Planterra Named #1 in Top 40 Greenhouse Venues Across The Globe!
Planterra has been bestowed a great honor by The Venue Report, an international venue ranking and recommendation site. This last month they have placed Planterra first among 40 top international picks for greenhouses, conservatory's and glass structures around the globe!
Mother of the Bride Style
Mother's Day is the perfect time to say thanks to your mom for all she does for you. It is also a great time for us to discuss Mother-of-the-Bride style! We've been lucky to work with some very stylish "MOBs" over the years. Here are a few things they have kept in mind when selecting a look for their daughter's big day.
Candlelit Elegance: A Tropical Wedding Open House Experience in the Heart of Michigan
This past Friday we hosted our First Open House. We set the Conservatory for a wedding and opened the space up to our clients, possible future clients and event planners. While sipping champagne and sampling petite desserts, guests strolled through the Conservatory and see how it is transformed for an event.
Tanith Belbin & Charlie White's Garden Wedding at Planterra
This past weekend was a special day for us here at the Conservatory. Planterra hosted Olympic ice dancers, Tanith Belbin and Charlie White, along with their family and friends in what the Detroit Free Press called, “Ice Dancing's version of a Royal Wedding.” The bride and groom are so charming and we had a wonderful time working with them.
Jaw Dropping Floral Wedding Cakes
A trend becoming more and more popular in weddings (especially in garden weddings) is adding floral designs to the wedding cake. We have seen an influx of pictures from our brides, bakeries and guests, tagging us on social media with the awesome floral wedding cakes they have seen or created. We wanted to compile a few of our favorites (there are so many to choose from!) that highlight different ways you can style your dessert table with treats and floral!
The Conservatory Grounds: Moving The Photos Outside
A lot of thought goes into the pictures that our couples take indoors, but what about outside? We have noticed a recent trend of wedding couples utilizing some of our stunning outdoor areas for photo opportunities.
Planterra's Winter Wedding Menu Tasting
This week we hosted our Winter Tasting. It was a great night, giving our clients the opportunity to sample many of the menu selections available to them and sip from our wine list. It gave us the chance to design an event using the floral and decor elements most inspiring to us at the moment. Take a look at our picks for this tasting's design.
Naked Fuel Installs Natural Art
Our other resident blogger, Anne and myself had the pleasure of going to one of our recent installations to take some photos and meet the owners. Naked Fuel is an new local juice bar that just opened in West Bloomfield, Mi. This isn't your average juice bar.
Spring 2016 Wedding Bouquets
We may be surrounded by pine and holly these days, but here at the Conservatory we have begun planning for spring wedding bouquets. Today we are sharing with you a bit of our spring inspiration.
Spring Wedding Trends 2016
Planning with our Spring brides is underway. Here's a little list of things we will be seeing more of in the Spring of 2016. Definitely some ideas to consider.
Valentines Dinner @ Planterra
This Valentines Day weekend, Planterra has prepared an exciting pop up Valentines dinner experience for couples who would like to share an evening at Planterra Conservatory.
Holiday Cocktails
I simply love this time off year. There is chill in the air, carols on the radio and tinsel in the malls. The holidays are upon us. I host several gatherings over the holidays and love welcoming guests to our home with great food and, of course, a special holiday cocktail - something delicious with a nod to the season.
Winter Wedding Design Tasting Event
We hosted our final menu tasting event of 2015 this week. It was a wonderful evening spent enjoying great food and wines with our brides and grooms. Here's a little peek into our tasting.
Kristen Taylor & Co. Photography
Kristen Taylor & Co. is a wonderful and talented group of photographers. We love when they shoot weddings at the Conservatory. The last time Kristen was by, we asked her to share a little bit about herself and what she does.
DIY Pumpkin Gilding; creating luxurious fall home and table decor
DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR PUMPKINS!!! ...or gords for that matter. Un-carved and lone gords can be re-used and painted to become beautiful fall décor items for your home, porch or for a unique table display for your autumn get-togethers.
Fall Table Setting - Tips, Tricks and Inspiration
The days are cooler and the leaves are turning colors. Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Michigan. We love to see that natural beauty reflected in the tablescapes when we entertain. We recently pulled together what would be our ideal tablescape for the season.
Wedding Day Dogs - How to Include (Wo)Man's Best Friend on the Big Day!
More and more of our clients ask if the Conservatory is dog-friendly. And yes, it is! We love when man's best friend takes a prominent role in the wedding party. Here are a few of our favorites and a few things to consider if you plan to include your pup in the wedding festivities.
Off Premise Catering
A question we often receive from our couples is: Do you have a kitchen?And the answer is no . . . and yes.
Planterra Loves: Why Winter Weddings are Amazing!
At Planterra we love botanical garden weddings in the winter. Our lush Conservatory creates an unforgettable contrast of lush greenery juxtaposed to an icy winter wonderland. Here are seven reasons why winter weddings are amazing.
It's Legal, Now Lets Party! Top Trends for Same-Sex Weddings.
Now, we aren't about to tell you to get completely cliché with your wedding and have your accent colors be pink and purple, your music to only be songs by Melissa Etheridge or that you should have men in speedo's serving champagne. However, if you want some tasteful nods to the LGBTQ community within your celebration these are great ideas for your big day!