Bat Mitzvah – Bonaventure Country Club, Weston


Venue: Bonaventure Country Club
Event Planner: The Absolute Event
Photographer: Maloman Studios

The theme for Cara’s Bat Mitzvah was: “I’m a Superstar.” ●  The amazing decor began in the lobby with two crystal trees enhanced with beautiful red and white floral arrangements.  ●  These were placed at the start of a plush red carpet that was laid out for the guests. The carpet was lined on either side by red velvet ropes and stanchions.  ●  A valance designed with swags of red fabric was suspended above the entrance to the red carpet.  ●  A magnificent display was designed for the place card table. An opulent floral creation of all red roses was set on a dramatic gold pedestal. This was surrounded by candles and red rose petals.  ●  In keeping with the “I’m a Superstar” theme, our artists’ designed a stunning gold star entrance to the ballroom that was 12-feet high.

The adult guest tables received our exquisite beaded crystal stand with a gorgeous floral centerpiece placed at the top. The flower selection included hydrangeas, dendrobium orchids, and Matthiola blossoms in white, plus accents of red roses.  These pretty displays were surrounded at the base by petite vases of red roses and an array of candles.  ●  The kids’ tables were decorated with a sphere with fiber optic lights set on top of gold bling stand.  ●  We created a spectacular display in the ballroom with Cara’s name spelled in 12-foot tall letters that were illuminated from within with special LED lighting.  ●  We wrapped the dance floor with a red, vinyl overlay that was personalized with Cara’s beautiful party logo placed in the center of the dance floor.     

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Lovely Wedding – Four Seasons Resort, Palm Beach


Venue: Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach
Event Planner: Breeze Taylor Events
Photographer: Thompson Photography
Videographer: Key Moment Films

Christina choose a lovely bouquet of white and champagne roses in a pave design. Her attendants carried similarly styled bouquets that also included hydrangeas.   ●  Cory wore an elegant boutonnière of white baby orchids.  ●  The couple exchanged vows during an outdoor ceremony overlooking the ocean. Two opulent floral creations were designed for the ceremony using a gorgeous selection of all-white flowers. These were set atop clear acrylic columns.  ●  Beautiful gathers of coordinating flowers were attached to the guest seating along the center aisle.  ●  A charming display was designed for the place card table. We appointed a tree of natural branches with 24 hanging candles and placed a lush arrangement of flowers at the base.

High and low centerpieces were alternated throughout the ballroom to create a unique look for the reception. The flower selection included roses, hydrangeas, baby orchids, and Matthiola blossoms in white, cream and champagne. The elevated floral displays were set atop tall, flared glass stands. The low arrangements were set within Waterford crystal style compotes.  ●  Delicate placements of flowers were added to the couple’s exquisite wedding cake.  ●  Christina and Cory’s monogram was projected onto a fabric wall in the ballroom to add a final personalized touch to their wedding decor.

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Inspiration for a Lovely Wedding in the Garden


Venue: The Bath Club
Caterer: Bill Hansen Catering
Photographer: Adam Opris Photography
Entertainment: The Debbie Taylor Band

Samantha chose a delicate bridal bouquet of cream roses, blush roses, blush dendrobium orchids, white hydrangeas, and white stephanotis. Crystals nestled within each stephanotis blossom added a delicate shimmer to the bouquet.  ●  A lovely arrangement of white, orange, pink and green florals was placed on the table in the lobby that held the programs.  ●  Samantha and Jason exchanged vows underneath an enchanting garden-style arch. The frame was designed with natural branches and beautifully decorated with flower blossoms and foliage. The flower selection included: orange roses, white hydrangeas, and calla lilies, plus green Bells of Ireland, ivy and hanging amaranthus.  ●  Petite gathers of the same flowers were attached to the guest seating along the center aisle.

A simple, yet elegant, display was created for the place card table. Five clusters of flowers were set in tall glass cylinders and accented with gold curly willow. Each cluster was comprised of a different variety of flower: calla lilies, roses, hydrangeas, peonies, and Bells of Ireland.  ●  For the reception, the guest tables were adorned with beautiful floral arrangements designed in a loose, natural style. These centerpieces consisted of hydrangeas, roses, peonies, calla lilies, dendrobium orchids, and Bells of Ireland, with accents of gold curly willow branches. Each centerpiece was set atop a tall, slim glass vase. Hanging candles completed the look.  ●  Long rectangular guest tables were also decorated with an exquisite tablescape design of low arrangements of coordinating flowers.  ●  A soft touch of flowers topped the gracefully styled wedding cake.

An Amazing Bat Mitzvah Full of NYC Excitement


This awesome Bat Mitzvah was held at the The Venue in Fort Lauderdale.
Enjoy these photos of the New York theme decorations and more.

Venue: The Venue Fort Lauderdale
Photographer: Munoz Photography

Mackenzie’s New York themed Bat Mitzvah was amazing! Decor featuring Broadway shows, New York sports teams, and famous landmarks, plus lots of dramatic lighting, brought the excitement of the Big Apple to this awesome celebration.

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Lovely Inspiration for a Natural Style Wedding


This gorgeous wedding was held at the Miami Beach Edition hotel.
Enjoy these photos of the bridal bouquet, outdoor ceremony, centerpieces, and other wedding flowers/decor.

Venue: The Miami Beach EDITION
Event Planner: Lori Kelly Weddings
Photographer: Suzanne Delawar Studios

Lauren’s lovely bridal bouquet of all-white phalaenopsis orchids was designed in a loose, natural style.  ●  The bride and groom exchanged vows underneath a magnificent garden-style chuppah. The four posts were beautifully decorated with lush, dark green foliage, and accented with pretty flower blossoms. The canopy top was constructed with a soft fabric drape. An exquisite hedge of roses, hydrangeas, orchids, and Matthiola blossoms was placed across the top of the canopy.  ●  A simple, yet elegant display was arranged for the place card table. A variety of flowers, ornamental foliage, and natural branches was placed in a collection of glass cylinder vases. Additional cylinders held floating candles.

Each of the guest tables was decorated with a luxuriant centerpiece that perfectly combined gorgeous white flowers, with lush, dark green leaves, and natural branches. The flower selection included orchids, hydrangeas, and Matthiola blossoms. Each centerpiece was set atop a tall, cylinder vase that was surrounded by candles. The entire display was placed upon a mirrored base that reflected the soft candlelight.  ●  The bride and groom sat at a sweetheart table for two that featured an array of silver vases, also set on mirrors, that held petite floral arrangements surrounded by candles.  ●  Delicate placements of flowers provided the finishing touch to the couple’s stylish cake.  ●  Tall palm trees, and subtle amber lighting, incorporated around the ballroom perimeter, was the natural touch for the romantic atmosphere.

A Stunning Wedding That Classic Brides Will Love


Venue: Congregation B’nai Israel
Caterer: VIP Caterers
Photographer: Emily Harris Photography

Brooke’s lovely, all-white bouquet was designed with phalaenopsis orchids, roses, and hydrangeas. Her bridesmaids held pretty gathers of ivory roses and white hydrangeas.  ●  The place card table display was simple, yet beautiful. An antique silver candelabra with tall taper candles was trimmed in English ivy. Two petite floral arrangements were placed at the base along with a collection of votive candles and rose petals.  ●  Brooke and Isaac were married beneath a romantic canopy designed with soft drapes of fabric. A flowing hedge of white and ivory flowers was set along the top, and a cascade of coordinating flowers adorned each post.  ●  The aisle was decorated with the couple’s table centerpieces set atop clear acrylic columns.

These gorgeous centerpieces created an atmosphere of romance for the ceremony as well as for the reception.  ●  A magnificent crystal candelabra was placed on each guest table. These held glass enclosed candles in the upper branches, with crystal bead accents. A luxuriant centerpiece was arranged at the top of each candelabra. The selection of white and ivory included: roses, hydrangeas, Matthiola blossoms, and orchids. A second, lush arrangement of matching flowers surrounded the base of each display.  ●  The couple sat at a sweetheart table that featured a cascading floral display of the same selection of flowers used in the guest table centerpieces. Two elegant crystal candelabras were placed on each side of this arrangement.  ●  Brooke and Isaac’s monogram was projected onto a fabric wall behind the bandstand to add a final personalized touch to their wedding decor.

4 Ways You Can Help the Orlando Victims and Their Families

Dalsimer Atlas is deeply saddened by the shooting in Orlando that has so far claimed the lives of 50 victims and left another 53 with serious injuries. Our condolences go out to everyone affected by this senseless tragedy, and to the families and friends of those whose lives were lost. Here are 4 ways you can help…

●   What You Can Do to Help the Orlando Shooting Victims and Their Families  ●  

1  Equality Florida, a local LGBT civil rights organization, has set up a GoFundMe page to support the Pulse nightclub shooting victims and their families. More than $2 million has already been donated as of Monday afternoon. Donate here.

2  Planting Peace, a LGBTQ advocacy nonprofit, has launched a CrowdRise campaign to help cover the victims’ medical costs, as well as funeral costs. Donate here.

3  CrowdRise has also launched a larger relief fund supporting a number of charitable causes, both those helping the victims of the Orlando shooting, as well as those working long-term to address issues of inequality and gun safety. Donate here.

4  The GLBT Community Center of Central Florida is running an emergency hotline and providing grief counselors. They have also set up a GoFundMe page, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Orlando shooting victims and their families. Donate here.

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This Beautiful Ivory Wedding is Full of Romance


Venue: Boca Raton Resort & Club
Photographer: Focused on Forever Studio

Jamie’s lovely bridal bouquet was made entirely of ivory Vendela roses. Her attendants carried nosegays of pink roses and white hydrangeas.  ●  Jamie and Mark exchanged vows beneath a contemporary chuppah designed with clear acrylic columns. An exquisite crown of ivory and blush flowers adorned the top of the chuppah. A delicate glow was created by candles that were suspended across the back of the chuppah, and the entire ceremony area was lit with dramatic up-lighting.  ●  The aisle was lined with beautiful floral arrangements set atop clear acrylic columns. An array of candles was alternated between these displays along the aisle.  ●  For the reception, the guest tables were decorated with gorgeous floral centerpieces of roses, hydrangeas, and orchids in shades of ivory and white with accents of pale pink. Each display was set atop an elegant glass trumpet vase and surrounded by a collection of candles.  ●  Jamie and Mark sat at a sweetheart table for two appointed with petite arrangements of flowers surrounded by candles.

A Terrific Bat Mitzvah That Really Sparkles


Venue: Congregation Kol Tikvah
Event Planner: it Events By Julie
Photographer: Andrew Marrero Lux Images
Videographer: Timeline Video Productions

The theme for Tatum’s Bat Mitzvah was “I Love You to the Moon and Back.”  ●  Dramatic centerpieces were the highlight of the celebration in the ballroom. Lush arrangements of all-white flowers were set atop tall columns of crystal beads that nearly reached the ceiling. Each column was illuminated from within. Small candles were placed in delicate glass orbs that dangled amongst the crystal strands.  ●  A dazzling facade for the Kids’ Area was created using crystal drapes and columns with beautiful photos of Tatum.  ●  The dance floor was covered with an amazing image of the moon against a star filled sky. Tatum’s theme: “I Love You to the Moon and Back” was printed across the moon. ●  Glowing light orbs were suspended from the ceiling above the dance floor.  ●  Sparkling crystals and lights were used all throughout the ballroom to give the impression of partying under the stars.

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A Vibrant and Colorful Indian-American Wedding


Venue: The Addison
Photographer: Munoz Photography

For their wedding, Amara and Greg perfectly blended elements of Indian and American traditions to create a beautiful and meaningful celebration.  ●  A gorgeous bridal bouquet of pastel roses, calla lilies, and peonies was designed for Amara. Her attendants carried bouquets of pink roses, peach roses, and white hydrangeas.  ●  Amara and Greg were married during an outdoor ceremony in The Addison’s Courtyard. The couple exchanged vows underneath a magnificent garden-style arch. This was beautifully decorated with natural branches and thoroughly covered with an exquisite design of flower blossoms and foliage in shades of pink, peach, light green, and white.  ●  The courtyard fountain was enhanced with several floral arrangements set in cylinder vases. Coordinating floral centerpieces were designed for the cocktail reception tables.  ●  The decor in the ballroom was bursting with color. Our floral designers created magnificent centerpieces with flowers in vibrant jewel tones. The floral selection included: orange Circus roses, Pink Floyd roses, mango calla lilies, purple lisianthus, purple orchids, light green hydrangeas, and green Bells of Ireland.  ●  Subtle amber and red lighting, incorporated around the ballroom perimeter, was the natural touch for the romantic atmosphere.