Haute House Orchids | San Diego Wedding Vendor
Haute House Orchids is one of the vendors for the NBC Throws a Wedding at the Prado event. Haute House Orchids, located in north San Diego County, has been is business for 26 years, and as you may have guessed, they specialize in beautiful orchids. Operating several greenhouses, they provide both wholesale and retail services. Here is the floral scheme they have designed for the upcoming wedding for Stefanie and Jerry, the lucky recipients of NBC Throws a Wedding at the Prado, coming up on October 9th:
The centerpiece showcases large white, flowing orchids, which are set against an aqua blue tablecloth. On the table are small vases with more white orchids and roses.
The napkins are adorned with a small orchid – an elegant touch!
Haydee, at Concepts Event Design lent her creative touches, and provided the linens, chargers, and chair tie-backs!
Check out all the vendor submissions, and cast your vote here (after the morning new on Friday, 9.4.09).
Here are some photos from my tour of Haute House Orchids. Soooo many orchids – and I was only in 1 of the greenhouses!
I love the intricate “veins” on this variety below:
The husband and wife owners are very sweet, too! They’re described as a “comtemporary mom and pop” business. Here’s more of what they have to say: “We believe in higher quality over larger quantity. Our goal is to offer you a highly personalized service in a simple format. We welcome special orders and can customize the size, color and variety of the orchid and the type of container, making up an arrangement as unique as your occasion, or yourself.”
Magnolia Flower Shoppe | San Diego Wedding Vendors
UDPATE 9.11.09: Magnolia Flower Shoppe announced the winner for NBC Throws a Wedding at the Prado! Congratulations!
Allison Stevens, owner of Magnolia Flower Shoppe, is an wonderful floral designer, who is also competing in the NBC Throws a Wedding event. Trained in France, she brings unique concepts to your wedding. She prides herself for thinking “outside of the vase!” Magnolia Flower Shoppe “creates bold designs that employ flowers and other organic elements in unique arrangements that are bold, striking, dramatic, and utterly unique.”
Here is the floral scheme Allison has developed for Stefanie and Jerry, winners of NBC Throws a Wedding at the Prado:
Allison chose fall colors as her theme. The centerpiece is eye-catching with the cascade of rose petals flowing down.
Check out all the vendors’ work, and go here to cast your vote (after the morning new on Friday, 9.4.09).
The plates are quite a conversation piece, made of wood. The chocolate brown napkins are accented with fresh rose petals, and a large green leaf.
And a round of applause for Concepts Event Design, who furnished all the gorgeous linens, and plates!
The tablecloth has a rich ribbon scrolling throughout.
Introducing Allison, the designer of Magnolia Flower Shoppe::
Embellishmint | San Diego Wedding Vendors
Embellishmint is one of the competing vendors for the first ever NBC Throws a Wedding at the Prado coming up in October! Dawn Stone is the creative designer for Embellishmint. Here is the floral scheme she developed for Stefanie and Jerry, the lucky couple who will be getting married at the Prado:
The theme for this presentation was “old world chic” with tones of silver and pewter, antique white, and hints of shell pink, light peach, and pale blue.
Kudos to Haydee of Concepts Event Design for providing the lovely linens, sweetheart bench, plates, and pillow coverings to tie the whole theme together!
Check out each of the vendors, and then click here to go vote (after the morning new on Friday, 9.4.09).
Abalone shells accent the florals, and also adorn the napkins. Also accentuating the napkins are small roses and a jeweled adornment.
Amid the draped fabrics and rows and rows of roses, are silver beads that trail to the floor.
The clean white bench and dozens of candles are romantic, and lend a modern touch to the vintage charm.
Here’s what Embellishmint has to say, “Our designs and concepts are innovative, dynamic and uniquely positioned to reflect our talent, to translate our clients’ visions and ideas into a truly inspired affair. Embellishmint harnesses the superb talents of the principle designer, master florist, fine artist and beauty/style consultant to develop the ‘essence’ that captures a distinct mood and tone to captivate guests and leave them with an unforgettable sense of elation and appreciation. Ever striving to produce an unforgettable scene, we strive to fill each event with exceptional attention to detail, creative and unique use of materials and team commitment to excellence in customer service.”
Here are a couple of photos from my tour of the Embellishmint studio, located in Coronado:
Shown here is a story board created to display the colors, textures, fabrics, and embellishments for a wedding.
And, of course, we have to introduce you to Dawn Stone, the owner of Embellishmint:
