I was touched to be asked by a long time client to style the flowers for her fiftieth wedding celebration. She had asked Michele Mottola to be her "party planner" and we all worked together to create the look of the party. The gals with their details and me in charge of the flowers. For me, the creative process always involves presenting my original sketches as a conceptual idea of what is to come. It is always fun to flip back and forth from concept to the actual creation.

I absolutely loved the use of modern furniture collections and retro inspired chairs, all in white and chrome. The all white setting was certainly conducive to the celebratory feel of fifty years and provided a really cool canvas to present the floral arrangements.

I had hoped for cool clean lines that would be conducive to the setting. In the end we all loved the soft green palette of color and the amazing flowers flown in from around the world.

The client and Michele loved the sketch but asked if I would make one change, a touch of red for the dining room please.

I arranged rare, oxblood tree peonies with the red roses the client loves so much in a modern hedge style arrangement. They looked gorgeous that day and provide just the right editorial pop.

I had the privilege and the honor to throw a fiftieth anniversary party for dear friends and clients of mine. Their story is a true example of the American Dream, and their party was one that their fifty closest friends will never forget.

They wanted a simple, elegant evening that they could share with their most cherished family and friends. We chose to host the party at The Bay Club in Mattapoiset, where the family has a membership. The Bay Club's sports and activities building is a great spot to host an elegant affair, but it takes a little creativity and some decor.

I was happy to contribute both. I brought in elegant linens in pale butter and china and gold-ware to compliment the celebratory theme. Everything was stunning, but the stars of the show were, of course, the flowers.

I wanted to display the floral bunches as if they were floating on air. I created a dozen European styled bouquets and suspended them over the table arrangements. I loved the air of whimsy that they brought, and the guest could not stop chattering.

I was honored to be included in the top fifty, although I was relegated to the kid's table. Actually, it was more of a young adults table, and my husband, Kevin, and I had a great time speaking to our seat mates in Spanish and inquiring about their educations.

I have known the family for many years and enjoyed working with them on this special event.It was so my pleasure to be in their company on such a lovely night. Thank you.