Outside the Church

Santa Maria la Stella

 

Decoration outside the church for a wedding is a wonderful touch.  Decoration puts the guests in a cheerful mood and almost welcomes them to enter.  It’s a symbol that something special is about to take place. Unfortunately, it’s not often that the budget for decoration allows a client to put flowers outside the church.  However, I encourage my clients to allocate even a small amount to create a simple decoration that reminds guest that a special ceremony is about to take place.

Santa Barbara

Sant'Isidoro

 Sant'Alessio

Sant'Isidoro

Remember to save just a little bit of your budget to allow for decoration outside the Church.

Cheers,

Debra

Bridal Bouquet

 

 

 

The easiest choice for your wedding day is of course the formal round shape bouquet in cream or white. What you may not realize is that there are literally hundreds of styles to choose from.  I’m a traditional girl so if I was getting married today I would probably opt for that simple bouquet. However my job is to realize the dreams of other ladies on their wedding day and for this reason I have attended a number of specialization courses to learn how to create various different styles of bouquets.

 

One of the latest trends is the brooch bouquet. Although many people produce this kind of bouquet, a trained florist is the best person to design a brooch bouquet since we have been trained in how to construct a bouquet regardless of the material.

 

One of the latest trends is the brooch bouquet. Although many people produce this kind of bouquet, a trained florist is the best person to design a brooch bouquet since we have been trained in how to construct a bouquet regardless of the material.

 

Remember that any bouquet that you have seen on my website can also be constructed with silk flowers.

 You can email me, skype, facebook, Facetime or make a phonecall and we can discuss your dream wedding.  It's my hope to make your dreams come true.

All the best,

Debra

Budget

Saint Isidoro, Borgo di Tragliata

 

These are difficult times to plan an event and even more challenging when it’s your very own wedding. There are so many surprise expenses.  Often when you think of planning your wedding you will immediately think of the reception meal and your dress.  After those two main expenses everything else goes into a big group of stuff that needs to be paid for in some way.

 

What I really wish couples would talk about and then make a list of what they want to remember most about their wedding day.  When you think about your wedding pictures, what do you hope will stand out the most.  Remember it’s those pictures that will remain forever and of course your memories.  Then with that list you can begin to decide where to invest your budget. 

 

 

 

Of course as an event designer I pay attention to how the event will look when it is photographed. When I suggest that an arrangement be placed in a particular place, it is because I know that it will add to the beauty of the photographs. I try to understand which items have special meaning for the bride so that the memories of the wedding day will be extra special. The desires of the groom are also important to me and I do my best to include them somewhere in my designs. My goal is to maximize your budget to create beautiful photographs and memories that will last a lifetime.   

 

Let’s email, Skype or meet in person to discuss your dreams and your budget so I can help you create the memories that will last a lifetime.

  

 

 

I sincerely look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

Cheers,

 

Debra

 

Villa Palazzola

 

This may be your first time to hear about Villa Palazzola but it won’t be your last.  When I received an email August 2011 about an interview as florist for the Villa I wasn’t very excited because I had never heard of it.  Like most of us I immediately “Googled” it and was surprised by the beautiful and informative website www.palazzola.it but all that did not prepare me for the beauty of the place and the kindness of the staff.

 

After that initial visit I was literally hoping that they would choose me and shortly afterwards I received the email that I was hoping for to confirm the request for my design talents at Villa Palazzola. Over the past year I have worked a number of times at the Villa for weddings and other events. The staff really does make you feel welcomed.  They seem to find a way to satisfy the most incredible  requests from their guests.

 

The church is just the right size.  It looks decorated with just one arrangement or breathtaking with a full array of decorations. The Priest is friendly and listens to the couple as they talk about their dreams for creating a new family.

 

The reception area is normally outside because the view is so beautiful that I can’t accurately describe it. Just in case it really does rain there is a classic dining room which I personally love since it has Imperial tables. The food is wholesome and delicious and the staff takes good care of you, what more could you ask for on your wedding day?  Ah yes, decorations by me designed specifically for you.

Call them and talk to Joyce Hunter about making your wedding day a very special event at Villa Palazzola.

Looking forward to meet you,

Debra

Thank You!!

Thank you all!

 

It’s been far too long since I sent in a blog.  You are probably asking, “where has she gone?”. The answer is simple. This wedding season has been very busy for me.  I am so grateful to all of my clients who have sent me new business. 

 

You may have seen DebraFlower in the Irish version of the VIP Magazine.  Lynn and Nolliag’s wedding at the Borgo di Tragliata was one of my favorites with the vibrant lemon yellow.  DebraFlower was a major part of the team who worked on Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty’s wedding.  We all signed a promise note not to publish any photos from their wedding so I will respect that promise.

DebraFlower designed 62 weddings during 2012.  Most of these weddings came to us from referrals from previous brides.  This makes us all very proud since it means that we made a lot of couples very happy on their wedding day. I am particularly grateful to my Irish customers who really show such gratitude for my personal efforts and the overall production from DebraFlower.

It’s for this reason that every year DebraFlower is a sponsor at the local Celtic Ball that raffles items and collects funds for an Irish charity.  It’s one way to show our appreciation.

So, now that the season is basically over, I will be writing often to share the photos from this seasons weddings and give ideas to help you plan your upcoming wedding.

Enjoy,

Debra  

Explosion of Color

Explosion of Color

This weekend saw an explosion of colour in our various events – from blush pink, to lemon yellow, and even deep burgundy. The use of color themes in our wedding designs is something that always inspires us, and allows us to use more varied types of flowers.

The choice of using a colour in your wedding flowers, other than the classic white, allows us to personalise your wedding in a way to reflect your character. Not to mention the use of ribbons and other accessories in the same colour tones!

So if you are willing to dare a little, and want to try something different, we will find the colour theme and flowers that are right for you!

Call or write if you need help in organizing your ideas

Debra

A Brides "Thank you"!

Mark and Roisin wedding 12/04/2012

Hello Debra,

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the flowers you created for our wedding. They were exactly what I had hoped for and more. You totally got the rustic feel I was going for and the choices of flowers were just stunning! On the day of the wedding, I was constantly looking at the center pieces and was in awe of your creation and for the days after the wedding, the flowers remained around villa Palazzola and everyone remarked on their beauty. I wanted so badly to take some home but unfortunately I'll have to settle for my pictures and memories of them.

I was sure to tell Joyce how impressed I was with you. I wish you all the best for the future and once again THANK YOU for making our wedding day look and feel so very special.

All Our Best,

Mark and Roisin