Say It With A Picture - The Design Process

My dear readers, I hope you are enjoying your weekend. It's a little chilly here in Richmond and has been raining off and on all day, perfect blogging weather! I received an email recently from a reader (Hi there, Angela!) who was having a bit of a problem conveying her design ideas to her florist. My response: say it with a picture! They're worth a thousand words and will definitely ensure you and your team of vendors are on the same page. Inspiration boards are a key piece of our design process at Dawn Easter Events.

A floral design client getting married in May sent this picture as inspiration for their centerpieces. The bride liked the round fullness of this pomander. The chosen color scheme is shades of pink, gray and white.

Here is the design I came up with. The larger size emphasizes the fullness she wanted as well as incorporating a mix of flowers adds visual interest and texture. I think the mini calla lilies in the bottom of the vase round out the design rather nicely.

My clients were very happy with the mockup I presented today. I have a few other details up my sleeve to add a dash of pizzazz. Can't wait until the wedding! It's going to be beautiful. I'll be sure to post pictures.

T.E.A.M.

What's your definition of team? At Dawn Easter Events, we firmly believe T.E.A.M. means "Together Everyone Accomplishes More". Currently, we are looking to add 2 non-paid interns to our team. These openings will primarily focus on social media and public relations.

The ideal candidates must be proficient in FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogging. Excellent writing skills are a must! These positions will be virtual, meaning you can work from home on your own computer. Weekly team meetings will update you on the week's priorities and you will have a systematized approach to the items to be implemented. Hours may range from 5 per week on upward, depending on your skill level in these areas.

Candidates must be current university/college juniors and seniors majoring in applicable fields of study. We are willing to coordinate with your professors should the internship be applicable towards course-work credit. We respect our interns and ask for dedicated, loyal and ethical people to apply. Please send your letter of interest, resume with references and 3 writing samples to dee {at} dawn easter events {dot} com.

What's Black, White and Orange Allover?

Why, my last event, of course! Dawn Easter Events recently wrapped a beautiful affair at Celebrations at the Reservoir. Black and white damask with different shades of sunny orange were the colors of the day. My favorite touch? The yummy cupcakes by Petite Bouchees. Veronica did a wonderful job color coordinating the cute little fondant flowers with candied pearls. They were delish. The flowers were done by yours truly and my fabulously creative assistant, Tracie.
photos courtesy of Jamie Parker Photography