Ocean Flowers / Divine Design by Guerdy

WEBSTER WEDDING

2012-02-06T10:07:00.000-05:00

LOCATION: FISHER ISLAND
PHOTOGRAPHER: PHIL FOX
EVENT PLANNER: DIVINE DESIGN BY GUERDY
FLORAL & DECOR: OCEAN FLOWERS

YABLON WEDDING, FISHER ISLAND CLUB

2011-12-13T12:30:00.001-05:00

PHOTOGRAPHER: RODRIGO VALERA
FLOWERS & DECOR: OCEAN FLOWERS

VISNADUL WEDDING--GANSEVOORT HOTEL, MIAMI BEACH

2011-12-13T12:07:00.000-05:00

PHOTOGRAPHER: TONY GAJATE

WEDDING PLANNER: DIVINE DESIGN BY GUERDY

FLOWERS & DECOR: OCEAN FLOWERS

NEWEST "STYLE ME PRETTY" FEATURE

2011-09-13T21:11:00.000-04:00

VIEW FULL "STYLE ME PRETTY" FEATURE HERE

PHOTOS FROM OUR FEATURE ON "STYLE ME PRETTY": GARAZI WEDDING

2011-09-09T14:02:00.001-04:00

VENUE: OCEAN REEF CLUB, KEY LARGO
PHOTOGRAPHER: HARING PHOTOGRAPHY
WEDDING PLANNING: DIVINE DESIGN BY GUERDY
DECOR: OCEAN FLOWERS
VIEW FULL FEATURE AVAILABLE HERE

DEWIND WEDDING

2011-08-25T16:06:00.000-04:00

VENUE: ACQUALINA RESORT & SPA, SUNNY ISLE, FL
PHOTOGRAPHER: MUNOZ PHOTOGRAPHY
WEDDING PLANNER: DIVINE DESIGN BY GUERDY
DECOR: OCEAN FLOWERS

SMITH WEDDING

2011-08-25T15:56:00.001-04:00

VENUE: VIZCAYA
PHOTOGRAPHER: ALAIN MARTINEZ
WEDDING PLANNER: JENNIFER JOHNSON
FLOWERS: OCEAN FLOWERS

SCHAEFFER WEDDING

2011-08-25T15:19:00.001-04:00

VENUE: FISHER ISLAND, MIAMI BEACH, FL
PHOTOGRAPHER: ANTHONY VAZQUEZ
WEDDING PLANNER: DIVINE DESIGN BY GUERDY
FLOWERS: OCEAN FLOWERS

VECCHI WEDDING

2011-06-02T20:57:00.001-04:00

DECOR: OCEAN FLOWERS
LOCATION: BREAKERS WEST, PALM BEACH
PHOTOGRAPHY: MICHELLE GHAZAL

AZCARATE WEDDING (FISHER ISLAND)

2011-05-27T13:05:00.000-04:00

Decor: Ocean Flowers
Planning: Divine Design by Guerdy
Photography: Bliss Photo Studio

RON WEDDING (DIPLOMAT COUNTRY CLUB)

2011-05-27T12:47:00.000-04:00

Decor: Ocean Flowers
Planning: Divine Design by Guerdy
Photography: Tony Gajate

MONOGRAM GHOST CHAIRS

2011-05-27T12:40:00.000-04:00

Decor: Ocean Flowers
Photography: Tony Gajate

JONASSON WEDDING (HYATT PIER 66 FT. LAUDERDALE)

2011-05-27T12:31:00.000-04:00

Decor: Ocean Flowers
Planning: Jennifer Johnson
Photography: Ashley at Sakura Photo

KERNAN WEDDING (NATIONAL HOTEL)

2011-05-27T12:15:00.000-04:00

Decor: Ocean Flowers
Planning: Jamie Lipman
Photogaphy: Emily Harris

JARIWALLA WEDDING (EDEN ROC HOTEL)

2011-05-27T12:06:00.000-04:00

Decor: Ocean Flowers
Planning: Jennifer Johnson
Photography: Gregory Paul

PISANI WEDDING (PALMS HOTEL)

2011-05-27T12:00:00.000-04:00

Decor by: Ocean Flowers
Photography: Jillian Modern Photography
Location: The Palms Hotel, Miami Beach

HERNANDEZ PLACECARD

2011-05-03T12:12:00.001-04:00

RESTAURO WEDDING--WESTIN COLONNADE

2011-05-03T12:08:00.002-04:00

Photographer: Simply Captivating Productions
Decor: Ocean Flowers & Decor
Event Planner: Jennifer J Events

HERNANDEZ WEDDING--GROVE ISLE

2011-05-03T11:46:00.001-04:00

Photographer: Tony Gajate
Decor: Ocean Flowers & Decor
Event Planner: Divine Design by Guerdy

ALVARADO CEREMONY

2011-05-03T11:26:00.002-04:00

Photography: Alain Martinez

Decor: Ocean Flowers & Decor

Event Planner: Divine Design by Guerdy

WEISS WEDDING

2011-03-01T10:36:00.001-05:00

Event Planning: Divine Design by Guerdy
Flowers & Decor: Ocean Flowers
Photographer: Carlos Baez
Location: Fisher Island

FERNANDEZ WEDDING

2011-02-06T11:42:00.004-05:00

Flowers & Decor: Ocean Flowers
Photographer: Kat Braman Photography
Location: The National Hotel, South Beach

OCEAN FLOWERS NAMED WINNER IN "THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2011"

2011-01-24T10:54:00.000-05:00

OCEAN FLOWERS has been selected as a 2011 winner in "The Knot Best of Weddings". Thousands of brides reviewed their wedding vendors and OCEAN FLOWERS was voted a Best of Weddings Pick. The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 provides a “by brides, for brides” guide to the top wedding professionals across the country, and is a must-have when it comes to selecting the best-of-the-best wedding resources.

OUR LATEST MAGAZINE FEATURE ON GRACE ORMONDE'S WEDDING STYLE

2011-01-11T00:29:00.001-05:00

THREE TIME'S A CHARM! We got another feature on Grace Ormonde's Wedding Style magazine featuring the wedding of Julia and Vladimir Dubovitsky in their coveted "Real Weddings" section. Here is a link to the featured story: OCEAN FLOWERS & DIVINE DESIGN BY GUERDY FEATURED IN WEDDING STYLE MAGAZINE
Here are some decor detail shots from this wedding:

FLASHENBERG WEDDING

2010-12-21T14:16:00.001-05:00

Photographer: Roy Llera
Location: The Palms Hotel
Decor: Ocean Flowers

SAFAVI WEDDING

2010-11-24T11:03:00.001-05:00

Photographer: Carlos Baez
Location: Acqualina Resort & Spa
Decor: Ocean Flowers

REYES WEDDING

2010-11-24T09:55:00.001-05:00

Photographer: Tina Bass
Location: Grove Isle Resort and Spa

Decor: Ocean Flowers

Planning: Divine Design by Guerdy

FEATURE ON "STYLE ME PRETTY": STAVA WEDDING

2010-10-27T16:06:00.001-04:00

Check out this gorgeous wedding we put together at Pierre's in Islamorada. It got a great feature on the prestigious blog, "Style Me Pretty". It's great to do what you love--I am truly blessed! View full feature HERE

GADTAULA WEDDING AT THE GANSEVOORT HOTEL

2010-10-01T00:21:00.000-04:00

BUENROSTRO WEDDING

2010-07-19T18:15:00.002-04:00

DECOR: OCEAN FLOWERS
PHOTO: EDGAR ESTRADA

RACHIVANDRAN WEDDING

2010-07-19T17:07:00.001-04:00

Decor by: Ocean Flowers

Event Planning: Divine Design by Guerdy

Photo: Alex Rodriguez

CONZE WEDDING

2010-07-18T14:19:00.001-04:00

Floral Decor:
Event Planning: Jennifer J Events
Photographer: Alain Martinez

MY NBC 6 TV INTERVIEW PHOTOS

2010-06-15T20:18:00.000-04:00

Today, I had the pleasure of being a guest on our local NBC 6 studio discussing the weddings I design on Fisher Island and my flower boutique, Ocean Flowers. Trina Robinson (the anchor) who interviewed me was amazing and as beautiful in person as she looks on tv! Funny enough, I actually used to work at NBC 6 back in the day as an intern so it was pretty cool being able to come back and this time around, as a guest!! Here are some pictures from the segment.

HERE IS THE VIDEO LINK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWOJQPSvyMY

LANE WEDDING

2010-06-03T22:54:00.000-04:00

Decor: Ocean Flowers

Photography: Aylin Marcello

JOHNSON WEDDING

2010-04-29T16:17:00.000-04:00

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TONY GAJATE

MODERN PLACECARD TABLE

2010-04-27T15:39:00.000-04:00

STAVA WEDDING

2010-04-21T16:12:00.000-04:00

PHOTOGRAPHY BY KT MERRY

HOLNESS PLACECARD TABLE

2010-04-20T21:55:00.000-04:00

CANDYLAND-THEMED HOLIDAY PARTY

2010-04-09T11:35:00.000-04:00

PHOTO BY JEFF KOLODNY

ROSE WEDDING

2010-04-09T11:30:00.000-04:00

ZINNERSHINE WEDDING

2010-04-09T11:20:00.001-04:00

ARXER WEDDING

2010-04-09T11:19:00.001-04:00

AZRIA WEDDING

2010-02-08T23:06:00.001-05:00

DUBOVITSKY WEDDING

2010-02-04T22:35:00.001-05:00

JONES WEDDING

2010-02-04T22:34:00.001-05:00

FINDING THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE IN SOUTH FLORIDA

2009-11-30T08:12:00.000-05:00

Written by Guerdy Abraira - http://oceanflowersmiami.blogspot.com/
Pictures by Jeff Kolodny - www.jeffkolodnyphotography.com/

I always knew where I wanted to get married. I used to live in North Miami and on my way to Aventura mall (which was practically every other week), my now husband and I used to pass by the Spanish Monastery and we would always say “one day, we will get married here”. We fell in love with this Spanish-Mediterranean architectural style venue which had such a quaint and discrete charm. Choosing this venue, which had such a specific era feel made it easy for me to choose my wedding décor theme which ended up being a Spanish theme. From the tapas, sangria and paella served at the reception to the black magic dark red roses, I was able to actualize this theme with much ease. The wedding turned out so well that it got a feature in the Knot Magazine!

For all of you who are looking for that “perfect venue” in South Florida, it is important that you let the venue “speak” to you. You should be able to walk into a venue and feel a sense of belonging there. For the modern bride, venues like the “W” Hotel chains or the Gansevoort may fit your style. For the traditional bride, the Ritz Carlton chains, Fisher Island Club or The Breakers may be a perfect fit. The bride looking for that tropical chic vibe should look at the Palms Hotel or Fairchild Tropical Garden. Art Deco lovers will appreciate the National Hotel and Raleigh. For a Zen/Asian feel, the Mandarin Oriental or Setai Hotel will work perfectly. For the eclectic/artsy bride, the only place to look at is the Viceroy Hotel!

Doing a lot of research before stepping out to look at venues will be your best bet. You should first start a “must have” list on your ideal venue and then you will be able to do a process of elimination as you find search listings of venues. You will eventually end up with a final list of venues and that will help you with your venue site visits. Lastly, pricing I am sure will play a key role in selecting the venue. Good luck with your search!!!

As a the owner of Ocean Flowers Miami, a South Florida wedding planner and florist, I always try to direct clients to venues that are appropriate for them. I try to determine their needs and desires and then go from there. Some people just step into a particular venue and know that it’s right for them. There are so many different types of South Florida wedding venues to explore that it could take some time to find the perfect spot. Speak to people in the South Florida wedding business, such as florists, photographers, etc.

BLOOMINGDALE'S PRE-WEDDING PARTY SHOW

2009-10-30T23:15:00.000-04:00

Ocean Flowers and Divine Design by Guerdy were asked to create a floral tablescape for the entrance of the bridal show at the Bloomingdale's Aventura store on October 29th. We had a blast!

BLACKWELDER WEDDING

2009-10-30T23:14:00.001-04:00

DUBOFF WEDDING

2009-10-27T22:21:00.001-04:00

What to Look for in a Great Miami Floral Designer

2009-10-27T10:43:00.000-04:00

Many people often ask me about the qualities they should look for in a floral designer. There are some basic requirements that your wedding florist should meet, qualities that I personally believe are the reason why Ocean Flowers does so much business as a wedding florist in Miami.

To start with always make sure your wedding florist has passion. The florist needs to be passionate about your concept for the wedding and understand the vision you have for your big day so they can make sure they meet your requirements. I am extremely involved in each of the weddings I work on as I understand that this is one of the most important days in my clients’ life.

I also try and think creatively about how the flowers can be used at the event. It is possible to save money by using flowers in different locations instead of expensive décor. Any Miami wedding planner will be able to help you cut costs if they are able to think innovatively.

Always look for a florist that you can communicate with effectively. If you are having trouble getting your point across, or understanding which way they will go with the design, you might end up unhappy with the end result. As a South Florida florist, I always work extra hard to make sure I stay on the same page as my clients since they come from various ethnicities and it is very easy for a vision to get lost in translation.

I always find it is necessary to be patient with brides since sometimes they go back and forth between their ideas for the wedding day. It is, therefore, important for the florist to be understanding and patient because we often need to change the minor details as we go through planning with the bride. It is also important to listen to the bride and understand thoroughly what it is she expects from me so that I can deliver everything according to the requirements.

I feel organization is the key to getting work done efficiently and effectively at a wedding. It is therefore important to sort out with the client the timelines they need various things setup as well as understand the venue so that last minute emergencies to do not arise.

My clients’ are invited to look at portfolios of my previous work so that they can see for themselves the excellent work I deliver. You should definitely be wary of hiring a florist who is not comfortable showing you their past work. It is also important to hire someone who has a good reputation in the area. I am one of the most well-known and reputed florists where South Florida bridal flowers and wedding décor in South Florida is concerned.

Finally, look for someone who is able to have fun and make you feel comfortable. I work best with clients when our relationship is professional yet cordial, as that makes it easiest to bounce ideas off of each other.

If you keep these things in mind when you go looking for a Miami florist you should have no trouble weeding out the good from the bad.

JANATI WEDDING

2009-10-06T21:38:00.000-04:00

RIVIERA WEDDING

2009-10-06T21:03:00.001-04:00

BECKFORD WEDDING

2009-10-06T21:00:00.000-04:00

MARCUS WEDDING

2009-10-06T20:55:00.000-04:00

MCKELVEY WEDDING

2009-10-06T20:54:00.000-04:00

MOTT WEDDING

2009-10-06T20:51:00.000-04:00

HERMINIO WEDDING

2009-10-06T20:50:00.000-04:00

TURKEN WEDDING

2009-10-06T20:49:00.000-04:00

GARABEDIAN WEDDING

2009-10-06T20:41:00.000-04:00

FELIPE WEDDING

2009-10-06T20:37:00.000-04:00

STAMEY WEDDING

2009-10-06T20:32:00.000-04:00

WEINSTEIN WEDDING

2009-10-06T20:29:00.001-04:00

PETROFF WEDDING

2009-08-18T21:46:00.001-04:00

ALBANES WEDDING

2009-06-12T23:02:00.000-04:00

CASTANO WEDDING

2009-06-12T23:01:00.000-04:00

MUNNELLY WEDDING

2009-06-12T22:50:00.000-04:00

KAYTON WEDDING

2009-06-12T22:48:00.000-04:00

WILSON WEDDING

2009-06-11T23:13:00.001-04:00

CROUCH WEDDING

2009-06-11T23:12:00.001-04:00

CARREAGA WEDDING

2009-06-11T23:08:00.001-04:00

ROSEN WEDDING 2

2009-05-13T15:17:00.001-04:00

ROSEN WEDDING 1

2009-05-13T15:16:00.000-04:00

TURNER WEDDING

2009-05-13T15:15:00.001-04:00

ROSEN REHEARSAL

2009-05-12T22:48:00.000-04:00

FORD WEDDING

2009-05-12T22:47:00.001-04:00

NAPORANO WEDDING

2009-05-12T22:46:00.000-04:00

DAMANI WEDDING

2009-05-12T22:44:00.000-04:00

K CLUB BIRTHDAY

2009-05-12T22:42:00.000-04:00

JERNSTEDT WEDDING

2009-05-12T22:41:00.002-04:00

ROSENFELD WEDDING

2009-05-12T22:41:00.001-04:00

ZWEIG BIRTHDAY

2009-05-12T22:40:00.001-04:00

WILLIAMS WEDDING

2009-05-12T22:38:00.001-04:00

THE KNOT MAGAZINE EVENT

2009-05-12T22:37:00.001-04:00

MEYER WEDDING

2009-05-12T22:36:00.001-04:00

DENAIN WEDDING

2009-05-12T22:34:00.001-04:00

FACCHINI WEDDING

2009-05-12T22:33:00.001-04:00

ALEXANDER WEDDING

2009-05-12T22:30:00.000-04:00

ANDERSON WEDDING

2009-05-12T22:19:00.000-04:00

HERNANDEZ WEDDING

2009-05-12T21:52:00.000-04:00