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

Jamie & Stephen's Proper Winter Wedding - January 4th, 2020

Jamie & Stephen’s proper winter white wedding was overflowing with elegance and sophistication. From the couture attire to the stunning floral arrangements and all the carefully curated enchanting details - each selection was classic and timeless.

Under the direction of the incomparable Lisa Stoner, every detail of the day was meticulously orchestrated. Although the wedding took place in 2020, this grand celebration felt like a step back in time. The photography was shot on film for another touch of traditional feel.

The white and green floral garland outside St. James Cathedral was a beautiful touch and complemented the existing decor. The bride and groom were flanked by magnificent Christmas trees adorned in white twinkle lights. The scene was simply magical.

Keeping a classic white and green color scheme with the florals, the bride opted for an upscale and stunning bridal bouquet of Lily of the Valley, garden roses, ranunculus and peonies. Jamie’s bridesmaids wore pale blue dresses and carried bouquets of garden and spray roses, ranunuculus, astrantia and stock.

The love Jamie and Stephen have for one another set the tone for joy and celebration as the wedding day unfolded. The handsome couple were chauffeured to the church and then to their reception at the beautiful Alfond Inn in a luxurious Rolls Royce.

The delicate fabric draping in the reception ballroom billowed and swept down, creating an intimate and inviting feeling in the ballroom. Crystal Chandeliers and soft uplighting added to the refined elegant reception decor.

Meanwhile, the massive floral arrangements nearly reached the top of the fabric - a canopy of beauty throughout the room. Hundreds of cystal and glass candleholders created a romantic ambiance, with their flickering soft light reflecting off the crystal stemware and crystal vessels filled with flowers. Monogrammed napkins and soft blue linens set the finishing touches to the table setting.

A custom white dance floor was created with the couple’s monogram. Each detail of this day was more stunning than the next. Breathtaking details everywhere you looked!

After a quick wardrobe change, these two lovebirds were showered in confetti as they made their grand exit. Jamie, looking as radiant as she had at the very beginning of the celebration. We started off 2020 with a beautiful couple that had an exquisite vision brought to life by a luxury team of vendors!

Following the wedding, my bride Jamie took the time to leave this kind review about her experience.

“Lana exceeded every expectation I had for my wedding day and went absolutely above and beyond to make my dream wedding a reality. She embraces a challenge and isn’t afraid to do something that hasn’t been done before. She’s not only a florist — she’s a true artist! The florals at our wedding made a huge visual impact and our guests were in awe. They transformed our venues. She precisely executed the vision I had in my head of elegant, timeless florals and decor.

Her expertise, professionalism and creativity are unmatched, and choosing her for our wedding day was one of the best decisions we made. We worked with her for a full year leading up to the wedding, and she was always flexible, communicative and willing to accommodate our busy schedules. We can’t recommend her highly enough - she is truly the best!”

— Jamie Calhoun

Vendors

Planner - Lisa Stoner Events

Photographer - Katie Rosado Photograghy

Video – KEJ Productions

Flowers - Fairbanks Florist

Church – St. James Cathedral

Reception – The Alfond Inn – Kelly Keiger

Hair and Makeup – Lejeune Artistry

Draping – Dazian Creative Drape

Lighting – Fyerfly Productions

Chandelier Rental - Get Lit Productions

Chairs - Chair Affair Rentals

Furniture - RW Brands

Linens - Over the Top Rental

Dance Floor – Let’s Dance on it

String Quartet – Anthology

Rolls Royce Rental - VIP Wedding Transportation

Katie + Andrew's Classic Hollywood Union - June 29, 2019

Katie and Andrew’s wedding was an absolute joy to help plan! I adore this couple and the bride’s mother Marie. They were simply dream clients to work with.

Katie readied herself with the help of her mother and bridesmaids.

The bouquets were meticulously crafted with a selection of peonies, garden roses, anemone, ranunculus, spray roses, and olive branch foliage. A classic and glamorous statement piece that popped against the bridesmaid’s navy gowns.

Of course, the grandmothers had to be celebrated with their own white peonies. These beautiful ladies just radiated joy!

This classic Hollywood sign perfectly represents the atmosphere of the wedding. Glamorous, timeless, classic, chic.

St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church was a picture perfect ceremony venue. Bride Katie was beaming as she walked down the aisle.

The table arrangements were a perfect blend of greenery and floral. The ivory linens and vintage mercury glass candleholders created an elegant and timeless setting for guests.

The cake, made by the County Club of Orlando, was adorned with white peonies and roses. It was nearly too beautiful to eat!

Selecting a combination of high and low table centerpieces created dimension in the ballroom. Lana chose the freshest and prettiest flowers for the wedding, we used peonies, garden roses, anemone, ranunculus, spray roses, olive branch foliage, salal, and antique green hydrangea for the reception floral.

Friends and family danced the night away, over the moon to celebrate the beautiful bride and groom!

The couple paid homage to the family members who were wed before them with these beautiful antique framed photos that surrounded the cake with love. Another nod to the Old Hollywood vibe of the entire celebration.

After a wonderful celebration of their love, this Hollywood star and starlet made their exit through a shower of bubbles and then sped off into their new life together!

Ceremony Venue: St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Winter Park, FL

Reception Venue: The Country Club of Orlando, FL - Catering Manager Laura Pinckard

Event and Floral Design: Fairbanks Florist

Photographer: Kartsie Photography

Videography: Zach Swee

Jewelry: Addeo Jewelers  

Invitations: Minted

Dress: Allison Webb gown from Calvet Couture

Lighting and Photo Booth: Fyerfly Productions

Band: Bay Kings

Makeup and Hair: LeJeune Artistry

Effortless Elegance: Jacquelyn and Adam’s Classic Soiree

January 26, 2019

Throughout her almost 40 years in the wedding floral industry, Lana has frequently listened to engaged couples share their desire for an elegance that is simply effortless - a ceremony that is romantic followed by a reception that is memorable, yet classic.  

Working solely with Lisa Stoner of Lisa Stoner Events, Lana prides herself in the effortless elegance of Jacquelyn and Adam’s dreamy, yet timeless wedding.  The color scheme, floral selection, and detail elements came together for a look that was as everlasting as the couple’s love for each other.

Jacquelyn walked down the aisle at St. Stephen Catholic Church with a bouquet of soft white roses, hydrangea, and garden flowers.  Her bridesmaids, in chic black dresses, carried smaller versions of the bridal design.

The reception at The Alfond Inn was a stunning blend of creamy white, rose pink, and gleaming gold.  An assortment of short and tall, the centerpieces were made up of lush roses and hydrangeas surrounded by delicate candlelight.  The gold chiavari chairs paired perfectly with each sparkling table setting and the enhanced specialty lighting and drapery help turn the ballroom into a scene from a storybook.

For a pièce de résistance, Lana’s husband Art created a vintage mirrored panel that sat in front of the stage overflowing with the wedding floral scheme and accented with garden greens.  It was the quintessential dramatic floral design element for the night!

Jacquelyn and Adam’s wedding was gracefulness at its best. The overall design was nothing short of an elegance that will remain timeless throughout the years and is an inspiration for other couples fancying a wedding that will always be in style.

Wedding Professionals: The Alfond Inn, Lisa Stoner Events, Fairbanks Florist, Jensen Larson Photography, St. Stephen Catholic Church, Kristy’s Artistry Design Team, Luis Martinez with Dazian Creative Fabric Environments, FyerFly Productions, Dogwood Blossom Stationary, Sprinkles Custom Cakes, Shannon Caine with Beautiful Music, A Chair Affair, Over The Top Rental Linens, Blonde Ambition Band, Krislyn Rojas with Eklectic Entertainment, Something New Bridal Boutique

A Royal Affair: Esther and Damola’s Opulent Loews’ Portofino Bay Wedding

March 29, 2019

Not a petal out of place, not a color overdone, and certainly no question of the love between Esther and Damola.

If there is one word to describe Esther and Damola’s dream day, it would be illustrious. From the attire to the location to the furniture to the flowers - every ounce of detail was astoundingly exquisite. And we were honored to be a part of it all.

Working with Andrea Pavone of Pavone Events, Lana knew this wedding (to be held at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel) would be as majestic as the inspiration boards conveyed. Esther and Damola didn’t just create a logo for their wedding - but rather a family crest that was the foundation for the regality of the overall look. It would be absolutely enchanting for them and their guests - traveling from the Northeast for this Tuscan-inspired wedding.

Because of this grandiose conceptualization, floral design planning started with endless ideas of how to bring it all to life. But throughout the process, the floral motif became more defined, complementing additional peripheral elements such as unique gold chairs, a gobo and uplighting, a covered dance floor, sparkling linens, and a delicately adorned cake.

On the day of the wedding, Esther carried a cascading bouquet of peonies, garden roses, spray roses, and greenery stock; her bridesmaids held matching hand-tied arrangements. And in a beautiful twist, rather than wearing a traditional boutonniere, Damola opted for a dazzling brooch!

Their ceremony, which took place in the Citrus Piazza, was adorned with large arrangements of hydrangeas, roses, and greenery flowing out of the perfect garden-inspired urns on top of matching pedestals. The low aisle flowers were a perfect addition to bring together the look and were later used at the reception.

And speaking of reception - it was stunning! The looks on their faces when they saw the room says it all!

The outdoor designs were brought indoors for a beautiful transition to the evening and a faux boxwood hedge wall made for a gorgeous photo booth in the room.

In addition, Lana and her team accented the room with mercury glass, tall glass vases, and hanging crystals. To add to the glimmer, loose crystals were also placed on the sweetheart table for extra sparkle!

But at the end of the night, it was clear Esther and Damola didn’t need any extra panache. The love they have for each other shines bright - which made it a true pleasure to work with them in creating a day that communicated this love.

Wedding Professionals: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Pavone Events, Cricket’s Photo and Cinema, Fairbanks Florist - including staff Lauren, Anna, Samantha, Jeff and Joanna, Soundwave Entertainment, Beautiful Music, Letz Dance On It, Swag Decor, Sprinkles Custom Cakes, Bridal Gown Designer Eddie K with BHLDN, Jo Michelle Pro Makeup, Nuage Designs, Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals, Bubble Event Rental Furnishing, Groom’s Attire from Christian Louboutin, Bride’s Shoes from Manolo Blanhik, Love Couture Bridal

For the Love of Flowers: Jenna and Stephen’s Stunning Soiree

January 12, 2019

There is no denying it…Jenna loves flowers.  And pairing that love with the love her and Stephen share was nothing short of magical when it came to their wedding on January 12, 2019 at The Alfond Inn.

The couple, who met in dental school and share a new practice, knew from the start that they envisioned a timeless, clean, yet modern look. It would be all white flowers with no greenery.

Lana and their wedding planner, Andrea Grier of Weddings Unique, knew it would turn out to be the perfect choice for their garden backdrop as the white contrast within the greens of nature would be breathtaking.

And it was.

Jenna and Stephen’s ceremony design was dramatic.  The women all carried lush complementing bouquets to accenting the overall look. Large planters filled with tightly packed white hydrangea welcomed guests at the beginning of the aisle and a large square arch at the altar with matching packed white hydrangea and roses was the piece de resistance - the perfect structure under which to say “I do!”

This structure was a quite a feat for the Fairbanks Florist team and one which would only get more purpose as the wedding continued.  Designed to be taken apart in three sections, this skillful design allowed the square arch to be transitioned into the ballroom for the reception.  

Boasting itself behind the sweetheart table and providing an exquisite vignette for the wedding cake, this hydrangea-packed arch donned hanging crystals and candles with romantic drapery created behind it by Swag Decor for the reception - a complete wow for the couple and the guests!

To complement this jewel of the reception, tablescapes consisted of white hydrangea and roses, uniquely detailed glass and candle pieces, as well as mirrors and crystals to give just the right amount of sparkle.  

The overall look was sleek, buttoned-up, and modern - yet, it all has a classic feel that will be awed for years to come.

Wedding Professionals: The Alfond Inn, Weddings Unique, Fairbanks Florist, Vitalic Photo, Swag Decor, Lon Tosi Officiant with Sensational Ceremonies, Harpist Christine McPhail, Over the Top Rental Linens

Anthony and Eddie’s Chic Celebration

October 12, 2018

“After our first meeting with Lana we felt she listened to our wants and needs, she was on time, professional and brought her own ‘out of the box’ creativity to the table.

We met with several florists and, walking out of Lana’s office, my fiancé and I knew right away she was the one for us.” - Anthony

With their hearts set on a wedding design that revolved around two-toned blue orchids immersed in water complemented with manzanita trees, Anthony and Eddie set out to find the perfect floral designer to make their vision come to life.

Embarking on their journey around Central Florida to find just the right designer, they eventually found themselves at Fairbanks Florist, creatively brainstorming with owner and creative director, Lana Faulkner.

“At our initial consultation she had tons of ideas, suggestions and took the time to show us photos and materials on the spot,” say Anthony and Eddie.

The talent that Lana showed that day, paired with her caring nature and desire to exceed all expectations, inspired Anthony and Eddie to trust her expertise when it came to their special day.

Due to her keen sense of design and her getting to know Anthony and Eddie’s tastes, Lana recommended she create a sample of their requested centerpiece. Although there was a cost for this (due to the hard costs of the flowers, the price of individual orders through a wholesaler, and the time it takes), Anthony and Eddie happily agreed to see their vision in real life before their big day.

After seeing a mock-up version of their original thoughts, they knew there was something not quite fitting. Instinctively, Lana had thought that would be the case, so she had a plethora of fresh ideas influenced by the current design.

The result?

A chic new version that was perfectly them!

On a very special day in October, the Alfond Inn dazzled for Anthony and Eddie’s wedding. The ceremony in the Conservatory was beautifully set in a round with large white pedestals boasting full arrangements of white roses and hydrangeas. In the center of the room was a white circle of rose petals - simple and pure for the vows they would take.

And while the ceremony was filled with airiness and natural light, their reception room was drenched in candles and specialty lighting.

White orchids submerged in water-filled glass vases, manzanita trees with hanging crystals surrounded by a base of lush flowers, a sublime amount of sparkle enveloping floating candles and delicate white flowers, and exceptional lighting design by Wendy at Soundwave Entertainment made the entire room feel dreamy as each centerpiece was perfectly aglow.

This all led to a once-in-a-lifetime wedding for a very happy couple with excellent advice for others…

“The best piece of advice I can give to other couples in regards to design and flowers is to ask for a mock up version. I requested one for my wedding because I’m a very visual person and I was able to know right away what we had planned wasn’t how I pictured it.

We quickly went back to the drawing board, brainstormed again, got more examples and were much more confident about the look we envisioned!

If we didn’t do that mock up our wedding wouldn’t have been the same. Lana was positive and encouraging the entire time, even though we changed a lot of our initial plan.

We really loved working with her.”

And what a pleasure it was working with these two open-minded visionaries on a wedding that was absolutely dazzling.

Wedding Professionals: Alfond Inn, Just Marry!, Fairbanks Florist, Lora Rodgers Photography, Soundwave Entertainment, A Chair Affair, Inc., Sprinkles Custom Cakes

A Floral Wonderland: Melissa and Issac’s Four Seasons Orlando Wedding

October 29, 2018

When renowned Orlando wedding planner Michele Butler, of Michele Butler Events, brought Melissa and Isaac to meet with Lana at Fairbanks Florist, it was truly a match made in heaven. She knew they wanted to make a splash with their wedding and Lana’s vision for floral and decor was one of the ways they would do just that.

Taking just a few elements (inclusive of white and light blush pink roses, hydrangea, and calla lilies) and using them in abundance was the strategic design for Melissa and Issac’s Four Seasons Orlando wedding. Their outdoor ceremony was staged with an ivory rose petal aisle and cream, rectangular pedestals with lush arrangements filled with hydrangeas and roses that popped amongst the natural green foliage.

Melissa held a tightly packed bouquet of light pink roses, blush hydrangea, and white calla lilies - an extra element that made her and her bridesmaids bouquets stand out from the other floral. Issac donned a boutonniere of two small white roses accented by gold wire and a touch of greenery.

This abundant, clean, and classic design style became even more bountiful at their reception, when guests were greeted with layers of soft white fabric surrounding the room that was filled with lush, white and blush arrangements with gold accented chairs and table details.

Lana designed the entire room including the layout, drapery, table elements, cake table, and the sleek white dance floor with the couple’s initials. She even accented the custom made seating chart with graceful drapery and fresh floral. However, the highlight of the evening was the unique curved sweetheart table that was drenched in their wedding flowers - down to the floor. What a WOW!

It was truly a floral wonderland.

Wedding Professionals: Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resor, Michele Butler Events, Fairbanks Florist, Cricket’s Photo and Cinema, A-List Wedding DJ’s and Entertainment, A Beautiful Ceremony, LeJeune Artistry, Over the Top Rental Linens, A Chair Affair, Inc., Bubble Miami, Dazian Creative Fabric Environments, Letz Dance On It, Dogwood Blossom Stationery & Invitation Studio, LLC, Morilee by Madeline Gardner