UNBRIDLED: My favorite wedding friends like...Ian Prosser!

In the past year, I have learned that there is never a dull moment when floral ingenue, Ian Prosser is around!
Ian is not only well known in the industry; he is also highly recognized and acclaimed by his industry peers not only in his current hometown of Tampa, Florida, but across the country and abroad.
Knowing this was a talent that I needed to personally experience; I recruited {okay—perhaps I begged!} Ian for last year’s production of “Down the Aisle” at the brand new Ritz Carlton property in downtown Denver.
Of course, I was not let down and our guests were overwhelmed with his creations! I’m thrilled that we have shared clients and projects on the horizon—the best is yet to come!
Ian’s accolades are endless, and I encourage you to literally scour Botanica’s website to learn and be inspired.
For now, revel in learning all the fun and behind the scene tid-bits on one of this industry’s finest professionals…

Itching to work with: Coco Chanel if she were still alive today because she had such a
tremendous sense of style.
Fashion Obsessions: European Shoes - Europe is much more ahead of the fashion curve!
Beauty Must-Haves: Hair wax - flat hair is NOT pretty
Office/Work Must-Haves: I'm a paper snob, the weight of paper used says a lot about a person - so the heavy the paper the better!
Speed Dialing: My wife, Fiona.
Can't get enough of: Interior Design Magazines - they are a constant source of inspiration.
Jonesing to: take a trip to Thailand to see the orchid farms
Current work project: Developing our new Orlando office
Current personal project: Restyling my home garden for the fall
Necessary Extravagance: First Class travel!! Not only am I a paper snob, but I'm also a travel snob
If I weren't a florist I would: be a clothing designer
In my bag: a measuring tape, florist wire, florist tape and of course, my blackberry.
Recent discovery: The new Acropolis Greek Restaurant near my house, SUCH great food!
Craving: Chocolate

*** Fun, fearless and frivolous flashbacks…***

1. Denver in a Kilt with Austin Scarlett
2. Receiving the "Austin" t-shirt at the Halloween t-shirt party... very funny... :)
3. When we had dinner on the sidewalk at Spice with a client and a car filled with drunken girls asked me to bum a cigarette from someone for them three tables down.

Just Another Couple of Days in the {Denver} Office

Okay...I think I may have officially come out of my "summer coma" and I'm back and ready!
There is no doubt that styling, producing and coordinating "Down the Aisle" in Denver was hard work. The refreshingly unexpected part was that we all managed to have a wonderful time working AND playing...It was great fun {and great relief!}to greet everyone as they arrived to The Ritz Carlton, Denver despite some travel delays-
Even one of my dearest and best girlfriends Michele tagged along to not only support her main fella', Jeffrey but toil along with the rest of us on those many "unglamorous" tasks that need to be accomplished.
I promise pictures of the actual evening are forthcoming on our blog, but if you simply cannot wait, you should definitely check out Garrett's blog as he was the gate-keeper to all of the "fancy" shots.
Fancy-Schmancy!
I managed to hone in some mad photography skills of my own as did Jeffrey, Awny and Brittany.
With that in mind, you'll see what just another couple of days in the office yielded in Colorado. Looking back, it's amazing we ever pulled off the show!
Thanks to Jeffrey for putting this fun piece together for us to enjoy!

Here We...GO! Denver or BUST!

We'll "Chat" when I get back...Can't wait to share!!!

Here is the "official" word:

Led by event designer Lisa Konecny, of E-events Design and Kristy Chenell of the Ritz Carlton, “Down the Aisle” will dazzle and delight for its second straight year at The Ritz Carlton’s newest U.S. property, Denver!

Please join us for an evening of fashion, style and inspiration for your journey Down The Aisle - featuring Austin Scarlett, Creative Director of Kenneth Pool and designer from Project Runway's first season. Experience this unique, couture bridal fashion show and attend in your favorite resort casual attire. For more information or to RSVP, please call 888.366.6640.

Wednesday, July 9
6:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
1881 Curtis Street
Denver 80202
*Valet parking is available

Some Parting Words...

No silly! Not from me...

Come to think of it, however...why not from you?!?

I absolutely delight in obliging my clients' plan for after parties and/or, even better yet, parting words-

This started last year while planning our show, "Down the Aisle," where we had each guest receive their car from valet with a special token and note from us expressing our gratitude to them for having spent precious time with us. {Along with a hot cup of coffee to go!}

In this case, it was a single bloom with a lovely, personal quote, but you can make it as classic {or OUTRAGEOUS!} as you want.

It's vital to consider the whole picture while planning a wedding and overall experience for your family and closest friends, and I urge you to think this through from the beginning to the very end.

Please keep in mind that this does not need to be a costly endeavor, rather, a personal touch from the heart and one of great sincerity and thoughtfulness.

THIS is what will leave your wedding mark and memory on everyone's heart-

**Enticing images courtesy of Snippet and Ink**