Sandals Resort - Grande St. Lucian - St. Lucia

Lisa was in need of some much deserved rest and relaxation so she and her husband Sam headed down to Sandals Grande St. Lucian Resort in St. Lucia. They spent 7 days and 6 nights soaking up the sun! Here are a some details with photos of all the great things you can do at Sandals!

ROOM - concierge service room 24hr room service in all rooms at the Grande St. Lucian
ate breakfast out on the balcony every morning, over looking the Caribbean ocean and swimming pool.
included french toast, bananas, eggs, omelets, fresh juice, fresh coffee, hot chocolate in a pot. every night you put your breakfast request hung on the door and in the morning it arrives promptly.

FOOD - The food was fantastic and you could have anything you wanted whenever you wanted!
Candle light dinner on the beach for Sam and Lisa's early anniversary celebration. There were tiki torches with flower arrangements, the waiter had white gloves and there were waves almost touching the table legs. 5 coarse meal.  Crepe shop! any kind you want. cheese, fruit, chocolate... you name it.

ACTIVITIES - For Lisa's birthday they enjoyed a couples 50 minute massage! She says it was amazing and recommends it for honeymooning (or any) couples! They headed to the pool to enjoy the sun, breeze and get some good reading done for the majority of the trip. The beach is just as you see in the photos white sand and blue water... Lisa wanted to go snorkeling but Sam wouldn't go which is one of the free activities at the Grande St. Lucian. The main pool has a water fall that looks out over the pool bar! Swim up and have your favorite beverage. During dinner there is always entertainment if you decide to eat outside you can really hear the music. Lisa and Sam even got the chance to be guests for a wedding on the beach!!

SERVICE - felt like king and queen all week with the service they don't want you to do anything.

The four poster bed with curtains are huge, soft and comfortable! Amazing views no matter what window you look out of in your room. Wonderful facilities that are clean and well maintained.
The weather was perfect other than a few light sprinkles here and there. Make sure to pack extra sunscreen...

Remember Lisa is a Certified Sandals Representative and can help you plan you perfecto honeymoon or vacation getaway!

JOPHOTO - Lydia Dorsey's Bleak House Wedding 3/16/2012

Talk about quick turn around for photos! JOPHOTO already has posted photos from last weekends Friday wedding at the Bleak House.  The colors are very fresh and spring-ish. The bride's bouquet was all yellow and white where we used; white and yellow daisies, yellow daffodils and white ranunculus. For the bridesmaids we used plum alstroemeria lilies, yellow and white tulips and yellow daffodils. It looks like the torential down-pour held off a little but there were a few sprinkles. Isn't rain on a wedding day lucky? If not getting married on St. Patrick's Eve is sure to bring the bride and groom luck for years to come! Anyway, please enjoy the photos and let us know your thoughts!

Expressive Moments Photography - Wedding Row Open House

In true photography fashion, the very talented girls of Expressive Moments Photography captured the moments of our Wedding Row Open house February 16, 2012. Take a look at the photos... it makes us want to sit at the tables, smell the flowers, try on the dresses and eat the food all over again! For all of the photos visit our Facebook page! If you need any information about any of the vendors just give us a call and we'll help you get connected.

Decisions, Decisions....

With the feeling of spring that keeps teasing us with a warm day here and there you can't help but notice the daffodils and other spring flowers that have started to bloom. What we want to know is which of these Spring beauties is your favorite?! Whichever you decide on you can't go wrong, they are all beautiful.

 

Bridal Shows Near You!

This week no matter which end of Knoxville you live on there is likely a bridal show or open house near you.  Check it out and we will see you there!

Club LeConte Open House

Thursday, February 23

6 - 8pm

800 South Gay Street  

Knoxville, TN 37929

Knoxville Expo Center Bridal Show

Sunday, February 26

12 - 5pm

Knoxville Expo Center

5441 Clinton Hwy

Knoxville, TN   37912

Foothills Bridal Bridal Show

Sunday, February 26

12 - 5pm

Knoxville Airport Hilton

2001 Alcoa Hwy

Alcoa, TN 37701

www.foothillsbridal.com/

2012 Dogwood Arts Festival House & Garden Show Designs for Dining

With all of the bridal shows, open houses and Valentine's Day that we had going on last week you would think that we couldn't fit one more activity into our busy schedule...right? Wrong! We are gluttons for punishment.  The great thing about the Lisa Foster Floral Design team is that one person will come up with an idea and then that idea proceeds to bounce off the walls and from person to person until we have figured out logistics and have a plan. Don't get us wrong, with planning comes trial and error. In the end it always seems our team pulls together for success. This year our ideas for the Dogwood Arts Festival House & Garden Show Designs for Dining came from a little bit of cabin fever and a general love of the color yellow!
Our 2011 tablescape was inspired from an actual Dogwood Artists print that involved lots of moss, river rocks and some birch. This year, they decided to leave it up to the artists to come up with their own creations. So please, close your eyes and image sipping on some Earl Grey tea and nibbling a fresh zesty lemon square, on a spring day. Possibly in a magical forest surrounded by fireflies (our thoughts exactly!). We wanted to do something completely different from last year which helped set us apart. Two colors yellow and white. That was it, simple and clean. We absolutely loved how it turned out and apparently so did everyone else!
We really want to thank everyone on our team for their hard, hard work. Our thanks also extend to our friends who voted for our table, we didn't think we had a chance this year because the competition was so great. Everyone had beautiful tables filled with creativity.
Check out some of the photos and tell us what you think.

 

 

The Challenge for Guys on Valentine's

This post is dedicated to all the guys out there! Many men think that making women happy for Valentine's Day is a challenge but in all reality it's not. Here are a few tips to help you through this holiday dedicated to love.

First and foremost, realize each woman in the world is unique and different. If you love her then you know her better than most... right? Well, here is a thought, do something unique for her! If she loves purple don't get her red roses, get purple. Your sweetheart will notice that you remembered her favorite color and be even more excited about her gift. Or if you can figure out what was in her wedding bouquet maybe get her an arrangement of those flowers (BROWNIE POINTS)!

Second if your girl is health conscience don't go for the heart shaped box of candy. Not only did you throw her diet off, but you have also forgotten she is trying to be good! Women love it when you remember things. Opt instead for maybe a box of chocolate covered strawberries to share. The chocolate level isn't too bad and it's a fruit. We will have some chocolate covered strawberries from Marble Slab! Or forget the chocolate all together and figure out her favorite snack. Some girls love salty more than sweet.

Also, escape the hustle and bustle of dinning out on Valentine's Day. It's a mad house in most restaurants and that doesn't scream romance. How about looking up some yummy recipes online and making her something at home (send the kids to grandma's house!) and open a bottle of wine. Or order take out and pretend it's homemade, just hide the evidence (wink)! She will not only appreciate the night off from cooking dinner but also will be impressed with your new skills with the skillet. Just be careful because she may expect you to start cooking more often!

You still have time to do research. If you need further assistance call us, we are experts in sending love. Good luck men... and Happy Valentine's Day!