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We are happy to announce that Creative Director/Partner of Vibrant Table, Kurt Beadell has been selected as the honoree of Equity Foundation’s 2014 Equity Awards. Equity Foundation promotes philanthropy, and seeks to represent the interests of the LGBTQ community and those that promote diversity and inclusion, by granting funds to organizations that work to eradicate prejudice against gender and sexual minorities, and people from other diverse communities. The Equity Award is given to individuals and businesses that are champions in creating social, economic, and political equity for the LGBTQ community.
Congratulations Kurt!
To find out more about Kurt and the Equity Award visit : www.equityfoundation.org
Thank you to Evrim Icoz Photography for allowing us to use his images. These images have been stylized by Vibrant Table.
During our floral consultations we ask brides a lot of questions. For starters,
What are your wedding colors?
What are your favorite flowers?
What shape bouquet appeals to you?
What about the ribbon color and treatment of the bouquet?
We ask details, down to the tiniest pearl pinhead decoration. Choosing a bridal bouquet style while also considering your flower’s seasonal availability can be overwhelming for a bride that has to make many detailed decisions.
Vibrant Flowers is here to help! Through these questions we find out what your wedding day vision is, help you personalize your look and provide you with creative support.
If you are not sure what style of flowers you want for your bridal bouquet, here are some suggestions to help make the process more enjoyable and less stressful.
Biedermeier – Composed of different layers, the placement of each bloom is strategically designed to create concentric circles, emphasizing pattern and repetition. This style became popular in Europe in the 1800s. Visit our Pinterest Board on Biedermeier bouquets to see some examples! |
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Cascade – Elegant, sculptural bouquets with long trailing flowers and greens. Visit our Pinterest Board on Cascade and Trailing bouquets to see some examples! |
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Round – More manicured bouquet with minimal greens, Simple, clean and classic. Visit our Pinterest Board on Round bouquets to see some examples! |
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Crescent – Sculptural bouquet focusing more on line, form and symmetry (or asymmetry) to create a a two sided cascade of flowers. Visit our Pinterest Board on Crescent bouquets to see some examples! |
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Garden or Hand-tied – Organic bouquet of mixed flowers, diverse textures and more and foliage/greens to give a very natural “picked from the garden” feel. Visit our Pinterest Board on Garden bouquets to see some examples! |
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Pageant – Dramatic long-stemmed bouquet that the bride carries on her arm. Generally composed of focal and line flowers. Visit our Pinterest Board on Pageant bouquets to see some examples! |
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Pomander – Complete round sphere of blooms often carried by a handle of ribbons or pearls. Visit our Pinterest Board on Pomander bouquets to see some examples! |
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Composite – Uniquely made, these bouquets are formed from individual petals to make one large flower. This technique originated during the war, when Camellia flowers were very expensive. So instead, people took the petals of the less expensive Gladiolas and made them into what looked like a more expensive flower. Visit our Pinterest board on Composite bouquets to see some examples! |
What is the ACE Award?
Standing for ‘Achievement in Catering Excellence’, the ACE Award is a recognition from Catersource. There are three regional categories — East, West and International — and two financial categories — businesses above $2 million in sales and businesses below $2 million in sales. VT Group received the ACE Award for the Western region, which is everything west of the Mississippi River, in the above $2 million category.
What are the criteria?
Caterers are judged on a variety of factors in two stages. The first stage reviews culinary achievements, outstanding business practices, and contributions to community. Five finalists are then selected. The second round of judging looks at brand materials, recent events, and testimonials.
Who are the judges?
Judges are Catersource board members and the previous year’s winners. That means we get to help choose the recipients of the 2015 ACE Awards!
What is Catersource?
Catersource is one of catering’s leading industry organizations and is dedicated to the education and growth of professional caterers. Their outreach includes an industry magazine, tradeshow and conference. They also have formed the Leading Caterers of America (LCA), a professional peer organization of award-winning caterers that support each other by sharing experience and knowledge. Vibrant Table has proudly been a member of LCA since 2010.
Why is winning the ACE Award a ‘big deal’?
The ACE Award is one of our industry’s highest honors. Being in the same category as larger markets such as Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston, we believe that a win for VT Group is a win for Portland. President Art Fortuna says it best: “We’re proud to be able to score another win for the Portland food scene as a whole – particularly since we believe serving such a unique and discerning market is what puts us at the top of our game.” So way to go, Portland! Thank you for challenging us to ever-greater levels of excellence and creativity!
Who is VT Group?
VT Group is a collection of hospitality and event companies based in Portland, Oregon. Flagship brands include Vibrant Table Catering & Events, Food in Bloom Catering, f&b cafe and catering and Vibrant Flowers. They also manage event venues including the new Exchange Ballroom, Treasury Ballroom, Atrium at Montgomery Park, Lan Su Chinese Garden and the Loft on Belmont.
Thank you to Evrim Icoz Photography for allowing us to use his image in our header image. This image has been stylized by Vibrant Table.
Spring has sprung! And fresh vegetables are here to stay. Head down to your local farmers market and grab a handful of asparagus for this delicious spring salad. Whether it is roasted, grilled or even poached, asparagus is the perfect solution for a nutritious and flavorful addition to your meal. This recipe is brought to you by our new Executive Chef, Eric Petrus. Although Eric reigns from Louisiana, he is already learning our Portland ways – put a bird on it!
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