The Brilliant Blog

Spring Wedding Flowers in Bloom at The Seawell Grand Ballroom

2012-01-26T11:29:00.000-08:00

Brilliant Blooms had the opportunity to work at the stunning and extremely well-run Seawell Grand Ballroom this past Sunday at their Inaugural Wedding Showcase and Fashion Show.

We chose to fill our designs with a variety of early spring flowers like peonies, hyacinth, tulips, daffodils, scabiosa and chamomile for their beautiful fragrance and rarity. Paired with a chandelier of umbrellas from Splendor for Your Guests, delectables from Gateaux Pastries, and rental items like mismatched vintage china, depression glass cake plates, and antique keys from A Vintage Affair our display was a hit!

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

Our New Portfolio of Wedding Flowers

2012-01-14T13:29:00.000-08:00

Our gorgeous new portfolio book just appeared and we cannot stop gazing upon it!

The new book includes our best work yet and we would love to share it with you.

Some stunning highlights are pictured above including a white-tipped burgundy dahlia bride's bouquet, an adorable pink and brown hydrangea & fiddle head fern shoot centerpiece accented with buttons, a deep purple bouquet including wheat and lavender, a bright fall floral centerpiece designed inside a real pumpkin & a vintage hat box filled with lush garden roses, purple hydrangea & monkshood.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

Fabulous and Festive Holiday Decor for ISES

2011-12-29T19:27:00.000-08:00

We had the honor of decorating Kevin Taylor's Restaurant at the Opera House for the ISES Holiday Party in December. We took the opportunity to showcase our handmade mercury glass decor and brand new chandeliers. Thanks to Kent Meireis Photography and Charming Chairs for their partnership.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

Brilliant Blooms Featured on Mile High Bride

2011-12-22T08:34:00.000-08:00

We are so excited that our Winter Style Shoot is featured in Mile High Bride!

http://www.milehighbride.com/winter-style-shoot-deer-creek-valley-ranch

Thanks to everyone on our fabulous Team:

Gaston Photography

Revel and Bloom

A Wild Thyme Catering

Deer Creek Valley Ranch

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

Mercury Glass Owls at Brilliant Blooms

2011-12-09T13:51:00.000-08:00

We love these adorable mercury glass Owls! They are available in 2 sizes both just begging to be taken home and loved up. We've also made our own sparkly and elegant mercury vessels in a variety of shapes and sizes perfect for holding all your flickering candles this holiday season.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

Introducing Deer Creek Valley Ranch

2011-11-26T14:20:00.000-08:00

Brilliant Blooms had the pleasure of working at Deer Creek Valley Ranch again on this fabulous styled photo shoot. The Ranch has so many ceremony and reception area options, and we did our best to decorate them all. We love this wedding venue because it has the perfect Colorado outdoor feel and a rustic western barn that characterizes so many mountain venues, but it is only 1 hour from Downtown. The owners are wonderful, caring people and we adore them!

Our Thanks to these Vendor Partners:

Gaston Photography

Priority One Events

A Wild Thyme Catering

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

Brilliant Blooms Named Best of Weddings by The Knot...Again!

2011-11-21T18:37:00.000-08:00

The people have spoken, and Brilliant Blooms has been voted Best of Weddings in Colorado by The Knot for the second year in a row! In the spirit of this week of thanks and giving we want to say thank you to all of our wonderful clients who support us with their business, their referrals and their glowing reviews. We are also very thankful for the support of our local special event community. We could not do what we do without you.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

Brilliant Blooms Now Offers Linens and a Full Line of Party Rentals

2011-11-13T19:21:00.000-08:00

In an effort to make things more seamless and convenient for our clients, Brilliant Blooms is now a one stop shop for all your special event decor. We will create gorgeous, custom floral designs for your wedding or corporate event and provide perfectly coordinated linens, chairs, table ware and more to complete the decor.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

A Passion for Purple Wedding Flowers

2011-11-06T19:22:00.000-08:00

These lovely purple wedding flowers were inspired by our beautiful bride, Sylvia, a devoted Rockies fan, and her fiance, who was raised on a wheat farm in Eastern Colorado. We were asked to combine the rich deep purple that symbolizes the Colorado Rockies and dried wheat from the groom's parents' farm. Above are the floral designs we came up with to decorate their ceremony on the infield at Coors Field. Thanks to TC Decker from Muse Events for including us in this joyful wedding.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

Wedding Reception Fantasy Tables

2011-10-26T11:44:00.000-07:00

Finally, our images of The Denver Botanic Gardens Wedding Showcase are ready for public viewing. Brilliant Blooms was asked to create 5 fantasy tables based on the show's theme of sustainability. We designed 5 distinct vignettes from non-floral materials that were either recycled, found or reusable objects. All of the vignettes are available from Brilliant Blooms for rent or purchase.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

Thanks to All Well Rents for the gorgeous table ware, linens and chairs!

A Profusion of Pink

2011-10-15T08:46:00.001-07:00

The Magnolia Hotel Ballroom

Boettcher Mansion

The Magnolia Hotel Ballroom

The Pines at Genesee

This summer we had the pleasure of designing many, many wedding flowers in pink tones. We love how they all bring something unique and elegant to every setting.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

Denver Botanic Gardens Wedding Showcase This Friday

2011-09-14T12:21:00.000-07:00

Wait! Stop! Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $100!

and most importantly

Do Not Miss the Denver Botanic Gardens Wedding Showcase!

This award winning event takes place just once a year and allows you access to dozens of the best wedding professionals in Denver, as well as a sneak peak at the Denver Botanic Gardens, the opportunity to book your date a the Gardens 1 month earlier than the general public, and a chance to win one of many prizes given away during the event like a free event site or a free bridal bouquet.

Brilliant Blooms will display 5 fantasy tables with sustainably inspired designs.

It's all happening this Friday, September 16th at 5 PM

at the Denver Botanic Gardens on York St

Be there, or be so very square.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

Green Wedding Flowers

2011-08-28T14:26:00.000-07:00

We mean literally and environmentally friendly Green Flowers. Emily wanted her wedding flowers to have an outdoor feel and a low environmental impact. To accomplish this we used as many locally grown flowers as possible, and non-floral decorations like these paper lanterns to dress up the ceremony instead of large floral arrangements.

We offer many non-floral rental items such as lanterns, archways, linens, pedestals, branches, crystals garlands and more.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.

Introducing: Deer Creek Valley Ranch

2011-08-18T12:07:00.001-07:00

It was our absolute pleasure to decorate "The Barn" at Deer Creek Valley Ranch's Grand Opening party last night. We love the warm, rustic, western appeal of the barn's interior. So many details were perfectly attended to such as hand hewn hickory floor boards, saddle-seated bar stools, and copper light fixtures. Deer Creek Valley Ranch is the perfect place for a mountain wedding or corporate event with a western theme.

Thanks to Ashley & Kim at A Wild Thyme Catering for the delicious food and drink as well as the fun cow hide table covers! And, thanks to Julie at Bliss Elevated Events for pulling everything together and tying it all up with a lovely bow!

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event floral and wedding flower needs.
Contact us at www.brilliant-blooms.com or 303.514.4704

Event Site Spotlight: The Four Seasons Resort in Vail

2011-08-01T15:07:00.001-07:00

We love the new Four Seasons Resort in Vail! Gorgeous within, wood paneled walls and travertine tile floors, and gorgeous without, set in the heart of Vail surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The Four Seasons in the perfect place for your mountain wedding, corporate retreat or family reunion.

The pool deck, complete with a roaring fire in a stone hearth, affords a lovely location for cocktails at sunset. Inside, a grand ballroom appointed with elegance and rustic charm provides an ideal setting for your formal dinner reception.

The Four Seasons Resort partners with Larkspur Restaurant to offer a stunning outdoor wedding ceremony location. And, the professionals at both locations are prepared to meet your every need. "We want to create your perfect once in a life time experience, not ours" says Catering Sales Manager Rebecca Steffen.

Contact Rebecca at

Four Seasons Resort Vail

One Vail Road Vail, CO 81657

970.477.8824 direct

970.477.8829 fax

email: rebecca.steffen@fourseasons.com

web:http://www.fourseasons.com/vail

Everything Different, But The Same...

2011-07-11T13:53:00.000-07:00

Britany wanted all of her wedding flowers to be different, but the same. She also wanted lily pads and candles floating in her pool. To create 7 bouquets. 2 altarpieces, an 30 centerpieces that were all different, but the same, was a bit of a challenge. I think we did pretty well though. My favorite flower is the tall one in the pool.

Miss Colorado Pageant Winner

2011-06-27T13:11:00.000-07:00

Brilliant Blooms congratulates Diana Dreman on her coronation as Miss Colorado!

Diana will be Colorado’s delegate to the Miss America 2012 competition, scheduled for January in Las Vegas. If crowned Miss America, she will take her cancer awareness message nationwide, as well as perform duties as an ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network of Hospitals.

Video:
CU Boulder student crowned Miss Colorado. 9ENWS at noon. 06/27/11.
http://www.9news.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=1027410867001

Watch the video above for a peek at the pageant bouquet provided by Brilliant Blooms. We sponsored this year's Miss Colorado Pageant with pride.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom corporate event florist and wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your special event and wedding flower needs.
Contact us at www.brilliant-blooms.com or 303.514.4704

Gray and Yellow IS this Season's Hot Color Combo

2011-06-21T11:59:00.000-07:00

Jen and Wes were the embodiment of love and joy on their wedding day at The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera. We love their spirit and their color scheme. The bridesmaids and groomsmen wore heather gray and the decor was white and bright yellow. Love!

Ceremony - Gazebo at Cordillera Lodge and Spa
Ceremony Decor - Brilliant Blooms
Hair and Makeup - Sara Duffy Artistry
Photography - Paige Elizabeth Photography
Bridal Party Flowers - Brilliant Blooms
Wedding Cake - Kelley Kakes
Event Coordination - Muse Events

Brilliant Blooms Featured on Colorado Weddings Magazine Blog

2011-06-13T13:34:00.000-07:00

Thanks to our lovely bride Kate for recommending us in this blog post! Kate, your wedding was gorgeous, joyful and truly a pleasure to participate in.

http://coweddingsmag.com/2011/06/13/i-do-in-the-mile-high-city/

Jewel Tone Wedding Flowers

2011-06-07T09:16:00.000-07:00

Bold and beautiful jewel tone wedding flowers perfectly compliment each other in this gorgeous Spring time wedding in Denver. Thanks to Michelle and Zach from Revert Photography for these lovely images!

http://www.revertphoto.com/2011/06/denver-wedding-photographer-spring-wedding/

Our Very Own Royal Wedding

2011-05-20T08:42:00.000-07:00

Our lovely bride, Jennifer, is the truest Anglophile I know. And so, we are kindred spirits.

From the ceremony at The Anglican Cathedral of St John's to the richly detailed

reception, including High Tea served to her guests at tea time, Jennifer

overlooked nothing in order to bring her vision of a sumptuous English Garden Wedding to life.

Thank you for including us in your royal celebration of love!

Venue: St. John's Cathedral

Reception: The Brown Palace

Hair/Make-up: Girls and Curls

Flowers: Brilliant Blooms

Cake: The Makery

Photography: Keri Doolittle Photography

Flowers for Your Hat

2011-05-04T14:57:00.000-07:00

Derby Hat Embelishments Anyone?

Thank you to our lovely "Lady Who Lunches" for bringing in your mom's hat

and asking us to decorate it. What a fun Derby Hat idea! Bring us your tired, your poor, your wide brimmed yearning to breath free and we'll adorn them with glorious blossoms.

Happy 65th Birthday to Priscilla of Boston!

2011-04-19T14:33:00.000-07:00

We love the ladies at Priscilla of Boston in Cherry Creek North almost as much as we love the gorgeous gowns they carry. Today is Priscilla's official 65th Birthday and we wanted to help celebrate by sharing the news with all of you. If you are currently wedding gown shopping make sure to visit Priscilla of Boston this week because they are HAVING A SALE!!! Nothing gets me more excited than markdowns :)

Here is what Christine, store manager at Priscilla of Boston, has to say about their upcoming celebration this Saturday:

"Come try on bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses and accessories! Eat some cake with us AND get 20% off your entire purchase!

email denver@priscillaofboston.com for details or an appointment!"

P.S. You can also see lovely floral decor by Brilliant Blooms in the store all this week

Darling Flower Girl Dresses...for a song!

2011-04-13T10:51:00.000-07:00

Well, slightly more than a song. But certainly less than you would pay at a Bridal Shop. Since its Easter Season you can find adorable flower girl dresses right now at many retail stores, such as Target and Costco, at a great price. Look what we found this week at Target all for less than $40 each. Happy shopping!

Succulents?

2011-04-06T13:06:00.000-07:00

Succulents, we LOVE them! In bouquets, in centerpieces, as boutonnieres...everywhere. Their fun, fanciful shapes and shades of sage green delight us. But, what do you think? Many of our brides and corporate clients have been requesting them lately. Share your opinion, give us your 2 cents.

Oh How We Love The Spring

2011-03-22T19:04:00.000-07:00

Spring Song by Robert Louis Stevenson

The air was full of sun and birds,

The fresh air sparkled clearly.

Remembrance wakened in my heart

And I knew I loved her dearly.

The fallows and the leafless trees

And all my spirit tingled.

My earliest thought of love, and Spring's

First puff of perfume mingled.

In my still heart the thoughts awoke,

Came lone by lone together -

Say, birds and Sun and Spring, is Love

A mere affair of weather?

The Discovery Channel Event

2011-03-14T14:27:00.000-07:00

Finally, the much anticipated photos:

We were honored to provide decor for this recent event at The Seawell Grand Ballroom for Discovery Education. Thank you Lauren for including us in your team. And special thanks to Keri Doolittle Photography and Studio JK Photography for their gorgeous photos posted above!

Brilliant Blooms in The News

2011-03-08T13:01:00.000-08:00

Below is a link to recent a local news clip about our partnership with The Castle Marne Bed and Breakfast. Although we are not mentioned by name, we are The Wedding Florist the owner refers to in her interview. You can see some of our lovely designs displayed on the large dining table during the piece.

http://www.kdvr.com/videobeta/4e9297b0-f8d3-49f6-8a65-79845c02bc91/News/Brides-scout-Capitol-Hill-Victorian-castle-as-potential-wedding-venue

Brilliant Blooms is a custom wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.
Contact us at www.brilliant-blooms.com or 303.514.4704

Wedding Flower and Cake Packages from Brilliant Blooms & Mulberries Cake Sop

2011-03-02T15:35:00.000-08:00

Brilliant Blooms & Mulberries Cake Shop

Present

floral and cake packages for your wedding

Hydrangea Package

$1200

Ideal for your intimate ceremony, this option includes flowers for you, your

bridal party and parents as well as cake for up to 50 guests

Brilliant Blooms will meet with you for a complimentary consultation and help

you navigate the maze of options as you choose the wedding flowers* you have

always dreamed of. Your package includes a bridal bouquet, groom’s

boutonnière, 3 bridesmaid bouquets, 3 groomsmen boutonnieres, 2 mothers

corsages & 2 fathers boutonnieres.

Mulberries Cake Shop will meet with you for a complimentary cake tasting

and help you select the perfect custom designed wedding cake for your once in

a lifetime event that will serve up to 50 guests.

Peony Package

$1800

Ideal for your elegant ceremony and reception, this option includes everything

in the Hydrangea Package plus 8 centerpieces* as well as cake for up to 75

guests

Magnolia Package

$2200

Perfect for your fabulous ceremony and reception, this option includes

everything in the Hydrangea Package plus 10 centerpieces*, cake flowers as

well as cake for up to 100 guests

All packages include delivery and set up of your flowers and cake at your

ceremony and reception sites within the Denver Metro Area

Call or e-mail us today to ensure that your date is still available and to

schedule your complimentary consultation

303.514.4704

www.brilliant-blooms.com

Victorian Wedding Showcase at The Castle Marne

2011-02-03T13:36:00.000-08:00

You are cordially invited to a Victorian Bridal Showcase at

The Castle Marne Bed and Breakfast

March 5^th, 2011 from 1-4 PM

Come for the romance, stay for the cake tasting, floral displays, vintage gowns and more…
For the Discriminating Bride and Groom
Our Preferred Vendors:
Mulberries Cake Shop

Brilliant Blooms

Blue Bridal Couture

File N Style

Fotos by Fischer
Let us help you fill your trousseau with everything you need for your perfect wedding day. Each couple will have the opportunity to win a romantic overnight stay at The Castle Marne, an engagement photo shoot, a bride’s bouquet and more. Space is limited so please RSVP to Melissa at 303. 331.0621 or info@castlemarne.com

Brilliant Blooms is a custom wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.
Contact us at www.brilliant-blooms.com or 303.514.4704

Brilliant Blooms Named Best of Weddings by The Knot

2011-01-05T14:35:00.000-08:00

Elated Squeal!

Your favorite Denver wedding florist, Brilliant Blooms, has been named Best of Weddings in Colorado by our lovely brides on The Knot. Thank you to everyone who voted for us and thank you to all of our wonderful clients and friends for your support and love. You helped us make 2010 the best year we've ever had. We could not have done it without you! Cheers to 2011.

Watch out Denver Wedding World, here we come!

Brilliant Blooms is a custom wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

Kiss Me!

2010-12-04T10:55:00.000-08:00

Under the Mistletoe is where I want to be! We have real mistletoe sprigs for you to hang strategically about the house or office in order to snag a kiss from your sweetheart. Come visit us and choose one for yourself. Free kiss with every order!

Brilliant Blooms is a custom wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

Christmas is Coming the Goose is Getting Fat...

2010-11-23T13:31:00.000-08:00

Come visit our adorable newly penguin bedecked store for all your holiday gift needs. We have deliciously scented Yankee Candles, Hand Blown Glass Ornaments from a local artisan, Potted Amaryllis Bulbs, Darling Home Accents and Cuddly Penguins of course! Oh, we also have flowers too ...in case you need any of those.

Joke

2010-10-21T13:14:00.000-07:00

If you change the subject to flower shop instead of farm, change the pronouns to the feminine and sub Godiva Chocolate for bourbon, this joke is about me:

The Department of Labor claimed a small Rapid City farmer was not paying proper wages to his help and sent an agent out to investigate him. Govt employee: I need a list of your employees and how much you pay them. Farmer: Well, there's my farm hand who's been with me for 3 years. I pay him $200 a week plus free room and board. Then there's the mentally challenged worker. He works about 18 hours every day and does about 90% of all the work around here. He makes about $10 per week, pays his own room and board, and I buy him a bottle of bourbon every Saturday night so he can cope with life. He also sleeps with my wife occasionally. Govt employee: That's the guy I want to talk to...the mentally challenged one. Farmer: That would be me.

A Truly Joyous 50th Birthday Bash

2010-10-02T09:57:00.000-07:00

We were more than happy to design these fun and festive floral centerpieces for Dawn's 50th birthday bash at the Tavern Uptown. Dawn is a breast cancer survivor and therefore close to our heart since. Brilliant Blooms' owner's mom, aunt and grandmother are survivors as well. Her birthday party, held outside on the garden patio on a perfect fall evening, was fabulous and rightly so. Thanks so much for including Brilliant Blooms in your celebration!

Brilliant Blooms is a custom wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

Vintage Table Scape for the Denver Botanic Gardens Wedding Showcase

2010-09-22T14:45:00.000-07:00

The first ever Wedding Showcase was wildly successful and we were so privileged to be the very first vendor to greet each bride! Kudos to the staff at the Denver Botanic Gardens for organizing this fabulous event! It was our pleasure to display just a small sample of how truly gorgeous wedding flowers can be. Of course, Kori Schell of KSchell Designs was there as well with her fabulous hair accessories. Make sure you stop by the shop soon and check out her one-of-a-kind hair accessories along with our new fall window display...it's laden with PUMPKINS!!!

Brilliant Blooms is a custom wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

Denver Botanic Gardens Wedding Showcase This Thursday

2010-09-13T15:47:00.000-07:00

Brilliant Blooms will be exhibiting at the Denver Botanic Gardens Wedding Showcase this Thursday from 5-9 PM. If you are thinking of getting married at the gardens in 2011 and want a sneak peek, plus the chance to book your date 2 weeks before the general public, this is a must attend event. We have 5 free tickets to give away...and the first 5 fans to ask us will get them.

We'll be there with a gorgeous display of wedding flowers and bridal hair accessories by K Schell Designs. You can book a free consultation to discuss your wedding flowers during the show and register to win a free wedding at the Denver Botanic Gardens including flowers, cake, music and food!

The brand new all inclusive wedding packages offered by the Denver Botanic Gardens will also be unveiled during the show. Brilliant Blooms is THE preferred florist in the packages along with a host of other fabulous wedding industry vendors. The wedding packages really are a great value and truly a one-stop-shopping experience for today's busy bride and groom.

Hope to see you there!

Brilliant Blooms is a custom wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

Brilliant Blooms is Featured in The Denver Post!

2010-09-10T10:19:00.000-07:00

Follow this link or pick up a copy of the 9/9/10 Denver Post and read all about it!

http://denver.yourhub.com/Denver/Stories/Business-Profiles/Story~872393.aspx

Brilliant Blooms is a custom wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

Button, Button, Who's Got the Button?

2010-08-18T11:32:00.001-07:00

We loved these casual wedding flowers in Boulder so much that we just had to share! The wedding flowers were wild and whimsical, including sunflowers, white daisy mums and dried yarrow. Our beautiful bride requested vase filler made of buttons! We added these to the wedding flowers in each reception centerpiece and the altarpieces at the wedding ceremony for a quirky and fun blast of color and texture.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

Handmade Art Pieces for Your Hair

2010-07-12T15:39:00.000-07:00

We love these new Hair Accessories from KSchell Designs! Gorgeous and perfect for the discriminating bride to wear at her Denver area wedding. Each piece is hand crafted from vintage jewelry, fine fabrics and supple feathers. They can be worn in place of a veil at the reception or as a fashionable and fabulous mini-blusher at the wedding ceremony. We have pieces in the traditional wedding colors - white and ivory - as well as fun and sassy items accented by hot pink, gold, peacock blue, red and more. Visit our website to see more photos of these new hair accessories.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

Brilliant Blooms is featured in The Knot Magazine!

2010-06-21T15:52:00.001-07:00

Look! Brilliant Blooms is featured in The Knot's Spring/Summer issue.

Beth and Lowell, you were gorgeous and so fun to work with! Your wedding florist is very proud to have your wedding flowers featured in the most widely circulated wedding planning magazine out there. Congratulations and thanks so much for being the best part of what we do!

Brilliant Blooms is a custom wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

FRAUD ALERT

2010-06-08T07:55:00.000-07:00

If anyone gets an e-mail like the one below, beware. It's a scam. I had a similar inquiry last year about this time. It ended with them sending me a fraudulent cashier's check for about $3000 more than my asking price and them telling me to wire the extra money to their band in the UK.

"Good day!

My name is David Robben, i'm french by origin. I live and work in the UK (London) with my fiancee Isabella Penny. My fiancee and i are moving to the US as I just got a new job in Denver, CO which I'd commence by the 2nd week of January, 2011. Just before then we are getting married on the 26th of November, 2010. We need your services to design our wedding with flowers for a beautiful and memorable wedding as we are in love with flowers and our wedding flowers should be very special. Our wedding ceremony and reception would take place in the same location because we are inviting just 100 guests which 80% of the guests are foreigners from the UK , France and other parts of Europe .
We are interested in a personalized/customized floral design package according to our flower needs. Our favorite flowers are roses though we love so many different flowers too like calla, orchids, hydrangeas, carnation, dembrodium and tulips which are the major flowers you'll base your quote on.

We are thinking of doing the wedding planning ourselves because we don't want to pay much extra for that but we'd employ the services of a planner on the Day of the wedding to supervise all vendors, prior our wedding we shall make a visit trip to the US in early-October to meet with vendors ourselves for face to face consultations and if we're employing your services we'd surely meet then.

Please let us know if you can help decorate our wedding ceremony and reception with flowers!

Enjoy a wonderful day!!!

Best,
David."

These Boots are Made for Walking!

2010-06-02T09:27:00.000-07:00

This past weekend our staff walked an estimated 20 miles during the course of our wedding flower deliveries in Denver and Boulder. And we're just getting warmed up! Here is a preview of the work we're doing to create gorgeous wedding flowers all over Colorado.

Brilliant Blooms is a custom wedding florist in Denver and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

Cherry Blossom Inspired Wedding at The Denver Botanic Gardens

2010-05-19T14:48:00.001-07:00

These fabulous wedding flowers incorporated the clean lines of "cherry blossom trees" hung with glass lanterns, vibrant shades of hot pink, and the intoxicating fragrance of stargazer lilies. Stefanie chose her wedding flowers with the spring blooming season in mind. We knew that real cherry blossoms on the branch might be hard to come by in mid May, but she was graciously open to the idea of using real branches decorated by silk flowers. The effect was stunning, and Mitchell Hall at the Denver Botanic Gardens was splendid. We alternated the wedding flower centerpieces by placing tall trees on half of the tables and short vases filled with lilies on the other half. Stefanie's wedding bouquet was composed exclusively of stargazer lilies as were the ceremony decorations. Matt's cute little boutonnière was a bit more understated. We used hot pink button mums and curly willow to create a complimentary look.

Brilliant Blooms is a preferred vendor at the Denver Botanic Gardens and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

Featured Vendor: ShutterBooth...aka Super Fun at your wedding reception

2010-05-07T14:25:00.000-07:00

I only wish I had heard about ShutterBooth sooner! What a unique, fun and interactive way to create your guestbook! Randy and his photo booth will be a feature at our next special event for sure. Read on to see what he has to say for himself...

At ShutterBooth Denver we are committed to providing a unique, quality experience and exceptional service for any special event. We are a nationwide service company with 28 markets across the country. ShutterBooth will fascinate and excite every single guest at your event. By featuring a Shutterbooth at your wedding reception you will create a phenomenal opportunity for quality candid photos, which would otherwise be missed. Shutterbooth will set up the booth, print high quality photos and build a beautiful guest book for you...all on site the day of your event!

If you want an exceptional event that your guests will be talking about for years to come make it a ShutterBooth event.

Check out a few links below to learn more.

Our Website - http://shutterbooth.com/

Our photo sharing website - http://shutteryou.com/

Our newest video - http://www.vimeo.com/8826435

Raving Fans - http://shutterbooth.com/denver/a-proven-record/

Call Randy at 303.590.4874 or email him at randy@shutterbooth.com to schedule a short meeting.

As always, Brilliant Blooms is a vendor partner with ShutterBooth and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

Now Featured at The Magnolia Hotel

2010-04-25T18:41:00.001-07:00

Never seen flowers by Brilliant Blooms in person? Now's your chance. Our work will be featured in the lobby of The Magnolia Hotel in downtown Denver. You can view a new arrangement each week. By the way, The Magnolia is a fabulous place to host your wedding or special event. Their event spaces are gorgeous, modern, elegant and fun. Their event staff is amazing, talented, creative and attentive to all of your specific requests. And, their location in the heart of downtown cannot be beat.

For more information or to book your event at The Magnolia contact Kate Kelly kkelly@magnoliahotels.com 303.607.1227

or Sidney Stoper sstoper@MagnoliaHotels.com 303.607.1230

As always, Brilliant Blooms is a preferred vendor for The Magnolia Hotel and can provide perfectly for all of your wedding flower needs.

Featured Vendor: Footers Catering...Yum!

2010-04-20T10:07:00.000-07:00

Take a look at this info from my favorite caterer: Footers Catering

Since 1981, Footers has been the premier Denver catering company, offering a range of catering services to clients for special events across metro Denver, the front-range, and the mountain regions.

Footers Catering is renowned for our commitment to quality and service. As a top Denver caterer, we use nothing but the best, catering the freshest foods cooked on site, creating specialized festive atmospheres for any event, and bringing fabulous personal service to our clients.

Fun Tidbits:

1. We have been serving Colorado for almost 30 years with the same head chef leading the kitchen for 15 years and creating custom menus for every event.

2. We cook all of our food onsite and specialize in making a kitchen anywhere whether in a field, backyard, or loading dock of a building.

3. We own many of our own rental items including, tables, chairs, china, glassware etc.

4. We have two former Footers brides who are now active members of the team.

5. Our owner, Jimmy Lambatos also started Quizno’s and started in their commercials as Chef Jimmy.

6. We served fabulous, fresh, innovative food to over 53,000 people in 2009.

Footers Catering is a fabulous choice for your wedding or any other special event! Brilliant Blooms has worked with Footers many, many times. Their service is fabulous, their food is amazing and I cannot recommend them highly enough!

For more info or to schedule a tasting contact Colbert Callen at colbert@footerscatering.com 303-762-1410 x13

As always, Brilliant Blooms is a preferred vendor parter of Footers Catering and can provide perfectly for all your wedding and event flower needs. Visit us at www.brilliant-blooms.com or call 303.514.4704

Denver Botanic Gardens: Art in the Gardens

2010-04-14T11:45:00.000-07:00

Denver Botanic Gardens is not only the most beautiful place to have your wedding ceremony and reception in Denver; it also currently houses a stunning collection of Henry Moore sculpture.

Convex surfaces and concave interiors play against the texture and scale of the natural world in “Moore in the Gardens” – a truly significant presentation of works by acclaimed 20th century British sculptor, Henry Moore

(1898-1986). Visitors will find monumental reclining figures and colossal abstracted forms throughout the Gardens’ York Street location.

http://www.botanicgardens.org/content/henry-moore-exhibition

To find out more about how to book your wedding at the Denver Botanic Gardens contact

Jennifer at SelphJ@botanicgardens.org

Keisha at makonesk@denverbotanicgardens.org

Brilliant Blooms is a preferred vendor at the Denver Botanic Gardens and can provide prefectly for all your wedding flower needs.

Featured Wedding: Bethy and Matt

2010-04-09T14:31:00.000-07:00

All things white and platinum were the order of the day for this simply elegant wedding in downtown Denver. Bethy chose fragrant gardenias, feathery lisianthus, ivory roses, silver brunia berries and velvety soft dusty miller for her bridal bouquet. Matt's boutonniere was a simple cluster of silver brunia berries finished with a platinum satin ribbon wrapped around the stems. The wedding ceremony flowers needed to make a big statement in the vaulted and highly decorated church, so we used white hydrangea, Siberian lilies, Queen Ann's Lace, locally grown snapdragons and dramatically white painted curly willow for as much height as we could muster.

Our thanks go out to Bethy and Matt for being truly fabulous clients. Your wedding day was gorgeous, joyful and filled with love. We could just see the happiness flowing from you on your once-in-a-lifetime day!

Wedding flowers designed by our favorite Denver Wedding Florist: www.brilliant-blooms.com

Featured Vendor: Cake Crumbs

2010-04-07T12:15:00.000-07:00

This has got to be the cutest, most nostalgic delivery truck I have ever seen! It makes me think of steamy summer days in New England when we would hear the ice cream man coming and race down to the road with our pennies & nickels. You'll need a bit more than pennies and there is no ice cream aboard, but Cake Crumbs' new cupcake truck will be making the rounds in Denver very soon. Keep an eye out for this sweet-mobile at an office park near you.

P.S. Cake Crumbs also make some pretty fantastic Birthday Cakes and Wedding Cakes too! Stop by their location at 2216 Kearney Street Denver, CO, 80207 or call (303) 861-4912 and tell them that Denver's Best Wedding Florist sent you!

The Knot Wedding Shop

2010-04-01T10:31:00.000-07:00

The Knot Wedding Shop is now on Brilliant Blooms' vendor partner page!

Find your perfect wedding flowers and your perfect wedding favors all in one fabulous location!

Visit Brilliant Blooms www.brilliant-blooms.com at 2031 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206

Think You Don't Need a Wedding Coordinator? Well, You Do!

2010-03-31T09:49:00.003-07:00

To all of you out there who think you don't need or can't afford a wedding coordinator my questions is this: Can you afford NOT to have one? The answer is most assuredly no.

You and your groom will probably know what you are supposed to be doing on your wedding day and you will most likely do those things in a timely fashion. However, the other 100+ people involved in your once-in-a-lifetime event may or may not act accordingly. This is where a talented Wedding Coordinator comes in handy, and we have the perfect recommendation for you. Muse Events, headed by TC Decker, is THE place to find all the help you need.

Whether you want someone to guide you through the entire wedding planning process or just a super organized, day of the wedding go-to-girl, Muse Events will treat you and all of your guests with respect and help you create the fabulous wedding day you deserve!

Photo by Keri Doolittle

Florals by Brilliant Blooms www.brilliant-blooms.com

Vintage Inspired Photo Shoot

2010-03-25T12:11:00.000-07:00

This past Sunday, between big snows, the best vendors in the Denver Wedding Industry donned their Wellingtons (that's big rubber boots for all you non-Anglophiles) and met at a historic farm to show off their limitless creative talents.

Photographer: Keri Doolittle Photography

Flowers: Brilliant Blooms

Hair/Make-up/Accessories: Kori Schell kori.schell.designs@gmail.com

Table/Coordination: Muse Events

Table Settings/Rentals: Tablescape By Design

Menus: Luscious Verde made exclusively for Write Occasions

Cake: Mulberries Cake Shop

Dresses/Accessories Provided By: Little White Dress Shop (designers were Claire Pettibone, Manuel Mota for Pronovias)

Models: Katie, Linsday and Craig

This Seasons' HOT Color Combo

2010-03-16T11:46:00.000-07:00

This season many, many brides will choose navy and hot pink as the color scheme for their wedding flowers. Above are some photos of work that've done recently to showcase this fun and festive shade of pink. Anemones, featured in the bouquet and centerpiece, are early spring flowers and won't be available for summer and fall events. But, there are lots of other choices for brides who want to incorporate this bright and bold color into their Denver wedding flowers.
Call 303.514.4704 or e-mail allison@brilliant-blooms.com us today to schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your wedding flower needs.

www.brilliant-blooms.com

Learning is Good

2010-03-09T09:43:00.000-08:00

I just attended a fabulous seminar all about wedding flowers in Denver and learned more than I ever could have imagined! It's so nice to see what other florists are doing these days and to watch the designs come to life before your eyes. The instructor was amazing! She showed us so many new techniques, innovative arrangements and color combinations that I felt exhausted by the end of it all.

Today, however, I feel refreshed and excited to put my new knowledge into practice and create something stunning and truly unique for each of my brides. Take a look at the incredible creations the instructor shared with us...and let me know what you think.

Fabulous Findings

2010-02-20T15:33:00.000-08:00

These amazing head pieces were created by Kori Schell of K Schell Designs. She has a flair for the truly fabulous! Incorporating vintage jewelry, feathers of all kinds and soft miniature veils her pieces are perfect for the a fun evening out, bridesmaid gifts or for the sophistocated bride looking for just the right accessory. Kori also provides on-site hair and makeup design for weddings and other special occassions. She is a genuinely talented and has been compared to Sarah Gabriel, but with attitude.
You can find many more examples of her work in our new location, where we create exquisite custom wedding flowers , at 2031 E Colfax Ave or at her salon Thomas and Company at 6th and Emerson http://www.thomasandcohairstudio.com/

Flaunt Your Rock Contest

2010-02-16T11:52:00.000-08:00

LOVE is in the air! Did you recently get engaged and are beaming with pride over the shiny rock on your finger? Want to flaunt it some more? In honor of all the love going around Keri Doolittle Photography is holding a contest for you engaged love birds to show off your new bling!
What do you get for flaunting that shiny new rock? The winner will receive a full engagement session and a $100 print credit, day-of wedding coordination (dependent upon wedding date) from A Touch of Bliss Events, who was voted one of the top 5 wedding planners by Channel 7’s A-list AND a free bridal bouquet from Brilliant Blooms! PLUS winners of each local Flaunt Your Ring contests will be placed in a national contest to win a grand prize worth $450+. The grand prize includes custom invites from Paper and Ink Studio, a wedding cake topper from Goose Grease, a custom clutch from Clutch That and a wedding accessory from Little White Chapel Accessories!
The Details:
• Submit 1 photograph of your ring & 1 photograph of yourselves (please do not submit images taken by another professional photographer).
• Encourage all of your friends and family to vote for you. The ring with the most votes wins!
• Engaged couples only.
All submissions must be received by midnight March 5th, 2010.
Entries will be judged by a panel of photographers who will narrow down the selection to 3 rings. The finalists will be posted on Keri Doolittle Photography’s blog and the winner will be chosen via a public voting poll. Voting will occur between March 7-March 13, 2010. There are specific rules around voting that will be clarified during the voting round of the contest.
Winners will be announced on March 15th, 2010. Winning session must take place between March 22-May 1st. Winners must sign a release to allow Keri Doolittle Photography to display images on blog, website, Facebook Business Page and any other print or web materials as deemed appropriate. The Fine Print:
This is our contest, we make the rules. We have researched many different ways of voting and there are pros and cons and hanging chads in just about every method out there. This is how we have decided to run our contest. if it’s not a fit for you, we respectfully accept your decision to decline participation. We also know there are ways to work around the system, so we will actively monitor IP addresses and research anything that appears to be fishy. We reserve the right to disqualify any entry that appears to be suspicious.
All participants must agree to sign a model release allowing images to be displayed on Keri Doolittle Photography’s blog. Winning participants must sign a release allowing images taken by Keri Doolittle Photography to be displayed on web site, blog, Facebook and print advertising sources. Participants must also agree to standard Terms & Conditions of Keri Doolittle Photography.
Regular session terms and conditions apply.
We require an electronically marked consent that you are entering this contest voluntarily and that Keri Doolittle Photography is not promising any winnings or other compensation for participation.
Whew! Now that all of that is over, click on this link Flaunt Your Rock Contest!

Fabulous Wedding Flowers are Within Your Reach

2009-12-02T14:40:00.000-08:00

You've been planning this day ever since you were 5 years old, so make it count! Use your favorite color to accent your dress, shoes, bouquet and invitations. Serve your favorite wine at the reception. Use your favorite flowers to show off your unique flare!

Having a fabulous wedding does not have to bankrupt you or your parents. There are lots of ways to incorporate luxury into your event without going overboard. Spend time looking through books, magazines and websites for photos of floral designs and color schemes that you LOVE. Then, schedule an appointment with several florists. Bring all of your visual aids to your consultations and ask each florist to come up with a proposal that is specific to your needs. Choose a florist who listens to your ideas, is knowledgable about the products they offer, and makes you feel confident in their ability to provide exqusite floral designs for your wedding day.

Of course, using seasonal blooms will help to keep costs under control and ensure that your arrangements remain fresh all day. But, you don't have to settle for whatever will be on hand. Ask your florist to incorporate specialty flowers, such as cymbidium or dendrobium orchids into your bouquet. These are available year round and in a variety of colors. Yes, they can be pricey, but when used sparingly they add a touch of elegance and grace. Avoid items such as baby's breath, leather leaf and carnations. These make your arrangements look plain and ordinary. Which is the opposite of what you want on your wedding day!

The more research you do ahead of time, the more productive your wedding flower consultation will be. There are lots of resources out there such as The Knot's website or our website http://www.brilliant-blooms.com/. Local libraries carry a large selection of wedding planning books, and there are literally hundreds of wedding and flower magazines to puruse at the grocery/book store. So, do your homework and then call Brilliant Blooms 303.514.4704. We'll help you navigate the maze of options and choose the wedding flowers of your dreams!