60http://blog.josedesigns.comFri, 25 May 2012 14:08:37 GMTFri, 25 May 2012 14:08:37 GMTen josedesigns@hotmail.comnohttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2012/05/05/leaders-never-followers.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolJose Graterol Designs is looked upon as an Industry Leader for custom-tailored event designs!! Jose's videos on www.Youtube.com/josedesigns have been viewed by more than 540,000 people around the world!Lately, we have become aware that vendors from right here in South Florida, as well as around the world, are copying Jose's arrangements, Chuppah designs, event designs and even his custom-designed tables, containers and centerpieces! Jose and Steve recently attended an industry show in Las Vegas where Preston Bailey gave a presentation about his own success. When he was asked about people copying his arrangements, he said that he hoped he ...http://blog.josedesigns.com/2012/05/05/leaders-never-followers.aspx#Comments81f52267-715e-493f-aee6-50f675f563ccSun, 06 May 2012 02:52:56 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2012/02/19/artists-first.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolWe are Artists First! Jose Graterol is known as a mover and a trend-setter! He is truly "Ahead of the Curve!" Jose Graterol Designs has declared that:"Bling has Blung!!" Bling is out, old, so 2008! Even Walmart and IKEA are carrying the Bling-Bling, so it is time to discover the next trends! If your favorite floral or event designer is still pushing-selling-specifying Bling, it is time to RUN!.....FAST!! ...and directly to us! We are in a New Year, 2012! We are looking toward the future and into the past for what's "HOT!" and what's ...http://blog.josedesigns.com/2012/02/19/artists-first.aspx#Comments1c923ac5-5274-4c50-afe4-66f5dddfbbc3Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:01:05 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2011/12/26/acqualina-resort-wedding.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolJose Graterol Designs, http://www.josedesigns.com had the best time working on this wedding! The bride and groom were as detail-oriented as Jose Graterol, so he attended to every design aspect! The weather prediction was for rain, so a clear tent was constructed to protect everyone from the elements. Saturday was warm, then rainy, and our production team added all the finishing touches to what was deemed the BEST wedding at the hotel! The Acqualina Resort's workers came into the tent provided by www.regencyparty.com/ just to peruse its pure beauty! Susan Wesselhoft was extremely helpful in her ...http://blog.josedesigns.com/2011/12/26/acqualina-resort-wedding.aspx#Comments1cfaa6ab-0cc6-4a5b-99b7-6982213d5c36Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:43:27 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2011/10/19/whats-new.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolWe have been super-busy with lots of new and exciting projects! Jose Graterol has been hired to design a new restaurant in Lighthouse Point, FL!It should open in late November!We participated in an exciting networking event created by photographer Jonathan Scott www.jspstudio.com, held at Bubble Miami's Aventura, FL, warehouse, www.bubblemiami.com. Jose redesigned their showroom making many room settings to showcase the modern rental furniture collections. Here are a few photographs from this event and the showroom, too!Jose Martinez spent days hand-pleating his custom drapes for the entire showroom! His pleating, draping and lighting are beyond compare, ...http://blog.josedesigns.com/2011/10/19/whats-new.aspx#Commentsb29ac1c4-3976-40a7-b7f1-3b7e6c15d91cThu, 20 Oct 2011 02:12:52 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2011/05/11/new-trends--old-values.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolClients and industry professionals are asking us, "What do you see as new trends?" The answers which Jose Graterol and Steve Levine give are varied, according to which part of an event the client is interested in discussing. For example, food has shifted from traditional sit-down meals to more interactive food experiences, smaller plates with samplings of many exquisite flavors, modern-chic cocktail parties replacing heavy dinners... For decor, the shift has been towards mirrors, different metals and natural patinas of metals, vibrant colors, strategically-placed floral designs, great design in accessories, and interior design-meets-event decor. There ...http://blog.josedesigns.com/2011/05/11/new-trends--old-values.aspx#Comments349f86d9-37d4-4384-81e2-c10277765719Wed, 11 May 2011 12:17:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2011/04/18/bizbash-expo-booth-ft-lauderdale-april-12.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolAll eyes were on our booth at BizBash Expo, in Ft. Lauderdale, April 12!! The booth was shared by: Jose Graterol Designs, www.josedesigns.com Jose designed the entire booth, tabletop design, floral designs and mirrored containers for the table.Bubble Miami, www.bubblemiami.com Bubble provided the tables, sofas, chairs, dance floor.J.M. Lighting & Fabric Design, www.jmlightingandfabric.com Jose Martinez hand-pleated on frames, all the fabric for curtains for the booth. He also provided pin-spotting and LEDs for the booth, too!Virgin Farms provided all the flowers for Jose to use, Joe Pruna can be reached here~ www.virginfarms.com ...http://blog.josedesigns.com/2011/04/18/bizbash-expo-booth-ft-lauderdale-april-12.aspx#Commentsa6ef740d-0809-490a-a2fc-7140fa658a8aMon, 18 Apr 2011 17:54:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2011/02/28/new-website--tons-of-thanks.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolWe are pleased to announce our New & Improved Website, http://www.josedesigns.com We hope you will view it and leave comments for us! Please share it with your friends, contacts, families, clients! Of course, we have to extend our heartfelt "Thank You!!!" to many people and businesses who have made our new website possible! We share our contacts with the world and are happy to refer each one of you! You may visit the website and/or Facebook page of each of our contacts!Christopher Vazquez is our talented artist-web designer who is able to meld the ...http://blog.josedesigns.com/2011/02/28/new-website--tons-of-thanks.aspx#Commentsde267f4a-7b2c-4cd3-bcc1-a769c504e9f3Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:59:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2011/01/18/bank-of-america-miami-fl-wedding.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolFor this wedding, the bride chose Jose Graterol, http://www.josedesigns.com to design the entire event. The Bank of America Tower provided the tables, linens and chairs. Due to impending rain, the wedding reception was located inside rather than outside the Sky Terrace at the Bank of America Tower. The canvas is vast with white carrera marble and oversize columns. Jose designed and custom-made the lamps on the tables which served as the tall centerpieces. Rose balls were used around the room to advantage! A mix of Fuchsia Orchids and deep Red Roses were ...http://blog.josedesigns.com/2011/01/18/bank-of-america-miami-fl-wedding.aspx#Comments30076f4c-da52-4454-bc50-11afd3bd0a7cTue, 18 Jan 2011 12:48:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/12/22/brit-milah-aventura-fl.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolFor this Brit Milah, Ivonne & Pierina of Flornaments Planners asked me to help them with a Green and White Garden themed Brit Milah. It was held in the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center in Aventura, FL, http://www.atjc.org/ The room used many unusual size and configurations for the tables: long rectangular acrylic tables, tall acrylic barstool-height tables, 36" Round Tables, 72" Square tables, too! There was a central lounge area with a grand centerpiece! Moss bunny rabbits in two sizes played among Moss Balls, Cymbidium Orchids, and Topiary Trees! Mokafe Shop (on Facebook) provided delicious ...http://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/12/22/brit-milah-aventura-fl.aspx#Commentse8bb722e-c3b2-44a4-82b1-0cdb1b5392eeThu, 23 Dec 2010 00:26:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/11/10/traditions-classic-design.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolJose Graterol is often asked if he can produce Classic arrangements, Classic Floral Designs, Classic events. The answer is a resounding "Yes!" Most floral designers begin with classic and traditional style design. The challenge is to branch out into uncharted waters of design or modern design which cannot be placed into a single style or category. So, in this blog, we reach into our photography records to showcase Jose's traditional styles, some with a modern twist and some strictly classic! For this event in Palm Beach, Jose combined traditional elements and floral arrangements in keeping ...DecorWeddinghttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/11/10/traditions-classic-design.aspx#Comments5fcf14c8-dfa4-4301-aaca-799354bf6aa7Thu, 18 Nov 2010 02:59:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/10/05/michi--brandon-marshalls-wedding-at-the-paris-theater-miami-beach.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolJose Graterol Designs, www.josedesigns.com was delighted to have been chosen to work on the Floral Designs for Michi & Brandon Marshall's wedding in July 2010. It was held at The Paris, www.big-time.com an Art Deco Theater in South Beach! We were so excited to work on this event, as it was challenging on many issues. Jose designed a dramatic "movie-set" atmosphere! 16' long Manzanita branches with countless magnolia blossoms were suspended over the bride and groom! The aisle treatment showcased Jose's new container designs which gave the effect of hydrangeas floating in the air, just ...weddinghttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/10/05/michi--brandon-marshalls-wedding-at-the-paris-theater-miami-beach.aspx#Comments17a08dbd-d721-4531-bc27-158e566445f0Wed, 06 Oct 2010 03:53:39 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/09/13/bar-mitzvah-in-the-shul-of-bal-harbour-florida.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolFor this Bar Mitzvah, Flornaments Planners, Pierina & Ivonne, called on Jose Graterol Designs, to bend the limits and invent an exciting and extraordinary Bar Mitzvah! Jose, www.josedesigns.com , combined a few simple elements in containers which he custom-designed and copyrighted! The items show Jose Graterol's unique talent and creativity in inventing new ways to experience, interpret and interact with flowers! The Shul of Bal Harbour, Florida, www.theshul.org , was the location. Mokafe Shop on Facebook provided the coffee cart. Brelex provided the tables and sofas. Frida Getzel, www.fridagetzel.com, ...http://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/09/13/bar-mitzvah-in-the-shul-of-bal-harbour-florida.aspx#Commentsef40334e-46df-45e6-84f8-276a3aaa92f2Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:45:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/08/07/ritz-carlton-ft-lauderdale-beach-wedding.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolThe Ritz Carlton Ft. Lauderdale, www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/FortLauderdale/Default.htm set the stage for this Destination Wedding! Jose Graterol, www.josedesigns.com, designed a modern room with a reference to the beach outside its windows. Elizabeth and Chris from New York visited our space a few months prior to the wedding. We hit it off immediately! The wheels were set into motion to design a festive, elegant reception! Lots of fun and dancing with elegance were the over-riding forces! All the photographs are taken by Hera Studios, www.herastudios.com href="http://www.herastudios.com"> The Table Numbers are from Niki at Papery & Cakery, Boca ...http://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/08/07/ritz-carlton-ft-lauderdale-beach-wedding.aspx#Comments16608220-fa7d-4440-8f32-27bb966c21cdSat, 07 Aug 2010 21:43:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/07/08/w-hotel-south-beach-wedding.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolThis wedding was at the W Hotel, South Beach, Miami Beach, Florida May 23, 2010. We were happy to have received the call from Breck Bouchard of the Bond Group to meet his client, a bride from Toronto. Jose Graterol, www.josedesigns.com, used his expertise in the floral field to invent a new way to devise the centerpieces. They were made using bright white hydrangeas and White Peonies! With the simplicity of the elements, the centerpieces exuded an air of sophistication and modernity that complemented the ballroom of the W Hotel, www.wsouthbeach.com !!! The ceiling in the ...weddinghttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/07/08/w-hotel-south-beach-wedding.aspx#Commentseef1261f-0be6-4d70-988a-f047964cff1aThu, 08 Jul 2010 20:33:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/04/23/engaging-engagement-garden-party-michael-toccin--alexandra-adler.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolIn this Engaging Engagement party, Jose Graterol of http://www.josedesigns.com was called to complement the inventive, modern vibe for the designer Michael Toccin and his bride-to-be, Alexandra Adler. The setting~ Daniel and Ferne Toccin's lush, exotic gardens, South Miami. The date, April 17, 2010, a day when good luck was on our side, the Miami warmth reappeared, the rain cleared, and the moon's sliver lit the sky. Clear top tent, open sides, black floor, white fitted-linens on all tables, Mirror tabletops on all square tables, 8 crystal chandeliers. All White flowers with a POP! of Purple Vanda ...Partyhttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/04/23/engaging-engagement-garden-party-michael-toccin--alexandra-adler.aspx#Commentsbce00a88-5bed-4c6d-8574-a3d1bcf54b98Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:26:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/03/26/tuscany-adventure-without-leaving-miami.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolJose Graterol, http://www.josedesigns.com was called to design a Tuscan Bar Mitzvah in Aventura, FL, by Lisi from Forever Events, http://www.forever-events.comLisi was instrumental in designing the floor plan and specifying all the rental furniture, linens, table accessories, vendor choices, and coordination & oversight for the entire event! She is very talented and great in multi-tasking! After walking around the intimate, Orthodox Safra Turnberry synagogue, http://www.safraaventura.com/ Jose was truly inspired by the exterior architecture of the building, with its trellis over the patio, the view to the canal, iron railings, and its inlaid marble patio. He decided to ...Bar Mitzvahhttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/03/26/tuscany-adventure-without-leaving-miami.aspx#Commentsfb9eda04-fb6c-4fc5-9034-a6889304ee70Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:04:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/02/26/its-a-bris--mitzvahs-in-miami.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolFollowing Jewish tradition, the baby boy's Bris is a special day to celebrate! Lisi Korn of Forever (Events), http://www.forever-events.com/ called on Jose Graterol Designs, http://www.josedesigns.com to design and assist in the overall decor for a breathtaking Bris at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach! Baby Levi's Bris was out of this world! Jose designed the cityscape of Jerusalem in clear, frosted and white acrylic pieces that were inserted into the floral arrangements! White Roses, White Orchid Leis, White Phalaenopsis Orchids, White Hydrangeas, Blue Hydrangeas, and real sand were used ...http://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/02/26/its-a-bris--mitzvahs-in-miami.aspx#Commentsf05dd0e8-30d3-44e8-bb52-e323b2e404fdFri, 26 Feb 2010 14:56:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/01/18/bat-mitzvah-at-the-marriott-doral-resort-and-spa.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolJose Graterol http://www.josedesigns.com was ecstatic when Flornaments owners, Pierina Szomstein & Ivonne Talmaciu, turned to him to help them design an amazing Bat Mitzvah at the Doral Resort & Spa! The girl's favorite colors are hot pink and chocolate brown! The client and her parents wanted a fun, active, unique environment with a lot of the "Wow" factor! Here is the cocktail area. Jose added hot pink bamboo and lucite boxes filled with clear and pink bubbles to the tops of the Grand Hotel sofas. They are provided by http://www.bubblemiami.comHot Pink Roses and ...Bat Mitzvahhttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2010/01/18/bat-mitzvah-at-the-marriott-doral-resort-and-spa.aspx#Commentsa5cba02e-3bf9-4987-b8ff-5a4dcc9c4878Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:25:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2009/10/26/by-invitation-only-britto-at-the-mandarin-oriental-hotel-miami-fl.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolBy Invitation Only, Jose Graterol Designs was recently invited to showcase 4 Exuberant, Fantastical Tables using Romero Britto's recently released tabletop sculptures and tableware! Everyone was in awe of Jose's initiative and level of creativity!The event was held at the gorgeous Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami, FL, http://www.mandarinoriental.com/miami/?cid=gl_momia The event organizer was Maricarmen Bandin of http://www.posheventcreations.net Jose took advantage of the playfulness of the Britto Bear Sculptures to design this table. It was meant to replicate a Baby shower or a Fantastic dinner party! Floating Gerber Daisies in water are in the bottom ...Bridal PartyRomero BrittoBritto PartyBaby Showerhttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2009/10/26/by-invitation-only-britto-at-the-mandarin-oriental-hotel-miami-fl.aspx#Comments963e91d5-4606-414c-b67a-d1e349ef7d2cTue, 27 Oct 2009 02:37:00 GMThttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2009/09/08/art-of-celebration-south-florida.aspx?ref=rssJose GraterolWe are so pleased to be featured in the upcoming coffee table book, Art of Celebration South Florida Style!!! You can pre-order it on http://www.amazon.com/Art-Celebration-South-Florida-Making/dp/1933415746/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1252452614&sr=1-1or on the Panache Publishing's website http://www.panache.com/aoc/aoc_sfl.htmlor through Barnes & Noble, http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Art-of-Celebration-South-Florida/Brian-Carabet/e/9781933415741/?itm=1&usri=1It is due out on December 1, 2009! This is perfect timing for a Holiday Gift! This table setting is in a private home in Coconut Grove. There are actually live fish in several cups sprinkled down the table!Jose Graterol Designs has an entire chapter dedicated to our Event Designs! We have tried to show only new ...Art of Celebrationhttp://blog.josedesigns.com/2009/09/08/art-of-celebration-south-florida.aspx#Comments38a0d5fe-ffba-4a51-a165-a9e7a125ef39Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:32:00 GMT