The look at Safety Harbor Spa was elegant and classy but still brought in an element of fun. For the centerpieces, we used green cymbidium orchids, bright pink and orange roses and pink hydrangea. On the taller pieces we had hanging votive candles. Everyone loved them! To see more pictures of Safety Harbor Spa and other venues like the Don Cesar, Davis Island Garden Club, Saddlebrook, Innisbrook, Kapok, Sandpearl, Clearwater beach Hilton- visit our facebook page- The Bride's Bouquet

Wedding flowers at Davis Island Garden Club

2009-12-10T11:12:00.000-08:00

The Davis Island Garden Club transforms like no other venue .It is magical and one of the best kept secrets in Tampa Bay. You can get married on the lawn or under the gazebo and the patio is a perfect place to have the cocktail hour. Inside , you can do feasting tables or rounds or even a combination of both to really create some excitement. I just love working there!
To see more bridal flowers in the tampa bay area - visit us on facebook- The Bride's Bouquet. You will find albums at Sandpearl, Innisbrook, Saddlebrook, Don Cesar, Rusty Pelican, Kapok, Palm Harbor White Chapel, Sheraton Sand Key, Marriott Waterside, St Pete Community Center, Carlouel Yacht Club- Clearwater Beach and many more. Become a fan and you will see all the updates each week.

Wedding Flowers at the Kapok- Clearwater Dec 5, 2009

2009-12-06T08:35:00.000-08:00

Last nights wedding was a blast. We had so much fun creating the Winter Wonderland that the client wanted . Her colors were black and white but she wanted lots of sparkle and she had it every where. From the bling in her bouquet to the silvery beads adorning her head table to the hanging mini chandeliers in all the tall vases that held the dramatic centerpieces. Lighting was important to catch the light on all the sparkle and we used led lights to illuminate the centerpieces and lots of votive candles- even those had a dusting of diamond sparkles around the edges of them. The Bride and the Bride's Mother were a dream to work with and there was great participation from the Dad and Groom as well . They all came to the flower preview that we offer the day before to offer their input and to make sure all the details were correct. Thank you- We appreciate the time you took to assist us. Besides the clients, it takes a great team to achieve a wedding like this and I was lucky to work with the best last night- Shari from Oylmpia Catering, Nancy at the Kapok, Brian from www.BrianCidocks.com Photography- can't wait to see his images! The ones I have posted came from us but will be nothing like what Brian will produce. You will see why you would hire a professional like Brian to catch the moments of the wedding when you see his.
For a preview go to http://www.bciphoto.squarespace.com
To see more weddings that we have done- visit us at www.thebridesb.com We look forward to hearing from you.

Wedding flowers at The Sandpearl Nov 29, 2009

2009-11-28T15:22:00.000-08:00

Todays wedding was at the beautiful Sandpearl on Clearwater Beach. The brides' bouquet was made out of black magic roses and deep wine mini callas- even darker than the roses. Luscious was the word that came to mind when looking at her flowers. The ceremony was held on the pool lawn and then the cocktails and dinner reception moved to the gulf lawn overlooking the beach. The table centerpieces were in candle scapes with vases of cymbidium orchids and floating candles. A classy way to incorporate a modern beach theme. Congratulations Kim and Cameron!

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To see more pictures of weddings at the Sandpearl- visit our website http://www.thebridesb.com/ - go venues and then click on Sandpearl. Look for older posts featuring The beautiful Sandpearl in this blog.

Wedding flowers at The Rusty Pelican- Tampa

2009-11-28T07:09:00.001-08:00

The holiday season is officially kicked off. This bride choose white hydrangea, black magic roses and wine mini callas to compliment her bridesmaids dresses. It was a beautiful day and the ceremony was attended by family and friends all over the United States and Domingo Republic. The Bride's Bouquet was ivory roses with ivory mini callas. Simple and elegant flowers for the sophisticated bride. The tall centerpieces were elevated on glass cylinders with hanging crystals that were lit by led's. As the sunset, the ambience of the candles and lighting was perfect for a romantic dinner. Our best wishes to the couple and thank you for allowing us to provide your wedding flowers.

To see more weddings that we have done at The Rusty Pelican - go to our website- http://www.thebridesb.com/ Click on venues then Rusty Pelican.

Look for older posts featuring The Rusty Pelican in this blog.

Thanksgiving flowers -20.00 plus delivery

2009-11-20T06:46:00.000-08:00

We have two flower specials for Thanksgiving celebration. Our pumpkin centerpiece is 20.00 and our apple vase with sunflowers is 40.00 . Delivery in most areas near Palm Harbor- 4.95 and out lying areas- 9.95.
Flowers warm the heart and complete your holiday table- order yours today-727-785-2562.

Beach wedding flowers at The Sheraton Sand Key

2009-11-20T05:03:00.000-08:00

Despite the heat, the unpredictable weather and the wind- nothing is prettier and more elegant than a beach wedding. Because of the elements , a beach wedding is not for the faint of heart. Planning ahead for a backup space is always advised . The plan should include where you are getting married, how you ceremony decorations will transform from outside to inside and how you will contact your guests and vendors and then a willing heart to accept anything that changes your plans. Remember the most important part of the day is the wedding and your new vows to your beloved- nothing else matters. Have fun and make it memorable!

To see more beach weddings and bridal bouquets visit our website- http://www.thebridesb.com/

We wish to thank Rebecca and the staff at Limelight Photography for their generous use of their photos of the wedding we did together.

They are amazing to work with.

www.stepintothelimelight.com 813.926.4290

The Don Cesar by The Bride's Bouquet

2009-10-30T10:23:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Amber and Clay who were married at The Don Cesar Oct 3 this year. Amber was stunning in her gown and I loved the play on colors matching the green cymbidium orchids with the chocolate brown. Her taste were elegant and beach chic which I loved. Many thanks to Shannon Livingston for providing the images. She always captures the beauty of the day and all the fun moments. Call her at 727-515-0928 to reserve her for your wedding day.
To see more beach weddings , bamboo arches, and bridal bouquets , visit our website http://www.thebridesb.com/

Rusty Pelican wedding flowers- Oct 17, 2009

2009-10-18T14:06:00.000-07:00

To see more pictures of weddings at the Rusty Pelican and other places in the Tampa Bay area from the brides bouquet to centerpieces- visit our website- http://www.thebridesb.com/
Look for older posts featuring The Rusty Pelican and Innisbrook in this blog.

Palm Harbor White Chapel Wedding Flowers

2009-10-10T16:35:00.000-07:00

We had the pleasure of working with Corey Conroy ( http://www.coreyconroyphotography.com/ ) and also Trinity Wedding Video ( http://www.trinityweddingvideo.com/) at the Palm Harbor White Chapel. Planning a wedding can be challenging but choosing great venders like Corey and Abby and David and Christine make all the differance. Do yourself a favor and check out their web sites!
To see more wedding pictures by The Bride's Bouquet - visit our website- www.thebridesb.com
Look for older posts of other weddings at The Palm Harbor White Chapel in this blog.

Flowers by The Bride's Bouquet on Wedding Cakes

2009-10-06T14:27:00.000-07:00

Chantilly Cakes is so creative and their cakes always look fabulous!

From simple to elegant - Desiree can create anything you want.

Contact her at 727-530-0300

or visit her website at http://www.chantillycakes.com/

To see more wedding flowers by The Bride's Bouquet- visit our website-www.thebridesb.com

Flowers for Fall weddings in Florida at The Rusty Pelican

2009-10-06T14:13:00.000-07:00

I know you are saying, it is hard to feel like fall when it is so warm but I think we can at least experience the season change with richness of fall flowers. We used green cymbidium orchids, mango mini callas and leonitas roses ( often called the brown rose) with fruit- wine red pomegranates in a hand painted glass bowl. The tablecloths were a shimmery copper color and with the candles- it just couldn't have looked prettier. So we may not get fall leaves but we can still evoke that fall feeling with fall flowers. The Gazebo flowers at The Rusty Pelican continued the theme. To see more pictures of weddings in the Tampa Bay area, Clearwater beach and Clearwater - visit our website www.thebridesb.com

Honeymoon Island flowers and dinner

2009-07-23T08:49:00.000-07:00

Last night we had the pleasure of working with a husband that wanted to do something special for his wife on their 15th wedding anniversary. He called many places from Naples to Clearwater beach and no one would accommodate his request to serve him and his wife dinner on the beach at sunset until he called Shane at Cafe Honeymoon- Honeymoon Island , Florida http://www.romantichoneymoonisland.com/ . He created a gourmet meal for them and then we created the added atmosphere they were looking for . We had flowing white organza, palms , hanging candles over the table, the centerpiece had shells with crisp white roses and of course a single red rose for his lady on her plate. Enjoy the pictures of the dinner but plan your next special evening with Shane and taste how wonderful it was. The client , who travels the world , said it was undoubtedly the best meal he has ever been served!

To see more wedding flowers by The Bride's Bouquet- visit our website www.thebridesb.com

Flowers by The Bride's Bouquet at Davis Island Garden Club

2009-06-04T15:31:00.000-07:00

Davis Island Garden Club in Tampa is a wonderful venue to have a wedding. The gazebo is waterfront and the wide porch evokes memories of an old fashioned wedding where all the neighbors came. Inside the room , you can decorate the tables with a combination of tall and low centerpieces. The fun and unexpected elements of limes in the vases keeps the color scheme crisp and clean.

Wedding flowers at Innisbrook by The Bride's Bouquet

2009-05-23T22:01:00.000-07:00

Tonight

our wedding

was at

Innisbrook

and

the details

were handled perfectly

by Christian Passath

christian.passath@visitinnisbrook.com . The entire property has over gone some major renovations - the ballrooms have new carpeting, new wall treatments and elegant new furniture. If you are looking for something with a little privacy with fabulous food - check out the new Innisbrook. I am posting a few of tonight's pictures as well as one of the best DJ's in town- Ward Hemond http://www.granthemond.com/ Ward kept everyone on the dance floor and everyone was saying it was the most fun at a wedding that they have ever had. The mother of the bride was ecstatic with all the decorations we provided. It was so nice to work with such a great family.

I hope to see them soon.~ Debbie

To see more wedding flowers -visit our website at http://www.thebridesb.com/

The Sandpearl at Clearwater Beach

2009-05-19T20:59:00.000-07:00

Your wedding day will go by in a blink of an eye and the memories will be blurry until you see your pictures . http://www.stephendohring.com/ Stephen Dohring is one of those photographers that can leave you excited and breathless all over again. It is art in its purest form. Thanks Stephen for sharing your images of Bethany and Joe with our flowers. And of course, we want to thank Bethany and Joe because without you, there is no story. Best wishes always.

To see more wedding flowers by The Bride's Bouquet- visit our website www.thebridesb.com

Wedding flowers at The Sandpearl with Photography by Stephen Dohring

2009-05-19T20:40:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it is just best to let the images do the talking. I love the images that Stephen Dohring took of a wedding we did recently together at the beautiful Sandpearl Resort; Clearwater Beach. He strives to offer the modern bride cutting edge photography that reaches well beyond the old standards. I just can not say enough about him . Visit his website to truely see artistry. http://www.stephendohring.com/ . And as a side note- flowers were by us! I love the colors the bride chose and I was especially happy to incorporate some of the lace on the stems of her bridal bouquet for her. Bethany was a beautiful bride with great taste! Best wishes Bethany and thank you!

To see more wedding flowers by The Bride's Bouquet- visit our website http://www.thebridesb.com/

and to see other weddings at the Sandpearl- look for older posts in this blog.

Wedding flowers at The Kapok by The Bride's Bouquet

2009-05-19T05:37:00.000-07:00

You know sometimes you get to work with great photographers and I really enjoyed working with Jerry and his wife at the Kapok recently. I have done many weddings at the Kapok but his fresh approach to the historical property was something I have never seen. Love, love , love the way they capture the moments. See for your self and visit their website- http://www.jerrymcgaghey.com/

To see more wedding flowers by The Bride's Bouquet- visit our website www.thebridesb.com

Bamboo arch by The Bride's Bouquet at The Sandpearl

2009-05-18T15:25:00.000-07:00

Bamboo, palms and starfish just fit into the beach naturally and make a beautiful backdrop for your wedding pictures and the best part about it all is that you can reuse the flowers on the arch for your tables.
To see more wedding flowers by The Bride's Bouquet, visit our website at www.thebridesb.com

Plan to attend the Bridal Show- June 20, 2009

2009-05-04T07:36:00.001-07:00

Very few places in the Tampa Bay area offer a ballroom with a water view. It is like they forgot to plan that in, but that is not the case at The Rusty Pelican where you will find three ballrooms that overlook Tampa Bay. If you have your heart set on a Florida style wedding , plan to attend the Bridal show at The Rusty Pelican on Saturday, June 20, 2009. You can view the facility, taste the food and meet quality vendors- Like us! We are offering a special to those who attend, so come and talk to us about it.
Free Admission
Location- 2425 N. Rocky Point Drive; Tampa Florida 33607
Time 10:00AM and ends Promptly at Noon
For information - call 813-281-1943