tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10175242556532416122024-03-05T18:09:14.894-08:00Botanica International Design StudioZoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.comBlogger242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-26257266116973300082012-08-13T11:40:00.000-07:002012-08-13T11:40:09.684-07:00NEW BLOG! Hi friends and our Blog Followers!<br />
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We are excited to announce that our blog has a new look and a new page! Please head over to our website to start following our NEW BLOG!<br />
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Click <a href="http://botanicaflorist.com/blog/">HERE</a> to see it!<br />
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Now, not only will you see our new blog here, but anytime we update our website with new images you'll also see them here!Zoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-733723228638924142012-07-30T11:13:00.001-07:002012-07-30T11:13:39.213-07:00Samantha and Thomas' Gasparilla Inn WeddingThis past Spring we were fortunate enough to have so many fabulous weddings. As much as we love weddings in the Tampa Bay area, we also LOVE weddings down in Boca Grande and this past Spring, was FILLED with them!<br />
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We had such a wonderful time being apart of Samantha and Thomas' big day! We enjoyed the planning process and of course loved seeing all of the elements brought together. We're romantics at heart and loved this dreamy affair complete with all of the amazing details! From the soft pink, champagne, ivory and pale yellow color scheme, to the bridal party attire, we couldn't help but love it all and hope you do too!<br />
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Thank you Samantha and Thomas for allowing us to be a part of your big day!<br />
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Enjoy the pics! Images courtesy of <a href="http://www.binaryflips.com/">Binaryflips Photography</a><br />
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XO- ZoëZoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-75671003949151865202012-07-26T11:48:00.003-07:002012-07-26T11:48:34.510-07:00Mixed Prints - What Do You Think?Mixed Prints. I was inspired by this new fashion trend, and after finding some inspiration via blogs and fashion magazines, I was still torn on this new concept. But after successfully attempting this new look this week myself (or so I was told I was successful) it's starting to grow on me. I really think the originator of this idea is on to something.<br />
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Now before you start mixing plaid and polka dots, there are a couple rules to keep in mind to guide you into a trendy risk taker rather than most wanted on Fashion Police.<br />
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Sarah Beth, the blogista behind the<a href="http://www.stylephilosopher.com/"> Style Philosopher</a> has some great insight on this trend and I couldn't help but gain a wealth of knowledge from her post regarding the mixed prints. Check the post out <a href="http://www.stylephilosopher.com/2012/06/mixed-prints.html">HERE</a>!<br />
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1. When mixing prints, you need to pick a dominant and less dominant pattern. This always comes in handy with men when mixing dress shirts and ties. This week, I picked a wide pin stripe pant, mixed with a small detailed polka dot pattern. Today, I'm sporting a large floral print dress, mixed with coordinating seersucker-esque jacket. So a no-no would be mixing a polka dot dress with a equally detailed striped jacket, etc. So just think, one pattern needs to be larger and the other one small.<br />
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2. Also, keep in mind the color palette, as mentioned in Sarah's blog sticking with a simple or coordinating color palette will also help make the look work better.<br />
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I fell in love with some images from her website and just had to share. Even though we are discussing fashion, I think this trend would be translated perfectly in home decor, and yes, even in weddings! We always love to use a variety of table linens with different textures and patterns that coordinate, but perhaps we might start seeing this trend also brought through in paper goods, bridesmaids dresses, groomsmen attire and beyond! Who knows, but in the meantime, I'm lovin' it!<br />
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XOXO- ZoëZoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-35505045106385735092012-07-12T08:17:00.001-07:002012-07-12T08:17:31.146-07:00Kind Words from a Past Mother of the Bride!Last week we had the pleasure of being a part of the Sisterhen Family wedding at the Dali Museum of Art in St. Petersburg, FL.<br />
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We loved their simple and understated look - we thought the flowers selected created a beautiful design throughout the room that was then accentuated by amber uplighting. In this design we used a combination of antique green hydrangeas, calla lilies, green fuji mums, champagne sahara roses and assorted foliages.<br />
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We couldn't help but share this wonderful email we received today from the Mother of the Bride:<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Zoe, I want to tell you how pleased we were with the flowers for Katie’s wedding. The bouquets and boutonnieres were beautiful and the table arrangements were gorgeous! I got so many compliments on the flowers. Several people wanted to know what the roses (the champagne or Sahara roses) were called. The lighting really added to the atmosphere. I would highly recommend Botanica for both design and service. Thank you again!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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Ian is honored to be one of this year's presenters, partnering with Grace Ormonde of W<a href="http://www.weddingstylemagazine.com/">edding Style Magazine</a> to present, "Les Saisons des fleur de Mariage"(The Seasons of Wedding Flowers).<br />
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We will be live tweeting from the event and hope you can join us Monday, starting at 11am as we share photos from backstage and during the show!<br />
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We can't wait to share and showcase this spectacular event!<br />
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Photos Courtesy of WeddingStyleMagazine.com - Last picture featured is an image from a fantasy table design by Ian and featured in a recent issue of Wedding Style Magazine.<br />
<br />Zoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-28759069763832228652012-07-05T13:32:00.001-07:002012-07-05T13:33:25.611-07:00Wedding Sneak Peek {Lindsay and Eric}!We love the bright summer color scheme of Lindsay and Eric's May Clearwater Hyatt Wedding! From their ceremony on the Sky Terrace through the Ballroom reception, to even the men's ties, the color was brought through in every way possible! The hot pink and chartreuse green color scheme is perfect for summer!<br />
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Lindsay loved pink and bling - and what girl doesn't?! For Lindsay's wedding we provided not only all of the floral, but also the table linens, napkins, chargers and chivari chairs.<br />
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We used antique and lime green hydrangeas, peonies, roses, garden roses, pink ranunculus, pink beronia and lilies throughout her floral designs.<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>I just wanted to take a few minutes and thank all of you at Botanica for bringing our vision to life! Everything was so beautiful, I could not have pictured it any other way. I absolutely loved the reception centerpieces and bouquets! Our wedding would not have been the same without you! Thank you all for your hard work and dedication in making our day perfect! I can't wait to see pictures of everything! You guys are awesome!!</i></span><br />
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Thank YOU Lindsay and Eric for being such an amazing couple to work with and for allowing us to be a part of your big day! We wish you a lifetime filled with happiness!<br />
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These beautiful images are courtesy of <a href="http://www.kelliedayphotography.com/">Kellie Day Photography</a>.<br />
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XO- ZoëZoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-32745013372681756562012-07-02T07:29:00.002-07:002012-07-02T07:29:29.495-07:00The Grand Hyatt Chef's Table<div style="text-align: left;">
This past May we had the pleasure of partnering with The Grand Hyatt of Tampa Bay to design their Chef's Table Event. At this event they showcased their beautiful hotel to the top wedding planners from Tampa Bay and Orlando.</div>
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It was a delightful day and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful venues and locations that the hotel has to offer. The day started with a tour of their new wedding meeting space that was design and decorated by our very own, Ian Prosser. </div>
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We ended the day with a delicious meal at their onsite restaurant, Oystercatchers. The meal was incredible, but more than anything, we loved chatting with some of our favorite wedding planners! For the design of this room, we embraced the burnt orange and mahogany color of the restaurant's chairs and paired them with a bright chartreuse green patterned linen. We incorporated monobotanical designs and wheat grass, including flowers in burnt orange housed in mahogany containers.</div>
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A special thank you to Josh Walther of <a href="http://www.inspiredj.com/">Inspire Entertainment</a> and Busted Blues for providing the wonderful entertainment! And of course, Weber Photography for these beautiful images!</div>
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<br /></div>Zoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-83683713145845113032012-06-29T08:11:00.002-07:002012-06-29T08:11:39.091-07:00Our New WebsiteIt's not secret that out new website is live. But unfortunately, it's still under construction. We hated to launch the site without it being 100% in tip top shape, but unfortunately it needed to be launched in order for some of the kinks and bugs to be worked out.<br />
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As we are excited to share the new look, but we want to let you know that it is still a work in progress. There is still additional content to be included as well as MANY more photos. We'll continue to update you as the progress continues, but in the meantime, what do you think?<br />
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<br />Zoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-37892880223442126212012-06-25T13:42:00.000-07:002012-06-25T13:46:10.907-07:00The Importance of Teamwork and Hiring Great Event Professionals!With every client we meet, we always love to know who your team of event professionals are. Why, you might ask? Because to us, there is nothing more important in creating an event than hiring stellar event professionals.<br />
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If a client has yet to complete their roster of professionals, we always LOVE to make recommendations! Why? No, we don't get commissions from referring other vendors and it doesn't mean they'll treat us to dinner, what it DOES mean and does give us? Peace of mind. Your vendors appreciate other professionals just as much as you, the client should.<br />
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Event day with a rockstar team of event professionals is like Christmas morning. Your vendors go into your event day excited and relaxed, knowing that regardless of what the day brings, they are working with a team that works well together and will do anything for each other.<br />
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So what does this mean for you? A stress-free event day and the peace of mind knowing that your vendors care as much about your event day as you do. That the quality of service and product they provide is fabulous and that you and your guests will be taken care of.<br />
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When creating your perfect team of event professionals ask other vendors. Ask them who they would choose if it was their big day and most likely you'll find, the more vendors you ask, the more certain names will continue to be presented. And if that's the case, you can't go wrong. Getting references from vendors that have the experience of working together will only result in a positive experience for you.<br />
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We stumbled upon this video from the fabulous <a href="http://www.voilacinematic.com/">Voila Cinematic</a> of a wedding we were a part of last July. I think it's the perfect example of a group of event professionals working together to create a spectacular event. It was a big production, but the day could not have been more seamless and stress-free. This is the perfect example of event professionals providing an outstanding product and experience for their client.<br />
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XO- ZoëZoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-18388753319958070402012-06-20T08:05:00.004-07:002012-06-20T08:05:54.473-07:00Website {SNEAK PEEK}We can hardly wait for the launch of our new website/blog! The ETA is set for sometime next week and we're counting down the minutes!<br />
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In the meantime, we thought we'd give you a snippet of our new home page... this was in the earlier in the designing stages so the real one will be slightly different. But in the meantime, we hope you enjoy this sneak peek!<br />
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The article gave inspiration for kids' birthday parties. Along with the fun themes, they provided several great DIY projects to add additional layers of details to the party.<br />
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The forecast was rather ominous for the weekend, but a little early afternoon showers didn't rain on their parade! After the ceremony finished the weather completely cleared!<br />
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For Taylor and Wesley's wedding they embraced the vibrance of color that is ever-so present down in Boca Grande and went with a bright chartreuse green and hot pink/fuchsia color scheme, accented with touches of bling. We used a variety of gorgeous spring flowers including; tulips, peonies, roses, hydrangeas, cymbidium orchids and ranunculus. Other design elements included hot pink bougainvillea trees around the dance floor, off white leather couches accented with the brides patterned chartreuse green pillows complete with a floral chandelier over the center of the dance floor. We loved the added details of the bride including the straws, personalized drink flags and the sparkler signs.<br />
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We love this beautiful wedding! Thank you Taylor and Wesley for allowing us to be a part of your special day!!<br />
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Images courtesy of DKM Accessories, The Palm Accessories and The Stationary StudioZoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-86223775859484912262012-06-06T10:50:00.003-07:002012-06-06T10:50:49.267-07:00Kind Words!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Myriad Condensed Web';">Hello Zoe,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Myriad Condensed Web';"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Myriad Condensed Web';"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Myriad Condensed Web';">I wanted to take the time to thank you, Ian, and your fabulous staff once again for all their hard work on my beautiful flowers. It was truly a pleasure working with you all, as everyone was very warm and friendly as well as amazingly talented, and that makes all the difference in the world! Our guests repeatedly told us that our wedding flowers were "like something out of a movie!" and "magazine-worthy." </span><br />
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On her website, the bride offered a link to <a href="http://travelersjoy.com/">Traveler's Joy</a>. This website was incredible and I wished it would have been around when I got married. Pretty much, it allows your guests to contribute to your honeymoon. Before you judge, no, it's not one of those tacky websites that's like, please contribute money here! BUT what it allows your guests to do is pay for different excursions, dinners, spa treatments, etc. My husband and I had a fun time looking at the website thinking of what we would want to do and would be a fun addition to what was to surely be an unforgettable vacation. What did we select? Their private tour of Venice, Italy.<br />
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<br />Zoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-34753051182210930572012-05-31T13:18:00.002-07:002012-05-31T13:18:56.115-07:00Peonies, before they meet your bouquet!Ever wondered what your flowers look like before they make it into your arrangements and bouquets? We're so excited to share a couple of photos of peonies growing wild in Italy. Aren't they beautiful?! If only we could grow peonies in our backyard!!<br />
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Flowers suspended from the ceiling provides the most unique focal point in any space. Below is a picture of a wedding we did last year, where we suspended floral chandeliers and covered the frame of the tent in smilax foliages.<br />
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Before you decide you want flowers hanging over each of your guest tables (and if you do, please feel free to call us) ;) there are some important things to consider:<br />
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1. If you are in a Ballroom or similar event space - are there rigging points? What are rigging points you might ask? They are the support system that allows you the ability to suspend items, such as a chandelier, floral or lighting from a ceiling. Sometimes they need to be added and will be an additional cost, or some locations unfortunately don't have the capability of having them or even adding them.<br />
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2. These designs can be rather pricey. Why? Because of the amount of product and labor involved in the creation of these items. Sometimes it might be best to just hang one impact point over the center of the dance floor for maximum effect.<br />
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3. These items are the easiest to construct when you have a tent. It still requires a lot of work, but tents make it the easiest for installation as if there aren't rigging points, we can always suspend items from the frame of the tent.<br />
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We hope you enjoy the images and the link to the blog post. Amy, thanks so much for sharing and inspiring our blog post today!!<br />
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XO - ZoëZoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-28521031235452200702012-05-21T09:58:00.003-07:002012-05-21T09:58:53.149-07:00{Wedding Sneak Peek} Damon and Laura!Laura and Damon's vintage inspired wedding took place at the Crosley Mansion in Sarasota, FL earlier this month. Laura's love of purple, pink and blue influenced the design of this wedding. Coupled with vintage elements, the wedding came together beautifully. We used a variety of stunning summer flowers including, hyacinth, peonies, ranunculus, garden roses, stock, hydrangeas, lilies and so many more.<br />
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The couple provided some of the other decor elements such as the tissue hearts to add in some personal elements. We were so happy to be a part of such a beautiful wedding. Thank you <a href="http://www.stepintothelimelight.com/">Limelight Photography</a> for sharing these beautiful images!<br />
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For a healthier alternative, I'd suggest diet lemonade, or even lower sugar lemonade. But the recipe is pretty simple. Take a glass, fill with ice, fill half with your sweet tea vodka and the other half with lemonade and voila! It's a delicious and refreshing treat, perfect for lounging by the pool or hanging with friends on a boat.<br />
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<br />Zoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-70789951234094535552012-05-16T09:01:00.001-07:002012-05-16T09:01:27.531-07:00{Wedding Sneak Peek} Amanda and Alex in Orlando, FLApril 14th, Amanda and Alex became Mr. and Mrs. Mestdagh. It was a beautiful spring day in Orlando, FL. They exchanged vows at Knowles Chapel at Rollins College, followed by a beautiful reception at The Citrus Club in downtown Orlando.<br />
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There are so many things that we loved about this wedding, from the color scheme, to the details Amanda so perfectly created, through the beautiful bride herself!<br />
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The flowers were in shades of oranges and off whites, including hydrangeas, anemones, ranunculus, tulips and pin cushion proteas. The orange paired with the charcoal grey gave a very modern and sophisticated look which worked perfectly with the decor and color scheme of the club. Below are some images from the wonderfully talented Abby Liga of <a href="http://www.ligaphotography.com/">Liga Photography</a>. Thanks so much for sharing Abby!<br />
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XO - ZoëZoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-26993354385340356292012-05-11T08:43:00.000-07:002012-05-11T08:43:37.683-07:00Wedding Sneak Peek!This past April, we had the pleasure of being a part of Caitlin and Rob's wedding day at The Davis Island Garden Club. Despite a little rain, the bride and groom were radiant and the setting was just beautiful.<br />
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For their wedding we used a variety of chartreuse green and purple spring flowers placed in collections of mixed vessels including wicker, mason jars, urns, etc. Caitlin planned everything beautifully - no detail was untouched. We especially love (pictured below) her custom burlap pillows! A huge thank you to Justin Demutiis of <a href="http://JustinDemutiisPhotography.com/">Justin Demutiis Photography</a> for sharing these beautiful photos!<br />
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Thank you so much for providing such beautiful florals for our wedding. The bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony decor were all lovely and really helped set the ambiance for our special day. Your entire staff were so easy to work with and accommodating. Thanks again for helping plan and execute the vision for our wedding.</div>
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<br />Zoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-84912124135543716502012-05-04T08:50:00.000-07:002012-05-04T08:53:34.424-07:00A Letter to Our ClientsOne a more serious note today, we thought we'd take a moment to share why our clients and brides are so important to us.<br />
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Dear Clients,<br />
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Each client that books with us, each day, allows us to realize the importance of what we do. We aren't just working in an office, working for a paycheck. We have a passion. We are blessed to be doing what we do. We feel honored to be a part of one of the most unforgettable days or occasions in a person's life.<br />
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What are the most important things to us? Quality and Experience. Our goal at Botanica is to not only meet, but exceed your expectations. We want your experience while working with us, to be unlike any other. From your first meeting, through our countless emails and phone calls, to the big day - we want to create an experience for you that gives you the piece of mind knowing that the quality of design and product you receive on your special day is beyond what you envisioned. We strive to ensure that your experience throughout the entire process was stress-free, enjoyable and memorable, and that you never felt rushed or overwhelmed, but most of all, your experience was personal. That is our ultimate goal.<br />
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We strive for perfection. We've implemented policies and procedures, created event day timelines and provide emergency phone numbers to ensure as perfect of a day as possible. But we'll admit, we're humans and we're not perfect. As much as I would like to tell you every event 100% of the time is 100% perfect, that's not true. But I will tell you, we will try our very HARDEST to ensure a seamless day, or at the very least, do whatever it takes to fix any issue that might present itself.<br />
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We aren't just vendors showing up dropping off items at a Bride's wedding or your celebration. We are your teammates, your partners, designing YOUR day. Our goal is a beyond thrilled and happy clients and we will do whatever it takes to accomplish that.<br />
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We are grateful for every event we're a part of and for each relationship we form with our clients throughout their planning process. We aren't just a business, we're a family that we consider each client to be a part of.<br />
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Your friends at Botanica<br />
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P.S. - We aren't professional writers, so please excuse any horrible grammatical errors made. ;)<br />
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<br />Zoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-61081167398015477872012-05-02T12:56:00.001-07:002012-05-02T12:56:14.972-07:00Wedding Sneak Peek! Elena and MichaelYou might have already seen this on our Facebook, but we still wanted to share this fabulous wedding regardless! The wedding of Elena and Michael at The Ritz Carlton Sarasota Members Beach Club was such a fun wedding, not only the day of, but throughout the entire wedding planning process.<br />
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Elena was a lover of purple - so for her design we used a variety of shades of purple to achieve her desired look. From purple hydrangea, through purple mokara, phalenopsis and dendrobium orchids, purple anemones, lavender roses and more! There is nothing we love more than a monochromatic color scheme. It achieves such a fabulous look!<br />
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In addition to this amazing collage of photos below taken by the wonderful Michael and Rebecca of <a href="http://www.stepintothelimelight.com/">Limelight Photography</a>, under the pictures, we couldn't help by sharing Elena's kind and thoughtful review of us on Yelp. We cannot thank Jamie Billig, of <a href="http://www.confettievents.net/">Confetti Events</a> enough for allowing us to be a part of this special day. Thank you for making the planning process and the wedding day, such a smooth and enjoyable process that ran like a well oiled machine! ;)<br />
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Thank you Elena for being such an amazing Bride to work with! We enjoyed every moment and in our eyes, you will always be our #1 Facebook Fan! ;)<br />
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XO-ZoëZoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1017524255653241612.post-24564585576873323352012-04-30T07:54:00.003-07:002012-04-30T08:00:12.195-07:00April Wedding Sneak Peeks!April has been a fabulous month here at Botanica filled with amazing clients, fabulous planners, and beautiful events! Rather than feature one wedding today, I thought we'd share a little snippet from a few of this month's wonderful events! This is a combination of professional and iPhone pictures (so disregard the poor quality of our iPhone pics!) ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tent at the Boca Pass Club in Boca Grande, FL</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Clearwater Hyatt<br />
Photo courtesy of Djamel Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Tampa Museum of Art<br />
Photo courtesy of Jerry McGaghey Photography</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tent at Private Residence</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tent at The Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Beach Club at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota</td></tr>
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We hope you enjoyed this little sampling - with more pictures and more professional pics to come soon! Thank you to all of the fabulous couples, planners and clients that allowed us to be involved in their big day! </div>
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Xo - Zoë</div>
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</div>Zoë Gallinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274577735944973375noreply@blogger.com2