Springtime

So happy the bulbs are pushing through the ground and there are no more imminent forecasts of snow.  Thinking of spring weddings and dreaming up bouquets and reception arrangements here in our studio.  Happy Spring wedding planning!

the "Iris" bouquet

Happy Valentine's Anniversary to Maryland wedding couple

Last year DellaBlooms was designing a bouquet, floral crown for a lovely bride who'd just arrived from England.  She and her groom met in LA and it's a very long story but finally she was coming back to the US to marry her sweetheart.  Snow was in the forecast and the predictions were right; there was so much snow the intended ceremony site, the Annapolis Courthouse was closed.
Ryan had their rings engraved with 2/14/14 so this wedding HAD to happen on this day.  Sobrina, the lovely bride was ready, the flowers were ready, the photographer was set, and the family was so excited for this day to arrive.  After much scrambling Ryan contacted his pastor and the bed and breakfast in town where they planned to spend the weekend.    The proprietor at the B&B said, "Yes!" and the pastor said, "Yes!"  Plan B to the rescue!

Sobrina has the perfect hair for a floral crown

Love, love, love their Wellies

These two have model smiles!

The alley ways in Annapolis are perfect for intimate moments. 

Happy anniversary Sobrina and Ryan!

Wedding Vendors:
Photographer:  labirdiephotography
Bed and Breakfast:  chezamis
Floral Design:  DellaBlooms

Thank you DellaBlooms brides in Maryland

Thank you to all our 2014 brides and grooms who allowed me to continue to pursue my passion.  I get excited about each and every wedding as they are all so unique.  From our initial meeting of sharing ideas to the delivery I find more reasons to be grateful to you who've chosen me to design your wedding flowers for your special day. 

Soft muted shades added a vintage feel to this "Caitlin" bouquet

Gold Compote+ Peach and Coral wedding flowers in Maryland

Happy Friday!  Here's a gold compote full of peaches and corals to enjoy for the weekend!

DellaBlooms raised urn centerpiece full of roses 

Wedding Season Finale

Shade Trees and Evergreens 2014 Wedding Open House

Historic Oakland, Columbia, MD 

Circle D Farm, 

Recent brides get to model their gowns for wedding show at Historic Oakland 

An Extrodinar Limousine service helping one of the brides at the show 

Cookie Ride; Casey Dyson, who delivers cookies from a scooter was a fellow vendor who rented our lighted, bare-branched tree for an eye-catching business card display among the yummies

Dana speaking on wedding trends 

 DellaBloom's display on the veranda of Historic Oakland

Early morning set-up

Historic Oakland, one of the oldest buildings in Howard County, MD

Fun rentals from DellaBlooms

The DellaBloomies ready to help you plan your wedding

As DellaBlooms' 2013 fall wedding season wrapped up, we went out with a bang with not one, but two wedding shows back to back.  We had all hands on deck for these events and they were a smashing success!  The first show was at Shade Trees & Evergreens, where Clancy's wedding was held this summer.  The weather was a perfect day for being outside in the picturesque hills of Frederick, MD.

The second show was hosted by the Red Carpet Bridal Tours.  We set up at the first stop, Historic Oakland  in Columbia, and at Circle D Farm in Western Howard County.  Clancy and her friend Alissa were asked to wear their wedding gowns, of course they were thrilled to wear their dresses a second time!  Thanks to labirdiephotography for being at the second show to snap some pictures.  Dana also had the opportunity to speak on the panel at the end of the wedding show about current wedding trends and flowers.  Check back soon for a post to see just what those trends are!

Engagement Photos + Howard County, MD

I know I promised more wedding photos but first I wanted to post some Pre-Wedding photos or Engagement photos of a very special couple.  This engagement was planned from Ghana while the groom-to-be was there working for the summer.  He planned the purchase of the ring, the photographers to capture the moment, wrote his love letters, arranged for the driver and prayed it would be a total surprise.

 She was totally surprised!

 The ring fit perfectly!

 Dinner was at the place they'd shared their first date.  

 Groom-to-Be asked both sets of parents to be there to celebrate with them.  

The proposal was perfect and she said YES!  Love you two!
Photos by Kyle Bergner Photography

DellaBloom's Wedding Crew Details

Weddings are about the details which define the bride and groom,  and everything they love.  Dellablooms specializes in the details to make all those fabulous ideas come together on  your wedding day.  From designing, executing, packing, transporting, set-up and take-down nothing is overlooked by our crew.  

 This is the view of one of our vehicles packed to the gills and heading to a Howard County wedding.  

Each flower, glassware, fabric and design element is placed exactly as planned with the bride during her design consultation.   

 We've got the tools (and the muscles) to customize your wedding.

 Each bloom and petal is placed on your cake for that luscious look.  

 Our team pins each boutonierre on each lapel to make sure they are picture perfect.

 Pins and ribbon secure each bouquet.

 And YES, we celebrate after a job well-done!  Cheers! 

 Trust us to untangle all the details to make your wedding day just as you've dreamed.  

Thanks to our crew for making each wedding remarkable!  We could not do it without them. 

The Cost of Wedding Flowers for Maryland Weddings

I just read this fabulous article written by a floral designer who shows you step by step what's involved in flowers for your wedding day.  From your initial consultation with your designer to growing, ordering, conditioning, designing and delivering practices all the details are here in this article.  If you've ever assumed you could be tempted to do flowers yourself, ask your mom's best friend to do them, or questioned  floral designer prices, read on.  http://www.weddingaces.com/2010/01/the-cost-of-wedding-flowers-part-2/

I understand when a bride sets a budget for flowers but it's like budgeting for any other item, if you've never planned a wedding before then you really have no idea how much it will cost.  So meet early with your floral designer and glean from their experience.  After all, they've done this hundreds of times and have seen many styles, budgets, and venues.  They become your best secret resource for planning your perfect wedding.

I know it's backwards but part one of the article is here http://www.weddingaces.com/2010/01/the-cost-of-wedding-flowers-part-1/ and gives details about actually planting and growing each flower.

I look forward to talking to you about your wedding flowers!  It's my favorite subject and I'm passionate about remarkable weddings. 


Dana  

Home for the Holidays/Howard County Floral and Interior Design

Right before Christmas Dellablooms collaborated with Debbie McHale of Interior Transformations in a new community, Patuxent Chase in Howard County.

A festive cube of roses, orchids, berries, and holdiay evergreens adorns the opulent table setting. 
 Gallery 44 provided some gorgeous artwork to showcase the table settings shown here.

  Toll Brother's home builders does a fabulous job of not only building gorgeous homes but also helping residents feel at home in their new neighborhood.  One of the ways they accomplish this is by hosting a Holiday lunch in their model on a Saturday where all the current residents and the ones who've not moved in yet get together.  It was festive and fun and a great opportunity for residents to meet professionals who can make their house a home with interior design and flowers.  We enjoyed sharing ways to decorate for the Holidays with place settings along with flowers and linens to create everything from an opulent feel, a family gathering and even a kid's table. 

Dana O'Sullivan with www.DellaBlooms and Debbie McHale with www.InteriorTrans formations
What a team!

Above we are standing next to an everlasting piece by DellaBlooms for one of Debbie's client's home. They wanted a Holiday arrangement for a center table in their foyer. We staged the piece at the model home event right before delivery.  Adding dried hydrangeas along with berries, lilys and magnolia gives gorgeous dimension and life to the everlastings in this deep hued ceramic pot.

Opulent Holiday table setting by www.DellaBlooms and www.InteriorTrans Placemats, napkins, plates, and ornament napkin ring from River Hill Nursery Center.

A www.dellablooms  Hannukah flower arrangement graced this side table.

   

The Family table setting in the family room by www.dellablooms. 

Gallery 44 artwork displayed in this beautiful room. 

The Kid's Table sporting a whimsical sleigh full of flowers and greens alongside Mr. Snowman. 

Residence enjoyed a wonderful catered lunch at this Holiday get-together.  Boxwood flanks Anthiriums, tulips and roses grace the table near the kitchen.

Overall this was such a fun day speaking to home owners about Interior Transformation's full-service interior design and DellaBlooms and Gifts floral and event design. 

Thank you Toll Brother's for a fun afternoon in your beautiful model home in Patuxent Chase, Howard County.  Readers you must see the photos of these home or go see the model for yourself.

Soft Champagne in Howard County Wedding Flowers

Soft Champagne was the color scheme for a bride who knew exactly what she wanted in flowers and design for her wedding at this favorite spot in Howard County, The King's Contrivance Restaurant. Close to Rt. 29 is a beautiful inn where it seems time stands still. Heather and Erick's wedding was an intimate gathering of friends and family but elegant in the details.

Heather's bouquet was designed with lots of texture and soft hues. 

The reception center pieces featured Amnesia and Sandstorm roses, artichokes, and hypericum berries, seeded eucalyptus and other lovely flowers in glass cubes lined with leaves. 

The cake was topped with flowers of the day including scabiosa pods.  Soft, softness, softer....

Heather was a gorgeous DellaBlooms bride. 

 Erick was our tallest groom yet and we almost had to stand on tip-toes to pin his cymbidium orchid boutonierre on his lapel. 

Best wishes to Heather and Erick for a life-long beautiful love.