Wedding Color Trends!

“What are your wedding colors?“ is one of the first things a planner or floral designer will ask at a consultation. The color or theme can set the tone for the entire event. Pantone just released their Spring 2012 Fashion Color Report and the colors are bold and bright! Pantone is the world renowned authority on color that inspires design professionals from fashion to interior design to digital technology and paint. Can color trends influence the wedding industry? Absolutely! Everything from magazine photo shoots to bridesmaid dresses to floral design will be influenced by these colors. Here is the report along with a few of our favorite combinations using the new colors. Don’t be afraid to try something daring and new. Ask your planner or floral designer for help coordinating your color palette . You might be surprised with what works! To learn more abut Pantone’s colors check out their website.

Miss Maryland USA Sponsorship!

We are so excited to announce that we were recently selected to be the official sponsors for 2012 Miss Maryland USA & Miss Maryland Teen USA! It's already been a priviledge to work with several of the contestants already, including the current Miss Maryland USA, Allyn Rose! We are looking forward to assisting with dresses, shoes, alterations and more! 

Marvelous Mansion Wedding!

I am so excited to share this wedding with you! The wedding took place on Labor Day at the beautiful setting of Oxon Hill Manor in Maryland. Serendipity was delighted to design the florals and tablescapes for Joyette and Dimitri's wedding. The bride was stunning in a blush wedding gown. The wedding colors were cream, gold and silver with a hint of green in the florals and touches of pink in the bridal bouquet. Our floral design company, Stems by Serendipity, created floral arrangements in an eclectic collection of silver mercury glass, teacups, books and birdcages, many of which the bride provided. The reception was originally planned to take place on the beautiful outdoor terrace, however, the weather turned and we needed to bring the reception into the gorgeous mansion. Janice designed a beautifully unique floorplan, creating an intimate environment for the guests. I love this wedding and hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Happy Wedding Wednesday :)

Bridal Showcase 2011

We had a great time at the 2011 Bridal Show last Sunday! We produced two runway shows, featuring bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses and tuxedos that are all available through Serendipity. All of the bouquets shown below were designed by our floral design company, Stems by Serendipity. The bouquets were stunning and the unique florals and designs are something Stems is known for providing our clients! The table design showcases some of the linens and rentals available through Serendipity as well. It was a pleasure meeting so many new brides in our area and we are looking forward to assisting many in the near future!!

Some of our models lined up for the runway...

Here are some of the stunning bouquets designed by Stems by Serendipity! Call us today to book an appointment to discuss your wedding florals!!

Sneak Peak: Orange and Silver Bliss!

We had the pleasure of working with a great couple to design their dream wedding! The bride came to us with the colors of orange and silver...what a fun design! We were even able to bring some "bling" into the reception and who doesn't love that?! We will post professional pictures soon, meanwhile here are a few pictures of the table designs and florals. Enjoy!

Bridal Show!

Come visit us for a great Bridal Show at the Capital Clubhouse!  We are having two fashion shows, presenting our newest designer gowns and tuxedos!  Share the information with any future brides you may know!!

2011 Fall Sample Sale

Serendipity Bridal and Events is proud to announce our first SAMPLE SALE!! In order to make room for our incoming 2012 stock, we have marked down tons of gowns from 20%-70%! We know what you are thinking...Sample Sale=ugly, worn out dresses. Well, think again Ladies! There are some major benefits to selecting your bridal gown from a sample sale, such as:

- Many of the sample are new styles from 2010 & 2011

- Purchasing a discounted dress allows you to reallocate money in your wedding budget. (We suggest splurging on some Great Heels or design your own Custom Jewelry!)

- You don't have to wait months for your order; walk away with your dream dress!

- Browse a wide variety of sizes, fabrics, designers, and styles.

- Check the most stressful thing off of your To Do List: Find the Perfect Dress!

Call today to make your appointment!!

Enzoani Fashion Event

We had the pleasure of attending the Enzoani Fashion Event in Newport Beach, California in the middle of July. It was so nice to escape to the cooler breezes of Orange County, while DC was experiencing a heat wave! Enzoani is one of the top designers in the bridal industry and the designer of Enzoani does a beautiful job of creating dresses that are breathtaking and full of details. We were so pleased to be invited to attend the launch of Enzoani's 2012 collections and be among the first to view the new lines. While in Orange County, Enzoani did a superb job of pampering us and giving us an incredible week of relaxing, networking and of course shopping! Here are a few pictures of the fabulous events and runway shows!

Enzoani launched their brand new prom line, Love 16, at this year's event. We are excited to announce that we will be carrying this line for the upcoming Prom season! Here is a preview of some of the designs!

Here we are with the designer of Enzoani! Thanks for a wonderful event...looking forward to next year!!

Fun Fillers!

Fun Fillers!
Floral designers are always coming up with new design ideas. Whether it’s a unique container or a fun filler there are many ways to add color and texture to floral design.
This past weekend I got creative with strawberry marshmallows for a baby shower centerpiece. I chose jumbo green hydrangeas with soft pink tips . I wanted something fun in the container to bring out the pink tips of the hydrangeas. My first thought was some sort of pink candy, but then I remembered the sticky mess I made when using lemon heads floating in water for a flower arrangement. Bad Idea... My next thought was pink cereal. Sadly they no longer make Franken Berry Crunch or Strawberry Shortcake Cereal which would have given me perfect little pink balls for my centerpiece. Fruit loops and Fruity Pebbles also have pink, but I was not about to sift through boxes of cereal to pull out all the pink pieces. Who has time for that? During a recent trip to the grocery store I stumbled across these plump, perfectly pink, strawberry marshmallows. I put the hydrangea in a floral pick and tucked it down in the marshmallow filled jars. Voila! They were adorable and super simple.

Using fruit or some other food product as a filler in floral design to save money is a big misconception. Fruit can be expensive and buying whatever filler it is in bulk to fill your containers often takes a lot more than you think! Price it out and make sure it’s worth it.
Here are a few other Fun Fillers I found.

4th of July Wedding Inspiration!

Happy 4th of July! Here is some Red, White and Blue Wedding Inspiration!

Caribbean Dream'n

Did someone say “Destination Wedding”? Oh please let us be on the guest list !! Have you ever dreamt of a breezy island wedding in the Caribbean ? Picture it… a soft, flowing chiffon gown with windswept hair. Guests clad in linen with bare feet and sunglasses. Brightly colored flowers to compliment the pristine blue waters and fruity rum drinks to quench your palette. We have put together an inspiration board to help with that Caribbean Dream’n!
The setting is the luxurious Ritz Carlton Resort, St. Thomas, USVI. These deep red hues are a great compliment to the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean Ocean. Red Ginger is a fun tropical flower to incorporate in centerpieces along with Red Charm Peonies, Red Roses, and Hibiscus. How about a touch of white hydrangea to tie in the beautiful white Maggie Sottero destination gown. Footwear has to be easy, breezy and no one has cuter sandals than Jack Rogers. Tables will be draped in white with aqua overlays and runners. Bright red chiavari chairs with polka dot napkins keep it fun! Escort cards painted in red will help your guests find their seats. They will also appreciate the fabulous welcome bag in aqua jute with a red striped towel and flip flops. Doesn’t it sound dreamy ?
Destination weddings can be a wonderful and memorable way to celebrate your marriage. My bag is packed…. Who’s coming with me ?

-Alicia

Floral Designer, Stems by Serendipity

Beach/Olson Spring Wedding!

We had the pleasure of kicking off the 2011 summer wedding season with this beautiful Spring wedding! From the dresses and tuxedos to the design, flowers, linens and stationery we helped Katie and John plan their perfect day! The weather was perfect for this elegant wedding incorporating hues of brown and yellow and accented with daisies in the details. Daisies were the favorite flower of the Bride's late brother and by adding touches throughout the design, the family was able to remember loved ones on this most special day. It was a delight to work with Katie and her family! We hope you enjoy a few pictures from their special day!