Laura Clare
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Sweet Valentine’s Day
February 5, 2013
Love. It’s a word that applies to so many things. We love to show our love and one of the most popular ways is to send flowers. Despite the holiday being over-marketed as a holiday started by (or at least greatly enhanced by) florists, why is it that flowers are so closely associated with Valentine’s day and love? I like to think that it’s because flowers make us stop to appreciate those that we love. Each and every lovely blossom has it’s day –and doesn’t last forever. –And so we need to stop and smell the flowers and tell people we love them while we have the chance.
lovely shades of pink arrangement
raspberry thistle with purple lisianthus and pink roses
Inspired to send your sweetie a lovely bouquet of flowers?
Visit our Bernardsville retail store:
Laura Clare, floral design & event decor
1 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
908-221-0007
or call our Hoboken studio: (201) 217-9696
or better yet, order online, anytime: www.lauraclaredesign.com
Fall romance at 90 Acres Wedding
February 5, 2013
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- textural boutonniere
textural boutonniere
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- herb and anemone bouquet
herb and anemone bouquet
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- Natirar/ 90 Acres wedding
Natirar/ 90 Acres wedding
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- bridesmaids with kumquat branches, black peppers and garden roses
bridesmaids with kumquat branches, black peppers and garden roses
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- olive branches, privet berry, anemones, etc. bouquet
olive branches, privet berry, anemones, etc. bouquet
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- sweet bridal bouquet
sweet bridal bouquet
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- wheat on aisle
wheat on aisle
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- ceremony pieces on barrels
ceremony pieces on barrels
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- burlap runner with eclectic small arrangements
burlap runner with eclectic small arrangements
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- garden roses, scented geranium, berries, and more!
garden roses, scented geranium, berries, and more!
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- butterscotch garden rose
butterscotch garden rose
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- hand glittered mini pumpkins
hand glittered mini pumpkins
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- white and green textural bridal bouquet
white and green textural bridal bouquet
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- dahlias, sedum, herbs in a sweet little vase
dahlias, sedum, herbs in a sweet little vase
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- beautiful 90 Acres wedding
beautiful 90 Acres wedding
Last Fall was one of our sweetest little weddings we did all year! It was an intimate gathering of friends and family at 90 Acres Restaurant, Natirar in Peapack, NJ. I remember driving up to set up that morning–a beautifully colorful fall day with the fog all around. It was one of the most romantic days I remember seeing in a while. Once the mist and fog dissipated, the romance of the fall leaves and colors revealed a sweet, romantic setting. Thank you Jac-n-jules photography for capturing the sweet moments!
New collection!
January 22, 2013
I am so excited to reveal our new collection of vases, candle holders, chuppahs, props, and more! Thank you to Floral Designs by Cindy who allowed us to purchase the majority of her collections as she retired out of the business. We wish her well and hope to carry on some of her fabulous designs with her immaculate collections!
white etched glass "lace" vases
crystal candelabras
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- white etched glass "lace" vases
etched white glass "lace" vases and blue glass vases
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- crystal candelabras
crystal candelabras
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- chuppah and crystal candleabras
chuppah and crystal candleabras
Tiffany style wedding
July 29, 2012
sign in board
It’s always fun finding a bride who has a distinct style. We loved working with Kelly as she and her dream-team event coordinators, Kara and Laura from My Bellisima helped perfect her day! It was a beautiful day in early June as we pulled together every detail to make her linens, napkins, chair covers, and of course her flowers give a feeling of pure elegance at the Westin, Govenor Morris Hotel in Morristown, NJ.
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- pure white hydrangea on pews
pure white hydrangea on pews
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- blue shoes!
blue shoes!
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- black chair sash with bling
black chair sash with bling
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- Large calla lilies, with hydrangea, peonies, and rose arrangement satellites
Large calla lilies, with hydrangea, peonies, and rose arrangement satellites
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- all white, low centerpieces
all white, low centerpieces
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- menu cards
menu cards
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- blues, whites, blacks, and bling
blues, whites, blacks, and bling
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- cake pop favors
cake pop favors
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- cake pops
cake pops
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- sign in board
sign in board
Couture en Fleur
June 25, 2012
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- HSNY annual dinner/ dance flower show
HSNY annual dinner/ dance flower show
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- sweet peas on back of dress
sweet peas on back of dress
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- air plant "wig"
air plant "wig"
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- air plant skirt accent
air plant skirt accent
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- a sweet pea bustle
Yum! A sweet pea bustle!
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- naturally black and white floral material
naturally black and white floral material
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- floral facinator
Floral facinator made of frittilaria persica, peacock feather leaves, and air plants (for her hair!)
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- Sweet pea bustle and cercopia leaf skirt
Sweet pea bustle and white cercopia leaf skirt
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- floral models
our floral models adorned with black and white plant material: black ti leaves, white gerber daisies, cercopia leaves, sweet peas, airplants, and more!
The Horticulture Society of New York took fashion to new heights and really “branched” out to inspire creativity in clothing and floral with is “Couture en Fleur” themed show.
During this one day floral and foliage extravaganza, 30 New York based floral designers created breathtaking tablescapes that paid homage to some of fashion’s most iconic designers and eras.
Laura Clare Floral Designs was honored and excited to participate. Playing off of the fashion theme, we decided to create a “catwalk” as our tablescape. Combining all of the elements of true couture fashion – avante gard designs, hand crafted ensembles and a beautiful blend of colors and textures – we festooned two (very lucky) mannequins. Using a mix of flowers and foliage in a muted color palate, we layered, tailored and crafted these extraordinary creations – worthy of any fashion runway!
We would like to thank the amazing staff at Niceuplights.com – their fabulous LED lights really made our creations shine all night, Courtney Torres Photography, Ido Ido bridal Salon in Morristown, NJ,
HSNY annual dinner/ dance flower show
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- HSNY annual dinner/ dance flower show
HSNY annual dinner/ dance flower show
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- sweet peas on back of dress
sweet peas on back of dress
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- air plant "wig"
air plant "wig"
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- air plant skirt accent
air plant skirt accent
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- a sweet pea bustle
Yum! A sweet pea bustle!
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- naturally black and white floral material
naturally black and white floral material
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- floral facinator
Floral facinator made of frittilaria persica, peacock feather leaves, and air plants (for her hair!)
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- Sweet pea bustle and cercopia leaf skirt
Sweet pea bustle and white cercopia leaf skirt
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- floral models
our floral models adorned with black and white plant material: black ti leaves, white gerber daisies, cercopia leaves, sweet peas, airplants, and more!
and the excellent furniture pieces from www.luxeeventrentals.com helped set the atmosphere perfectly.
Natirar and Nan Romano photoshoot
May 27, 2012
entryway arrangement to mansion
eperigne arrangement
sweet peas and freesia
campanulas, sweet peas, and spray roses
gold mercury glass candles
gold candelabras
lady slipper orchid
succulents
bridal bouquet
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- entryway arrangement to mansion
pussy willow, green cymbidium orchids, rosemary, lemon, and ivy
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- bridal bouquet
green celosia, lisianthus, feather plume grass, scented geranium
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- succulents
succulents
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- lady slipper orchid
lady slipper orchid
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- gold candelabras
gold candelabras
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- gold mercury glass candles
gold mercury glass candles
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- campanulas, sweet peas, and spray roses
campanulas, sweet peas, and spray roses
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- sweet peas and freesia
sweet peas and freesia
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- eperigne arrangement
Illuminating the Chandelier Room at the Hoboken W Hotel
February 21, 2012
Great little wedding reception at the Chandelier Room , Hoboken. Love the space and the charm it provides!
illuminated manzanita tree
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Amazing view
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white tulips and blue LED submersible lights
For Whitney…
February 17, 2012
Lots of love for Whitney
sympathy arrangement
It’s so sad, the news of Whitney Houston’s untimely death. We can’t help but feel for her family at this rough time.
Never having met her, I can’t say I know her. However, growing up in the 80′s and 90′s, she was an incredible influence on many people, including me. I felt the “bond” only got closer as I realized she was living in the town where my first retail store was. My husband, having grown up there, helped at her wedding…I even made a delivery to her, but was promptly greeted at the gates by her guards and thus never did get to meet her in person.
So here it is, her funeral. As much as the fame and hype of all this is exciting, it’s humbling and touching to see the notes on our flower arrangements from Sir Elton John, the Jackson family, and others in their sincere words and sorrow for her loss. We, too, express our deepest sympathy–and want to thank you,Whitney, for touching our lives in the ways that you only could. We will always love you.
Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Magazine event at the Plaza Hotel, NYC
February 11, 2012
Another old post…but was looking at these pictures again for inspiration. Cannot wait until peony season starts again. What a great time we had at the Plaza. Despite crazy NYC load-ins, it was a great day! It felt good to be back in my old territory…
Passionate pinks!
February 5, 2012
A simple, intimate wedding in the wine cellar at 90 Acres Restaurant at Natirar in Far Hills NJ. The pink flowers were a perfect tone setting color for this November wedding.
Simple ceremony arrangements
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pink cymbidium orchids
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November pink bridal bouquet
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thistle and peacock feather boutonniere