Person and Killian Industry Party | Winter Wonderland Theme Floral Decor

As I look out the window of my office, there is about two feet of snow on the ground. I am feeling a bit of cabin fever setting in now that the holidays are over and the weather keeps us in the house. I LOVE having something on my calendar to look forward to. When I got the call from Lauren and Jill of Person + Killian Photography, asking if I would "do" the flowers for their annual industry soiree, I was, as always honored. If you have read my style blog over the past couple of years, you will know that Lauren and I are BFF's. She also happens to be 1/2 of a world class photography duo. We have worked together many, many times. Not because they are my friends, but because their work to me is nothing short of divine. I love the glossy, fashion edge and rich digitally saturated color that has been their namesake look.

Of course, we love to party. Last year I was lucky enough to create a floral showstopper in the Person + Killian signature red. This year, the official planner of the party, Amy Kimball of Amy Kimball Events has designed a Winter Wonderland themed party. I can see it now, clear chairs and slick white furniture along with stunning linens from Rentals Unlimited all in shades of stainless steel and many shades of grey, white, and blue. As I do for most of my projects, I have put together this sketch to show the style, scale, color and details to the fresh florals  that will be the finishing touches to the winter wonderland look that Amy has envisioned.

This year the party is taking place at The Boston Public Library. The grand architecture will serve as an awesome backdrop to all of these "cool" details. I am going to find a white cashmere sweater to wear with my fur hat. I can hardly wait!!

Congratulations Person + Killian on another amazing year at the top of the Boston Bridal circuit. I look forward to celebrating your success.

Beautiful details with amazing vendors

 

I am really lucky to have a select group of vendors, my "A-team,"  to work with on my weddings and events. Over the years our relationships have grown along side the growth of my business. I am proud to work on world class events with such talented people; they never fail to make me look good and it is so very much appreciated.

I have gone at this creative endeavor of mine with great passion. There have been moments of struggle, pride and pure joy as my visions have come to life more beautifully than I could ever have imagined. I have had shivers up my spine and tears welling in my eyes at the completion of the beautiful environments that we have created together. It is an amazing creative collaboration of vendors that makes it all possible and I am thankful not only to the vendors mentioned here, but to each and every one of you who have helped make my dream possible.

Carinna Raznikov of Raznikov Photography is one of those amazing vendors. She is of a rare breed of photographers who bring a pure eye and 15 years of photo journalist experience to the wedding arena. She was doing it before it was chic and has been published countless times in all the major wedding magazines. Her great success has limited her schedule, and I am so thankful that she still makes time to cover my events. I count her as not only one of my favorite photographers, but also as a true friend. She and I spoke recently and she was kind enough to send along the detailed photos that you see here of an uber exclusive wedding that my company, chad michael peters, produced last season.

For this event I called in one of my best friends, Mark Abdelnour of Chase Canopy in Mattapoisett. He and I have been friends since the seventh grade and he has always outperformed himself on the many weddings that we have worked on together. He drives me crazy, but I love him and I know that he too is passionate about his work. For this event,  I wanted to use new products, as an ordinary tent just would not do. Mark worked tirelessly to source all of my requests. We had a collection of modern, clear frame tents for the ceremony. For the reception we kept the clear theme, but decided on a more decorative rope and pole tent. With many changes, including the ever unpredictable New England weather, right up to the last minute, Chase Canopy exceeded my expectations. They are always my first choice for tenting. 

 

The table tops were a masterpiece in subtle color and style.  My friends Larry Soloman and Stephanie Penn of Rentals Unlimited are always on my speed dial to provide best of class rentals for my weddings and events. Through thick and thin, their unsurpassed attention to detail and their dedication to getting things done has always impressed me. I look forward to partying with them for many years to come.

 Many thanks to my wedding planning and floral team for pulling off this amazing event. We logged close to a thousand hours in the grand production. When I think of the guests and their effusive commentary over the decor I still get goose bumps. Thank you, thank you; you all make me so proud.

Hollywood in Boston

 

When Arlene Cronk of "Marketing to the High End Bride" called and asked me to appear at her panel breakfast meeting to discuss my experience working within the television industry, specifically on the newest reality show from the CW, "Hitched or Ditched", I was thrilled and flattered.

I was really excited to have the opportunity to show off my work to this most prestigious and influential group of wedding professionals and friends. Bonus,  I love the opportunity to dish inside scoop from the world of Hollywood weddings.

I was also flattered when I was asked to bring in some style to the event with linens and flowers. I knew exactly what I wanted to do and hoped that the seasoned critics that would be in attendance would like my work.

Given that it was a Hollywood themed event, and my company, chad michael peters, was a showcase at the event, I wanted to come up with something that was new and fashionable but at the same time payed attention to the modern chic vibe of the Fairmont Battery Wharf.

I chose dupioni silk in a morning dove grey done in an elegant pin tuck. The flowers were arranged in modern stainless containers and were displayed on custom glass stands trimmed with chic, black and white ribbon and trim.

I loved the opportunity to sit on  the discussion panel along side of Nick Paleologos Executive Director Massachusetts Film Office, Lauren Killian of Person and Killian Photography, Jodi Purdy-Quinlan Casting Director, Greg Hodges DJ, Arlene Cronk Owner of Invitations & Company, Chuck Slavin Actor/Filmmaker & Cheryl Eagan-Donovan President Women in Film & Video New England. I am pictured above caught in the middle of telling one of my stories.

I had the best time sitting with the honchos from Winston's, who are not only incredibly talented but are nice and hysterically funny. I hope to grab a seat with them at the next event to pick up where we left off.

Many thanks to Miller Photography Studio for the photography from the event, to my company Chad Michael Peters for donating the gorgeous flowers and to Rentals Unlimited for their generous donation of linens.

I hope to see you all at the next marketing event this fall. For more information on Marketing to the high end bride and the complete photo show from this event please visit www.weddingprof.com