Saturday, December 26, 2009

A Durham Wedding

The fantastic and talented Penny Noel of Penny Noel Photography recently emailed me images from this fall wedding. Thank you !!!
Enjoy!
Location: Duke Gardens and Rue Cler
Flowers: Mokara Orchids, Roses, Hypericum Berries, Spray Roses, Calla Lilies
Cake: Cinda's Creative Cakes






Monday, December 21, 2009

A Chapel Wedding

Our new friend Craig over at Luster Studios (www.lusterstudios.com) sent us these great images from a wedding we did this summer at the Duke Chapel. I love the first image - it looks like a shot out of a movie :)

Sunday, December 20, 2009

An Umstead Wedding

Recently a bride emailed us some images of her wedding at the Umstead - thank you!
Her photographer was Kevin Milz (we always love his images) and check out the last picture of the cake (by Sweet Memories!)
The bouquet: peonies, tweedia, roses, freesia, stephanotis.

The maid's bouquets: roses, hydrangeas, freesia.

The guys: tweedia and stephanotis.
The centerpieces: we did 2 different shape vases (the bowl above and also a pedestal vase) both were wrapped with tropical leaves and contained hydrangeas, roses, freesia, tulips.
The cake: roses, freesia, delphinium.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Tre Bella Holiday Party/Open House

Last Thursday we hosted a holiday party/open house at our bridal boutique in Durham. We are so lucky that the very talented Robin Lin not only attended but brought her camera! Below are some BEAUTIFUL photos that she took. Go to her blog http://blog.robinlin.com/for more images of the party - I am sure it will end up on your check weekly list - I always love looking at her latest photographs :)
We also want to thank Triangle Catering and Sweet Memories - they both did such an incredible job for us!
In addition to the delicious platters below Triangle Catering also brought a shrimp and grits station (which was a huge hit) and a bar!
The Sweet Memories goodies were decadent! The chocolate mouse cups - seriously were incredible!

Thanks to everyone who came!

Saturday, December 5, 2009

A Chapel & Bay 7 Wedding

Below are some great images from a wedding that we did a couple of months ago at The Duke Chapel and Bay 7, Durham. I am always extra excited when the bride uses us not only for the flowers but when she also gets her dress from us! She looked stunning in the Manuel Mota gown!
Thanks to Neil Boyd Photography (www.neilboydphotography.com) for the incredible images!

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Winter Design Board

I know that for those of you in the North it has felt like winter for a couple of months now but it just getting cold down south and we only now starting to think about our winter themed weddings and events :) Lucky us!
I am loving the winter white, ivory, silver and black color theme this year - always a classic look.
The Design Board/Ideas:
I found the ornament placecard image online and thought it was a great idea for not only a placecard holder but also a favor - a idea that works for both weddings and holiday parties (personal and corporate).
Of course the wedding dress is from the newest line available at Tre Bella Bridal - Melissa Sweet. It is actually one of my favorite new dresses. It has beautifully appliqued flowers with crystal details. The bridesmaid dress is by Siri Bridesmaids - how cute right :)
We have really been into the ribbon wrapped vase look for the holidays. We particularly suggest using velvet ribbon - it gives a great soft texture and an almost snowy look. My recommendation for winter white/ivory flowers: roses, amaryllis, freeisa, ranunculus, peonies if you can get them (there is now a winter growing season - yeah), dusty miller (a cool silver accent), cream hypericum berries!
Check out the cake image I found online - another great way to work ribbon into the theme of the event.

Friday, November 27, 2009

DIY Invitations

Printable Invitations are now available at Tre Bella {flowers}. Stop by to discuss your wedding flowers and also browse our newest collection of printable by Snow & Graham and Smudge Ink.
The Invitations are great for:
Rehearsal Dinners
Engagement Parties
Bridal Showers/Luncheons
Wedding Invitations
Don't forget to say thank you!
We also have a great selection of Thank you cards :)
Call for your appointment: 919.620.6187