Madison Beach Hotel: Bakes and Baldwin Floral Co.

Madison Beach Hotel: Bakes and Baldwin Floral Co.

 Late in October of 2013, who would have known......we could have a great day to set up our huppah on the beach at Madsion Beach Hotel.........

 Nice shot of the ballroom...

We are thrilled to be a part of Kim and Kens wedding day and enjoy working with everyone at Madison Beach Hotel..........!!

Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station

Barbara loved lilies, and lucky for her she was in season for lily of valley. Such and interesting combination.

So often we really encourage our outside ceremony brides at Riverhouse to use the natural columns to create a nice arch to frame them in. Adding drapes is perfect. ..we designed these for our Riverhouse brides to rent. 

A modern centerpeice. This is a large cylinder rented through us. The uplighting under the cylinder offers each table a sultry and well lit floral display.  

We congratulate Barbara and Mathew.......it was a great time for all. And as always thanks to The Riverhouse for their utmost care!!!

Water's Edge, Westbrook, Ct.

I took this shot as the Brides family and the staff of Water's Edge is carrying an arbor that the

groom and his father built....they were great builders......making the arbor huge and weighing much

too much......Well it took 11 men to move it and as you can see the 4 posts were not in perfect 

position.......It was tough.........They did achieve their destination and the bride never know...

LOVE is always first.....and there was so much love in this arbor.....We need to thank the staff

at Water's Edge for a job well done......over and above!!!  

Water's Edge, Westbrook, Ct. Garden Gazebo

For all the brides having their ceremony at Water's Edge and who have tight budgets, being married at this large garden gazebo is great.

We have decorated it in every way creative ideas can take us. This is very simple with 2 large arrangements on pedestals. Many choose this because the staff will move these into the reception ballroom to enjoy in both the ceremony and reception.

 Enjoy!!!

Wedding at Water's Edge, Westbrook, Ct. Grand ballroom

I enjoyed working with Alisha and Ian to help create their dream wedding......The Grand Ballroom had it all.

"Grand" is a perfect word.   Alisha's mom helped with the vision and wrote:

Hi Debra,

OMG Absolutely stunning flowers Alisha and I were so HAPPY. We received so many compliments unbelievable . The Grand Ballroom came alive. The mantle was gorgeous too and Alisha and her bridesmaids loved their bouquets . Just outstanding work you are in a class of your own above the rest. Thank you again for making this wedding as close to perfect as perfect can get. The church looked great as well. We were blessed with beautiful weather and had a Super moon in the evening to top it off.

I would refer anyone to you in a heart beat.

Thank you ,

Shirley Viggiano

Wedding at Water's Edge, Westbrook, Ct.

"Congratulations to Taylor and Ian. They had a perfect day at Water's Edge. I am so thrilled to have this
shot. Michelle's Photography was so gracious to send these 2 photos along........Thank you!!

 Who wouldn't want this as their ceremony location.....All I can say is "WOW".....these altar arrangements were grand........

The grand ballroom mantle was dressed perfectly too..

Taylor Davis wrote:

Debra,

 Ian and I want to thank you for making our day o beautiful and special with your flowers and bouquets for our wedding! Everything was perfect and gorgeous! Thank you so much for your services and most importantly for your untouchable talent and artistry in making such a special day more beautiful than we could have imagined!

Madison Beach Hotel, Madison, Ct.

We love this Venue......Lawn, Beach and most of all The beautiful Ocean!!

It is a fine day for a wedding!! 

Using our french wire baskets, moss filled, and the soft and romantic texture and tones, set up amazingly 

well.

 Here we have a close up, and we can't forget the beachgrass.......

Lastly, this is a shot of the long and low centerpiece we created for the head table. All these flowers, chosen so carefully to visually create a soft and romantic feeling . We must thank Madison Beach Hotel for all their amazing care.......It was a great day!!!

Ct. Wedding florist: Thanks

OMG Deb is the sweetest and most professional vendor I worked with! She was so concerned that my vision was being portrayed in her work as if it was her own daughter's wedding. The flowers were just breathtaking and the above and beyond service Deb did was amazing. She worked with me via email and the phone since I live in NYC and our wedding was in CT. Also, our wedding was the weekend of the hurricane and Deb did ALL of my arrangements and bouquets WITHOUT power! The flowers needed to be put on ice every few hours due to the lack of power. I would have had no idea as the flowers were just perfect! Thanks so much Deb & Mom (Deb's adorable mother came with her to help delivery my flowers - there is something extra special about a family owned business florist too!) and I've already given your card to 2 other brides :)

Ct.Wedding Florist: to a great product

A good pairing    posted 5/10/2012

I didn't really know where to start when I was looking at florists but when I spoke with Debra from Bakes and Baldwin she assured me she had worked with the Water's Edge Resort and Spa for many other weddings and this had me feeling more confident. When I spoke with the Water's Edge they also confirmed that Bakes and Baldwin had done a beautiful job on previous weddings and I knew I was headed in the right direction.
The flowers were not extremely important to me at first but after speaking with Debra I knew that they would help set the style of our wedding but since I didn't want to bring in an accent color I kept it simple with white flowers for everything.
I also liked that Debra did not try to push me outside of my budget. She made it very clear what my budget would and wouldn't allow and helped me make choices that I could comprise on the type of flower or on the number of arrangements without straying for my original budget. I think she really listened to me and that was not my experience with a lot of other florists who I spoke with. At the end of the day I thought Debra was honest and reliable and provided a great product.

Ct. Wedding Florist: Thanks, Gorgeous Flowers

Beautiful Flowers!   

When picking a florist I had no clue. I got Debra's name through my reception site and I am so pleased i went with Debra. My flowers were way more than i ever imagined. From the ceremony space to the reception, to my bouquet i loved my flowers. I got so many compliments on my flowers i wish they could have stayed alive forever. I would also like to say Debra went above and beyond. I had some extra beading and satin from my dress and I had given them to Debra to see if she could some how incorporate them into my bouquet and she had stitched every bead on s string to apply them to my bouquet which was wrapped in the satin. That is really taking extra time just for me. Bakes and Baldwin Floral Co is amazing!

Ct. Wedding Florist: Thank You

Hi Debra,
OMG Absolutely stunning flowers Alisha and I were so HAPPY. We received so many compliments unbelievable . The Grand Ballroom  came alive. The mantle was gorgeous too and Alisha and her bridesmaids loved their bouquets . Just outstanding work you are in a class of your own above the rest. Thank you again for making this wedding as close to perfect as perfect can get. The church looked great as well. We were blessed with beautiful weather and had a Super moon in the evening to top it off.
I would refer anyone to you in a heart beat.
Thank you ,
Shirley Viggiano

Wedding at Saybrook Pt. Inn

Isn't Inna beautiful.....I took this shot from afar and even the lighting was perfect.

Saybrook Pt. Inn was dresses in spring flowers.  It is not often I get an opportunity

to do spring flowers. Being in March we have so many wonderful options....Inna chose purple, yellow, lavender and cream as her color scheme. Iris were her favorite flowers........

So pretty.....sometimes I am in the right area at the right time....

A close up of Inna's Wedding bouquet........

We supplied "Spring" everywhere. . The huppah was placed perfectly showcasing the water and sunlight.....

We had 6 vases of forsythia throughout.......

The huppah was designed perfectly for this ceremony....The soft tulle huppah fit perfectly. Flowers were placed on the tiebacks too..just didn't have time to take a shot when they were placed....

It is so important to choose vendors that have serviced facilities and know all their spacial needs.

Collages help create the overall feel.....for all of you to see!!

Enjoy!!

We "Celebrate" Inna and Joel....a most wonderful couple.....I wish them a most successful life together!!!

Everyone at Saybrook Pt. Inn: Bravo~!~

Movie by Bakes and Baldwin of Water's Edge Resort and Spa

 Water's Edge has the most beautiful vista for outside ceremonial installations. 

With 25 years of service to weddings at Water's Edge, we are always transforming

their lawn into beautiful ceremonial space. We showcase these shots to help each bride imagine their wedding on the lawn and all the ideas they have access to. Offer us new ideas, that's the joy of creating, from so simple, to so elaborate, within each budget we find magic. Enjoy!!!       Water's Edge lawn installations

Water's Edge weddings, Westbrook, Ct.

 Danielle was an exquisite bride, from her amazing gown, to her veil that softly fell and trained . Her bouquet was perfect too. Stephanotis and crystals added the perfect texture to her overall look. 

Due to the weather, we moved her ceremony into the Grand Ballroom at Water's Edge. Every part of this amazing arch framed her softly

.  

 Moody uplighting showcased the upright centerpieces perfectly.

 The Grand Ballroom was dressed for the occasion.....4 window alcoves shimmered crystals, yes, we hung all the crystals with the utmost care. A very intensified undertaking.  My camera would not capture the colorful glow of crystals throughout the room. It was a "WOW"

Even the cake sat centerstage....looking so grand with flowers and cyrstals........It was such a pleasure to work with Danielle.......Her vision manifested for a timeless, soft and romantic wedding.......The staff at "Water's Edge" and Maggie Bascom, the sales manager, worked hard to create magic..........I am so thrilled to be a part of their wonderful day......