MichaelAngelos "The Event Company"

A Modern Twist to a Autumn Day

2011-11-04T10:12:00.000-07:00

We recently worked with a wonderful couple, Katrina and Chris, who chose the color palette of deep purple and rich sangria tones with accents of gold. The Bride, also a designer, knew she wanted to use lots of lush textures and sparkle with a modern twist. Her choice of floral and decor was perfect for their ceremony venues, the beautiful Oliver Mansion Gardens with the reception taking place in the Double Tree Ballroom.

Katrina carried a gorgeous slant bouquet featuring all white and ivory floral. The design included hydrangea, garden roses, dendrobium florets, and white spray roses. The flowers created a slight cascade that was absolutely stunning in the intimate garden setting.

The Bridesmaids carried round bouquets featuring mix tones of purple, sangria, and green. The floral included deep purple stock, burgundy gladiola florets, bells of Ireland loops, and deep blue viburnum berries creating a lot of texture within the bouquet.

The groom wore a handsome boutonniere of white dendrobium orchids with loops of bearsgrass. The groomsmen fashioned boutonnieres of deep purple lisianthus florets with a tuck of burgundy spray rose and bells of Ireland cluster.

The couple was so fun to work and super creative! We love working with fellow designers!

Photos are courtesy of Stevenson Photography.

2011-09-26T12:37:00.000-07:00

Eye Candy

Melissa and Will envisioned a vibrant tent reception on the Tippecanoe Grounds. They choose the striking colors of hot pink and orange to dazzle the guests senses while they danced the night away! The bold colors worked perfectly together at this Early July wedding.

Melissa's bouquet featured an impressive combination of brilliant orange asiatic lilies and vibrant queen pink dendrobium orchids with touches of hot pink sweet william florets. The sweet williams being an ode to her Sweet William =]

Williams boutonniere was so much fun to design! The birds of paradise bloom was set off with hot pink freesia creating a unique and funky design that matched the feeling of the decor.

The Bridesmaids carried single orange asiatic lilies complimented with touches of greens. The design was sweet and delicate against the striking colors of the decor.

The tent at Tippecanoe was the perfect setting for the couples colorful reception. The bold hot pink and orange in the white tent looked great against the lush greens of the Mansion grounds. The elegant white tent canopy that lined the ceiling along with MichaelAngelos crystal chandeliers added that special touch over the dance floor for the grooving guests.

The centerpieces were as fun and funky as the couple! The short centerpiece concept featured dark pink hydrangeas and orange asiatic lilies in a clear glass with a hot pink ribbon wrap which played off the tables orange linen. The tall concepts featured orange asiatic lilies with hot pink spiral twist branches extending from the clear glass vase that had a coordinating orange ribbon wrap. This piece sat on tables with hot pink linens! The centerpieces were complemented with candle light around them and by the newlyweds custom table numbers featuring album covers from their favorite bands! Such a great idea!

Floral tucks of orange asiatic lilies and dark pink hydrangeas were fastened to the Bride and Grooms chairs to add an extra special touch for the couple at the reception! The cake, provided by Carmela's at Macri's, was adorned with orange asiatic lilies throughout making it the focal point of the reception!

The couple was such a pleasure to work with as they had such creative ideas! Thank you to Katie Whitcomb for the fantastic photos!

2011-09-12T09:11:00.000-07:00

Simple Elegance

Chelsea and Matt picked the perfect venue, The Centre Meeting House in Niles, Mi for their romantic wedding. The chapel provided an intimate setting with many elegant details brought in with the floral and decor. Light pink, lavender and ivory accents were perfect in the all white chapel and played well off the greens from the surrounding forest.

Chelsea carried a stunning upright bouquet featuring deep pink hydrangea, light pink roses and touches of lavender tulips. The bouquet was perfect next to her Vera Wang gown!!

For her three girls she choose to feature a single one of her flowers in each of their bouquets: One girl held an all-pink hydrangea bouquet, another held an all-pink rose bouquet, and the third held an all-lavender tulip bouquet. Overall, the look was breathtaking as the girls stood next to Chelsea at the altar.

The ceremony itself was very intimate and featured a harpist who added the perfect touch to their romantic nuptials. Lining the aisle and altar of the chapel were 80 cylinder vases with floating candles and rose petals scattered through-out! When the lights were dimmed for the ceremony, the candlelight was breath-taking! MichaelAngelos had the pleasure of coordinating the whole ceremony as well as the reception for Chelsea and Matt, allowing the couple and their families to enjoy the day and not have to worry about a thing!

The reception was held at the classy South Bend Country Club, the perfect ending to their wonderful day. The club looked great with all the pink accents the couple used throughout their centerpieces and decor. A gorgeous cake was made by Rascia's Creative Cakes and Chelsea's own rhinestone brooches were added to the knots of the bows to add that extra sparkle!

The couple were great to work with and you could really feel the love between both families. It was a pleasure being able to not only design the floral and decor for the couple but to be the coordinators of their wedding as well. Wishing them both the best!

Photo credits: McDonald's Studio

Birds of a Feather Flock Together

2011-09-01T11:33:00.000-07:00

Birds of a Feather
Flock Together

Feel like adding some funk to your wedding day? Consider adding feathers to your floral and decor!! Feathers can have such a striking impact when used in clusters, or just a single feather alone. They give an extra bit of flair to any floral arrangement, bouquet, boutonniere, and more!

Feathers come in a variety of choices and styles that can work for any wedding. When used in centerpieces, they can be added in with the floral giving your piece an extra textural detail as well as creating a more dimensional piece. Or, you can use only feathers as your centerpieces to really mesmerize your guests!

Feathers can also be used in floral bouquets or boutonnieres. They come in a variety of colors and patterns to correspond with your choice of floral. They also come in an assortment of textures, from full and plush, to compact and skinny. The different options give you ample opportunity to play with a wide range of designs and looks.

Kelly, a late June bride, wanted a classy bouquet of greens and creams using very textural elements. We created this fabulous bouquet using kale, green and white cymbidium orchids, green succulents, variegated leaf loops, blue supernova thistle, and seeded grass tips. Too complete the look, long wisps of skinny cream feathers were added! One of our favorite bouquets of the season!

Our bride, Amber, did not like flowers at all so we suggested so use tones of green with feathers and curly willow to create a stunning bouquet without the flower feel. Her design included green goddess calla lilies, green hypericum berries, ivory hydrangea, curly willow branches, orange parrot tulips, and various greens. Orange mokara orchids trailed down front of the cascade and tucks of ivory ostrich plumes accented it all. Amber was truly astonished with the end look and was happy we created the natural look she was going for.

A recent Discovery Ballroom bride of ours, Natalie, also wasn't a huge fan of flowers so we recommended the next greatest thing to her...feathers! To create the perfect backdrop to the nuptials, feathers were hung behind the couple using a clear wire which created the illusion of the feathers floating in mid-air. To really add some extra sparkle, the feathers were accented with hanging crystals. The look was brought together when the flower girl walked down the aisle and tossed feathers from her basket instead of flowers!

Check out the images below for some more fun feather ideas!!

Dressing It Up

2011-08-15T13:23:00.000-07:00

Dressing up a space can be accomplished through lighting, fabric treatments, arrangements, linens, etc. What about dressing up a plain white tent ceiling? For you late summer, early fall tent reception Brides, we have just the answer.

One option is to use fabric to create an intricate design over your guests heads. By adding color above, it creates a more inviting space for your reception, not to mention it's super fun because any color can be used to accent your wedding day decor! For our July bride, Mara, we even created a separate fabric treatment over her dance floor creating a romantic-vibe while still keeping it fun for dancing. We even tucked bulb lighting into the runs of fabric to create a soft glow as the sun went down!

Want to really add some color overhead? How about a variety of colorful paper lanterns! For Allison, we kept her cocktail tent decor bright and festive for the pre-reception drinks by hanging complimenting colors of orange and pink with yellow highlights at different heights throughout the tent. We used close to 160 lanterns for the entire 40x60 tent!! It made quite the impact and really got the party started!

Want something a little different than lanterns? How about Parasols!

Another great option for those more in touch with mother nature - vines of ivy with floral tucks intermixed in. The vines can weave through the center, around the outer perimeter of the tent, wrap around the poles, any pattern you want! We can even create custom shelves on the center tent poles for more foliage and floral to sit on. Consider hanging lanterns from the shelves like this bride did!

The most extreme of tent decor ceiling treatments is the tent liner which completely covers the entire span of the tent ceiling with a soft, billowy white fabric. The effect is absolutely breath-taking and really changes the whole feel of the tent. For this particular wedding we added bulb lighting and our huge wrought iron and crystal chandelier. The overall effect was outstanding and created the prefect vintage romance atmosphere our bride, Michelle, wanted.

Don't limit yourself to just one idea when it comes to creating your perfect tent atmosphere. Combining different design techniques only enhances the look! And, don't ever forget about lighting!! It always adds that extra punch of color that completes a look.

The Sweetest Spring Mix

2011-06-30T12:26:00.000-07:00

Early this Spring MichaelAngelos had the pleasure of working with a young couple from Connecticut, Colleen and Kevin, who envisioned a pink and white Spring wedding to accent their Bridesmaids beautiful stormy blue dresses.

Colleen carried a stunning Spring inspired bouquet featuring her favorite flower, Sweet Pea! The Sweet Pea, a delicately beautiful flower and the perfect accent to her bouquet, proved a challenge to locate as it's peak season is November to March. But, we located them and they worked wonderfully along side the various shades of pink Peonies, pink Ranunculus, Lily of the Valley and a few touches of green! Creating the perfect finish to her bouquet was lace from her mother's Bridal gown that we used as a bouquet wrap, the perfect way to honor her mother.

The Bridesmaids accented Colleen's pink bouquet with all white bouquets of Sweet Pea, Lily of the Valley and white Peonies. Colleen loved the blue from her girls dresses so much she even had the bouquets wrapped using the same fabric!

The Beiger Mansion was the perfect location for Colleen and Kevin's Reception. The location provides a homey feel for it's guests while still maintaining the classy feel from an early 1900's mansion. The dance floor even turns into a nightclub complete with fog machines and disco balls! The couples centerpieces accented the old world decor of the Mansion wonderfully. The low arrangements consisted of Peonies, Ranunculus, Sweet Pea, Wax Flower, Tulips, Stock and ivory Hydrangea with bright greens designed in a gold mercury bowl.

The newlyweds beautiful Spring wedding was a perfect jump start to MichaelAngelos busy wedding season! We loved doing such wonderful designs that not only worked well in the Ceremony and Reception spaces, but that also complimented the couple's blooming personalities! Thank you Katie Whitcomb Photography for the awesome photographs!

2011-06-20T08:51:00.000-07:00

As featured in the Summer edition of Veils & Vows Magazine, MichaelAngelos "The Event Company" is proud to present...

Shades of Blue

The team at MichaelAngelos was lucky enough to not only design the floral and decor for the Veils & Vows shoot, but our very own Jessica Benko had the opportunity to be the model as well!! The shoot took place at Notre Dames South Dining Hall, a popular reception venue, which was transformed from cafeteria to a Hamptons-esque inspired Lounge!!

With blue as the color inspiration, the MichealAngelos crew was able to create a unique atmosphere using our custom shelving unit and bar which were back lit with blue LEDs. Our white leather lounge furniture also made an appearance adding the perfect Hampton touch to the Hall. Accenting our decor were some great pieces by our talented floral designers. Bears Grass, blue Stock, Thistle and Hydrangea looked great with our lanterns, white vases and was highlighted by candle light on the shelving unit.

Jessica's stunning bouquet featured Grape Hyacinth, Blue Delphinium, Hydrangea and Dusty Miller. The cute-pa-tootie flower girl, Myah, wore a darling flower halo of Grape Hyacinth, Hellebore and Dusty Miller. Completing her look was a fun flower wand designed with the same floral as her halo and complementary ribbon tails. Together with her green dress and large blue bow, the look was truly adorable.

Hellebore, Coral Fern, and Blue Hydrangea made up the centerpieces which created a tantalizing look to the tablescape. Matthew Whitlock Photography did a fantastic job showcasing the decor, floral, gown and the amazing venue!! A big thank you to all of the fabulous vendors who helped make the day BEAUTIFUL!!

Romance and Elegance

2011-05-21T09:16:00.000-07:00

The Palais Royal was the perfect reception venue for our April 2nd newlyweds, Mark and Molly. The couple envisioned a romantic wedding with elegant details and, together with Cyndi Basker of Celebrated Events, MichaelAngelos was able to create the perfect atmosphere with many personal touches.

Molly carried a beautiful bouquet of white peonies with creamy centers, ivory garden spray roses, white hyacinth, white ranunculus, ivory garden roses, white freesia and touches of white sweet peas. Her Bridesmaids carried bouquets featuring a super green standard roses, peach hyacinth, purple freesia, lavender standard roses and divided light green hydrangea. The soft mixture of Molly's ivory and white floral against her Bridesmaids soft greens, peaches and lavenders created a refreshing Spring look!

The fun couple had our talented designers make Molly two floral hair combs and Mark two boutonnieres, one for the ceremony and one for the reception. This was a great way to transform their look from the more formal ceremony to the fun atmosphere of the reception.

Accenting the Palais' beautiful room was MichaelAngelos new Custom Shelving Unit which was used as a separation from the Cocktail hour and the Reception which was held in the same room. On the shelf wedding pictures of Molly and Mark's parents, grandparents and great-grandparents were placed with candles and accessories filling it out. Celebrated Events then used dress forms to showcase Molly and Mark's mothers wedding dresses and placed them on either side of the shelf!! The overall look was spectacular and really personalized the occasion for the couple.

The couple also utilized MichaelAngelos Lounge Furniture to create a relaxing environment for the guests, a place to sit and talk away from the upbeat dance floor. Besides the Lounge Furniture, MichaelAngelos custom bench pads were placed on the around the ballroom and filled out with fun pillows creating further seating for the guests!

The overall look of the wedding was absolutely stunning! Romance and elegance were seen everywhere with fun personal details added in. The couple was a blast to work with as was Cyndi Basker. We always love collaborating with such talented people!

Earthy Elements

2011-01-18T10:17:00.000-08:00

Whether you are Eco-conscious or just love the look of natural elements MichaelAngelos "The Event Company" has the perfect look for you!

Moss & The Natural Concept

If you are looking to create an 'earthy' feel at your wedding or event the creative staff at MichaelAngelos is here to help you design an atmosphere that will make you feel as if you walked out of your everyday life and into a beautiful garden at your venue. We do natural in a sophisticated way using moss, fresh floral, and other natural elements such as river rock. The end look is breath-taking and timeless. And, because the look is so natural, it can be done in any season!

Moss can be used to cover any shape or form to create a unique way to express your vision. Your new monogram or your business logo can be wrapped entirely with our sheet moss and, if you choose, accented with fresh floral. Sheet Moss can also be used to cover your tabletops as either an accent, or as a earthy underlay for your dinnerware. A natural tablecloth! It is a creative way to to display your inner Earth Child.

MichaelAngelos can also use moss to wrap around your vases as an accent for your floral centerpieces or to create added romantic ambiance to your
candle scapes. Moss spheres can be used in glass vases of all shapes and sizes with tucks of floral for an added natural feature to your centerpiece concept. Moss covered rocks can also be used as an accent for your design as yet another alternative for a vase filler.

Spanish Moss is another natural option that can be used to accent your centerpieces. Use it as a base layer for your floral arrangements creating a garden effect like your flowers grew right out of it. Reindeer Moss is another choice MichaelAngelos provides. The advantage of Reindeer Moss is that it can be dyed in a variety of colors such as red, orange, or even black!

Moss isn't the only natural option you can use to create the perfect earthy atmosphere. Wheat grass can also be used in creative ways at your event. How about using it as a base around your entire centerpiece? It creates an outdoor element on your table. Wheat grass can also be used as a base for your table numbers with bark wire holding the card number up. Yet another earthy component!

Nothing goes better with moss or wheat grass than flowers of all kinds! Our floral designers specialize in helping you choose the right floral options to accent both your taste and your budget while maintaining that earthy feel you crave!

MichaelAngelos is excited to begin the creative process of designing your perfect wedding or event. Contact one of our talented event or wedding specialists today to design your own natural escape!

"IN" This Season

2010-12-27T09:11:00.001-08:00

Sparkle, Sparkle, Sparkle!

At MichaelAngelos "The Event Company" we strive to create the perfect atmosphere that will be create an everlasting memory for you and your guests.

There is no other way to "wow!" your guests than by using crystals to make your wedding shine! MichaelAngelos offers a unique assortment of crystal fixtures and arrangements that will create an extraordinary visual when the flicker of candle light or our color-changing LEDs hit the glass. The result is mesmerizing when the reflected light creates an assortment of 'dancing' sparkle illuminations on your table.

We Offer:

* Crystal Curtain
The Crystal Curtain can be hung along any wall or tent lining to create a unique color display, especially when lit with our LED lights that can be set at the color of your choice!

*Crystal Sparkle Tree
The Sparkle tree is a unique piece that can add just the right amount of extra sparkle to your wedding reception. The dripping crystal strands hang from the silver branches which are set in a mirrored box and look amazing when lit with an LED light or our sparkle light.

* Crystal Chandelier
The Chandelier can be hung on its own or in clusters of 2 or more. When hit with a spot light or lit with colored bulbs, the look is amazing!

* Crystal Vase Ornaments
These decorative crystal accents hang from our glass vases and add a fun look to your wedding. The can be hung from a variety of different height vases creating an assortment of different looks. For an even more dramatic look, add colored gems to the bottom along with a candle votive or add clusters of flowers atop them or submerged behind the crystals!

* Crystal Votive or Floral Holders
These cute little crystal holders add a unique look to any table scape. The reflective light from the candles is beautiful and the jeweled table number boxes add extra sparkle.

* Crystal Encrusted Card Boxes
Your guests will be dazzled when they place congratulation cards in your personalized card holder. Your new monogram can be designed to your liking using your wedding colors and the gems added around make it sparkle!

And Don't Forget!

* Crystal Gems
Our crystal gems come in an assortment of shapes, sizes and colors fitting any color scheme and overall look. Put them in the bottom of glass vases for added color to your candle scape or floral arrangement or simply scatter them around the table!

These are just a few of the different options MichaelAngelos has to offer to add some sparkle to your wedding. Please schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our wedding specialists today to see what else MichaelAngelos has to make your wedding dreams a reality!

MichaelAngelos Winter 2010 Newsletter

2010-12-17T08:44:00.000-08:00

Your Winter Wedding

Our Expertise:

* Fresh Floral Arrangements

* Customized Decor Rentals

* Lighting

* Lounge Furniture Atmospheres

* Foliage Rentals

* Special Effects

* Wedding Coordination

* The Possibilities are Endless!

Designer Know-How

For some women, the wedding decor has been meticulously planned, revised, and modified since a tender age. For others, all that's certain is a frilly white dress.

No matter the extreme, or if you lie somewhere in-between, let MichaelAngelos help guide your creativity.

A complimentary meeting at MichaelAngelos is unlike any other. Allow an experienced wedding designer to brainstorm with you in the eye-catching showroom, browse through our photograph collection full of fresh decorative concepts, or take a stroll through Northern Indiana's largest warehouse of decor rental items to gather ideas.

Let MichaelAngelos coordinate all design elements in a way that's all your own. MichaelAngelos offers every bride expert advice and unparalleled personalized service.

We know how to make it "wow!"

Nature's Delight

Offering decadent aromas, an array of vivid colors, and sentiments to cherish matrimonial bliss, flowers truly "say it all" in a language all their own.

Undecided on your wedding color scheme? Take cues from nature!

Each season offers a unique bounty of blooms in a variety of hues. Schedule a complimentary consultation with a MichaelAngelos wedding designer to determine which varieties best suit your taste and are readily available the day you say, "I do!"

Looking for Inspiration?
www.michaelangelosevents.com

* Thank you so much to you and your team for making my wedding so perfect! You were a delight to work with from the start, and I really appreciate your enthusiasm, attention to detail, and willingness to work with me to ensure every detail was taken care of and that I was 100% satisfied. When I walked into the reception, the decor absolutely took my breath away!- June 2010 Bride

* Working with MichaelAngelos was the best part of my wedding experience. All of my wedding flowers, especially my bouquet, exceeded my expectations.- August 2010 Bride

* MichaelAngelos did a phenomenal job helping me plan my wedding! I know almost nothing about flowers, but my wedding specialist guided me towards exactly the right ones! The preview day is so crucial, and a huge help to ensure my bouquets were exactly what I wanted.- August 2010 Bride

Beautiful Vineyard Wedding

2010-09-15T08:45:00.000-07:00

This past August MichaelAngelos provided the floral and decor for a vineyard-themed wedding at Willow Harbor Vineyards. It was so fun to work with the bride, because she wanted a wedding that was fun, funky and natural, but left the exact designs of her floral up to the MichaelAngelos team!

The bouquets and centerpieces featured a mixture of fresh greens, wine and burgundy floral. Rich wine colored dahlias, deep red ranunculus, wine colored celosia, burnt orange kangaroo paws, chocolate brown fiddlehead fern, green succulent, and touches of eggplant callas to were just a few of the stunning flowers that made this wedding very rich and elegant, but natural at the same time. Seeded eucalyptus, fern and ivy were added in and throughout designs for added texture. All of the designs were natural and free-flowing, and the bouquets were wrapped in natural raffia for a final touch!

MichaelAngelos Featured in Veils and Vows

2010-09-15T08:41:00.000-07:00

Check out the Fall edition of Veils and Vows magazine online now!

http://www.theweddingmag.com/pages/magazine/501/

MichaelAngelos was honored to be a part of the 2010 Fall Color Palette, which provides wonderful inspiration and resources for all brides!

Also, check out Madison and Troy's wedding featured on page 81.

Birch Branch Structure

2010-09-15T08:38:00.001-07:00

Wouldn't you love to get married under this beautiful, natural birch branch structure?

Madison and Troy - 7.3.10

2010-09-15T07:54:00.000-07:00

Madison and Troy got married on a BEAUTIFUL July day in Sturgis, Michigan on the serene and peaceful Klinger Lake. The bride and groom were high school sweethearts, and planned a very personal and intimate wedding ceremony and reception.

Anyone could see the very special relationship the Bride and Groom shared, as well as their wonderful relationships with their families. All of the family members chipped in to help in Madison and Troy's wedding in their own way, to make the wedding a true family affair!

Madison is an incredibly talented invitation designer in the South Bend area (http://www.madisonjennifer.com/index2.php#/home/), and used her amazing attention to detail to think of lots of intimate touches to make her and Troy's wedding that much more special. MichaelAngelos supplied reception lighting and a fabric treatment in the tent, which created a sunny and airy dinner hour, and then a fun dance party at night. The ceremony fabric structure framed the Bride and Groom during their vows, which took place on the golf course. And Madison even made signs on a tree telling guests where to go for the different events. She truly made sure that the wedding colors and design were carried into every aspect of the wedding!

Madison and Troy's wedding was very special to MichaelAngelos as well, because it was one of our 2010 day-of coordination clients! MichaelAngelos spent the day at Klinger Lake, not just setting up the floral and decor, but also coordinating the vendors, supervising the setup, and working with the Bride and Groom to ensure the wedding day went smoothly from start to finish. It truly was a fun, busy and successful wedding, and we were so thankful to be a part of such a special day!

Purple Paradise!

2010-09-15T07:15:00.000-07:00

The Palais Royale was colored purple for one of our beautiful summer weddings! We loved the beautiful cymbidium orchids, and the purple carnations show how to use an inexpensive flower in a high-end, attention grabbing way!

Below are photos of the low centerpieces, the tall centerpieces, the Head Table featuring all of the bridal party bouquets, and the gorgeous cake!

James & Tina - 6.11.10

2010-08-20T11:46:00.000-07:00

Classic with a contemporary twist...Tina & James knew exactly what they wanted as they planned for their wedding day. Deep magenta's, lettuce greens and touches of black were present throughout their floral and decor.

Guests were "wowed!" by the lounge furniture and atmosphere that was set-up at the end of the ballroom. This more intimate area gave guests an option for mingling while taking a break from the dance floor! MichaelAngelos rents furniture for both weddings and events and will select custom pillows to match any color palette...The additional lighting and greenery helped complete the look by closing it in; making it seem that much more private.

All of the couple's tall, slender centerpieces juxtaposed a sleek, modern vase with more traditional floral. The result was exactly what they had intended...a classic look with a modern twist! Event their cake floral was a stunning cascade of magenta dendrobium orchids. We wish James & Tina all the best!

Scott & Devin - 6.12.10

2010-08-06T07:37:00.000-07:00

Scott & Devin's wedding day, June 12th, was such a special day! The couple chose an outdoor ceremony and reception site to celebrate with family and friends. Every aspect of the site was transformed into the "lake side, garden party" they had initially envisioned. Their overall floral and decor revolved around a turquoise, marigold, tomato red and grass green hues.

The beautiful bride's bouquet was made up of lush white peonies, white ranuculus, creamy ivory dahlias, white delphinium, white star of Bethlehem and touches of green. The bridesmaids' bouquets were colorful and coordinated wonderfully with the bride's bouquet.

Many congratulations to Devin & Scott as they begin their lives together!

Engagement Party - 7.24.10

2010-07-29T06:08:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the newly engaged couple! This engagement party took place on Saturday, July 24th at the home of the bride-to-be's parent's. The inspiration for the outdoor tent event was a lime green and purple color palette; something that was both fun and summery.

Two tents were utilized: a large one for the guest tables and dining area while a smaller one was used for the bar. The dining area was enhanced with a ceiling fabric treatment, coordinating tent pole fabric covers and specialty lighting (LEDs and sparkle lights). The bar tent also had coordinating tent pole fabric covers and hanging lanterns.

The effect? Simply magical when the sun went down and guests were celebrating with the soon-to-be married couple!

Raymond & Kim - 4.24.10

2010-07-08T08:30:00.000-07:00

Raymond & Kim's wedding on April 24th was a celebration of their new life together. Their floral and decor, both at the ceremony and reception, spoke of true elegance! Varying shades of purple and ivory - with touches of green - were represented throughout their day.

The couple's reception, at The Woodward, featured a romantic candlescape with varying sized cylinder vases. Each cylinder contained a single floating candle. The cylinders were interconnected by natural curly willow, orchids and spray roses.

Mark & Becky - 4.17.10

2010-07-08T08:13:00.000-07:00

Mark & Becky were married on April 17th at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The couple was inspired by a "fresh & organic" look, and thus all of their floral and decor reflected this theme!

Shades of green and white with navy accents comprised the couple's primary color palette. Touches of yellow were also worked into the bouquets. One great option for all flower girls is the flower wand... Beautiful, unique and fun!

Janelle & Shaun - 6.5.10

2010-07-06T10:13:00.000-07:00

Shaun & Janelle were married on June 5th at the Mill Creek Barn in Watervliet, Michigan. The bride and groom were inspired by a color palette of clover green, crisp whites and soft yellows; creating a "rustic elegance" that played upon the natural setting of the Barn and its surrounding grounds.

The bark vase containers, the natural twine cocktail table tie backs, birch branches and white lanterns all contributed to the beautiful and unique "natural look" that the couple wanted. The result? A memorable evening for both the bride and groom and all of their family and friends!

Stanz Food Services... Under Construction!

2010-04-22T13:45:00.001-07:00

Stanz Food Services holds their annual food show at the Century Center. This year, MichaelAngelos was given the task of turning the entrance and trade show area into a true construction site for the 2010 theme "Under Construction".

No construction item was left behind! From scaffolding to truss arches, construction cones and barrels to construction signs, to saw horses, tools, ladders, everything you would find on an actual construction site! There were even construction workers hard at work!

MichaelAngelos at Purdue!

2010-04-22T12:06:00.000-07:00

Each year, Purdue University's College of Technology hosts their Distinguished Technology Alumni Awards in West Lafayette, IN. This year, MichaelAngelos was given the challenge of transforming and airplane hanger into an industrial technological event space.

Below are a few photos of the Niswonger Building's airplane hanger #1 turning into the awards dinner! The decor included an aircraft display, complete with a large truss and a klondike gold scrim to hang above the Purdue University plane, a stage with light boxes that changed colors throughout the evening, and industrial-style centerpieces that featured LED lights and pieces of metal in and around the silver and white design.

MichaelAngelos Featured in Shore Bride Online!

2010-04-22T11:01:00.001-07:00

Check out MichaelAngelos as the featured vendor of the week on Shore Bride Magazine's website!

http://nwitimes.com/app/shorebride/?p=1310

Featured Vendor: MichaelAngelos

April 20th, 2010 - By Jennifer Pallay

{Photography by Studio This Is.}

MichaelAngelos “The Event Company”
4261 Ralph Jones Ct, South Bend, Ind.
800.787.8247; michaelangelosevents.com

MichaelAngelos “The Event Company” takes the guesswork out of being a bride.

With services ranging from floral to décor to lighting, it’s a one-stop shop for couples planning to say, “I do.”

It also gives brides a chance to preview everything before the big day. Katie Bernacchi, wedding department manager, says they do a unique sample of each bride’s centerpiece and table setup with her chosen linens. She gets a preview of how it will look at the reception.

“And we always have a final appointment the day before the wedding,” she says. At that time, the bride can see her bouquet and all of the bridal party’s bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres. The bride can hold her bouquet in the mirror and make any last-minute changes if necessary.

“We like to say our philosophy for weddings is ‘no surprises,’” Bernacchi says. “She doesn’t have to worry about walking into the reception and not knowing what things are going to look like. She has seen everything by that point.”

MichaelAngelos can handle all the floral work for a wedding as well as anything that falls under the umbrella of décor—linens, candlescapes, custom fabric treatments, lighting such as customized monograms, foliage rental and even lounge atmospheres with furniture rentals. “We have a team of wedding specialists and a design team that works together to create a unique vision for each bride,” Bernacchi says.

The company also has a large inventory of themed props, such as “Alice in Wonderland,” from other types of events they have done. “Really the sky is the limit with what someone could want to do,” Bernacchi says.

MichaelAngelos has put together events across the nation and has done many weddings throughout the Midwest. Established in 1988 as a floral company, owner Michael Angelo Bernacchi quickly realized there was a need in the area for an event company and crafted his business to meet that need. “We’re not a retail shop,” Katie Bernacchi says. “We have two showrooms and when the brides come in, they have all of their appointments in the showroom.”

There is no minimum number of guests the company can accommodate and they can work with brides on a budget. “We do weddings from simple elegance all the way to the very extravagant,” Katie Bernacchi says.

{Photography by Peter Thurin.}

Easter at the Basilica

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We hope everyone had a wonderful, happy Easter! Every year, MichaelAngelos has the privilege of designing large floral pieces for Easter at Notre Dame's Basilica of the Sacred Heart. The Basilica is already so incredibly stunning, we are just honored to add a special floral touch for the Easter holiday.

Below are a few photos of MichaelAngelos work inside the Basilica. Enjoy!

Christina & Mo - 2.21.10

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Christina and Mo were married on February 27th, with their ceremony at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and a garden-inspired reception at the Riverside Terrace. Christina loved natural, textured floral in shades of soft pink, blue and moss green.

The outcome was beautiful!! The moss green bichon linens were stunning inside Riverside Terrace's reception space, and the dark mahogany chivari chairs and silver candlestick vases added an elegant touch. It truly was a floral garden in February!

Anna & Jeff - 3.27.10

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Anna and Jeff got married on March 13th at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart with an elegant reception at the stunning Palais Royale! While it was a rainy day, their wonderful, cheerful personalities lit up every room!

Anna chose a purple and blue color palette, featuring soft, romantic floral designs. Their cake was incredible, designed by Macri's Bakery with rows of blue and purple floral between the layers of cake. The photos below provide a sneak peak into this couple's beautiful wedding day!

Follow the NEW MichaelAngelos Blog!

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MichaelAngelos "The Event Company" is a floral and decor design company specializing in weddings and events. From floral centerpieces and bouquets, to fabric treatments and lighting, MichaelAngelos can provide everything you need to create an unforgettable event!

But creating beautiful events is no easy task! We work hard to stay on top of the latest trends, colors and designs, as well as work closely with each client to make their visions become reality!

In this blog, we will reveal tips, ideas and inspiration for a wide range of different events and weddings! We will also showcase new things taking place at MichaelAngelos and photos of our latest weddings and events!

Please post feedback, comments and questions, and thank you for visiting the MichaelAngelos Blog!