HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING WITH VILLEROY AND BOCH

Paradise Delight Florist, a couture floral designer for discerning clients, will be showcasing their holiday artwork at Villeroy & Boch.

Join Isabelle at Villeroy & Boch South Coast Plaza. Isabelle will share ideas and inspiration on how to create holiday tablescapes. Presentation begins at 1 o'clock on Saturday and Sunday, December 12th and December 13th.

Villeroy and Boch is located at South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear Street #208, Costa Mesa, California.

For more information, call Paradise Delight at (949) 851-4739 or Villeroy and Boch at (714) 540-6511.

"CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" A POPULAR CORPORATE THEME FOR 2010

Paradise Delight, a leading floral and event styling company for corporate celebration, travelled to Las Vegas to check out Cirque du Soleil, a popular theme for 2010 corporate events.

From "Mistere", a classic Cirque du Soleil production that combines high-energy acrobats and dramatic dance with vibrant constumes.

"Ka" explores love and conflict through an adventurous journey in the ever-changing theatrical landscape that conjures an entire empire on stage.

"O" pays tribute to the beauty of the theater where anything is possible and where the dream of life plays itself out before our very eyes.

Our favorite show is "La Reve" at the Wynn Hotel. A cast of 85 performers routinely offer aerial acrobatics and provocative choreography in an intimate aquatic theater environment involving a million gallon water tank. Le Reve is of French derivation meaning "the dream".

A THANKSGIVING PRAYER FOR YOU!

Paradise Delight extends a warm Thanksgiving Day prayer to you! The God of love and peace shall be with you! 2 Corinthian 13:11

God bless you on Thanksgiving and keep you all year through,

God give you all the faith it takes to make your dreams come true,

May His love and wisdom always help to guide you on your way,

And His light shine down on you to bless you on Thanksgiving Day.

PARADISE DELIGHT CONTINUES TO GROW AND EXPANDS TO LONG BEACH LOCATION

Paradise Delight Floral & Events is pleased to announce the addition of the Long Beach location due to open in January 2010.

With the current economy, many company are struggling to survive. However, one the key component in the growth of Paradise Delight is the "customization" and "innovation" that brings a "fresh and relevant look" to their clients.

The Paradise Delight Long Beach will conveniently serve the many clients in Downtown Long Beach including The Hyatt Regency Long Beach, The Long Beach Convention Center and The Aquarium of the Pacific and the Long Beach Symphony.

For more information, visit ParadiseDelight.com or call Paradise Delight Long Beach at (800) 959-3260

RITZ CARLTON RESORT + BECKMAN COULTER + AWARDS CELEBRATION + PARADISE DELIGHT = MAGICAL RETREAT

For many of our clients, including many Fortune 500, Paradise Delight Floral & Events are the preferred designers to create innovative designs for their VIP guest.

For example, Beckman Coulter honored their leading scientist at the Ritz Carlton Resort in Laguna Niguel last week. Like the recipients for the awards, Paradise Delight was challenge create innovate designs.

The challenge ... time! Only two-weeks of lead time to create the event.

Another challenge ... COHESIVELY pull our client's preferred color scheme (royal blue) with respect to the newly renovate ballroom (hotel chairs of sea foam blue with silver trims, sea foam carpeting with copper and brown circles, chandelier of a contemporary theme with beige lining).

The solution? Having known what is on inventory with all the leading linen firms, we turned to La Tavola Linens to help us with this project. We selected a Jaffe Swirl Tidepool for the guest tables.

Check out the linen (it has copper and beige circles that pulled in with the carpeting and the chandelier). Iridescent taffeta teal napkins placed on the charger to accentuate the soft blue guest tables. High gloss silver containers that reflected the patterns of the linens and cohesively flowed with the silver trims on the chairs.

Other elements included floral to have a contemporary feel with shades of purple. Up lighting throughout the perimeter of the ballroom. Velor pipe with hints of turquoise to soften the stage with two large screens on opposite ends of the stage.

The result? MAGICAL! Beckman Coulter team applauded our work. The Ritz Carlton catering and banquet staffed was amazed to see a linen that pulls the elements of the ballroom so cohesively.

PARADISE DELIGHT SELECTED AS DESIGNER FOR THE NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC DAY CELEBRATION!

Paradise Delight Floral & Event Designs is honored to be part of the design team of the National Philanthropic Day Celebration.

National Philanthropy Day, the day set aside by Congress to recognize the great contributions of philanthropy in our country and those people active in the philanthropic community.

The celebration will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel. This year, perhaps more than ever before, it is essential that we gather the philanthropic community together and celebrate the power of charitable giving.

For more information regarding the event contact Co-Chair Linda Jensen at 949-573-1292 or Linda.Jensen@stjoe.org

BLACK & WHITE GALA + MEMORIAL CARE + PARADISE DELIGHT = FABULOUS CELEBRATION

In an effort to serve our community, Paradise Delight Floral & Events is honored to participate as the designer for the Black and White Gala Celebration benefiting Memorial Care Medical Center Foundation.

The celebration be held at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach on Saturday, October 10th from 6:00 p.m. Dinner, dancing, silent auctions and live entertainment!

Join us as we celebrate and redefine the heath care in our community. Your involvement will help us expand the our tradition of combining leading-edge technology and medical expertise with a compassionate patient care.

For more information or sponsoring opportunities, please call the Foundation at (714) 378-7397

COME JAM WITH US!

Join Paradise Delight Florist at the ISES JAM festival on Wednesday, September 24th at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

The International Special Events Society showcases the most innovative products and trend setting services of Southern California's special events industry.

The Paradise Delight artwork will be showcased at the Wedding Industry Professional Association (WIPA) at booth 16 at the Regency Club at the Millennium Biltmore.

Our fellow WIPA professionals from Good Gracious! Events, Champagne Taste Weddings and Sharon Jansen will be there to greet you! For more information, click here!

PARADISE DELIGHT FLORAL ARTWORK APPEARS IN NATIONAL AD CAMPAIGN FOR WEDDING ASSOCIATION ELITE

Just hot off the press, the Bride and Bloom Magazine features a national ad campaign by WIPA, Wedding Industry Professional Association, in which Paradise Delight Florist artwork appears.

WIPA is the elite group of wedding professionals who are recognized as masters and innovators in the wedding industry.

They are pioneers that advance the wedding profession, enhance the professional growth of members, uphold the highest ethics, and educate the public. The essence of our core is knowledge, integrity, quality, & education -thereby delivering the best business practices to our clients and each other.

Paradise Delight is proud to be co-founding members of the group.

BLOOMINGDALE'S PRE-WEDDING WEDDING PARTY!

Join Paradise Delight Florist, Inside Weddings Magazines and leading professionals as we showcase the latest wedding trends at the Bloomingdale's in Newport Beach on Thursday, September 24th.

Come celebrate the evening with Isabelle von Boch, eighth generation family member of the internationally renowned tableware company Villeroy and Boch. Scan your registry, sip wine, sample savory appetizers and indulge your sweet tooth with cake tastings. Also featured couture bridal gowns from Jenny Lee. Think of this as party with a purpose.

Register that night and enter to win an overnight stay at a Leading Hotel of the World luxury property. So say "I DO!"

Thursday, September 24th
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Bloomingdale's Newport Fashion Island
Home Store, The Registry
(949) 729-6843

RADIATING MODERN BEAUTY AND LIGHT FOR EIGHT YEARS ... AND COUNTING!

Paradise Delight extends a heartfelt THANK YOU as we celebrate our 8th year anniversary!

Our humble beginnings began with our handcrafted Hawaiian leis. Today, we have evolved into an innovative wedding and event design studio.

Our corporate clients come to us seeking quick solutions and sophisticated designs. Our style savvy brides seeks our expertise to create extra-ordinary wedding s that defy stale convention.

From fashion forward to elegant, Paradise Delight reflects the individuality and style of each client.

So we thank you for your patronage and wish you many blessings!

PARADISE DELIGHT'S ARTWORK SHOWCASED AT SOUTH COAST PLAZA

Paradise Delight Florist had the pleasure of showcasing their floral artwork with The House of Villeroy & Boch at South Coast Plaza today!

In addition, Isabelle von Boch, the 8th generation family member of the internationally renowned Villeroy & Boch tableware shared ideas on how to create the perfect table scape to enhance quality time with family and friends.

One of the featured collection is ARDEN LANE. Retro" is a strong and stable trend in the furnishings sector. When implemented in a tangible way, new facets and developments present themselves again and again. A neutral, timeless classical image is thus forming to counter the opulent Neo-Baroque style of the past few years. Villeroy & Boch has interpreted this new traditionalism, based on the idea of re-think and re-mix, in designing its new classic collection Arden Lane. The result is a glamorous work, harmoniously combining refined yet low-key elegance with masculine style and feminine subtlety.

To learn more, visit Villeroy & Boch at South Coast Plaza at 3333 Bear Street, Suite # 208 in Costa Mesa.

SHOULD I OR SHOULDN'T I HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER?

Recently, Paradise Delight Florist, attended a bridal consultant association meeting hosted by the Surf & Sand Hotel in Laguna Beach. It addressed “the value of a wedding planner.”

To me, the obvious answer is “yes!” However, it seemed that the crowd had a different perspective. So this entry and subsequent entries will address wedding planners (value, services offered, questions to ask before hiring a planner).

The wedding marketplace has evolved. Traditionally, wedding planners have been the very first stop when planning a wedding. However, with the information at our finger tips – reality television, do it yourself books, magazines and the internet – the consumers are more educated and savvy than ever before. Brides and grooms are now booking service providers first (florist, entertainment, photographers). As a result, most wedding planners are being booked at the later stage of the planning process.

Wedding planners plays a critical role in a successful celebration. Just like an executive producer, they will help with the overall vision and help navigate clients through the planning process. The set designer (florist and décor designer) creates the atmosphere. The entertainment will captivate your guest. Your photographer captures the moments. The catering attends to the taste buds!

Ultimately, for the bride and groom, it will boil down to value and time. The question is “will you sit back, relax and enjoy the show OR will you be working the show?!”

PARADISE DELIGHT GOES GREEN WITH ELEGANCE AT PELICAN HILL RESORT

Recently, Paradise Delight showcased their work for leading wedding planners and designers at the Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Coast.

Oftentimes, when one uses the word "going green", they immediately picture products from the forest or the use of recycled or sustainable products that appears to be harsh on the eyes. Oftentimes, a very "uninviting" feeling for a wedding.

At the Pelican Hill Resort showcase, we shared ideas that "going green" can be a very tasteful and elegant feel. As part of the "green process", we utilized flowers that were locally grown. We used linens from La Tavola Linens that was more natural and free of dyes. We utilized containers that was created from recycled glass and paper. We have also "re-purposed" structures from our other celebrations.

Also, many thanks to Chris Griffith of Imagery Immaculate Photography for providing these images. Check them out!

PARADISE DELIGHT FLORIST FEATURED AT THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL

Going “green” is all the rage right now. From households, to businesses and to wedding and events. However, going “green” is not just a trend, it is a lifestyle.

Join us as we celebrate “All Shades of Green” at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast on Wednesday, May 6th from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Guest speaker, Karli Tanner of California Green Pages will share:

• How green can a luxury wedding be?
• How green can save "green"?
• What are all the consideration of green elements for a wedding?

The special event is sponsored by The Wedding Industry Professionals Association, the most respected national community for wedding professionals recognized as masters and innovators.

Strategic partners include La Tavola Linens, The Resort at Pelican Hill, Classic Party Rentals and Paradise Delight Floral & Event Designs.

For more information, call Paradise Delight at (949) 851-4739 or click here!

HAPPY EASTER FROM PARADISE DELIGHT FLORIST

To our dear friends, family, partners and clients,

May your Easter day be wonderful with sunny skies above. And may life bring its nicest things to you and those you love!

Wishing you all the joy of the spring! And Happy RESURRECTION DAY!

The Design Team and Staff
Paradise Delight Floral & Event Designs

PARADISE DELIGHT PART OF DESIGNERS IN WEDDIING PLANNING FORUM!

Wedding Planner Paula Laskelle of Champagne Taste Weddings is the fearless leader of over 20+ wedding planning students. The event was a collaboration of leading designers which focused in the ART OF WEDDING DECOR.

Wildflower Linens focused on bringing style and grace to your tabletop with the use of "texture" and "color".

Linda Goldsheft of The Cake Studio focused on her edible works of art with with the emphases of placement of the cake and the type of color of the pin spots that affects the "looks" of the cake.

Paradise Delight focused on the nuts and bolts of design including location selection, theme selection, color selection, architect selection and flower selection. Check into the next blog for the details.

COME ONE! COME ALL! TO THE SOUTH COAST PLAZA SHOWCASE!

Paradise Delight will be showcasing the latest floral trends at Villeroy & Boch located at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

In addition, Isabelle von Boch will present NESTING AT HOME. It will explore the trends of cocooning and share tips on how to bring your family back to the dinner tables through smart investments and creative solutions.

Visit us between 12 o'clock noon to 4 o'clock on Saturday, February 21st. Villeroy and Bock is located at 3333 Bear Street # 208 in Costa Mesa. For more information call (714) 540-6511.

LEADING WEDDING PROFESSIONALS CONVERGE IN LOS ANGELES TO SHARE THE LATEST TRENDS WITH PEERS

International acclaimed event designer, Steve Kemble, was the special guest speaker for the Wedding Industry Professionals Association. Kemble, along with a panel of leading event designers lead the discussion on the latest trends in the wedding industry.

One of the common trends in the floral industry is to use various shades of texture to add dimention to the artwork. In addition, there is a increasing demand for "eco" freindly materials.

Thanks to our peers who have made this event a success. They include WIPA, RRivreworks, Wild Flower Linens, Classic Party Rentals, Chameleon Chair Collection, Good Gracious Events and Cappuccino Club. Check out some of the images provided by Henshall Photography.

CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL PARTNERS WITH PARADISE DELIGHT FOR MARRIAGE CELEBRATION!

Celebrate Marriage Week 2009 with an evening together hosted by the Crystal Cathedral, Relationship Research Foundation and Orange County Healthy Marriage Coalition on Saturday, February 7th from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Couples will celebrate their marriage vowel renewal in the Crystal Cathedral. With candlelight dinner and dance at the Aroretum to follow. Special guest speaker is Dr. John Townsend.

The Crystal Cathedral is located at 12141 Lewis Street in Garden Grove, California.

Especially price at $100.00 per couple or $400.00 for a table of eight guest. To reserve or request additional information, call (949) 752-2888

THE QUALITY OF OUR LIFE IS BASED ON THE QUALITY OF RELATIONSHIPS WE BUILD!

Happy New Year! Thank you for visiting Paradise Delight Florist's Blog!

As we look back in 2008, we are reminded of how blessed we are! Our business has blossomed thanks to the relationships we have nurtured!

We are especially grateful with our relationships with our strategic partners including leading resorts, hotels, convention centers and specialty venue! We thank you!

Thank you to the many corporate planners, destination management companies, event design firms and wedding planners for your trust!

Thank you to our Fortune 500 companies who seeks our counsel to create innovative floral artwork! Thank you for allowing us to create more of your MAGICAL MOMENTS!