Day 27, Meet Stephanie with Petalos Floral Design!

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

Petalos Floral Design: I’ve always LOVED playing with flowers.  My earliest memories are of watching my mom making arrangements for the house and her teaching me.  As I got older, I took every opportunity to take floral classes.  Fast forward to 2009.  I married my best friend; I gave birth to my son, Deacon; and I came upon a crossroad of whether to pursue a career change.  I really missed the creative, out-of-the-box thinking of my architecture experience along with the joy I felt while making floral arrangements.  Given my love for design, my passion for flowers and my ability to work with my hands, I started P E T A L O S [floral design] in January of 2010.

Photo by Alyssa Jul Photography

Photo by Alyssa Jul Photography

Champagne: What is the favorite part of your job?

Petalos Floral Design: I enjoy the challenge of designing something new and creative for each of my brides. Playing around with different color combinations … finding the right floral palette to achieve the perfect texture and look … I’m like a kid at the candy store—eyes wide open and ready to go for it!

Photo by Anne Adams Photography

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

Petalos Floral Design: Don’t settle!  It’s important to find someone who sees and understands your vision.  Keep in mind, its great when you can provide us with photos and details to your wedding to see the overall look you’re trying to achieve. (i.e. your wedding gown, your venue space(s), your something old, new and blue items, etc.) 

Photo by Anne Adams Photography

Photo by Bethany F Photography

Champagne: What’s your favorite flower?

Petalos Floral Design: It’s a tie.  They’re almost complete opposites, but I would say peonies and orchids. Peonies are lush, fragrant and so feminine.  Orchids are colorful, sensual and have a distinct structure to them.

Photo by Bethany F Photography

Champagne: How would you describe your style?

Petalos Floral Design: Currently, I would describe my style as contemporary with some vintage flare, versatile and filled with texture.  There are so many things that influence my design process, and my work definitely becomes a reflection of that.  For example, I’ve always been inspired by the glamour of old Hollywood and architecture so I try to interpret that into my designs whenever possible.

Photo by Green Chair Studio

Photo by Green Chair Studio

Champagne: What do you do, when you’re not doing what you do?

Petalos Floral Design: Play dates with my son.  Hosting dinner parties.  Cooking.  Wine tasting.  Going to the mountain. Concerts. Trying out new local restaurants with my husband.  Most of all, I love spending time with my family.

Photo by Sara Vandepas Photography

Champagne: Is there anything else you’d like brides to know?

Petalos Floral Design: Don’t overwhelm yourself with DYI projects.  DYI projects are a great way to add personal touches to your wedding, but too many will make you lose track of what your wedding is really about—a C E L E B R A T I O N.  So remember to have fun, relax, cry (yes, it’s okay to cry), dance, and if you like, have a drink before the ceremony!  Take it all in and embrace the day.

Photo by Sara Vandepas Photography

Champagne: Thank you, Stephanie [Petalos Floral Design], for telling us more about your company! Make sure to check out their website, become a fan on facebook and make sure to stop by their blog!

Day 26 of 30: The Party Place
Day 25 of 30: Limelight photo booth
Day 24 of 30: AniA Collection
Day 23 of 30: Nicole Wagner Make up
Day 22 of 30: Alesia Zorn Calligraphy and more
Day 21 of 30: Bass is Loaded! Mobile DJ
Day 20 of 30: Effesenden Music
Day 19 of 30: Anne Adams Photography
Day 18 of 30: Paparazzi Tonight Photo Booth
Day 17 of 30: Timberline Lodge
Day 16 of 30: hi, friend.
Day 15 of 30: Byron Roe Photography
Day 14 of 30: Francoise Weeks
Day 13 of 30: phresh catering
Day 12 of 30: Carroll Myers
Day 11 of 30: Ryan Ricketts Photography
Day 10 of 30: Floral Designs by Alicia
Day 9 of 30: Domaine Margelle
Day 8 of 30: Crave Catering
Day 7 of 30: Pro Djs Oregon
Day 6 of 30: O’Brien Event Rentals
Day 5 of 30: Lauren Brook Photography
Day 4 of 30: Fleur:ology Wedding + Event Floral Design
Day 3 of 30: Pure Space
Day 2 of 30: Celebrate Life Photography
Day 1 of 30: Paper Bloom
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We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow! Thank you for stopping by our blog! Happy Planning!

Cheers,

Mandi, Rachelle & the Champagne team

P.S. Oregon Bride Magazine just opened up the voting for this years “Best Of” issue. Make sure to go vote for your favorite wedding vendors!! We appreciate you all helping us win “Best New Wedding Vendor” last year! We’d love to win best planner this year- one can dream! : )