It's all about HEAT!

The annual Celebrate RI Ball  - "Twistin' the Night Away" is not to be missed on January 31st! So important in these economic times is taking care of our fellow Rhode Islanders in need. Proceeds from the event will help warm the homes of those that just can't swing it by benefiting the RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund. 

This amazing fundraising effort will transform Rhodes on the Pawtuxet to a 60's throwback extraordinaire - great music, atmosphere, vignettes, games, food and drink are on the menu!

Sandy Winslow, a great friend and inspired scavenger heads up the Decor coordination and is staged to pull off yet another glama event with a crazy budget of less than 2 grand. And that would be for 600 guests ladies and gents!

She starts as soon as the last one's over, grabbing loads of deals at our annual "yard sale". She has an army of dedicated volunteers from Johnson and Wales University who are amazed at her resourcefulness.  We love you Sandy! You Rock!!!!

The Event is chaired by Governor and Mrs Carcieri and a terrific hands-on committee. Thanks so much for all you do!  

May we ALL stay warm this crazy winter!!!

New on the Scene!

We have the insider info on a new artist in our midst!!! Uber talented Neil Alexander has recently relocated to the area from New Orleans and we're sure you'll soon be seeing lots of his great images at some of our most exclusive events!

His new site is under construction, but we'll keep you posted as soon as it's uploaded. If you're looking for a great photographer with an uncontrived, quirky, journalistic style give Neil a ring. Not lots of fussy poses - he captures the essence of your big day with extraordinary attention to detail!  Tell him we told you so!!!

Shagrila and Justin at Rosecliff

It's all in the details! That's the trademark of Something Fabulous, an award winning "creative, full service event planning boutique and invitation studio". They are based in Detroit and DC and we had the pleasure of working with pricipals Jennifer Charles and Kimberley Allen on a tres fab wedding at Rosecliff last Spring!
This Shakespearean-inspired wedding had lots of great literary touches. Favorite books were nestled into the table designs and even the place cards were wonderful mini leather-bound "books" filled with Nantucket chocolates. We especially loved the gorgeous custom charger plates they made as a surprise for the couple!

Peonies were at their peak and we did a showstopping head table incorporating crystal chandeliers into a solid floral "runner" of pink peonies, creamy roses and spirea on a rectangular Tuscan table!

Check out the great photos on their website portfolio under Storybook Love. Sota Dzine flew in to take photos and were also a treat to work with. Beautiful images. It's also one of our featured weddings in the Venues area of our website. Click on Rosecliff.
It was a beautiful collaboration and we hope we get the opportunity to team up again in the future!!!

Floral Class at Stoneblossom through RISD

Looking for something fun in the dead of winter? Join us at our East Greenwich studio for  "Floral Design Demystified" - an inspiring, hands-on workshop! We'll cover the basics of conditioning and mechanics, water vs floral foam, selecting the right container as well as inspiring design tips. Refreshments will be served. you can sign up on line by clicking this RISD link - or call the Continuing Ed office at 401-454-6200

Saturday January 31st

10:00 am to Noon

See ya there!!!!

Why we do what we do.....

So nice when happy couples drop us a line to express thanks and let us know how happy they were. It's so important to all of us here at Stoneblossom that everything is just perfect and exactly - and more - than the client imagines! 

Jenny and Rob were just great to work with - their Rosecliff wedding was stunning- and so was she! Check out the great photos on Meghan Sepe's website under Jenny and Rob!

Thanks Jen! We love that you loved it!!!!

Snap! and Chat with Joyce

We love the girls from Snap! Photography! Such a talented trio!!!

For the first in a series that they are calling Snap! and Chat - they chose Joyce and Stoneblossom for their premiere!

It's a fun look at the showroom, a great interview and pix of Joyce. They even coined a new acronym that we love: WWJD or What Would Joyce Do! paying homage to her highly respected business saavy!

Here are a few pix to enjoy and be sure to check out their full blog dated December 26th at www.snapweddings.com!

Thanks guys!!!

Grace Ormonde releases two new issues of Wedding Style!

Yes, the much anticipated release of the 2009 issues of grace ormonde Wedding Style and grace ormonde Wedding Style New England has finally happened. And what a release it is!!!! Grace is a longtime friend and she never ceases to blow us away with cover-to-cover over-the-top world-class offerings! The tabletops, linens, florals, lighting, cakes, gowns - all to die for. Her editiorial is always top notch - and the exotic locales she takes you to are really, really something.

Stoneblossom is honored to be included in her prestigious 2009 Platinum List of the Nation's finest vendors.

Very exciting is the Featured Wedding of Elly Chou and David Newbower from last August at Rosecliff. Be sure and click on the link to read their great love story and see all of the pix!!
Below are a few - with more to follow in a later blog! She was absolutely stunning in her Vera Wang!!!

Lighting by Ormonde Productions

Photos by Corinna Raznikov Photography:

Check the blog periodically for more insider info on the amazing Grace Ormonde!