Sandpearl Wedding April 9, 2011

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

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Choosing a Wedding Florist in the Tampa Bay Area

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