Adrienne and Dennis | Photos!

I was catching up with Adrienne last week and she shared the news that she and Dennis are expecting! I am so glad we got a little time (and some photos!) before the little one arrives! Adrienne was a super sweet bride, she is pretty crafty, and had a very clear idea of her centerpieces vision. So it was a delight to build on her ideas and create her bouquets for her. {We spent so much time catching up that I forgot to ask who took these great photos...as soon as I know - I will be sure to share!}
  
 
 

I Love Presents! And cookies, and cake and...

...if Cinemacake wasn't so good a making Films, they could go into PR! I picked up the mail yesterday - which is usually kinda sad...bills, junk mail, you know what I mean. But there was a little package this time. Hmm. I don't know anybody in Chalfont. So imagine when I cracked that baby open and two of my favorite things were inside - Pastry and Cinemacake!
That's right - a little treat from Dave and Sheryl. Perfectly formed, not a single one broken, with each of our logos on it Butter Cookies!

Now, as a company with 'cake' (another one of my food groups) in their name - you might have thought I would have said they should be Bakers. But they would have had to duke it out with Kim at Park Avenue Pastries. And really - if we all just let people do what they do best, the world would be a better place. Kim is amazing. Great ideas, great sense of style and most important - tasty (cookies that is!) There is information on her website regarding the fresh factor and it is suggested that we "enjoy them within two months of receiving them." I practically fell off the couch laughing, but another one of those buttery treats would have been in jeopardy - no way these babies are making it through the weekend!

Thank you Dave & Sheryl. Always a pleasure! Thank you Kim, I look forward to working with you soon!


Save the Date: AMC Youth Planning Showcase | 3.13.2011

I met Ann Marie Casey at Jacob Berger's Bar Mitzvah and we have been running into each other a lot lately! She was the families photographer for the day (check out the event!) I am so excited that she invited me to be a part of her first Youth Planning Party on March 3, 2011 from 12 to 3 p.m. at her new studio space in Ardmore. Giant Bridal/Mitzvah Expo style events just aren't my style and I 'm glad to report not Ann Marie's either. So when she proposed this low key, meet and greet where talented vendors can share what they do with anyone interested in checking us out I was in! I hope you are to, RSVP today to AMC (610) 642-1890. There is free parking, Free Admission and some rockin' door prizes to boot!
I am going to be in great company too. In addition to Ann Marie showcasing her great new space and fabulous body of work we will be joined by: Invitations of Distinction, Z Event Group, All Around Entertainment, Bredenbeck's Bakery! Come check us out!

Stacie and Zach | October 23, 2010 Update Pictures!

Stacie and Zach got their pictures back and shared a few...they had so many great details! They picked this community garden for their "first look." So appropriate since all of their inspiration images during our consultation were fruit, veggies and shots they took from a Farmer's Market!
Stacie had a sweet little secret note for Zach to kick off their day - and then they were swinging...literally! Zach is so swank and Mad Men like!
Stacie knew she wanted bright green Fuji mums for her bridesmaids, so we built on that and her aubergine color pallet - I added a touch of Rosemary to her bouquet for a bit of good luck. It has been used as a symbol of remembrance and fidelity in weddings for centuries....and so it continues.
The ceremony and reception were at the NCC, and they walked in to wine and moss toned linens, with centerpieces that were practically built from the Farmer's Market!

Hanna's Bat Mitzvah | IVC 1.15.11

I always enjoy working at the Independence Visitor Center (IVC) in the Liberty View Ballroom. I think it is one of those hidden treasures. It has both indoor and outdoor experiences for your guests and you can choose from two fantastic caterers: Gourmetro or Max and Me Catering.
Hannah celebrated her Bat Mitzvah at the gorgeous Rodeph Shalom Synagogue and rocked out her Reception at the IVC. Her mom is a graphic designer so she personalized all of her daughters invitations, table numbers and signs with sketches and drawings that Hannah did herself.
This girl loved color so that was her "theme" per say... Hot pink, orange, red all liked together with a bright chartreuse green...the room was transformed! Hannah's sketches were enlarged and used as table runners down the center of the 'Kids' tables.
 The Kids area and the Adult tables were divided by the dance floor that had tons of lanterns overhead.
The adults had two styles of centerpieces. One to connect to the bright green of the kids and tall trees with hanging Gerberas to connect with outside and Hannah's botanical like sketches.
 
(Thank you Persico Photo for such great detail shots!)

Wish Upon a Wedding | Top of the Tower 1.31.11

We thought we would kick off the month of love with some big LOVE of our own (statue that is!)
Campbell Studios was a proud local sponsor for the launch of the Philadelphia Chapter of "Wish Upon a Wedding" hosted at the Top of the Tower at 3 Logan Square.
WUW provides weddings and vow renewals to couples facing terminal illness or other serious life-altering circumstances, regardless of sexual orientation. Often, couples facing such situations do not have the energy, time, money, or resources needed to plan their wedding. This organization takes care of all the details, offering couples a chance to relax and enjoy a very special day while surrounded by the love of their closest family and friends.

There were lots of great sponsors from the industry there including Cupcakes Gourmet...
and I need to find out who donated these little pieces of twisted love!
While saying we look forward to being called upon to fulfill a wish would be bitter sweet - we will be honored to be a part of  making someones day filled with beauty and love.

Oooh baby its cold outside...but it was warm at the NCC!

I have done weddings with Cliff in the past - but last minute he was unable to attend so photographer Ann Marie Casey came in to save the day! I was so glad she could jump in and capture the table setting details. It was so cool too, she was taking these shots when the sun had already gone down but she got such great views from the windows. Beautiful! Here are just a few, but there were so many great ones. Check out the side show to the right for more!

Ho Ho Holy Cow! Holiday Parties are Back!

And this one was Comcastic! I am so glad Holiday Parties are back - especially ones that are ready for something fun and different. I was so excited when this client gave me the freedom to design something slightly retro with a touch of mid-century inspiration - in Pink and Orange! Yay Christmas! Sofia Negron spent the day with me as I made final touches and snapped a few shots for us.
Above an amoeba shaped seating sections we decked the hall with some hanging circles and spheres...I can't decide which I like better... the trees or the balls!

Erika and Ryan | September 25, 2010

I have been having such a fun Fall - that I am yet again behind in blogging! But I got a really sweet note from Erika. She and Ryan got their Wedding Trailer from Glen Elliott this past week and she passed it along for me to check out. I have a lot to say about their day- I had the opportunity to do both the flowers as well as the wedding coordinating for their wedding at the National Constitution Center...but the details on that will have to wait until tomorrow. In the meantime, check out their trailer and a few of the detail shots below!

Erika + Ryan Wedding Trailer- The National Constitution Center, Philadelphia PA from Glen Elliott on Vimeo.

Susan and Rudy from Wellington Studio were Erika's official photographers for the wedding - they did a beautiful job. Here is just a taste of their fabulous work (more to follow!)
 
 
 
 

And as many of you know, while I am a great florist - I am a terrible photographer. So I asked my friend Ann Marie Casey to come by and get a few detail shots for me. Here are a couple - and you can see more in the slide show over to the right!

Stacie and Zach | October 23, 2010

I love it when I get photos and videos back! Check out this preview video from Stacie and Zach's Wedding this past  October 23rd. She sent the link with this really nice note:

"I just want to thank you again for everything you did for our wedding!  The flowers and centerpieces were beautiful, and the stair decor had everyone buzzing. 
For our honeymoon, we went to a spa whose toiletries were all rosemary scented- the smell of rosemary will always bring back memories of our wedding day, since it was in my bouquet and Zach's boutonniere!  All day long we kept getting whiffs of it :) 
Here's a highlight video from our special day, Enjoy!

Thanks again,
Stacie"
Zach and Stacie - National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, PA from Jacob W Schroeder on Vimeo.

Open House: The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Philadelphia

You know you have passed it a million times - maybe even paid more attention to it since our friends in City Hall have installed the red light cameras at it's intersection - yes, The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Philadelphia. My friends at Culinary Concepts are hosting an Open House this Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.and Campbell Studios is pleased to be doing the flowers! If you are downtown take an early lunch break and check it out! Not only will there be great food but you can take a tour of the Temple (one at 12:00 p.m. and another at 1:00 p.m.) and learn all of it's secrets....well some of them anyway! Click here for more information about the event including deals on parking etc.
We all know I am not such a great photographer... but here's a quick shot from my iPhone...
Here are a couple shots from another event we did together - Thanks Kevin York Photography! 
 What kind of secrets you may ask...well how about this fun fact: The History of the Poinsettia is attributed to a Master Mason  - Joel Roberts Poinsett!