Whitney and Craig’s Wedding Date: May 23, 2009

Taylor Nicole Events was blessed to share and be a part of this lovely couple’s special day. Whitney and Craig were married on May 23, 2009 in Center City and were blessed to have family and friends travel from every corner of the US as well as Canada to attend. This pair of doctors chose the beautiful Church of Holy Trinity in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square for their wedding ceremony. The 150 year old church features beautiful semicircular archways, intricate wood working and a beautiful skylight in a gilded dome. Whitney and Craig exchanged vows in front of family and friends during a uniquely personal service. The bride’s only sister who was also the maid of honor, belted out a beautiful solo while the mother of the bride followed by mother of the groom were escorted down the aisle; joined hands and approached the altar to light the unity candles. Pint sized ushers greeted arriving guests and the ring bearer, who did an amazing job, barely reached the tops of the church pews. Whitney, a beautiful woman and stunning bride, was escorted down the aisle by her father, Dickie Daniels, as her groom waited anxiously. And in all of his anticipation, the groom tried to take her hand before the pastor could say, “Who gives this woman to be married”. Paying homage to Craig’s Jamaican upbringing, guests watched as the couple signed the marriage contract as part of the wedding ceremony. This couple’s choice of church not only provided a beautiful ceremony location but a unique Philadelphia setting for photos. The groom was able to share quality time in Rittenhouse Square prior to the wedding ceremony with his brothers who were co- best men and his groomsmen. We congratulate Whitney and Craig on their marriage and wish them many successful years to come!

What is your Wedding Style – Ways to save your Décor Budget?

There must be Tulips! The bride wants tulips which are on the pricier side of the flower spectrum and are even more expensive when they are out of season and must be imported. How can you deliver the bride’s floral vision while saving her décor budget? First, the ability to understand that the bride has chosen a modern minimalist approach to flowers will allow you to make the right suggestions. Tulips alone make beautiful hand tied bouquets as well as beautiful arrangements in any shape vase; square, cylinder, rectangular or oval. The same is true of the following floral suggestions; they also compliment or can be complimented by an accent of tulips. They are available in a wide array of colors but also look great in a monochromatic palette and for the most part the prices range from inexpensive to moderately priced. Most important, they are all available when tulips are harder to get. As your wedding planner, I can work with you and your florist to facilitate the flow and vision of your big day.

• Giant Begonia
• Calla Lilly
• Dahlia
• Easter Lilly
• Cyclamen
• Amaryllis Belladonna
• Lisianthus
• Chrysanthemums

What is your Wedding Style – Floral Decor?

When planning your big event, at what point should you seek the assistance of a wedding professional? The answer is... at every juncture necessary. A wedding planner can help avoid costly decisions during the planning process; likewise, hiring a professional photographer or videographer provides additional assurance that the day will be documented perfectly. The same holds true if you are looking for a wedding cake, a wedding band/DJ or a florist.

What if your wedding budget doesn’t allow for a particular wedding professional? Turn to your wedding planner for assistance. Often, planners have lists of professionals that can accommodate your budget. Also you, as a client, can be proactive by hiring a planner trained in a particular field. The planner can then serve in that capacity, in addition to planning, to help salvage your budget. Floral design is one such example.

Above are photos of prototypes that I created for a lovely couple on a budget. Professional training to understand floral design allows me to assist my clients with their floral designs and/or match them with a complimentary wedding florist. For couples on a budget, I can serve as their florist. In addition to the altar arrangements and centerpieces, I will create all of the bouquets and boutonnieres. As always, the couples’ wedding colors, reception venue, wedding style and budget were taken into account when I created these prototypes. Best of all the couple salvaged their floral and décor budget. The point is that although you may be on a budget, fresh flower décor is still attainable…just ask your wedding planner for suggestions.