ISES

Once a year, us industry nerds get together and show off our "fantasy tables" at the ISES Denver Wedding Showcase. It's a chance for us to luxuriate in our wildest floral and decor dreams. To indulge ourselves; to dream. This year, 2010, was completely over the top! Hosted by Mile High Station, who were a dream to work with, the event featured Denver's heaviest hitters in decor, event design and food. The Perfect Petal showcased two fantasy designs. The first we named "Smitten", which won 1st place for "Best Use of Theme" (!!).

Based on Vintage Romance in the Orchard, we chose the following elements to paint a memory... tell a story.

California grown Garden roses in pale peaches and blush...

white anemones with deep black centers, soft silvery foliage, ranunculus and handmade paper blooms...

lushly designed, trailing down a lace robed banquet table.

The centerpieces rested upon porcelain cake plates and stacks of vintage books. Handcarved birds and playful garden rose "cupcakes" adorn each place setting.

In collaboration with Catering By Design, every inch of the space was thoughtfully arranged. Antique hutches overflowed with jars of homemade pear preserves for guests.

Vintage brass light fixtures and mason jar lanterns, hanging from a suspended tree branch, cast a warm light over the floral displays and beautiful array of appetizers and small plate treats.

Award winning Chef and Owner of Catering By Design, Cade Nagy, created an absolutely stunning and delicious display of food, which won 1st place for "Best Food" (!!).