Cathy Teeters Beautiful Weddings: Archive

Meet the Bride and Groom

This will be a New and Regular feature, ”Meet the Bride and Groom” . We will later follow up our couple’s story with “Mr. and Mrs. share their Wedding Story”. Julia and Kyle are adorable, sorry Kyle, but I can’t help myself. Your love for each other is obvious. I look forward to your wedding day. This is their story: Julia: 27 years old,...

Feb 11th

Sweet Valentine's Day

This is from Martha Stewart Weddings, Fall 2004 We have shared this before, but thought we would share again for Valentines Day! This is the perfect DIY project for anyone. Martha used eggcups, however we suggest small garden vases or votive candle cups. We love this for all of you planning a special Valentines Day Surprise. It could be for your sweetheart, but we also love it for all of...

Feb 9th

Unleash your creativity- classes

Unleash Your Creativity - 2012 is a New Year, a New YOU! New Class Schedule Wedding Design We are offering a series of classes on wedding design . Each class will begin with basic care and handling and every class will offer a hands on opportunity to make your own project to take home. Bridal Bouquets, Attendants Bouquets, Boutonnieres and Corsages. Cost $150.00 Saturday March 3, 2012...

Jan 19th

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So many GREAT Venues in Bloomington and we...

Our phones are ringing…..newly engaged couples are looking for the perfect wedding venue. Oh….so many choices in the Bloomington area, and many are my favorite. Yes, I say many….it is so hard to choose! I love working with Bari Kuhlman at The IMU. If I were planning my own reception, my personal choice, hands down, The Tudor Room. I love this room…but only a tiny...

Jan 5th

Join us at The Bloomington Bridal Show

Christmas and New Years Eve are popular holidays for “popping the question”. For all of those recently engaged, Congratulations! For those of you planning a 2012 or 2013 wedding, be sure to join us at the Bloomington Bridal Show January 22, 2012 at the Bloomington Convention Center. We are sharing photos from our 2011 booth photographed by Lisa Walker of Lisa Walker Photography....

Dec 26th

Love those Orchids!

A couple of weeks ago Lisa Walker, Lisa Walker Photography, and I visited my favorite orchid greenhouse. We had a great day, and of course she took these amazing photos.

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Holiday Classes

As we approach the Holiday Season, we already find ourselves BUSY! Our classes have been popular, and the perfect remedy for putting us ALL in the Holiday spirit. We are offering Holiday Classes Sunday December 4th and Saturday December 10th. We need a minimum of 3 per class. All projects are hands on - you take home a project you created and designed. Sunday December 4th 10 a.m. - Noon...

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Aug 23rd

ABC Indiana Quarterly Meeting - Flower Power!

Product from Welch Wholesale Florist Join us at Welch Wholesale Florist 1611 Aqueduct Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Annie, co owner of Welch Wholesale Florsit will share with us her expertise and knowledge of the world wide wholesale market. She will share the challenges of bringing your flowers from farm to the florist/coordinator and your guest tables. How many hands do your flowers...

Aug 19th

Love this wedding! Congrats Danny and Lindsey, so...

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Danny Muller. This was a special wedding for my team, as a few of us have known Lindsey since grade school days. Lindsey is a local Bloomington North track and swimming star. The couple met at I.U., fell in love, and of course returned to IU to marry. Danny and his family are from New Jersey, so we were sure to include in the gift bags to overnight guest salt...

Aug 18th

Welcome to Indiana...we have a lot to offer!

We just want to share a couple of our local gems, the Bloomington area has to offer, especially when you need a special “local” favor or welcome treat. We are so excited to share that 240Sweet was recently featured in Martha Stewart Magazine. Their artisian marshmallows are perfect for wedding favors, welcome gifts, or a late night snack, as featured by Martha herself. Alexa Lemley...

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Jun 16th

Wedding Season!

This time of year becomes very very busy and we have very little time to do a proper blog. At the same time, we want to share a peek of what we are doing each week, as we produce many beautiful and amazing florals for each of our special wedding couples. Each couple is unique and we feel so honored to be a part of their amazing day. For some, we are their florist and others we are florist and...

Jun 6th

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Congrats Amanda and Max

You know I can’t wait for the professionals! A little peak, but I will post more when I have the professional shots and I will also share ALL of our professionals, when I post this wedding. This is just a teaser, I get so excited and want to share. Wedding at IMU Alumni Hall with Bari Kuhlman and Staff. This was a Friday wedding, which we loved! Hydrangeas, freesia, stock, garden...

May 25th

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Wedding Tip

This is how you do it! I just went to a professional wedding site with a planner sharing information on reception decor and ideas. What stood out to me the most was the fact that the chairs were pushed into the tables so that the linens were not falling straight. Drives me crazy! Even when we are the “florist only”, my staff knows this drives me crazy and they will begin to...

May 10th

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My Favorite Apps

There’s an app for that!!! Sunrise Sunset app… I asked some time ago what were your favorite apps. I am going to share a few of my favorites for business, family, organization and wedding planning. Brides, there are a couple listed, in particular for your wedding planning. Honestly, as I was exploring app options, there are SO MANY GREAT apps for wedding planning, budget...

May 8th

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Design Class

Fabulous color and texture! Simple elegance…. Popular choice…6” square with hydrangeas, orchids, and stock Our Next Class is…… Reception Decor Sunday May 15 9 a.m. to noon Location: Beautiful Weddings and Design Studio $100.00 (3 hours) Our focus will be on the many styles of guest table florals, with several demonstrations. All materials...

May 6th

Mother's Day Deliveries

We thought we would share a few of our Mother’s Day florals created today. Tulips, gerbera daisies, waxflower, roses, spray roses, statice, stock, lily grass, to mention a few….. Unique vases and fun colors. This is a bridal bouquet going out this week end. Posey calla lilies, spider mums, waxflower, and statice. We will custom make a beautiful gift basket,...

May 5th

The Royal Wedding

One more comment on The Royal Wedding….really! I want to share with you….I tried not to get caught up in the Royal Wedding Hype. I have been too busy! Yet, I did push “record” on my DVR…and today, yes I was busy with proms, appointments, and meetings…but I did get caught up with the pure joy of the wedding! Of course, I was most interested in two...

Apr 30th

Janice and Cory

Just when we thought we were done posting on this wedding, Jessica Strickland shared more amazing photos. We had to share… and because we really want to share ALL photos of this very special wedding, we are linking you to Jessica’s blog. On her post, you can see all of the amazing Wish Granter’s for Indiana’s first Wish Upon A Wedding couple. Please click here,...

Apr 23rd

Wedding Floral Emergencies - Classes

This is the arch that blew over 20 minutes before guest were to arrive. Looks pretty good…doesn’t it? This is after the wind gust took it down, and trust me…there was a LOT of damage. Floral emergencies…they happen! I will be offering a class or classes on floral emergencies. Missing a boutonniere, corsage….the arch blows over, yes, I have seen it! I have also...

Apr 20th

Wedding Invitations

Schedule an appointment to visit our studio and browse our many invitation books. Our invitation lines include Carlson Craft, Birchcraft, and Jean M. The Carlson Craft Pockets Album has been a very popular choice this spring. We offer special discounts, and NO charge for shipping. Call now 812-327-9794

Apr 18th

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Amazing Photos....amazing wedding!

This wedding has gotten a lot of attention on my blog recently. First I shared the lighting, then I shared “Why hire a Videographer” and I just now received these fabulous photos from their wedding photographer, Nathaniel Edmunds Photography. After visiting the Bride’s mother recently and seeing her beautiful pictures, I immediately asked Tiffany to send me pictures to share...

Apr 1st

You have been asking.....new class schedule!

We are offering Wedding Planning 101 and Design Classes for Bridal Bouquets, Corsages, Boutonnieres, and Reception Decor Wedding Planning 101 This is for te individual wanting to enter the Wedding Coordinating business. I have been in the wedding industry 35 years as a florist. When I began coordinating weddings 10 years ago, I thought I knew everything there was to know about...

Mar 30th

Our Guest Blogger - Fitness Expert Julie Helton

We are so excited to have Julie Helton owner and manager of Xcel Performance, LLC as our guest blogger. Julie will be sharing her expertise on health and fitness and reaching your fitness goals for your special day. By: Julie Helton, M.Ed., NSCA-CPT/CSCS, USAW Manager, Xcel Performance, LLC Bloomington, IN Hello! Congratulations on your engagement. It’s time to consider every aspect of...

Mar 29th

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A Wedding Reception to Remember

One of our most unusal weddings involved Belly Dancers, Trapeze Artist, and a Regae Band. This wedding was hosted at Bloomington’s Tibetan Cultural Center, which offered in itself a very interesting back drop to a wedding day event. Needless to say, all of my team wanted to work this wedding! Other unique visits to our wedding receptions have been Ronald McDonald, it is not...

Mar 26th

Mar 24th

Videography and Father of the Bride Toast

Videography and Father of the Bride Toast…so where is this going? I made a flower delivery this past week to a former Brides mother, and now friend, Vicki Flint, married to Rick Flint, Father of the bride. The wedding I refer to was of their only daughter, Jessica, married to Jon Bess (top gun fighter pilot), wedding date, December 20, 2008. While making the delivery, after a bit of...

Mar 22nd

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Mar 11th

Sharing a Great Blog - Wedding Planning

This is a “re-blog” from Nathaniel Edmunds Photography. I have worked with Tiffany and Nate and they are an awesome brother/sister photography team. Check out their website and their amazing work. I have linked the original blog. Their guest blogger, I feel honored to consider a friend and fellow ABC member. Monica has achieved the top designation of Master Bridal Consultant...

Mar 4th

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Lindsey and Danny

I LOVE the engagement photos of Lindsey and Danny. This is a wedding that I am truly looking forward to, as Lindsey is a friend of my daughter’s from grade school. They pretty much went different directions in High School, as Lindsey was a swimmer and athlete and my daughter was in Orchestra and ran with a different crowd. Needless to say, I can still remember a special birthday...

Mar 3rd

March Floral Design Classes

Do It Yourself Bridal Bouquets, Corsages, and Boutonnieres When: Saturday March 5th Where: Design Studio - Lake Lemon Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $75.00 Hands on! You will create your own bouquet! Floral Design For Fun When: Saturday March 19th Where: Design Studio - Lake Lemon Time: 10 a.m. to Noon Cost: $75.00 Hands on! You will leave with a beautiful floral project. ...

Feb 17th

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Busy in the studio today!

In addition to working on event flowers, met with two brides and taught a class this evening. Busy day!

Feb 11th

Wedding Ninja's

Bloomington’s very own Bloom Magazine featuring the 2011 Wedding Guide just hit the stands. Beautiful Weddings has 3 weddings featured and we are very excited. A big part of the selection of a wedding being featured in any publication is the amazing photography. I was told that several years ago, it’s the photography! Our amazing photographers on our featured weddings were...

Feb 10th

Valentines Day in 5 Days!!

Another beautiful picture from my wholesaler, Welch Wholesale Flowers. Did you know roses come in so many colors? Order today…..we cannot guarantee color availability at this busy holiday….so order early. We are collaborating with Les Champs Elysees Day Spa delivering your special order as well as certificates for your special someone to be pampered with a massage, facial, or one...

Feb 9th

Why Hire a Professional Wedding Planner?

Photos provided by Sheila White; She Designs Photography This post is two part. I will address Professional Bridal Consultant and I will address the question, “Why Hire a Wedding Planner”? I also want to keep this simple and to the point. Professional Bridal Consultant (PBC, ABC, MBC) * What are their qualifications? * What is their training and education? * Do they belong...

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