Wedding Ceremony of Sherry & Andrew ~ November 19th, 2011

Sherry and Andrew tied the knot November 19th, 2011 at beautiful Magnolia Hall at Piedmont Park. A stunning fall day with vibrant fall colors everywhere! tulip provided a traditional birch chuppah for the ceremony; custom made votive trees lined the aisle and provided loads of candlelight for the romantic setting.
We had the pleasure of working with Affairs to Remember, Daria with Circle of Love Weddings and Picture This! Photography captured the celebration.

The Art of Celebration - Georgia

A veritable feast for the eyes, the coffee-table book Art of Celebration Georgia awes and delights by showcasing the state’s loveliest, most sensational events and venues—from Southern traditional garden parties to cutting-edge upscale galas. This collection presents the splendor of Georgia’s upscale events scene, highlighting the visionaries who make it possible.
In bookstores this October -- get ready: tulip's spread looks beautiful!

Two weddings and a funeral

Life happens. It just keeps on going…sometimes beautifully and sometimes not at all the way we wish and hope for. I was very much reminded of it when my dear friend’s son, Max, passed away at the much too young age of 4. He was born with a severe heart condition and showed us that living life to the fullest can be accomplished even with unfortunate medical conditions. He was a miracle child and will be dearly remembered and live forever in the hearts of everyone that was lucky enough to get to know him.
With heavy hearts, Heather and I left the funeral service…It seemed somewhat surreal to deliver our blooming creations to the joyous wedding celebrations shortly after attending the service for our little friend. But beautiful and glowing brides, happy parents and joyous attendants made us want to smile again! I guess that is the beauty of life and how it happens…it just keeps on going! Heavy hearts, hearts filled with love and happiness, tears of grief and tears of joy…it all goes hand and hand and it should remind us to live and love every day!

Mother's Day Is Every Day!

Mother’s day always reminds me of a very fond and innocent childhood memory of mine that was tragic then but always makes me smile now.

When I was about 9 years old my sisters and I really wanted to surprise our mom, whose motto: “Mother’s Day is every day” really did not demand to be showered in gifts. But the loving kids that we were, we wanted to shower her with flowers. And so we did. It so occurred that the time of year was perfect for “wild flowers” to bloom all over the perfectly plantscaped ancient Roman ruins in our village. Beautiful blooms EVERYWHERE. We could not help ourselves and as supply was plenty we soon decided that our neighborhood moms deserved flowers as well. We were quite busy with the sole purpose of making mom happy.

Mother’s Day came and we surprised our Mother with about 20 or so beautiful arrangements surrounding my parents bed. Breakfast was ready and coffee was brewing. I still remember the face that my mom made. It was not at all what we were expecting and hoping for. She looked horrified,and it got worse when she found out that all our neighbors had been delighted as well by our “wild flower designs”. There was no denying that her kids had literally picked every bloom that had been lovingly planted around the small town where I grew up.

It took her quite a while to get over the initial shock but in the end we all had a good laugh and yes, she did enjoy the flowers in the end! And so did all the other Moms that we spoiled.

Always remember Mother’s Day is ever day! I love you Mom!

Atlanta Charity Clays

A few weeks ago tulip had the pleasure to sponsor the annual silent auction/ gala of the Atlanta Charity Clays at Novare Event's new venue Summerour. This 20 something year old fundraising alternative looks upon clay shooting as a great way to spend a day in the country, meet with friends who share a love of the outdoors and best of all: raise money for Atlanta area children's charities! Along with Low Country BBQ and Bradford's on Bishop who provided the delicious food, tulip assisted this wonderful organization to shine and look great while raising money for Atlanta area children's charities! In the past 20 years the Atlanta Charity Clays have netted and contributed over $3,000,000 to Atlanta Children’s causes.

Ruthie's Project Runway

When Ruthie's Mom, Michelle met with me to discuss her daughter's Bat Mitzvah, I felt like a kid in a candy store when she told me Ruthie's theme: Project Runway! Not only is the show a favorite, but a regular of mine and the other tulips! So how could we find a way to MAKE IT WORK for Tim Gunn and not bore Heidi?

Ruthie provided her very own sketch drawings and tulip made it Ruthie's Project Runway by incorporating over sized sewing notions, pin cushion inspired floral centerpieces, an Accessory wall, the runway, dress forms, bolts of fabrics and a wonderful, very colorful color scheme. Added Touch Catering literally gave it the Added Touch in the food presentation, Production People rocked the lighting, our friends at Peachtree Tents and Events provided the rental items, Connie Duglin's linen were beautiful and Amber at http://www.twelvehotels.com/AtlanticStation/events/Ballroom.do was the host to a very creative setting. No one wanted to say "Auf Wiedersehen!"

Lacy Flowers and Cotton Candy Dream


Imagine a dreamy, yet modern setting for you and your closest girl friends. Crisp sunlight captures an uplifting mood while your bridal luncheon transcends everyone to another place. Relaxing and light hearted. The world seems made of lacy flowers and cotton candy....


Creating each flower by hand with pink and white hues of crepe and tissue paper, Tulip has achieved its goal of transporting your guest to their dreamy oasis. Using all white vintage and modern vessels to add a whimsical feel these blooms charge forward to make a bold but flirty statement. Slender Tiffany blue Taper candles add drama while grounding the soft and ultra feminine palette.

This table is currently on display @ the Atlanta Wedding Loft www.atlantaweddingloft.com