red roses for christmas : lindsay flanagan photography : holiday party

roses are red... and the only flower we used for this holiday party spectacular!  each season i am honored to plan and design a holiday party for clients in their home surrounded by wonderful friends and family.  the night is special, the mood is joyous and the food... the music... the decor, FAB-U-LOUS.  together we spend the better of 12 months playing with idea's for food, favors, design, music just to name a few elements, and in that one evening it all comes together.  all the images for the evening here are from lindsay, lindsay flanagan photography (this is 2012's party... lindsay and i will be sharing 2013's images soon)

happily... merrily... joyfully...

evening's dinner & drinks... joe fish, north andover

flowers, decor & event coordination... les fleurs

rentals... petersons party center

linens... table toppers

band... sultan's of swing

curbside valet

favors... shcoolate, palm beach

dessert... johnny cakes

lindsay flanagan photography

invitation suite... gus & ruby letterpress

(click on any of the vendors above to go to their website)

sequin linen's sparkled through-out the house.  simple, slim gold faux bois vases filled with red roses added a pop of color to the cocktail tables.

i tend to live by the phrase "less is more"(don't get me wrong... i love beautiful things, just less of the selection and more of the thing i love).  when designing for client's or couple's it's very important to always hear their idea's, as well as their desires regarding their floral decor.  for our client's party, lush-indulgence is always in the under laying theme... how i interpret that idea is what changes every year.  heartfelt donations the "the make a wish foundation" in all their guests names as their favor is one beautiful way our client's interpret indulging... which i soo love!  candles and red roses is just another way i imagine lush :o)  we filled the whole foyer with tall cylinder vases with floating candles... with lush red rose petals everywhere.  it was magic!

no party is complete without a champagne bar that serves only perrier & veuve!

yummy!!  flat breads & oysters by joe fish's amazing executive chef, jay duffley were just one of many passed hors d'ourves.  each year jay has a great task of creating a beautiful menu with seasonal fare that i enjoy helping with almost as much as designing the party.