La Vie en Rose Design Blog

It is always an honor to have one of our tabletop designs featured… we are especially excited that our latest tabletop design has been included on Grace Ormonde Wedding Style’s Inspiration Gallery. We, La Vie en Rose Design, conceptualized and executed this tabletop design using purple Phalaenopsis orchids to adorn crystal lampshades… while also cascading off the table. Also incorporating purple and lavender roses in mirrored vessels to add depth… to finish the table crystal Stemware, silver flatware and silver glass beaded chargers. Wildflower Linen supplied the beautiful table linens, overlay, napkins, chair covers and napkin rings. The lawn of the Tampa Museum of Art served for a geometric backdrop. The image captured by Aaron Lockwood.

We have some exciting news to share with you… we will be adding another location in the form of a 5,000 square foot floral production and decor design studio next month just one block South of International Plaza. This new studio will be for all our weddings and events. Our new studio will showcase our floral and decor rental items including tables, linens, chairs, lounge furniture, lighting and draping. All of our retail stores will continue to handle your everyday floral needs.

Here is a pic after the parking lot was redone… the whole interior has been gutted and with the stamped blueprints in hand… construction is underway. Everything from the new electric panels, lighting, plumbing, central HVAC, etc. are being customized to our needs… along with new offices, bathrooms, conference room, etc. Looking forward to the coming months!

We’re pleased to announce that we have been awarded Wedding Wire’s ‘Bride’s Choice Award’ for 2012. This is our third year in a row! We thank all our newlyweds for allowing us to be a part of your wedding day.

The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards ™ recognizes the top local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ are awarded solely based on the reviews from over 1.2 million newlyweds. Awards are determined by a combination of four factors: Overall rating (quality), total number of reviews (quantity), review performace from 2011 (recency), and consistency of reviews from year to year (consistency). This year’s recipients represent the top 5% of WeddingWire’s vendor community, across all service categories and all regions throughout the US and Canada.

Emily and David at the Tampa Museum of Art. White Garden Roses, Ranunculus, yellow Oncidium Orchids, Eight foot tall trees, hanging green Amaranthus, yellow Craspedia Billy Balls, hanging Swarovski crystals, Antique green Hydrengea, hanging globes with Roses and lights, Tulips and Succulents. Event Coordination by Stylish Traditions, Catering by Mise En Place, Images courtesy of Carrie Wildes Photography.

White Garden Roses, Ranunculus, yellow Oncidium Orchids and Succulents

White Ranunculus, yellow Craspedia Billy Balls

Eight foot tall trees, yellow Oncidium Orchids, hanging green Amaranthus, Antique green Hydrengea, hanging globes with Roses and lights.

Five foot tall trees, hanging Swarovski crystals, Succulents, hanging globes with roses and lights, yellow Oncidium Orchids, hanging green Amaranthus.

Yellow Oncidium Orchids, Tulips, Roses, Antique green Hydrengea, with floating candles

Yellow roses with Oncidium Orchids

Thank you to Voila Cinematic for the amazing video…

Fusion (Elise and Ian, Avila Golf and Country Club) from Voila Cinematic on Vimeo.

By: Voila Cinematic
Elise and Ian’s gorgeous wedding found inspiration from the Asian culture. From Elise’s dress to the sushi chef to the dragon dancers and plate spinners, this wedding set the stage for a dramatic film. The beautiful landscape of Avila Golf and Country Club allowed for some gorgeous sweeping shots and the music chosen further enhanced the drama of the film. It was an amazing wedding with some really unique touches that gave the day a flair perfect for this artistic and lovely couple!

Coordination: Monica Varner, Elan Events
Photography: Jeff Kathrein, K and K Photography
Floral Design/ Ceiling Draping: La Vie en Rose Design
DJ: Inspire Entertainment
Cake: Chocolate Pi
Venue: Avila Golf and Country Club
Church: Palma Ceia Presbyterian Church

Sarah and Chad at the Powel Crosley Estate. Their wedding was featured on Style Me Pretty’s Blog (click here to view gallery). We handled the Design Concept and Production. This included all the Floral Designs, LED up Lighting, custom dance floor Monogram, Fabric Draping, Lounge Furniture, Linens, Chargers and Chairs. It was great working with Jamie of Confetti Events, who kept the whole day running smoothly… even when mother nature had other plans:) Aaron Bornfleth captured the wonderful images below… Enjoy!

Hand tied bouquet of white Peonies

Bridesmaid’s bouquet white Roses

The ceremony with two tall white arrangements and Rose petals for the aisle

The drapes covered the guests view of the lounge and reception to be unveiled later.

The bridesmaid’s bouquet and grooms men’s boutonniere

We tied the drape at the columns to allow view from the reception to the outside dance area. The alcove had white leather sofas and chairs with tables

Ceremony Centerpieces

We lit the room’s perimeter with blue lighting

We designed the white peonies, roses, hydrengea and stock in a mix of tall and low centerpieces for the feasting tables.

Fireplace mantle with floating candles and mercury vases.

White Peonies for the cake

Our Lounge Furniture… white Leather Sofa with Table

Spot Light of Custom Monogram on the dance floor

Our White Leather Sofa at sunset.

Thank you to Voila Cinematic for the amazing video…

Erica and Scott at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach from Voila Cinematic on Vimeo.

Videography By: Voila Cinematic
Despite Alex hitting his head on the Jeep lift gate and being knocked out for a few minutes, this wedding is one of our favorites! Erica and Scott brought so much fun to their wedding day. They were so calm and cool on the day and just overjoyed about being married to each other. As you can see, the bride has a smile that any camera would love. Their beautiful nuptials took place at the Chapel by the Sea in Clearwater with a gorgeous reception following at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach. Check out this super fun couple and their gorgeous wedding!

Photography: Blue Lane Photography
Floral Design/ Draping/ Lighting: La Vie en Rose Design
Space Design/ Lounge Furniture/ Linens/ Chairs: La Vie en Rose Design
Entertainment: Rhythm Method
Sationary: Urban Coast
Cake: Chantilly Cakes
Venue: Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach
Church: Chapel by the Sea

Thank you to VH Video for the amazing video…

Kerry + John from VHVIDEO.COM on Vimeo.

Ceremony & Reception Venue – 220 West
Baker – It’s a Piece of Cake
Caterer – Puff ‘N Stuff – Aymee Brace
Entertainment – Ceremony Matt Winter Enterprises – Matt Winter
Entertainment – Reception Grant Hemmond – Ben Daniele
Cinematographer – VHVIDEO.COM – David and Mo
Chairs – Signature Events – Gilbert and Samantha
Cupcakes – Favors – Natalie Heeley
Floral Decor – La Vie en Rose Designs – Nick and Nga
Hair and Make-up – Christine Wheaton
Lounge Furniture/ Draping/ Lighting – La Vie en Rose Designs
Officiant – Clearwater Notary and Weddings – Kat Christie
Planner/Event Designer – LUCIA|PAUL DESIGN – Anna Richardson
Photographer – Divine Light – Briana
Rentals – Linens – BBJ Linens
Rentals – Chandeliers – conceptBAIT
Stationer – URBANcoast

Lauren and Robert’s enchanted evening at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites. We softly draped the entire perimeter of the room and added soft blue uplighting to set the ambience. We also added draping to frame the main focal points and a custom chandelier. We projected a poem behind the sweetheart table and monogram on the dance floor. Then we added our black pintuck table linens and silver chargers. A top the table stood our custom crystal candelabras filled with orchids, hygrengeas and roses. The finished height of the centerpieces from the floor was over eleven feet tall!

Our tablescape at Tampa’s Museum of Art fuses floral and decor… into a modern masterpiece. Floral and fabric intertwining… adding richness to the cold formed lucite slab. Crystal and glass play off one another to add firmness to the billowing flowers. Yet the orchids manage to break away… cascading to the floor in a race to free itself from the structure. Flames dance freely… flickering… flamboyantly. Just as you feel complete… one looks beyond the obvious… drawing the eye deeper… upwards to the reflected University of Tampa skyline. Enjoy!

Our bouquet and tablescape is on the cover and in the main feature of the latest Tampa Bay Weddings Magazine Summer 2011 Issue.

We are fortunate to have such an amazing group of professionals working with us on this cover feature. All images were captured on medium format film by Gina Leigh. Credits below…

Location – Tampa Museum of Art
Styling – Lucia|Paul Design
Photography- Gina Leigh Photography
Model – Liskula
Hair and Make up – Colours by Linny
Gown – Malindy Elene
Jewelry – Tiffany and Co.
Florals – La Vie en Rose Floral and Event Design
Table, Chairs- TentLogix
Chargers, Stemware, Flatware, Runner, Napkins – Classic Party Rentals

A few more from Gina…