Danielle and Winston's Romantic and Dreamy Day

March 29, 2022 Lana Faulkner

Inspired by the Italian Coast, Danielle and Winston’s wedding style reflected the natural, rich beauty of the private home and landscape. The stunning outdoor affair was embellished with gorgeous florals, a neutral palled using ivory, sand tones, pops of blush, and a halo floral chandelier created a soft and romantic setting.

Events at residential houses are always so unique and give the opportunity for creative designs and decor. In preparation, there are many things to consider for the couple’s vision such as - logistics, the layout, entertainment, rental items including tents, portable restrooms, generators, lighting elements, tables, chairs, seating vignettes, and of course, florals!

With every aspect custom, we work along side vendors closely to ensure that everything goes as planned. At this home in particular, recent rain created soft terrain for a section of the tables. As event industry problem solvers, we were able to adjust the tables and placed blocks under the legs to avoid the tables from becoming uneven. These last minute changes can be critical to carry through a seamless day and execute the vendors hard work accordingly.

Danielle and Winston’s wedding also features the debut of our new custom built floral chandelier - a large circular halo designed with wisteria, greenery, pops of baby breath and orchids. We love creating hanging statement pieces. Hanging florals and greenery add an elevated beauty to the space, and are guaranteed to make a stunning impression!

Danielle carried a cascading bridal bouquet using all florals and no greenery within a neutral pallet, featuring a base of baby breath with pops of phalaenopsis orchids and roses, while her sister and Maid of Honor carried a cascading bouquet entirely of baby breath.

At All Saints Episcopal Church, the ceremony aisle was lined with beautiful garden designed florals that were repurposed for the reception along the dance floor. We always suggest multi-purpose ideas for the florals to ensure you enjoy them throughout the entire day!

Following the ceremony, Danielle and Winston were whisked away in their stylish carriage - a vintage Rolls-Royce.

The magic continued at the Reception at the family’s private home. Cascading baby breath and carefully stylized accents adorned the families home throughout. Baby breath can be used as filler flowers in centerpieces to large, dramatic statement pieces. The flower adds texture to designs while keeping a light, airy look.

Planner: Silk and Sabal - Rae Grijalva

Catering: Arthur's Catering

Florals: Fairbanks Florist

Photography: Kristen Weaver Photo

Videographer: Adam Lora

Rentals: Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals

Entertainment: The Buzzcatz

Stationary: Do Tell Calligraphy

Transportation: Happy Limo Orlando

Cake: The Glass Knife

Alfond Inn Couture Garden Wedding

May 12, 2021 Lana Faulkner

Couture Garden Alfond Inn Wedding - Winter Park, FL - October 3, 2020

Featuring Taylor Callahan & Jake Tellier

Taylor and Jake’s Alfond Inn wedding was equal parts sophisticated and stylish. This lovely couple chose to include their fur baby Allie in their ceremony, making the Alfond Inn the perfect venue choice, as it is dog friendly. We had a wonderful time helping bring Taylor’s exquisite floral vision to life!

Excitement and joy filled the air and the soon-to-be newlyweds readied for their big day. The bride’s parents were absolutely beaming with pride as they posed for photos with their beautiful daughter.

The couple shared a darling first look in the garden before the ceremony. Taylor carried an unstructured couture garden bouquet made up of peonies, roses, veronica and ranunculus mixed with soft and vining foliage. The bouquet paired marvelously with her intricate lace sweetheart style gown.

Of course, we couldn’t forget to doll up this sweet fur baby. Lana custom designed a floral embellishment for Taylor and Jake’s dog Allie that perfectly matched Taylor’s bridal bouquet.

They say rain on your wedding day is good luck, and Taylor and Jake were blessed indeed! When the rain moved in, we were able to bring a touch of the outdoors inside with our raised garden structure. Custom built by Art, and design inspired by Planner Lisa Stoner just for Taylor and Jake’s wedding, our elevated meadow structure allowed us to create a field of flowers. We used over 2,000 carnations for Taylor’s flower field which was utilized in both their ceremony & reception spaces.

The couple exchanged vows in the dazzling rotunda, as light poured in through the extensive windows and glass dome ceiling.

The reception space was absolutely breathtaking - incorporating a dazzling mixture of greenery, gold accents, custom drapery and extraordinary florals.

We placed our tall gold wall screen, custom designed by Art, behind the bar. Special family photos, greenery vines, candles, and spots of flowers added depth and warmth to the design, and allowing the couple to showcase important family memorabilia.

When many think of wedding florals, they think merely of bouquets and centerpieces. In reality there are dozens of ways to incorporate floral design to create a truly customized ambiance for your event. Large statement pieces can be a great design addition. Palm trees, among many other large plants, can be provided through a Fairbanks Florist vendor. We also repurposed the raised carnation beds at the reception for the perfect sweetheart table backdrop.

We adore monogramed and customized dance floor wraps, which can create personalized statements unique to your event. The newlyweds shared their first dance on a beautiful custom dance floor which read, “Life is only as good as they people you get to share it with.” The statement perfectly suited their intimate wedding, full of love and adoration for their friends, family and of course each other.

Vendors

Venue: The Alfond Inn - Jane Mclean and Kelly Keiger

Event Design and Planning: Lisa Lyons Events & Etiquette

Rentals: Gala Rentals

Floral Design: Fairbanks Florist

Entertainment: FyerFly

Photographer: Kristen Weaver Photography

Videographer: KEJ Productions

Cake: Sprinkles Custom Cakes

Signage: Andi Mejia Calligraphy & Design

Dress: Solutions Bridal

Shaila + Sebastian's Multicultural Wedding Weekend

October 11, 2020 Lana Faulkner

Shaila & Sebastian's multicultural wedding was truly stunning in every way. This two day soiree was full of joy, love and a merging of traditions. This wonderful couple met working in Chicago, although as fate would have it they both grew up in Florida and attended the same college! Their relationship has taken them all across the globe, from Bali to Indonesia, where Sebastian proposed on a mountaintop at sunset. Shaila and Sebastian celebrated their nuptials with a 2-day soiree with a traditional Western wedding on Friday at the Historic Casa Feliz on the Winter Park Golf Course followed by a bright and colorful Hindu party the next night at the Historic Winter Park Farmer’s Market.

The bridesmaids prepped for the day ahead in their suite at the Alfond Inn. Meanwhile, the groomsmen enjoyed a leisurely start to their day, with brunch at The Alfond Inn’s Hamilton’s Kitchen.

A traditional American wedding and reception was held at Casa Feliz. Donned in a stunning white gown and carrying an understated baby’s breath bouquet, Shaila’s look was classic and elegant in every way. The couple enjoyed a “first look” together on Friday at the Alfond Inn. We love the hint of Indian Culture peeking through the celebration with Shaila’s beautifully intricate Henna Tattoos.

Cocktail hour followed the couple’s exchange of vows, nestled beneath the Spanish moss in historic downtown Winter Park.

During the outdoor reception, all eyes were on the hanging floral chandelier with globe candle holders. The classic white and green florals allowed the rustic elements of the venue to shine through. The pairing of all white linens with dark wood chairs created a sophisticated style with old world charm.

The couple spent the evening surrounded by friends and family. They ate, drank, and danced the night away to the live music of the Bay Kings Band.

The next day continued the marriage celebration with traditional indian outfits and rituals!

The second night of celebration was a colorful and lively affair at the Winter Park Farmer’s Market! The bold reds and golds were a stark contrast to the classic white color palette of the previous evening. The night was all about fun and merriment, beginning with a dramatic entrance by the couple, as they danced their way up the stairs to the venue.

Everyone, including the guests were clad in celebratory Indian attire. Traditional music, dancing and food created an absolute delight for the senses. This incredible wedding weekend was a beautiful celebration of unity, family, and culture.

Vendors:

Venue: Casa Feliz

Preparation Venue: Alfond Inn

Photography: Eleanor & Pete

Event Planning: At Last Weddings

Catering: Arthur’s Catering

Florist: Fairbanks Florist

Makeup: Kristy’s Artistry

Donuts: Donut King

Band: Bay Kings Band

Rentals: Orlando Wedding and Party Rentals

Videography: Cinemology

Additional Day Two Vendors:

Venue: Winter Park Farmer’s Market

Catering: Aashirwad Indian Food and Premier Event Services

Bartender: Cocktails Catering

DJ: B&S Music Entertainment

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

June 29, 2020 Lana Faulkner

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