Floral Artistry By Alison Ellis

A Surefire Way To Ruin Your Wedding

alison — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:18:02 +0000

Micromanaging is the biggest saboteur of wedding day bliss. When a couple is “in charge” of too many details (or people to check up on) the joy starts to get sucked out of the whole experience. If there is one piece of advice I can offer it’s this: You have to enjoy your wedding day! Sound [...]

Why You Shouldn’t Buy Anything For Your Wedding Before Hiring A Designer

alison — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:31:04 +0000

Once you set a date for your wedding it may be tempting to start shopping for wedding decor, but it can be a huge mistake. Talk to your florist, event stylist or wedding planner before buying any sort of wedding props. They probably know more about what works in your chosen venue and what you [...]

How To Make A Centerpiece More Expensive

alison — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:21:44 +0000

Want to know how to make your centerpieces more expensive? Add candles. Candlelight is so hot this year {pun intended!} and I’ve had more requests for “lots of candles” than ever before. The reality is that candles aren’t cheap. And if they are inexpensive it’s probably for good reason (like they won’t burn for very [...]

White And Silver Winter Wedding Flowers

alison — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:06:49 +0000

Meline and Evans hosted their destination wedding on New Year’s weekend and they had a picturesque winter wonderland awaiting their arrival. The color palette was winter whites and silvers while being sure to stay clear of a holiday vibe. We did all of our planning & discussions long distance via e-mail, but with a little [...]

How To Define Your Wedding Day Style

alison — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:39:53 +0000

As a designer whose job it is to interpret your ideal style and meld your favorite looks into one cohesive theme I’ve found that the things you don’t like are just as important as the things you do like. Perhaps you have found images you like, but there is no clear “vision” or your color palette is iffy [...]

The Wedding You Want vs The Wedding You Can Afford

alison — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:26:39 +0000

I saw a fellow “pinner’s” quote that read, “I have two wedding boards, one for the wedding I’m planning on Pinterest and one for the wedding I can afford.” It’s kinda funny, a little bit sad and so true! In a world of endless wedding inspiration couples are all too aware of the many options, [...]

Wedding Planning Tips: Your Vermont Wedding

alison — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 15:07:52 +0000

Whether you’re planning a destination wedding in Vermont or you’re a local couple getting hitched close to home there are many details to address and I think a few short-cuts through the process wouldn’t hurt anybody! Today I’ve put together a collection of some of my personal planning tips to help you cross your t’s, [...]

Have The Best Valentine’s Day Ever!

alison — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:55:47 +0000

My feelings on Valentine’s Day have changed dramatically over the years. It’s been many years since I’ve worked at a flower shop on one of the busiest floral holidays of the year and that’s allowed me to gain a fresh perspective and appreciation for the ooey-gooey sweetness that Valentine’s Day can be about. This year [...]

Fall Wedding At West Monitor Barn

alison — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:27:19 +0000

Shannon and Darren had their destination wedding at The West Monitor Barn in September. The very beginnings of fall were felt in the air and their color palette reflected that seasonal style with reds, oranges and yellow contrasted with purples for a slight twist on traditional “fall colors”. Occasions Catering was on site to tend to [...]

Wedding Planning Mantra Of The Day

alison — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:01:29 +0000

I am inspired by clients and potential clients to post these Wedding Planning Mantras and this one is SO important to keep in mind in a world where bigger, better and “more” wedding inspiration can potentially make you feel inferior. Mediate on this one for a moment. Be at peace with your budget. Zen, baby.