Woo hoo… we made it 30 days! It was such a blast sharing these vendors with you!!

Thank you to everyone who followed along, the vendors that made it possible and all of the vendors we know and love!! We can’t wait to share with you the things we have in the works over the next few months! Check back tomorrow to enter in our “Week of Love” contest!

If you missed any of the “30 days of vendors” posts, make sure to check them out!

Day 30 of 30: Urban Studio
Day 29 of 30: Brandon Perron Photography
Day 28 of 30: Passionflower Floral Design
Day 27 of 30: Bakery Bar
Day 26 of 30: Solstice Video
Day 25 of 30: AJ’s Hair design & Makeup
Day 24 of 30: Honeysuckle Photography
Day 23 of 30: West Coast Event Productions
Day 22 of 30: Gorge-ous Weddings
Day 21 of 30: The Wedding Cottage
Day 20 of 30: The Photo Lounge
Day 19 of 30: Fioribella Floral Design
Day 18 of 30: Shields Films
Day 17 of 30: Yasmin Khajavi Photography
Day 16 of 30: Vista Hills & Red Ridge
Day 15 of 30: Lori Raines Calligraphy
Day 14 of 30: Peekaboo Portland
Day 13 of 30: Vibrant Table Catering & Events
Day 12 of 30: Joel Bock Photography
Day 11 of 30: True Love Sound
Day 10 of 30: Blum Floral Desgin
Day 9 of 30: Becerra Photography
Day 8 of 30: Black Butte Ranch
Day 7 of 30: Cupcake Jones
Day 6 of 30: Mosca Photo
Day 5 of 30: Vibrant Table Flowers
Day 4 of 30: Premiere Catering
Day 3 of 30: Paul Rich Studio
Day 2 of 30: Bon Moment Inivitations
Day 1 of 30: Bryan Hoybook Photography
See what the 30 days of vendors is all about!

Cheers,
Mandi & Rachelle

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What do you get when you combine true passion and flowers? You get Teresa of Passionflower Floral Design! Teresa truly stands by her company name Passionflower Floral Design.  Teresa loves what she does and it shows in her work and commitment to her clients … Get to know Teresa…

Champagne: When/why did you decide you wanted to be a florist?

Teresa: I started Passionflower in 1999 while I was working as a gardener at McMenamin’s Edgefield.  I had been helping with the flowers at the hotel and really enjoyed it. A retail space became available and I decided to open my own business as a florist.

Photograph by James Moes

Photograph by James Moes

Champagne: What is the favorite part of your job?

Teresa: What I really love about my job is working with so many varied clients and meeting their families.  Getting to hear people’s stories and what their lives entail is very interesting to me.  I also love being able to buy most of my flowers from local growers around the Portland area.

Photograph by Fritz Photography

Champagne: What should brides know when looking for a florist?

Teresa: Each bride is so different from the next.  Some know exactly what they want from a florist and some have no idea.  A good florist should be able to assist each client according to their needs.  I typically ask brides to think of their colors, themes and favorite flowers.  Knowing a budget also helps the florist with what can actually be accomplished in order to stay within that budget.  Using flowers that are local and in season should be considered and will save clients money.

Photograph by Chuck Collier

Photograph by Fritz Photography

Champagne: What’s your favorite flower?

Teresa: My favorite flower is the peony!  It’s size and fragrance never cease to amaze me!  It can provide quite a bit of impact and is perfect for a May or June wedding.

Photograph by Chuck Collier

Champagne: How would you describe your style?

Teresa: As each client is unique, I try to match my style with their vision.  I tend to arrange flowers in a garden style especially in the summer months when there are so many different types and colors available.

Photograph by Chuck Collier

Champagne: Anything else you’d like our readers to know?

Teresa: People always comment to me, “Oh, what a great job you have!” and I always reply, ” I know, I love it and feel very lucky!”  I hope my creative path continues and that I am able to meet many new and exciting people along the way!

Champagne: Thank you, Teresa, for sharing more about Passionflower Floral Design! We look forward to working with you soon! Make sure to check out her website!

Check out previous posts from our 30 days of vendors:
Day 27 of 30: Bakery Bar
Day 26 of 30: Solstice Video
Day 25 of 30: AJ’s Hair design & Makeup
Day 24 of 30: Honeysuckle Photography
Day 23 of 30: West Coast Event Productions
Day 22 of 30: Gorge-ous Weddings
Day 21 of 30: The Wedding Cottage
Day 20 of 30: The Photo Lounge
Day 19 of 30: Fioribella Floral Design
Day 18 of 30: Shields Films
Day 17 of 30: Yasmin Khajavi Photography
Day of 16 of 30: Vista Hills & Red Ridge
Day 15 of 30: Lori Raines Calligraphy
Day 14 of 30: Peekaboo Portland
Day 13 of 30: Vibrant Table Catering & Events
Day 12 of 30: Joel Bock Photography
Day 11 of 30: True Love Sound
Day 10 of 30: Blum Floral Desgin
Day 9 of 30: Becerra Photography
Day 8 of 30: Black Butte Ranch
Day 7 of 30: Cupcake Jones
Day 6 of 30: Mosca Photo
Day 5 of 30: Vibrant Table Flowers
Day 4 of 30: Premiere Catering
Day 3 of 30: Paul Rich Studio
Day 2 of 30: Bon Moment Inivitations
Day 1 of 30: Bryan Hoybook Photography
See what the 30 days of vendors is all about!

Cheers,
Mandi & Rachelle

Next week we’ll be featuring the “week of love” and will be giving away a photo session by Paul Rich Studio to the best love story! Stay tuned for more details to be announced Sunday!

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I can’t believe we are already on Day 19! Today we’re featuring an up and coming florist: FioriBella. Rachelle and I met Regina of FioriBella Floral Design last year while preparing for the Perfect Wedding Guide Wedding Show. [Don’t miss the upcoming Perfect Wedding Guide Wedding Show on March 20th, 2010 at The Heathman; Win diamond earrings, a wedding dress and more!]  We came up with the idea to feature four seasonal table scapes through out The Heathman and Regina jumped in to do the floral arrangements. I have to say, they turned out more beautiful than I could have imagined. It was a rather last minute project…we gave her the details about the rental items we had picked out, which we rented from West Coast Event Productions, and the overall colors and themes of the tables and she ran with it! Regina is sweet, easy to talk to, creative and will listen to what you want…. Get to know her better here and make sure to visit her website to see more!

Champagne: How did you decide you wanted to be a florist?

Regina: Flowers have always been a passion of mine.  I’ve always thought that flowers bring so much joy and happiness to a home or event.  It all started as a hobby 8 years ago, and it gradually developed into a business.

Champagne: What are 3 things you love about being a florist?

Regina:
First, I love working with people, especially brides.  It’s so rewarding helping them to prepare for that special day of their lives. Working with brides is very personal and being a part of their happiness and joy is amazing.

Second, as a florist, I love seeing people’s faces when you deliver flowers to a wedding or arrangements for an event. Seeing that moment when the impact of the flowers hits them is magical for me. Flowers bring such joy to people. 

The third thing I love about being a florist is that actually working with the flowers makes me happy. I can’t explain it, it just happens. Working with flowers brings joy to my heart. I love it!

Champagne: How would you describe your ideal client?

Regina:  For me the ideal client is the one that really knows what she/he wants and is able to describe it. My ideal client would also love to splurge on flowers and would understand how important they are to an event. Flowers can help set the tone of an event, enhance the mood or venue, bring out emotions from people, they can just play such a powerful part.

Champagne: What do you like to do in your spare time? 

Regina: In my spare time I like to be with my family.  During the summer we spend a lot of time out on the river on our boat. I love to be on or near the water.

Champagne: How would you describe your floral style?

Regina: I would say that my design style is elegant, natural and tailored.  I love hand tied bouquets.  They are very simple and elegant. 

Champagne: Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
Regina: Working with a studio floral designer, such as Fioribella, allows them to focus exclusively on your needs. I find that I have tremendous flexibility, whether it’s with making flower choices, container choices, or incorporating other décor or accents. Whether your budget is large or small, I believe you can still allow the flowers to be a stunning accent to your wedding.

Champagne: Thank you, Regina, for telling us more about FioriBella Floral Design! We look forward to working with you soon! Make sure to check out FioriBella’s website!

Check out previous posts from our 30 days of vendors:
Day 18 of 30: Shields Films
Day 17 of 30: Yasmin Khajavi Photography
Day 16 of 30: Vista Hills & Red Ridge
Day 15 of 30: Lori Raines Calligraphy
Day 14 of 30: Peekaboo Portland
Day 13 of 30: Vibrant Table Catering & Events
Day 12 of 30: Joel Bock Photography
Day 11 of 30: True Love Sound
Day 10 of 30: Blum Floral Desgin
Day 9 of 30: Becerra Photography
Day 8 of 30: Black Butte Ranch
Day 7 of 30: Cupcake Jones
Day 6 of 30: Mosca Photo
Day 5 of 30: Vibrant Table Flowers
Day 4 of 30: Premiere Catering
Day 3 of 30: Paul Rich Studio
Day 2 of 30: Bon Moment Inivitations
Day 1 of 30: Bryan Hoybook Photography
See what the 30 days of vendors is all about!

Cheers,
Mandi & Rachelle

Only 5 days left to take advantage of our current promotion!! Book your wedding or event coordination before January 30th, 2010 and receive 5% off your package!* Dates are booking quickly!

Don’t forget, we offer free consultations so you can learn if hiring a wedding planner would benefit you and if we’re the right match! We’d love to learn more about you, your fiance and your upcoming wedding plans!

*Not valid on previously booked packages. Contract and deposit must be returned by January 30th, 2010.

Wow, I can’t believe it’s 9:30 pm and I am just now getting to sit down at my computer! It’s been a busy day and I have to say, I love ending my day with the 30 days of vendors post. I love hearing why other companies do what they do! Yesterday we talked about choosing a quality photographer that will help preserve your wedding day memories for years to come. Today we’re talking to Vibrant Table about indulging in delicious food and creating an event with true flavor. You may remember our post earlier in the 30 days of vendors about Page with Vibrant Table Flowers... When combining their delicious food, gorgeous flowers and great customer service, Vibrant Table Catering & Events definitely has a lot to offer. If you haven’t tasted their food… you better hope they’re catering the next wedding you’ll be attending…or better yet, yours!

Champagne: Quality or quantity?

Vibrant Table: Both. We are devoted to providing the utmost quality of service at every event and pay great attention to the smallest of details – the presentation of a plate, the colors of a table, the textures in a bouquet, specialty lighting in the facility, the fold of a napkin. These finishing touches are what makes every event special, what gives them their signature flavor. At the same time, Vibrant Table possesses the expertise to produce detailed, high-quality events on a large scale, one of many characteristics that make Vibrant Table unique.

Orange, magenta, and deep eggplant dominate this fall table design. Sliced fruit adds texture to the floral centerpiece

Champagne: What venues are you exclusive? preferred?
Vibrant Table: Exclusive: The Portland Art Museum, Zenith Vineyard, The Treasury Ballroom, The Loft on Belmont and Kruger’s Farm; Preferred: Portland Center Stage, Portland Classical Chinese Gardens, World Forestry Center, Venue Pearl, Artists Repertory Theatre, LUXE Autohaus, Froelick Gallery, Elk Cove Vineyards, Gorge Crest Vineyards, Leach Botanical Gardens, Pittock Mansion and many, many more! View our complete venue list here.

Roasted salmon with seasonal succotash in saffron-fennel broth

Champagne: Do you provide linens, glasses, plates, silverware, tables, chairs, serving pieces?
Vibrant Table: Yes and lots more.

Heirloom tomato napoleon: goat cheese mousse, micro greens, aged balsamic & basil oil

Champagne: Can I get my rentals through you? 
Vibrant Table: Of course, we would love to provide that service for you!

Brink pink and lime green shades create a festive mood, ideal for spring weddings
Photograph by Holland Studios

Champagne: Describe your ideal client:
Vibrant Table: Creative, open-minded and detailed – with an unlimited budget!!!!

Grilled Ratatouille Bruschetta
Photograph by Dylan Long

Champagne: Do you believe having a event coordinator is a luxury or essential?
Vibrant Table: It really depends on the needs of the client, but it certainly makes the process less stressful for the bride, the groom and their families.

Champagne: What is something you think people should know when picking their caterer?
Vibrant Table: Investigate the companies you are considering. Ask for references. Are they established in the community? How large are they? Reputation provides key insight into how the company will perform.

The Parisian garden theme is reflected in the smallest of details. Pin lighting enhances the drama.
Photograph by Evrim Icoz Photography

Champagne: Anything else you’d want your potential clients to know? 
Vibrant Table: We love weddings – the creativity, the drama, the romance, the passion!!!

Champagne: Thank you, Vibrant Table, for joining us on our 30 day adventure! We look forward to working with you soon! Make sure to check out Vibrant Table’s website and keep up to date on their blog!

Check out previous posts from our 30 days of vendors:
Day 12 of 30: Joel Bock Photography
Day 11 of 30: True Love Sound
Day 10 of 30: Blum Floral Desgin
Day 9 of 30: Becerra Photography
Day 8 of 30: Black Butte Ranchy
Day 7 of 30: Cupcake Jones
Day 6 of 30: Mosca Photo
Day 5 of 30: Vibrant Table Flowers
Day 4 of 30: Premiere Catering
Day 3 of 30: Paul Rich Studio
Day 2 of 30: Bon Moment Inivitations
Day 1 of 30: Bryan Hoybook Photography
See what the 30 days of vendors is all about!

Cheers,
Mandi & Rachelle

Make sure you don’t miss our current promotion! Book your wedding or event coordination before January 30th, 2010 and receive 5% off your package!* Dates are booking quickly!

Don’t forget, we offer free consultations so you can learn if hiring a wedding planner would benefit you and if we’re the right match! We’d love to learn more about you, your fiance and your upcoming wedding plans!

*Not valid on previously booked packages. Contract and deposit must be returned by January 30th, 2010.

What better way to brighten a cloud covered, rainy day than a blog post about Jordan with Blum Floral Design. A few years ago I worked with Jordan for the first time and I have been raving about her ever sense.  Jordan has a modern sense of style, yet the ability to take a vision of any style and bring it to life. Her sweet, caring and personable personality and quality customer service is a definite added bonus. Named “Best Florist in Portland” by Oregon Bride last year [Don’t forget to vote for your favorite vendors for best of 2010 here]…I give you Blum Floral Design…

Champagne: When/why did you decide you wanted to be a florist?
Jordan: My first florist job was working part time at Jary’s Flowers in Salem while I was in college.  Right away I realized how much I loved being surrounded by such a beautiful product but even more than that getting to be a part of so many pivotal moments in people’s lives.  With that said, it wasn’t until I was working in London [after college] that I decided to make floristry my career.  Mary Jane’s [my boss] enthusiasm and insights were completely inspiring and her flowers were GORGEOUS!  It was there that I also learned to love weddings!

Photo by Brian Lee Photography

Photo by Joseph Milton Photography

Champagne: What is the favorite part of your job?
Jordan: After a long day [or week, or year!] of hard work, handing a bride her bouquet and seeing her tear up with happiness.  That’s the best! 

Photo by Joseph Milton Photography

Photo by Jessica Hill Photography

Champagne: What should brides know when looking for a florist?
Jordan:  Referrals, recommendations and websites should be a great, and fairly easy, way to get a feel for which florists you’d like to visit.  Once you’ve selected a few florists to schedule consultations with, make sure to have a few ideas [magazine cutouts, colors, etc.] that you know you love.  That will help to give a florist a good idea of what you’re looking for and the proposal they send out will be more accurate in terms of both aesthetic and pricing.  Something we offer is a mock-up of centerpieces for the reception. This gives everyone a chance to tweak, perfect and feel comfortable knowing what the flowers will look like well in advance of the big day.  I think that’s a very important step for most clients and is a service that should be asked about.

Photo by Holland Studios

Champagne: What’s your favorite flower?
Jordan: I feel like I never have a good answer for this question!! Right at this moment I’d LOVE to have a little bud vase of lily of the valley on my desk. I think it’s because I’m craving Spring.  They smell so, so good and somehow give me shivers because I think they’re so special.  In the spring I’ll have them scattered all over my house and work so I can smell and see them everywhere I am.  A scented candle will never do the real thing justice! 

Photo by Joseph Milton Photography

Champagne: How would you describe your style? 
Jordan: Classic, clean, and soft.  My favorite arrangements have only a few types of flowers but lots of blossoms.  Like an arrangement of all burgundy peonies and fuchsia garden roses.  Or a clear glass vase with all white tulips.  Perhaps a centerpiece of multiple white milk glass bud vases of the lily of the valley I’m currently craving.  Simple.  But LOTS of simple.  : - )

Photo by Nataliya Sostin Photography

Photo by Joseph Milton Photography

Champagne: Anything else you’d like brides to know? 
Jordan: Ironically, not to feel the pressure to know everything!  Sometimes too much information is too much information.  Hire quality professionals you enjoy and trust.  Listen to their advice and collaborate with them.  We’ve been doing this for years, we love flowers, we love weddings and we love a happy ending. That’s the bottom line. : - )

Champagne: Thank you Jordan, for sharing more about Blum Floral Design! We look forward to working with you soon! Make sure to check out Blum Floral Design’s website and see what they’ve been up to on the blog!

Check out previous posts from our 30 days of vendors:
Day 9 of 30: Becerra Photography
Day 8 of 30: Black Butte Ranchy
Day 7 of 30: Cupcake Jones
Day 6 of 30: Mosca Photo
Day 5 of 30: Vibrant Table Flowers
Day 4 of 30: Premiere Catering
Day 3 of 30: Paul Rich Studio
Day 2 of 30: Bon Moment Inivitations
Day 1 of 30: Bryan Hoybook Photography
See what the 30 days of vendors is all about!

Cheers,
Mandi & Rachelle

Make sure you don’t miss our current promotion! Book your wedding or event coordination before January 30th, 2010 and receive 5% off your package!* Dates are booking quickly!

Don’t forget, we offer free consultations so you can learn if hiring a wedding planner would benefit you and if we’re the right match! We’d love to learn more about you, your fiance and your upcoming wedding plans!

*Not valid on previously booked packages. Contract and deposit must be returned by January 30th, 2010.