Kelley and John's Perfect Florida Wedding

Kelley and John’s wedding day took place at the beautiful Ritz Carlton with an outdoor ceremony to include sunny weather, strong winds, and a large floral structure at the altar.

Florida is associated with the perfect weather, therefore, ideal for a beautiful outdoor wedding with picture-perfect scenery at no additional cost. Often our clients prefer to have outdoor weddings. We play our role to create the couple’s vision into a reality, but must prepare for weather changes. It is a challenging factor to consider as there is no way to predict this when planning your wedding. We suggest having a back-up plan to an outdoor wedding, as Florida’s “picture-perfect” weather can be wildly inconsistent. Regardless, we commit to the couple’s wishes and will do everything we can in effort to ensure the day goes smoothly and as beautifully as the couple imagines.

Kelley and John’s wedding shares an example how weather can lead to a change of plans. Faced with strong gusts of wind and the fear of knocking over the large floral structure, Lana stood behind the infinity circle to keep it from blowing over throughout the ceremony, (luckily - the design of flowers was wide enough to hide Lana, but if you look closely you can see the edge of her black shirt standing on the left side of the circle!) ensuring this couple would have the beautiful outdoor wedding of their dreams. Thanks to Lana’s dedication and passion for her clients - the day was as seamless as they had planned.

Kelley carried a handtied Bridal Bouquet using mixes of white, ivory, and champagne florals. Flowers included garden roses, quicksand roses, spray roses, and ranunculus, with italian ruscus and eucalyptus greenery, combined in a dimensional floral design with a ribbon wrap on the stems.

The ceremony aisle was lined with four full garden floral arrangements designed with a mix of white and champagne flowers, leading the way to the beautiful infinity arch placed at the altar. The 7x7 circle structure was adorned with gorgeous floral and foliages in a loose organic design all around circle.

Similar to the problem with the structure, the strong winds kept blowing over the ceremony aisle pedestals that the large aisle arrangements were placed on. This was an area we had to make a concession and decided to place the flowers on the ground, removing the pedestals and changing the desired look we had planned.

The ballroom reception incorporated tall, abundant overflowing garden arrangements paired with low compote centerpieces throughout the space and a combination of clear glass and gold accents creating a luxe look.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson!

Venue: The Ritz Carlton

Planner: Michele Butler Events

Florals: Fairbanks Florist

Photographer: Justin & Ashley DeMutiis

Videographer: SugarPop Productions

Entertainment: Beautiful Music / Eklectic Entertainment

Ceremony Painting: Canvas and Confetti

Signage: Dogwood Blossom Stationery

Hair and Make up: About Face Design Team

Roses and Elegance: Jennifer and Andrew’s Classic Garden Wedding

Jennifer and Andrew’s wedding had a regal, yet traditional theme. Classic elegance! The floral designs were structured for a sculpted garden feeling with texture and dimension between the flowers. This style was especially symbolic of their love story - as their engagement began with a proposal taking place by a beautiful fountain in the middle of a rose garden!

It warms our hearts to include these meaningful details, making each wedding unique and individual to the couple. Jennifer and Andrew’s wedding had several important sentiments including: Jennifer’s Grandmother’s dress lace wrapped around her bouquet, the cake knife from Jennifer’s parent’s wedding, and the Reception’s foyer display of family photos.

The day began at the extravagant St. George Orthodox Church where the couple shared a traditional service and the promise of marriage. Jennifer carried a structured, round bouquet wrapped in her Grandmother’s lace, using a mix of white and light pink roses, white ranunculus, with pops of greenery.

Officially Mr. and Mrs. Giarard, the celebration continued at The Country Club of Orlando. The reception space was adorned with beautiful decor including speciality linens and an assortment of candle embellishments. A garden display on the fireplace mantel and large floral arrangement with family photos in the entry way greeted guests as the entered. Round guest tables consisted of a mixture of tall floral arrangements paired with low compote floral arrangements. The beautiful garden florals used classic and spray roses, hydrangea, among mixed foliages creating airy dimension and texture.

As they continue their journey, Jennifer and Andrew start their lives together in a new city with new jobs, where they’re surely destined to find a beautiful rose garden to reminisce on their special love.

Vendor Credit

Ceremony Church: St. George Orthodox Church

Reception and Catering: Country Club of Orlando

Florals and Design: Fairbanks Florist

Photography: Josh and Rachel Best

Videography: Vanilla Brides

DJ/Entertainment: I Rock Your Party

Cake: 4R Specialty Cakes

Bridal Gown: Demetrios Gown from Lily's Bridal 

Transportation: VIP Transport

Hair and Make-up: Makeover Station

Stationary: Zola

Stacie and Robert's Classic Celebration

Stacie and Robert's Classic Celebration - November 23, 2019

Stacie and Robert’s fall wedding was full of elegant and classic details. Artfully orchestrated by planner Lisa Stoner, the event was meticulously planned and stunningly executed.

Bride Stacie opted for a color palette of white and green. The beautiful white Phalaenopsis orchids and hydrangea provided a touch of warmth and elegance to the ceremony space, held at the First Congregational Church of Winter Park.

The bride’s draping bouquet of Phalaenopsis orchids was beyond stunning. It was the perfect complement to her gown which was adorned with floral lace detailing throughout. Every detail of Stacie’s look was perfectly polished, from the waltz length veil to her chandelier earrings.

The couple’s daughters assumed from role of Junior bridesmaids. The girls looked stunning in their pewter floor length gowns with white rose bouquets.

Following the ceremony was a lavish cocktail hour held on the lawn of the Alfond Inn. Guests sipped and mingled under the twinkle lights and setting sun.

The celebration concluded with a reception held at the Alfond Inn Central Park Ballroom. The tables were adorned with tall vases, overflowing with a mixture of orchids, hydrangea and roses. Antique votive candles in a variety of styles created a romantic ambiance as guests ate, danced, and raised their glasses the newlyweds - Mr. and Mrs. High.

Vendors

Planner - Lisa Stoner Events

Ceremony - First Congregational Church of Winter Park

Reception - The Alfond Inn

Hair and Makeup - LeJeune Artistry

Photographer - Jensen Larson Photography

Floral - Fairbanks Florist

Linen - Over The Top Linen

Lighting - FyerFly Productions

Paper/Stationery - Maureen Hall

Reception Entertainment - Blonde Ambition

Drapes - Dazian

Chargers, Stage, Tables - Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals

Modern Vogue: Falon and Paul’s Ritz-Carlton Wedding

September 14, 2019

Whilst some couples may choose light and airy romantic design schemes for their weddings, Falon and Paul and their wedding planner, Lisa Stoner of Lisa Stoner Events, came to Lana with a vision of grandeur that was dark and moody with an air of mystique.  

It was a concept Lana was zealous to undertake. And the results?  

Simply divine.

Working closely with Falon and Lisa, Lana was intrigued by the chic, modern club vibe.  The ceremony and reception, held indoors at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, were to be transformed into an environment that was rich with a black palette accented with white flowers and lush greenery.

After their brainstorm sessions, Lana went to work designing the floral scheme.  Falon’s bouquet consisted of white long stem, open garden roses hand tied with a silk ribbon while Paul chose a clean look with no boutonniere.

For the ceremony, inside a section of The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, Lana perched four stunningly ornate floral pieces at the back of the altar while low greenery, candles, and accents of delicate white blooms graced the sides of the aisle.  The glass containers and clear pedestals in front of a luxurious gray wall of fabric gave a sleek look to the formal room.

As guests retreated to the Tuscany Ballroom for the evening’s celebration, they were greeted by a swanky setting that looked like a scene out of a movie.  The ballroom was divided into sections by white light drapes and 3x3 oversized gray planter boxes (constructed by Lana’s husband Art) bursting with floral beneath the lights, creating intimate gathering spaces throughout the room.

Sections for dinner sparkled with candles amongst a variety of modern floral centerpieces of anenomies, tulips, bleached ruscus, smilax, classic spray roses, and elaeagnus branches in creative vases placed on tables drenched in soft black.  

Additional focal points included dark colored bars with gold accents situated near deep emerald couches for conversation as well as the wedding cake near the piano (setting just the right musical mood!).

In addition to the posh floral and lighting, a life-size “Vogue” magazine cover was turned into a photo booth box where the bride, groom, and guests posed throughout the evening for their very own cover photo shoot.  And while this was a fabulous experience for guests, they loved the confetti cannons on the specially designed vinyl dance floor at the end of the night just as much!

Falon and Paul’s wedding, which was lavish and luxurious from top to bottom, was quite a delight for Lana to be a part of.  From unique set-ups to trendy vases to alluring surprises, it was truly a night to remember.  

Wedding Professionals: The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Lisa Stoner Events, Fairbanks Florist, Djamel Photography, LeJeune Artistry, Get Lit Productions, BBJ Linen, Eleven Note Custom Design, Impulse Entertainment, Fyerfly Productions, Bubble Event Rental Furnishing, Letz Dance On It, Swag Decor, Greenery Productions, Wizard Connection

Eugene and Emily’s English Garden Elegance: A Waldorf Astoria Wedding

May 25, 2019

One of the most profound compliments Lana can receive is the gift of a referral.  Knowing that a past client was so pleased with her work that he or she refers Fairbanks Florist to others puts another feather in Lana’s cap - and she doesn’t take that lightly.

“Referrals put a sparkle in my eye.  They make me work even harder to give each wedding or event a distinctly unique look.” - Lana Faulkner

Such was the case with Eugene and Emily’s English garden affair at the Waldorf-Astoria Orlando.

Emily, along with two other college classmates, was referred to Fairbanks Florist from a fellow friend who loved her experience working with Lana on her own wedding.  

Understanding that former brides typically love to share their story with others who are engaged, Lana was elated to work with the entire group of friends over the course of a few years.

Working with closely with Emily, the indoor ballroom wedding took on a delicate garden look full of bountiful color.  Flowers consisted of lisianthus, coral charm peonies, Sarah Bernhardt roses, David Austin Juliette garden roses, peach roses, yellow roses, spray roses, antique green and white hydrangea, and pink stock.  The combination took on a charming look that was almost outdone by the beautiful fragrance!

For the ceremony altar, Lana placed full arrangements on either side and drenched a circular arch in the appointed floral that stood in the middle - all of it in front of a luxurious wall of drapery. The stunning circular altar piece was later transferred to the reception room where it framed the wedding cake and sweetheart table.  It was a most gorgeous focal point while tall centerpieces complemented the feature throughout the room.

The blending of the lush garden floral paired with the vibrant color scheme, all celebrating the love of Eugene and Emily made for a spring wedding soiree at its finest. Lana will always fondly remember the day and holds sincere gratitude for the referrals she received for the wonderful experiences amongst the friends.

Wedding Professionals: Waldorf Astoria Orlando, Weddings Unique, Fairbanks Florist, Francine and Lionel Photography, Ricci Ocampos Films, Beautiful Music, Phase 5 Band, Swag Decor, A Chair Affair, Couture Cakes, Kristy’s Artistry Design Team