HFNA's Wedding Celebrations 2019

The Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Association began their four island Wedding Celebrations tour on Oahu in June.  Hitomi Gilliam and Sue Tabbal-Yamaguchi AIFDs were to present a show and demonstration at Floradec Sales in Honolulu.  Unfortunately, Sue was unable to attend due to an illness so at the last minute, Lois Hiranaga AIFD and I filled in as designers.

Sample of some of the temperate flowers and foliage used in the designs.

Locally sourced tropical product used in combination with the temperate product to produce a winning combination which Hitomi calls "Tropical Nouveau."

Hitomi's cascade bouquet

Hitomi's bouquet.

Lois Hiranaga's bouquet.

Lois Hiranaga's bouquet.

Hitomi discussing my "wildflower" bouquet.

Hitomi's compote arrangements using Holly Chapple's "pillow."

Lois' compote design.

Tall arrangement by Hitomi

Tower arrangement by Hitomi.

My arrangement demonstrating the armature underneath for all to see the construction.

We also constructed 2 arches.  This is Hitomi's in pastel pinks, lavenders, whites, and peaches.

Lois and I constructed a vibrant colored arch in yellow, red, orange, peach and bronze.  Our construction utilized foam and chickenwire.

One last piece was an asymmetrical floral headband.

A lovely writeup by CTAHR about the Oahu "Wedding Celebration."

Oahu Wedding Workshop Highlights (1C) HFNA

This past week, I had the pleasure of working with Hitomi Gilliam AIFD and Lois Hiranaga AIFD on HFNA's (Hawaii Floriculture and Nursery Assoc.) "Wedding Celebrations 2019" which was held at Floradec Sales, Honolulu, HI.  We celebrated the marriage of our local tropical flora with temperate flowers from the mainland in a style called "Tropical Nouveau."

Video by Out of the Sea Media Arts

Western Flower Arranging - Foundation

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Western Flower Arranging: Foundations • 153W109

Class Date :

September 06 - October 04

Meeting Times :

Sun 9-11am

Class Location :

Room 202

Instructor :

Deb Di Bella AIFD

Class Size :

12 spaces remain

Price :

$200.00

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About this Class:

Workshop / 4 sessions / $200 / Room 202 / Sun 9-11am / Sep 6-Oct 4
No class Sep 27
This is a foundation class for those interested in floral design as a hobby or a career.  We will explore the uses of different types of floral material while incorporating the all important elements and principles of design.  Flower care and handling, a bit of terminology, botany and history will also be included. This is a fun mix or contemporary Western floral design styles utilizing some of the latest accessories such as aluminum wire, flat cane, etc. paired with flowers to create centerpieces, gifts, personal flowers, etc. Students will provide their own flowers.
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ARTWORK BY INSTRUCTOR / DEB DI BELLA

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Western Flower Arranging - Intermediate @ Honolulu Museum of Art

Western Flower Arranging: Intermediate • 153W110

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Western Flower Arranging: Intermediate • 153W110

Class Date :

October 11 - November 01

Meeting Times :

Sun 9-11am

Class Location :

Room 202

Instructor :

Deb Di Bella AIFD

Class Size :

12 spaces remain

Price :

$200.00

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About this Class:

Workshop / 4 sessions / $200 / Room 202 / Sun 9-11am / Oct 11-Nov 1
This four session course is the continuation of the exploration of Western floral design styles.  We will be utilizing contemporary floral accessories to create designs such as wedding bouquets, centerpieces, tropical arrangements and more.  Proper care and handling, and the use of the principles and elements of design will be stressed. Previous experience is desirable but not necessary.Students will provide their own flowers.
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ARTWORK BY INSTRUCTOR / DEB DI BELLA AIFD

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Pacific Weddings Love Notes blog

http://pacificweddings.com/lovenotes/?blog_post_id=1451

Check out the photo shoot by Studio 3511 with Nicole Seu on the new Pacific Weddings "Love Notes" blog.  Two of the photos were from the Haiku, HI shoot with the floral designs by Deborah Di Bella AIFD for Ambiance Today.

David & David shoot in Honolulu

A fun wedding shoot by Nicole Seu of Studio 3511 and shown on Weddingwindow.com blog:

http://www.weddingwindow.com/blog/anniversary-shootjacqui-ebaneezer/

Flowers by Deborah Di Bella AIFD for Ambiance Today

Haiku Valley wedding shoot in Hawaii

Hidden deep in the lush Haiku Valley on Oahu...please visit the link below to view the rest of the story.

 http://www.weddingchicks.com/2014/02/04/blue-purple-garden-valley-wedding/

Honolulu Museum of Art: Western Floral Design Foundation class with Deborah Di Bella AIFD

Kauai Farm Fair 8/24/12

Kauai Farm Fair 8/24/12, a set on Flickr.

We had fun this past weekend at the Kauai Farm Fair in Lihue.  Johnny Gordines was the organizer and had the most spectacular collection of Kaui tropicals from local growers. Greenpoint Nurseries from Hilo donated anthuriums.  Featured designers were Fran, Arlene, Dottie and myself.

Oasis design show w/Loann Burke AIFD 4/22/12

The first half of the show demonstrated the multi uses of the various types of products produced by Smithers-Oasis.  Loann used megabead wire, flat colored  cane, and colored midollino in these examples.

This arrangement was made on the new floral foam risers.

I believe Debbi Barrett Holt AIFD designed this piece incorporating midollino.

Diamond wire used as a grid/armature in this arrangement.

The new clear Bind It tape holding several cylinder vases together.

Different types of wire/beads jazzing up plain vases.

Wall hangings incorporating the different  products.

Entry piece for a wedding.

Large centerpiece using the new foam sphere with wooden handle.

Loann in front of head table centerpiece which "recycles" the bridesmaids' bouquets on each end.

Bridal bouquet

Very large pool float.

I believe that these were done by Debbi Barrett Holt AIFD

Oasis table deco holders and using diamond wire to create card holders.

Tropicals held together by an armature by Cory Ho AIFD

Wedding bouquet using flat cane and the new wide flat wire.

Lomey stand arrangements by me.

Huge bridal bouquet using the Luxe bouquet holder.