Designs by Hemingway - Blog http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog Welcome to my blog!! As a full service floral & event design company, I hope my blog provides you with lots of ideas & inspirations. Living in beautiful Hawaii inspires me everyday. I want to share my love of the islands & design with all you. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:53:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 Dining Canopy http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1288 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1288#comments Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:53:58 +0000 admin http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1288 I designed  this small intimate wedding reception last month at the Bayer Estate . Hemingway’s exclusive designer collection  for the table design included our sand color matte satin linens,  white designer chivari chairs, gold charger plates, vintage prism vases, hanging crystals & chandelier from the fabric draped canopy. All these items are available  for rental exclusively from our Hemingway Vintage Designer Collection! Thank you Jenny Marie Photography for sharing your photos!!

Location: The Bayer Estate

Event & Floral Design: Debbie Hemingway :  Designs by Hemingway

Photography : Jenny Marie Photography

 

 

 

 

]]> http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1288 0 Moana Surfrider Wedding 2-18-12 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1270 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1270#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 04:59:34 +0000 admin http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1270 I had so much fun working with Karen & Jim on Feb. 18, 2012 at the beautiful Moana Surfrider Hotel in Waikiki. We created a cool beachy seaside table scape on the Diamond Head ocean lawn at the Moana.  Our clean & crisp Nantucket white crinkle  linens with a Tiffany blue runner & napkins , Mother of Pearl charger plates accented perfectly on this double wide 40 ft. long table.  I brought in sand blasted mansanita branches & created natural Cape Cod organic looking centerpieces with seashells, phalaenopsis orchids, candles  &  dripping strands of crystals. This is one of my fav designed looks for a clean looking outdoor beachy wedding! Even though we are in  Hawaii, it has a chic Palm Beach feel with these vibrant tiffany blues & raspberry pink accents! Love Love!!

The Team

Designer & Coordinator :  Debbie Hemingway Designs by Hemingway

Photographer: Chrissy Lambert Photography

DJ : Troy Michaels

Location: Moana Surfrider Hotel

 

 

]]> http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1270 0 Vintage Wedding – The Bayer Estate http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1249 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1249#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:29:39 +0000 admin http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1249 This was one of my favorite weddings that I designed this summer. I am loving all Vintage designs this year &  now offering for rent glass beaded chargers, Italian Cafe lights, Vintage rental props, beautiful vintage linens & my favorite mercury glass vases!

Location:  The Bayer Estate – July 23, 2011

Photographer: L’Amour Photography

Couple: Sophia & Steve

Details: Mercury glass vases, crystal chandeliers, antique rose & vintage lace overlays, beaded glass chargers, rhinestone napkin brooch, equador & garden roses, feathered plumes

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1249 0 A Royal Hawaiian Wedding Reception http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1217 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1217#comments Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:46:05 +0000 admin http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1217 I just loved working with this couple from the beginning of their booking stages. Kamila & Dean were a delight to work with. The wedding reception was designed at the Azure Restaurant inside the majestic Royal Hawaiian Hotel September 28, 2011.  I  created a stunning Moroccan table scape in  the restaurant’s dining cabanas on the beach. My team draped mountains of red fabric draping across the cabana. We added accent lighting of hanging crystal chandeliers,  hanging drop crystals over the table & red uplighting surrounding the cabana.  The table scape  was designed with a series of small vases of garden roses, orchids, candles, & gold charger plates atop a beautiful matte satin claret red linen. We also created the ultimate candy bar for the couple featuring a French Macaroon Tower!!  Kamila flew in her personal photographer from the mainland, Oscar Aguilar who provided all these photos for us to post. This was a very intimate beach dining experience for being in the heart of Waikiki.  Please call Jim at the Azure Restaurant to reserve a cabana for your next party or intimate wedding gathering.

 

 

 

 

]]> http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1217 0 Bayer Estate Wedding April 2, 2011 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1202 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1202#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 21:49:28 +0000 admin http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1202 Eric & Wendy from L’amour Photography shared these photos from Jane & Khary’s wedding at the beautiful historic Bayer Estate in Aina Haina.  I love the beautiful Juliet garden roses that I designed in Jane’s bridal bouquet. Her bridesmaids carried vibrant parrot tulips & ranuculus.  We created a ceremony arbor draped in fabric, hanging orchids, crystals, chandelier. After the ceremony the canopy was transformed into a dining canopy for the couples sweetheart table for the reception.

]]> http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1202 0 Romantic Dining Canopy http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1183 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1183#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 01:13:32 +0000 admin http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1183 I am in love with these soft romantic colors at our latest wedding designed at the historic Bayer Estate last week. We set up our dining canopy on the estates new wooden deck facing the ocean. I draped the canopy with a beautiful soft creme & pale yellow fabric, hanging crystals, chandeliers & white/pale yellow orchids over the grand dining table.  The table top was adorned with small vases of pale yellow, creme & blush pink roses, pale pink hydrangeas, and creme garden roses. Every detail on the table from glass charger plates to our new amber cracked glass stemware & lots of frosted glass tea lights added so much romance to a lovely evening at the estate.  I have to tell you that the wonderful photographer Dave Miyamoto came to my rescue last minute as I forgot to bring my camera. Dave rushed over to takes these shots below. A big Mahalo to you Dave!!  The Bayer Estate was a perfect setting for this romantic oceanside reception dinner. To view the property call Susan Mirikitani  808-377-9359

]]> http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1183 0 Pacific Wedding Magazine Editorial Spring/ Summer 2011 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1174 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1174#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:49:11 +0000 admin http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1174 The current 2011 spring summer  issue of Pacific Weddings Magazine just hit the shelves & oh la la how beautiful it is!!  I was asked to design 2 bridal bouquets for the current issue editorial shoot & to channel the elements in artistic bridal bouquets evoking earth & sea. My interpetation of the Earth elements was a cheerful nod to the earth’s bountiful harvest. The picture of a summer picnic, it is a medley of tiny crab apples, brussel sprouts, seeded eucalyptus, green button mums, Star of Bethlehem, bersilia and coconut palm fibers.

My favorite bouquet though was a classic Hemingway ” By the Sea” . My love of the sea & its natural surroundings inspired the elusive qualities of the wind & sea with white coral taking center stage in this design. The monochromatic palette is a tribute to the ocean’s foamy white waves. Blush spray roses add romance when blended with delicate feverfew and flecks of brown fan coral. Dupioni silk and metallic satin ribbons lend a simple shimmer of sea glass blue. I love the way talented photographer Frank Amodo captures the feel in this shot. I hope to share more photos soon

]]> http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1174 0 Mark & Ryugo 1-8-11 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1166 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1166#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 07:09:45 +0000 admin http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1166 I just designed for the most incredible couple Mark & Ryugo this past weekend. This commitment ceremony was filled with so much love, commitment & spiritual energy.   I have been working with the couple for many months from Japan & New York. It was such a pleasant experience that I am sad to see it all come to an end now. I coordinated & designed the event bringing together the dream team of professional vendors. We created a beautiful lounge area with white drapes & blue uplights, Italian string bulb lights,  a dramatic headtable with white & periwinkle blue dupioni silk linens, beautiful tablescapes of roses & orchids & lots of candles. The couple brought in their own photographer Patrick Ang from San Francisco & I am anxiously awaiting his photos. Please stay tune…..

Event Design:  Debbie Hemingway

Wedding site: The Bayer Estate

Officiant: Kahu Renee Pomaika’i

Catering:  Le Bistro

Photography:  Patrick Ang Photography

Cupcakes: Cake Couture

Music:  Art Kalahiki

]]> http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1166 0 Heather Bell Make Up Artistry http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1161 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1161#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:20:50 +0000 admin http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1161 I have had the pleasure of working with the super talented make up artist Heather Saffrey for the past several years in the wedding industry & on locations at several of my own photo shoots.  I wanted to let all my brides know that Heather Bell Make Up Artistry is offering an exclusive special rate for make up & hair services to all our brides that have a confirmed booking with Designs by Hemingway. You can contact Heather at 808-721-0146. Visit her web site at http://www.heatherbell.net. & type in HEMINGWAY BRIDE on the contact form to receive her exclusive 20% discount. You must have a confirmed booking with Designs by Hemingway for florals & decor to receive her exclusive 20% discount. Even if you are not booking with us, please check out this talented girl. I have her on my Platinum Vendor list.

]]> http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1161 0 The Bayer Estate: Steve McGarrett’s House http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1124 http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1124#comments Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:26:59 +0000 admin http://designsbyhemingway.com/blog/?p=1124

The film crew from Hawaii Five- O have been filming over the summer/fall at the historic Bayer Estate in Aina Haina. The Bayer Estate is the official film site for the live in residence of the series lead character, Steve McGarrett. I have been buzzing around the set during filming & it has been awesome bumping into Alex O’Loughlin & Scott Caan. Proprietor Sooz Mirikitani is offering all wedding clients a $50. discount on new bookings for everyone who writes: “BOOK “EM DANNO” on their wedding reservations agreement.  Imagine telling your friends & wedding guests that you are getting married at Steve McGarrett’s house in Hawaii!! Call Sooz at 808-377-9359 & take a peak at this awesome property for your next wedding, party, or special event!! Click here to view The Bayer Estate web site

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