It's a Haiku Kind of Day 02.2012

When you step foot on property at the Haiku Mill it can literally take your breath away. The history, the mana (spiritual power), the beauty- there is nothing on this planet like it. Bring in a beautiful bride and a man of honor and it puts the location, and wedding over the top. Bella Grace was honored to be a part of this wedding. Thanks to our friends at Tamiz Photography for these amazing photographs. Hope you enjoy!

Venue: Haiku Mill Coordinator: Stephanie Shepherd of the Haiku Mill Catering: Maui Executive Catering Bar Service: Garnish Events Hair: Adiel Sneary Makeup: Maui Makeup Artistry Flowers: Bella Grace Flowers Cake: Cravings Bakery Linens/Rentals: Maui Rents & Island Rents Music: Trio d'Amore Officiant: Joris Watland

Flowers in her hair, Flowers everywhere... I love the flowergirl!

As a florist, you get all of the traditional requests from brides: - bouquets, center pieces, lei's, and boutonnieres. When you work with Bella Grace Flowers, you not only get dedicated and inspirational florist, but designers and visionaries as well. Bella Grace Flowers has the ability to bring your wedding from fantastic to fabulous. In addition to the traditional floral requests, Bella Grace can create floral head pieces that are show stoppers, or head pieces that are subtle and beachy. Need inspiration? Take a look at the photographs below. Are you a flower girl?

Photographs courtesy of designswan.com

Photo's courtesy of Jannie Baltzer and One Stylish Bride

Whether your hair accessories are works of art, or subtle additions- Bella Grace can custom, design, and create your wedding hair pieces. We love our flower girls!

XO,

Bella Grace Flowers

FLOWERS ROCK!

I always feel inspired after watching award shows, especially the Grammys. The rock legends, the music, the drama and of course- the fashion! This year it seemed lace stole the show- whether it was over your face, or your entire wardrobe. The fun for me; imagining what type of bouquets I could create that would match the personality of the rock/fashion icon. Here's my go at it...

Ms. Lady Gaga:

First choice of flowers: the black orchid- it is a mysterious flower, like most of Gaga's outfits. According to the onlineflowersguide.com, you typically hear about black orchids in witchcraft stories, and spooky legends. The black orchid is becoming a rarity due to destruction of its natural environment. Next, the black calla lily which are rarer than traditional calla lilies, and not true in black color (more deep purple/maroon). The calla lily would add just enough height and structure to the bouquet. Since Gaga is anything but traditional, she would be in need of a wow factor- which is where the black/white eel skin leather cuff comes in. How fabulous would this be as a bouquet handle?... enough to go gaga over (had to do it...).

Lady Gaga Photo courtsey of National Ledger.com. Black Orchid photo from onlineflowers.com and Eel Skin Cuff from instyle.com

Winner of six grammy's... Ms. Adele. Just adore her, and her soulful music. How stunning was her black 50's style dress and hair!So for Adele's bouquet, and to keep with our theme, I would stick with black flowers-just a little softer. Below are two soft floral classics- black hydrangea and black dahlia. The black dahlia is an eye catching flower, that is absolutely stunning. The hydrangea would offer the bouquet a classic, simple but necessary element. The lace would wrap elegantly around the handle of the bouquet, and to add that extra special touch a vintage- styled Channel brooch. Brooch's are such personal and creative touch to add to any floral bouquet.

Photo's courtsey of Channel, Night Sky Jewelry, onlineflowers.com and ishine11.com

Just because of her outlandish outfit, I had to include her in my inspirational mix- Ms. Fergie. Her outfit was such a statement, so must be her bouquet. How about a combo of tiger lilies, calla lilies, and orange roses- with a bouquet handle wrapped in snake skin. Take it in..it's a lot of orange to process... but just like Fergies dress- your not going to be able to take your eyes off of it! Over the top, and daring- BUT if you have the confidence to work it, your bouquet will be published in every wedding magazine!

Thanks for letting me indulge in a little Grammy Floral Rock. If you have any idea's for say Taylor Swift, or Niki Manaj let me know. Until next award show...

XO,

Bella Grace Flowers

......AFTER THOUGHTS.

I hear this all the time from our brides, " I just wish I could take these flowers home with me". I would love nothing more than to send each bride home with a floral parting gift. After all it's the most special day of their lives, they should be able to keep smelling the roses. So here are some idea's to keep your Bella Grace flowers alive!

It seems Botanical Inspired prints are dominating the 2012 Spring Collection of Fashion Designers from Carolina Herrera to Probal Gurung- thank you Mother Nature! Want this look? How about straight from your wedding bouquet! Have your photographer take up close, abstract photo's of your floral arrangements, bouquets, boutonnieres etc. Take your photo's to spoonflower.com, upload and have your wedding floral printed to any type of fabric you can think of. There's nothing more charming than a fun beach cover up made out of your wedding bouquet!

Photo's courtsey of Carolina Herrera and Kevin Sturman

Another fun idea for your floral fabric, create a luxurious throw pillow- like this green mum beauty. Garden Therapy on etsy.com has many inspirations to work from!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/GardenTherapy

Want more.... here's one for our jewelry fanatics! Resin... yes resin. Have your flowers dipped in resin; find your nearest surf board shaper or craft store and purchase a small container of resin (some suggest poly-resin). Take a look at these stunning necklaces made by Meredith Restein of Moonrise Jewelry. Real orchids dipped in resin. We didn't want to leave you hanging, so we did a little research and found a really good link to a DIY resin floral tutorial (http://jewelersstudiointhewoods.blogspot.com/2009/04/resin-dipped-flowers-how-to.html). GOOD LUCK!

Photo's courtesy of www.moonrisejewelry.com

We hope this gives our brides some fun idea's on how to keep our flowers alive! Email us if you turn one of our Bella Grace bouquets into a spring dress, necklace or home decor!

XO,

Bella Grace

A New Year, A New Website

I am so excited to introduce our new website! If you didn't come from over there head on over and check us out Bella Grace Flowers.

If any of you brides our there are looking for an insanely talented photographer head over and check out Trish Barker Photography you will have an instant friend, a lady with amazing vision and photographs that will make you gasp with excitement! She is my "OZ" the woman behind our new fabulous website.

We have tons of amazing changes happening around our studio so stay tuned to read how much fun we have going to work!

Aloha,

MG

Beautiful Olowalu with a Lei Making Station for the Kids

We loved that Gayle was interested in including the kids into her special day. Together we came up with the idea of a Lei making station. It was a hit. We set it up under a large shady tree on the property. We had the lei needles strung so all they had to do was choose the flowers and start stringing. This is a great activity to keep the kids busy during cocktail hour were there is a little down time for the kids. Enjoy!

-MG

A little beauty at Makena Cove on Destination Inspiration Blog with Tamiz Photography

I can't even tell you how fun it is to receive an email from a beautiful blog like Destination Inspiration where they are letting you know that you are on on their blog today!!! What a joy!! Enjoy the beautiful wedding below she tells a beautiful story...

Makena Cove Maui Hawaii Elopement By Tamiz Photography NOVEMBER 15, 2011 1 comment Sigh, this destination elopement is so shockingly gorgeous, it makes me want to run off and renew my vows. These two traveled all the way from Hong Kong to Maui and spared no expense in having really beautiful details for their special day. They chose an extremely talented team to put this day together for them, starting with Rebecca and Jonathan from Tamiz Photography. There is not even a way to describe the emotions their images evoke. They are soft, full of light, and the only word that comes to mind is pure beauty. While Rebecca and Jonathan snapped away makeup artist Camiko got Candy ready and Tropical Maui Weddings arranged the ceremony at Makena Cove. Laki Kaahumanu, a true Hawaiian minister married this beautiful couple in the perfect Hawaiian setting, an intimate alcove on the beach. There were leis, the releasing of doves, champagne, a stunning cake by Maui Wedding Cakes , music by Jamie Lawrence, and a beautiful bouquet by Bella Grace Flowers . This is just the most perfect elopement you have ever seen. Not to mention how gorgeous this couple is. It just goes to show it’s all in those beautiful, simple and perfect details. ©2011 Tamiz Photography

Event Planner: Tropical Maui Weddings Floral Designer: Bella Grace Flowers Musicians: Jamie Lawrence Reception Venue: Makena Cove Cake Designer: Maui Wedding Cakes Ceremony Minister: Laki Kaahumanu kahukamu@yahoo.com Makeup Artist: Camiko