Share Your Passion: Rio Roses at Baisch & Skinner
Sharing my passion is a part of my career that I treasure. Being able to talk about product, design and business to other floral peeps in something I treasure. Having the amazing product of Rio Rose and location of Baisch & Skinner certainly makes my passion easier to share. This journey was all about the wedding industry and how to repurpose your rental items.
This adventure began with a call from Rio Roses asking if I would be interested in presenting two shows at Baisch & Skinner locations highlighting wedding design. I know Rio has great product and Baisch & Skinner are amazing to work with. YES, to both!
The first show was to take place at Baisch & Skinner in St. Louis Missouri. They have an amazing education center there devoted to the advancement of the floral industry. Because it was close to one of my friends, Michelle O’Neal-Babicky, who happens to be an amazing floral artist I called her to assist and she said YES.
I choose to showcase rental items that could be utilized in a different way. Making revenue on existing items will help your business go further.
The below items show how to create a unique registration table display. Oasis floral mesh cascaded from a large wooden vessel to hold place cards for the guests to retrieve. The table was accented with a dried pod vessel holding florets and cotton.
This segment also showcased an Accent Décor Biltmore stand floral arrangement that could be displayed on an estate table.
A guest table floral arrangement and accenting candle holders completed this set.
Flowers for a modern garden
The next set-up was a modern garden display. We started the designs with a large metal vessel containing assorted floral, moss orbs, and dried materials that can be used to create an altar, registration table or placed on either side of head table.
Flowers for a dessert station
This piece was my take on a dessert station. By utilizing different vase textures, shapes and sizes with assorted blooms will help continue the garden theme. Think about repurposing your items for other events which in turn adds revenue to your bottom line.
One of my favorite pieces of the show was this antique cabinet. It would be a great place for card receiving or accent piece at ceremony/reception or memory of those past. I pictured this cabinet coming from grandma’s house and having floral overflowing from drawer would be a great way to pay tribute to those you love.
A bold color story
My final segment was about color. Do not be afraid to utilize color when it comes to events. Create a bold color story for your next bridal show and see how many people notice the beauty.
Turning a silver pedestal into a stunning display with the use of color blocking creates drama.
This silver stand consisted of 3 stacked containers upright. I twisted the stand so the vessel would be at different directions and continued with the color blocking of floral. This would be a fun guest table arrangement.
The below containers were originally white. We color enhanced them to create a pattern with Design Master paint. All of the foliage was also color enhanced with heir paint as well. They we continued on with the grouping on floral to create a very nice statement piece that could enhance any backdrop or create a photo opportunity for your clients.
This was a great show with an amazing audience!
Come with me if you wanna go to Kansas City…
Now it was time to pack up start our travels to Kansas City, MO.
We shipped items from St Louis to our next show at Baisch & Skinner in Kansas City, MO. Of course, I wanted to design some new things to add to the collection for our guests.
The first segment had the addition of a beautiful bouquet designed with roses, silver dollar eucalyptus, salal accented with Oasis pearls.
Another piece was designed by placing two stands upright with cascading floral to create a stunning alter piece, registration piece or guest table arrangement.
A great statement piece was designed by placing a wire wreath base upon a gold stand. We then added multiple ribbons (double satin, sheer, lace) cascading down with a foliage arrangement displayed on top.
The next segment received an addition of a bold and beautiful bouquet. The highlight (besides the stunning floral) was the garland I created using Oasis bullion wire with paper hearts I cut out of a book to be wrapped within the design.
The below version of a chandelier was created using a wire vase base they had in store. I wrapped it with permanent botanical foliage garland and added fresh floral product to complete the design. Never be afraid of mixing permanent botanicals with fresh product as it always creates a stunning end design.
We learn so much form being together, and I am grateful you choose to spend your evening with me.
Thank you!