Modern Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes Wedding

When our team so often creates over-the-top, romantic arrangements for weddings, it was a special treat for us to switch directions and create minimalist, modern designs for this Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes wedding.

Edwin and Keith knew exactly what kind of design they wanted: sleek and sophisticated. Fortunately, they had the powerhouse Lisa Stoner Events handling the entire day, so the wedding epitomized sophistication and a one-of-a-kind type of luxury! Capturing the day from one incredible detail to the next (and preserving it for the rest of us to admire!) was the phenomenal Root Photography.

The outdoor ceremony was perfectly timed to the sunset, starting with breathtaking views of swimming colors on the horizon, ending with the early beginnings of nightfall.

As the nightfall arrived, it was time for the ceremonial leather branding….didn’t we mention that Lisa Stoner Events had created a one-of-a-kind wedding experience? Each groom branded the leather swatch with his initials, creating a truly unique, monogrammed piece that will hang in their home as a reminder of this incredible day.

After the awe-inspiring ceremony, it was time to celebrate the newlyweds on the lawn!

In keeping with the modern wedding, we created centerpieces that were sleek and minimalist in their design. Each table featured a sculpted boxwood, framed by another smaller boxwood border.

We kept the accents to a minimum, using a hint of white orchid in one corner of each frame to complement the rest of the table design. To add a final layer of depth to the masculine, modern design, we incorporated tea lights within the box, set below the sculpted boxwood as a sleek accent for the nighttime reception.

After enjoying incredible food and dancing out on the lawn, and then again in the ballroom, it was eventually time for us to say goodbye to the newlyweds. It was truly a pleasure to be a part of this modern wedding, and we wish Edwin and Keith nothing but happiness in their new life together! Congratulations, you two!

 

 

Vendors:

Planner: Lisa Stoner Events

Photographer: Root Photography

Filmmakers : Seltzer Films

Lighting: FyerFly Productions

Stationery & Monogram Design : Eleven Note

Drape: Swag Décor

DJ: Inpulse Entertainment

Furniture: Chic Event Furniture

Linen: Over the Top Rental Linens

 

Blush and Gold Wedding at the Reunion Resort

Every wedding is special, but Christina and Joseph’s Blush and Gold Wedding at the Reunion Resort was double the fun! This wedding was an absolutely stunning two-day event, expertly planned by Blush by Brandee Gaar, with every special moment and detail brilliantly captured by Bow Tie Photo.

The ceremony at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Celebration was simple, but memorable.

Christina looked so beautiful as she walked down the aisle, wearing a stunning gown with lace touches, her hair in a sophisticated updo. Of course, her bouquet had to be just as elegant to match! We created her beautiful bouquet with white hydrangea, accented throughout with open pink and white O’Hara garden roses, and cream and champagne roses. Soft touches of Italian ruscus and some seeded eucalyptus greenery for texture completed the arrangement.

For Joseph, we crafted his boutonniere with simplicity and elegance in mind, using a white ranunculus to complement his bride’s beautiful gown. It was just so heartwarming to see Christina and Joseph stand together throughout the ceremony; they made such a beautiful couple!

All eyes were on our couple, but the bridesmaids and groomsmen made quite a style statement as well! The bridesmaids wore the most lovely pale blush gowns, their bouquets created to match with blush ranunculus. The groomsmen donned matching boutonnieres of pink ranunculus.

As beautiful as the ceremony was, the reception at Reunion Resort was truly breathtaking! Shimmery golden linens added a regal look to the tables, perfectly paired with tall glass bell vases. They towered high with lush bouquets of hydrangea blooms, open cream and blush pink roses throughout, with beautiful white orchids spilling out. We even added accents of Italian Ruscus for color and texture. It all came together flawlessly, with everything a perfect fit for Christina and Joseph’s sweet and elegant natures. This Blush and Gold Wedding at Reunion Resort really was unforgettable!

After two days of laughter, happy tears, and memory-making, it was finally time to say goodbye to our newlyweds as they began the next chapter of their journey together. Congratulations again, Christina and Joseph! We wish you all the happiness in the world! Thank you for choosing us to design your wedding floral arrangements, and thanks to the great vendors who made your special day a success:

 

Coordination: Blush by Brandee Gaar

Church: Corpus Christi Catholic Church

Venue: Reunion Resort

Videographer: Stan Pe Films

DJ (Night 1): Event Concepts

DJ (Night 2): Our DJ Rocks

Caterer (Night 1): Sizler Indian

Floral: Lee James Floral Design

Hair/Make-Up: LeJeune Artistry

Rentals: A Chair Affair

Draping: Swag Decor

Dance Floor: Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals

Pin Spotting: FyerFly Productions

Cake: Party Flavors Custom Cakes

Linens: Over The Top Rental Linens

Photobooth: Grainger Entertainment

Transportation: VIP Wedding Transportation

Photography: Bow Tie Photo

Blush and Gold at the Country Club of Orlando: Alexandra and Sam

You can never go wrong with a blush and gold wedding, and Alexandra and Sam’s wedding at the Country Club of Orlando is proof of that! Of course, Blush by Brandee Gaar’s brilliant planning must have also had something to do with the whole event turning out flawless!

The blush and gold tones created the perfect romantic vibe, and we had such a great time creating the floral; the pure creamy white blooms we used just contrasted and complemented the warmth of the blush and gold beautifully!

Alexandra looked like a heroine out of a fairytale as she walked down the aisle towards a grinning Sam, with a blush in her cheeks and her dark hair in a half-up, half-down style, so it cascaded down her shoulders and stood out against the white of her dress.

Her bridal bouquet had been lovingly crafted with white hydrangea blooms and white lissianthus floral, with white ranunculus blooms and beautiful white and champagne garden roses, all accented with seeded eucalyptus foliage, Italian ruscus and cascading tangerine vine. The result was a truly lovely and unique bouquet, just perfect for Alexandra!

 

The couple’s faces glowed with joy as they exchanged vows, and the party began almost as soon as the ceremony ended. The ceremony was lovely, to be sure, but the reception turned out to be a party to remember! The room was elegantly and flawlessly decorated, with plenty of hints of gold throughout, and lush floral centerpieces that towered atop the tables!

At the end of the day, there was no doubt in anyone’s mind that this was a wedding that all of us would remember forever, but there truly was nothing more beautiful than seeing the smiles on our newlyweds’ faces and their joy at beginning the next chapter of their lives.

Congratulations, Alexandra and Sam! It was an honor to provide the floral for your special day, and to work with these wonderful vendors:

 

Venue: Country Club of Orlando

Planning and Design: Blush by Brandee Gaar

Photography: Amalie Orrange Photography

Band: The Buzzcatz

Cinematography: Lemus Cinema

Hair and Makeup: Makeover Station – Makeup & Hair Design

Rentals: A Chair Affair, Inc. 

Cake: The Sugar Suite

Draping: Swag Decor

Reunion Resort: Shannon and Greg

Every wedding is unique in its own way, but Shannon and Greg’s wedding at the Reunion Resort was truly memorable! The couple opted for a peacock theme, which Blush by Brandee Gaar coordinated perfectly!

 

Peacocks are beautiful, exotic creatures. Yet as a wedding theme, it could’ve been easily overdone. Fortunately, Shannon and Greg had the perfect vision in mind. For the most part, the couple stuck to neutral colors – including a classic white dress for Shannon and black dresses for the bridesmaids – while using the perfect peacock blue for a gorgeous pop of color.

 

Shannon made a stunning bride as she walked down the aisle. For her bridal bouquet, we designed a bouquet of white mini calla lilies and peacock feathers, creating the perfect complement to her white Ines Di Santo dress. The bridesmaid bouquets, meanwhile, were beautiful arrangements of blue hydrangeas, Picasso mini calla lilies, purple lisianthus, green cymbidium orchids and seeded eucalyptus.

 

 

After the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests danced the night away at their reception, feasted on a delicious (not to mention, beautiful) cake by Party Flavors, and ended the event with a magnificent fireworks show by Creative Pyrotechnics.

Congratulations, Shannon and Greg! We wish you all the best, and we were honored to work with these amazing vendors to make your Big Day possible:

 

Planning/Coordination: Blush by Brandee Gaar

Music: Leonard Brothers Band

Wedding gown: Ines Di Santo

Floral: Lee James Floral Designs

Venue: Reunion Resort

Video: Jeffrey Stoner Video

Cake: Party Flavors Custom Cakes

Hair and Makeup: Jillian Caro Hair & Make-Up Artist

Fireworks: Creative Pyrotechnics

Décor: Swag Décor

Photobook: Photobooth Rocks

Ritz Carlton: Elizabeth and Boyd

We took a trip down to Ferngully for Elizabeth and Boyd’s wedding at the Ritz Carlton Orlando, and we loved every moment of it! Lisa Stoner Events went above and beyond for the planning of this event, and it showed in every detail, each beautifully captured by Jensen Larson Photography.

It’s been a long time since we’ve had this much fun with the flowers at a wedding. To go along with the Ferngully theme, we kept the flowers big, plentiful, and colorful. Boyd looked extremely handsome, choosing to complement his navy tuxedo with an orchid boutonniere that matched Elizabeth’s bouquet. Elizabeth looked gorgeous and free, the purple flowers in her curls and the colorful orchids in her bouquet striking against her pure white strapless gown and long veil. The black tuxedos and blush gowns donned by the groomsmen and bridesmaids were perfect for balancing out the pops of color throughout the florals and décor.

The flower girls carried unique floral baskets, carefully crafted to go with the theme. Grand lanterns adorned the aisles as they walked past, providing an aura of earthy warmth. Elizabeth and Boyd said their I Do’s beneath a lush floral arch, surrounded by their loved ones and tiny lights. The venue glowed; the lighting by FyerFly Productions had a big part in bringing Ferngully to life.

The reception décor was magical, to say the last. The chic drapes from Swag Décor, the candles scattered across the tables, and the fantastic cake topped with fresh flowers all came together to create one memorable evening.

Congratulations, Elizabeth and Boyd! We couldn’t be happier to have been a part of your wedding, along with these wonderful vendors:

Planner: Lisa Stoner Events
Venue: The Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Lighting: FyerFly Productions
Photographer: Jensen Larson Photography
Band: Bay Kings Band
Custom Signs: Chalk Shop
Decor: Swag Decor
Linens: Over the Top Rental Linens
Furniture: Chic Event Furniture Rental
Video: Jeffrey Stoner Video

Private Residence: Russell and James

Weddings, whether big or small, are always an amazing experience for all involved. Russell and James’ wedding was no different.

Meticulously put together by Alison Watkins of Blush by Brandee Gaar, the event was equal parts intimate and sophisticated. Sara and Jason of Concept Photography beautifully captured every little smile and detail at the reception.

The day began with a simple yet gorgeous ceremony at the beach, followed by a reception enjoyed by all at a private residence. Keeping with the navy and yellow theme, the couple donned striking boutonnieres of single yellow calla lilies.

While James and Russell opted for all yellow flowers, the arrangements we created for them were anything but boring! Centerpieces featuring yellow calla lilies or yellow tulips evoked warmth and comfort, while the yellow roses adorning the buffet were the picture of elegant simplicity. Even the delicious, three-tier chevron cake expertly created by Party Flavors Custom Cakes looked even more beautiful surrounded by yellow roses.

All in all, it was a beautiful day, full of warmth, affection, and fun, and we were honored to be a part of it, along with these great vendors! James and Russell, congratulations on your new life together!

Event Coordination: Alison Watkins –Blush by Brandee Gaar
Caterer: Lori Player – Arthur’s Catering and Events
Officiant: Judge Robert LaBlanc
Photographer: Sara and Jason – Concept Photography
Florist: Lee James Floral Designs 
DJ/Photo Booth: Steve Weinstein – Power Entertainment Disc Jockey Service
Cake: Party Flavors Custom Cakes
Furniture: Sarah Florio – AFR Furniture Rental
Draping: Tommy Murphy – Swag Decor

Four Seasons Orlando: Janessa and Steve

Every girl dreams of a wedding worthy of a royal, but only a few are lucky enough to have one, like Janessa and Steve’s wedding at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World. The coordination by Abbey Gray of Blush by Brandee Gaar was flawless as usual, and the breathtaking event was photographed by Concept Photography.

The day began with an intimate ceremony, with beautiful, soft draping by Swag Decor and floral arrangements of white and pink along the aisle. Janessa stunned in a long, white princess gown by Solutions Bridal Designer House, perfectly complemented by the pastel bridal bouquet that we’d created with peonies, roses, ranunculus, and garden roses.

The couple wed below a chuppah that had been lovingly adorned with white phalaenopsis, hydrangea, roses, and pink garden roses, adding that perfect fairytale touch to the ceremony.

After the ceremony, Janessa and Steve moved to the reception area, where the pink and silver theme continued. Eye-catching floral centerpieces of varying sizes rested atop the tables, featuring arrangements of phalaenopsis, roses, hydrangea, and pink garden roses.

The embellished card box, otherworldly lighting by Kaleidoscope Event Lighting, and the couple’s shimmery Sweetheart Chairs from Wizard Connection completed the look. However, the star of the show was the six-tier suspended wedding cake, with floral arrangements decorating the top and bottom tiers, creating a cake that was not only a delight for the taste buds, but also for the eyes!

We were honored to work with these vendors to create Janessa and Steve’s dream wedding. Congratulations on the start of your new life together!

Event Coordination: Abbey Gray – Blush by Brandee Gaar

Venue/Cake:  Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Videographer: Love And Lustre Weddings

Photographer: Concept Photography

Band: C’Nergy Band

Ceremony Music: Beautiful Music Orlando

Lighting: Kaleidoscope Event Lighting

Chairs/Chargers: A Chair Affair, Inc.

Draping: Swag Decor

Sweetheart Chairs/Ice Luge: Wizard Connection

Linens: Over the Top Rental Linens

Cigars: Cigar Creations

Photo Booth: Photomingle

Dance Floor: That’s A Wrap

Stationery: Dogwood Blossom Stationery and Invitation Studio

Wedding Dress: Solutions Bridal Designer House

Tuxedo: Absolutely Fitting 

Floral: Lee James Floral Designs

Isleworth Country Club: Betsy and Michael

A beautiful couple. A beautiful day. A beautiful wedding. Betsy and Michael reveled in a simply stunning wedding day at Isleworth Country Club. Perfectly planned and coordinated by Blush by Brandee Gaar, this affair boasted an effortlessly timeless design with a flair of rustic elegance. Kristen Weaver Photography captured every amazing detail of the couple’s special day.

We created Betsy’s bountiful bridal bouquet with lush ivory peonies, hydrangeas, ranunculus, and dusty pink roses. Her bridesmaids brought a pop of color with vibrant, full peonies mixed in with pale roses, hydrangeas and  green berry bunches. The groom, Michael, donned a sharp boutonniere of crisp white ranunculus with green accents. For the ceremony, we tied satin bows to lush sashes of greenery from the church pews to add texture.

For the outdoor reception, we dressed rustic wooden farm tables from A Chair Affair, Inc. with a garland of greenery, interspersed with clusters of peonies.  We especially loved how the five-tier buttercream cake was decorated with a floral topper that sloped down each frosted layer–a treat for both senses of taste and sight! Betsy and Michael ended their fairytale wedding with a romantic dockside send-off into the night.

Congratulations to Betsy and Michael on their beautiful wedding and new marriage! It was a treat working with this talented team of wedding vendors.

Venue: Isleworth Country Club

Planner: Blush by Brandee Gaar

Photography: Kristen Weaver Photography

Floral: Lee James Floral Design

Rentals: A Chair Affair, Inc.

Video: Jeffrey Stoner Video

Lighting: Kaleidoscope Event Lighting

Draping: Swag Decor

Paper Goods: Dogwood Blossom Stationery and Invitation Studio

Stylist: LeJeune Artistry

Bella Collina: Shelby and Zach

One thing we never grow tired of is the reinvention of a classic look. That’s exactly how we would describe Shelby and Zach’s gorgeous wedding at Bella Collina, exquisitely designed by Bash Event Design. Kristen Weaver Photography did a stunning job capturing all the details and memorable moments for couple to treasure for a lifetime to come.

The outdoor ceremony was a modern twist on a traditional setting. What an innovative idea to have long, dark wooden pews from RW Events, normally seen in a church, for the open air service. The bride walked down an aisle lined with grounded, luscious white floral arrangements. We designed an all white bridal bouquet of roses, ranunculus, hydrangeas, with touches of green for a more organic vibe. To add a vibrant pop of color, the bridesmaids donned yellow bouquets of a similar arrangement, which complemented their grey toned gowns beautifully.

The reception moved indoors with a back-lit ballroom that was piped and draped entirely in chiffon curtains by Swag Décor. Rustic farm tables from A Chair Affair, Inc. framed the room in a half-moon shape, with a show-stopping five tier cake from The Sugar Suite taking center stage. We were happy to the create ivory slated, lush centerpieces featured on each table, as well as the mix of towering candelabras, wrapped in greenery to create dimension and visual interest to the space.

Congratulations to Shelby and Zach on your dazzling and elegant wedding day! This breath-taking event came together with the help of the following vendors:

Venue: Bella Collina

Photography: Kristen Weaver Photography

Floral: Lee James Floral Design

Planning: Bash Event Design

Cake: The Sugar Suite

Rentals: A Chair Affair, Inc., Swag Décor, RW Events

Lighting: Get Lit Productions

Videography: Jeffrey Stoner Video

Stylist: Makeover Station

 

Every Last Detail Feature: Madeline and Westin

We are thrilled to be featured on Every Last Detail for being a part of Madeline and Westin’s gorgeous coral and citrus wedding at Bella Collina. We loved working with Madeline, Westin, Madeline’s mother and Sandy, their wedding planner, to bring their vision to life.

We especially loved Madeline’s kind words during her interview with Every Last Detail. When she was asked what her favorite part of her wedding was, she listed us in her Top 2! We had a blast incorporating coral and citrus into your floral arrangements and are honored you loved them so much.

We wrote up a recap of their wedding last July, so make sure to check it out here! We would like to tip our hats to the rest of the team involved in Madeline and Westin’s special day:

 

Venue: Bella Collina

Planner: BASH Events

Photography: Kristen Weaver Photography

Entertainment: Beautiful Music; Ricky Silva and the Buzz Cats

Cake: The Sugar Suite

Linens: BBJ Linen; Swag Decor

Lighting: Get Lit Productions

Rentals: A Chair Affair; Chic Furniture; Kirby Rentals