Categories: Flowers, Wedding Design
December 17, 2009 / Emily Machernis
At District Weddings, we truly believe that inspiration is everywhere. No one could agree with us more than floral artist Michael Lanni of Volanni. Living by the phrase “capture the moment and keep it alive”, Michael creates arrangements and installations that exude elegance and give natural flow to any event. I was lucky enough to speak with Michael and learn more about his inspiration, style, and a few floral tips for the holiday season…
Where does Volanni find inspiration to create such artistic and beautiful arrangements?
Ultimately we feel that our inspiration comes through us from a higher source and we are just the vessel. You can call it Mother Nature or God, we just feel each design out intuitively. We also get ideas from inspired themes in other mediums, such as fashion and architecture- from the past to the present.
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Tags: Halcyon House > Volanni
Categories: Big City Chic
July 28, 2009 / Devon Pearce
This wedding just has to be one of the coolest weddings I’ve ever seen. From the flowers, to the venue, to the food, everything was so chic, so modern, so beautiful.
Tiwi and Bryce were married on June 27, 2009 at the Newseum. Mary Gardella, of the oh-so-fabulous Love Life Images, Inc (a District Favorite!), sent us these ridiculous pictures. One glance and you’ll see why she’s one of our faves!
Here’s Mary…
Kudos to Event Planner Amy Guthridge, of Engaging Affairs, for her incredible vision. Every detail was amazing. It was like visual overload. And the Newseum is my new favorite venue to photograph in. I have this secret obsession with reflective surfaces, and well, I was in my own little heaven at the Newseum. It’s nothing but glass.
The ceremony took place on the 8th floor deck of the Newseum Building with a breathtaking view of the city skyline with a gorgeous day to boot. The reception was in a room surrounded by glass on three sides. So, I was in photography bliss with such beautiful light. And when the sun set, the special lighting brought in by John Farr Lighting gave the room warm glow of blues and purples. Just gorgeous. The music was fab, especially when they brought in guest DJ Dan Sampson to finish off the night. Outside, guests enjoyed a beautiful evening on the 6th floor deck and if you were in the mood for a handmade cigar, The New England Cigar Factory was on hand to fulfill that need.
The flowers by Volanni were absolutely stunning. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many orchids in all my life. Even the cake, by Sylvia Weinstock, had these amazing sugared Orchids. They looked so incredibly real.
Ooh, don’t you love it??
Thanks, Mary! These photos are amazing.
Tomorrow is my birthday, so I’m heading out early today. We’ll be back on Thursday with a fabulous vendor interview. Don’t miss it.
Tags: Engaging Affairs > John Farr Lighting > Love Life Images > Newseum > Sylvia Weinstock > Volanni
