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

2021: A Year Review

January 24, 2022 Lana Faulkner

2021 is a special year for the company, marking our 40 year anniversary in business. We are so grateful for the support and love from the Central Florida area and continue to challenge ourselves with new designs and floral artistry.

We comprised a collection to share a few special moments from 2021 to celebrate our many reasons to be thankful this year to include: collaboration with talented vendors, our wonderful clients, and the opportunity of creating new custom structures.

Our one-of-a-kind wisteria chandelier is undoubtedly a Fairbanks Florist’s statement piece. In 2021 we made the debut of many other grand hanging floral installments among several other custom structures - designed for each individual vision. It is so fulfilling and exciting to create something so special and specific for our clients!

To our friends, our support team, and our clients - we thank you!

**Planner:** Silk & Sabal - Rae Grijalva / **Florist:** Fairbanks Florist

**Venue:** Dr. Phillips Performing Art Center **Planner:** Taylor with Taylor Rae Events **Design / Florals:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photographer:** Kristen Weaver Photography / Stephanie Dishman

A particularly special highlight of the year was building this custom ceremony chuppah. The Fairbanks Florist team worked extremely hard to bring this design from an idea to reality. We are so proud!

**Venue:** FourSeasons / **Planner:** Lisa Lyons / **Floral:** Fairbanks Florist

**Venue:** FourSeasons / **Planner:** Lisa Lyons / **Floral:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photography:** Jensen Larson Photography

**Planner & Design:** Lisa Lyons Events / **Venue:** The Mulberry at New Smyrna Beach / **Florals and Design**: Fairbanks Florist / **Photography**: Josh and Rachel Best

**Winter Park Wedding Stroll**
**Venue:** The Alfond Inn / **Planner:** Michele Butler / **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist

**Solution Bridal Fashion Show**
**Venue:** The Ritz Carlton / **Planner & Design:** Lisa Lyons + Solution Bridal / **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist Rentals/Other: Fyerfly Productions, Letz Dance on It, Gala Rental / **Photography:** Seltzer Films, Art Faulkner Photography, Djamel Photography, Crickets Photography

Cheers to the celebrations and the couples of 2021, love, and the years to come!

**Kaila & Darik**
**Planner:** Lisa Lyons / **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photographer:** Roots Photography

**Chloe & Thomas**
**Venue:** Alfond Inn /**Planner**: Lisa Lyons Events / **Florals**: Fairbanks Florist **Signage/Stationary:** Andi Meija / **Photographer**: Kristen Weaver / **Videographer**: KEJ Productions **Entertainment**: Fyer Fly Productions ; Blonde Ambition Band **Rentals**: Gala Rentals; Ocean Hawk Rentals; Stages Plus / **Cake**: Sprinkles /**Dress**: The Bridal Finery /**Make up & Hair**: Lejeune Artistry

**Jenna & Alex**
**Venue**: Alfond Inn / **Planner**: Just events group / **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photographer**: Photos by Sydney Marie / **Entertainment**: Josh Given (Guitar) / **Rentals**: OWPR / **Cake**: Sprinkles / **Makeup & Hair:** Laura Reynolds Artistry

**Leigh & Anthony**
**Venue:** WinterClub Venue / **Floral:** Fairbanks Florist/ **Photographer:** 28 North Photography

**Sarah & Sloan**
**Venue**: Lake Mary Event Center / **Catering**: Levans Catering / **Floral**: Fairbanks Florist / **Photographer**: Christina Janel Photography / **Videographer**: Rhodes Studio / DJ: Our DJ Rocks / **Cake**: Anna’s Cake / **Makeup & Hair**: Gabriella Anthony’s Design Artistry

**Kailyn & Jonah**
**Venue:** St James Catholic Cathedral / Dr. Phillips Performing Art Center **Planner:** Taylor with Taylor Rae Events **Catering:** Venue /**Rentals:** Letz Dance on It / **Design / Florals:** Fairbanks Florist / **Entertainment:** FyerFly Productions, RLE III Music: saxophone, Photobooth Rocks (Our DJ Rocks) / **Lighting:** FyerFly Productions /**Photographer:** Kristen Weaver Photography / Stephanie Dishman /**Videographer:** Elmwood Forest Productions / **Cake:** Sprinkles Custom Cakes / **Signage / Stationary:** Please Reply Huntsville / **Makeup & Hair:** LeJeune Artistry / **Dress:** Calvet Couture Bridal

**Danielle & Winston**
**Planner:** Silk & Sabal - Rae Grijalva / **Catering:** Arthurs / **Florist:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photographer:** Stephanie KWP / **Rentals:** OWPR / **Videographer:** Adam Lora / **Entertainment:** The Buzzcatz / **Cake:** The Glass Knife

**Melanie & Nate**
**Venue:** The Alfond Inn /**Planner**: Leanna McDonald with Just Marry / **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photography:** Nate Puhr / **Band**: Leonard Brothers Band / **Signage & Invitations:** Andi Mejia / **Live Ceremony Painting:** Event Painting by Jamie / **Cake**: Sprinkles / **Beauty**: Makeover Station / **Dress Designers:** Ines DiSanto & Erin Cole / **Dress Boutique:** Bridal Finery

**Maddie & David**
**Venue:** Cypress Grove Estate / **Planner**: Bella Spouse Bella Sposa Events-Jennifer / **Florals/Design:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photographer:** Corner House Photography / **Videographer**: Seltzer Films / **Entertainment**: Soundwave Entertainment / **Rentals**: RW Brands / **Cake:** Sprinkles / **Catering:** Big City Catering / **Makeup and Hair:** Mosaic Hair Studio

**Katie & Ryan**
**Venue:** Alfond Inn / **Planner:** Pavone Events **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photographer:** 28 North Photography **Entertainment:** Soundwave Entertainment; PB & J Studios / **Rentals:** OWPR, Ocean Hawk Rentals **Linen:** CDL linen / **Draping:** Swag Decor / **Cake:** Sprinkles/ **Make up & Hair:** M3 Makeup

**Kelly & John**
**Planner**: Michele Butler/ **Venue**: Ritz Carlton / **Floral:** Fairbanks Florist/ **Photographer:** Justin & Ashley DeMutiis/ **DJ:** Beautiful Music

**Jesse & James**
**Planner & Design:** Lisa Lyons Events / **Venue:** The Mulberry at New Smyrna Beach / **Catering**: Arthur’s Catering / Olivia Rose Catering / **Florals and Design**: Fairbanks Florist / **Photography**: Josh and Rachel Best / **Entertainment**: Fyerfly Productions / **Lighting and Effects:** Event Effects Group / **Dance Floor**: Letz Dance On It / **Cake**: Sprinkles / **Rentals**: Treasury Rentals / **Hair and Makeup:** Kristy Artistry Design Team /**Signs and Calligraphy:** Do Tell Calligraphy and Designs

**Kelsey & Jeffrey**
**Planner:** Pave Weddings / **Venue:** St. Margaret Mary/ Interlachen Country Club / **Floral:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photographer:** Victoria Angela Photography / **Videography:** Dre-jo Photography / **Entertainment:** Blonde Ambition

**Debbie Mintzer - Party Perfect Graduation Party**
**Venue:** Winter Park Racquet Club / **Planner:** Debbie Mintzer Party Perfect

**Tia & Mark**
**Venue:** Cypress Grove Estate House / **Planner:** Tiffanie Elliott Events / **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist

**Sara & Will**
**Planner:** Michele Butler / **Catering:** Arthurs / **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist / **Rentals:** OWPR, Over the Top Linens

**Caroline & Christopher**
**Venue**: The Alfond Inn / **Planner:** Live, Laugh, Love Events - Rebecca Lang / **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist / **Rentals:** OWPR

**Charlie & Breanna**
**Venue:** Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center / **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist

**Brooke & Mark**
**Venue:** Cypress Grove Estate House / **Floral:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photography:** Casie Marie Photography /

**Nora & Tyler**
**Venue:** Interlachen Country Club /**Planner:** I Do Details Weddings+Events/ **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photography:** 28North Photography **Videography:** Adam Lora Film & Photography / **Rentals:** Letz Dance on It, Get Lit, OWPR / **Entertainment:** Rivertown Band / **Speciality Items:** Balloon World, Ice Pro / **Cake:** Sugar Sugar Cake Boutique

**Julia & Harris**
**Venue:** FourSeasons / **Planner:** Lisa Lyons / **Floral:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photography:** Jensen Larson Photography / **Videography:** Seltzer Films / **Entertainment:** Fyerflyproductions, The Buzzcatz, Classern Quartet / **Rentals:** Letz Dance On It, Gala Rentals, Over the Top Linens / **Hair and Make up:** Jejune Artistry

**Rachel & Eric**
**Venue:** Interlachen Country Club / **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photography:** Rhodes Studios

**Lora’s Birthday - Overeasy Events**
**Planner:** Overeasy Events / **Florals:** Fairbanks Florist / **Photography**: Steven Miller Photography / **Rentals**: OWPR

We look forward to another year of beauty and blooms in 2022.

Kailyn and Jonah's Timeless Romance

July 22, 2021 Lana Faulkner

Kailyn and Jonah’s wedding day was divine - with every detail a testament of timeless beauty and classic elegance. The white and blush color palette consisted of upscale florals and a hint of wildflower charm. The combination of the floral designs and decor was absolutely breathtaking.

Having to postpone their original date to COVID, they patiently waited for this day, using the time as an opportunity to include many meaningful details sharing their love story.

The ceremony took place at the magnificent St. James Cathedral downtown. Kailyn carried an unstructured bouquet using roses, peonies, ranunculus, and sweet pea. We wrapped Kailyn’s bouquet and her fathers boutonniere with a piece of her grandmother’s dress. This sweet sentiment served as a tribute to her grandmother who passed the weekend of the original wedding date.

Jonah also included special details to honor his family by using a piece of his deceased Father’s shirt in his boutonniere, his sister’s bouquet, and his mother’s corsage.

The elegance continued at the Reception held at Dr. Philips Center for the Performing Arts. The space was decorated with tall stunning florals, an abundance of romantic candle light, and flowers raining from the ceiling.

When the couple entered the picturesque reception - fireworks, and a heart warming moment shared by the bride. The feelings captured of the bride’s happiness and the groom’s admiration for his bride leave us speechless. We are overjoyed and incredibly grateful to play a role in creating these memories.

Kailyn and Jonah basked in the beauty all around them. The wedding was a reflection of their love story - a beautifully captured timeless romance.

Vendor Credit

Planner: Taylor with Taylor Rae Events

Ceremony: St James Catholic Cathedral

Reception: Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Florals and Design: Fairbanks Florist

Photographer: Stephanie with KWP Masters (Kristen Weaver Photography)

Videography: Elmwood Forest Productions

DJ/lighting: FyerFly Productions

Saxophone: RLE III Music

Photo Booth: Photobooth Rocks

Dance floor: Letz Dance On It

Cake: Sprinkles Custom Cakes

Stationary: First Impressions HSV and Please Reply Huntsville

Signage: First Impressions HSV

Transportation: VIP Transportation

Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist: LeJeune Artistry

Bridal Boutique: Calvet Couture Bridal / Dress Designer: Romona Keveza / Veil: Fiore Blanc

Shoe Designer: Badgley Mischka

Earrings: Olive and Piper

Engagement Ring: Loring and Co Fine Jewelers

Bridesmaids Dresses: Amsale from Bella Bridesmaids

Groom and Groomsmen Tuxes: Jos A Bank

Grooms Watch: Omega

Classic Casa Feliz Celebration

April 6, 2021 Lana Faulkner

Classic Casa Feliz Wedding Celebration - Winter Park, FL - November 7, 2020

Featuring Allie Harvard & Corbin Harris

Allie & Corbin’s November wedding was held at the magnificent Spanish style historic museum, Casa Feliz. “Casa Feliz'' translates to “Happy House,” and this couple’s wedding encompassed just that. Their whimsical wedding was filled with joy and love at every moment.

The bride’s gown was truly one of a kind! She found the dress in bright red at Bridal Gallery of Orlando. The dress was custom designed for her in white. It was so very “Allie” and for added personality: sparkly Kate Spade tennis shoes!

One of my favorite moments of the entire wedding was the precious first look shared by Allie & her father. This heartfelt reunion was full of laughter, tears, and an abundance of love.

So often when planning a wedding, big decision making is left to the bride. If the brides happy, the groom’s happy. With Allie and Corbin, the groom had 2 requests: first - a steak for dinner, and second - to cover the colored railing on the balcony. Lana made this request effortless by draping smilax - covering the railing while creating a beautiful ceremony backdrop.

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You’ve heard the old adage - “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” While blue flowers are a unique wedding request, they just so happened to be the bride’s favorite color! We incorporated blue tones into the décor and achieved her floral style by adding light blue tweedia, dark navy centered anemones, and cool toned greenery. The outcome was both stunning and classy!

The floral chandelier was the show stopper of the reception. During the bride & groom portraits, the bride stopped everyone to admire it!

The beautiful couple was all smiles as the celebration continued well into the night. Guests enjoyed the traditional first dance, father/daughter dance, dinner, dancing, and of course - cake!

The love Allie & Corbin have for one another was so evident in all of their interactions. We know they will build their very own Casa Feliz (happy home) as newlyweds!

Vendors

Venue: Casa Feliz

Planner: Serena / Blushbbg

Catering: Arthurs

Rentals: OWPR

Design / Florals: Fairbanks Florist

Entertainment: Our Dj Rocks

Photographer: Dani Nichol

Videographer: Heritage / Colin Ward

Cake: Michael Anthony Cakes

Signage: Lettering by Lee Ann

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