Showroom by Appointment
✨G+M✨ So much love for our gorgeous couple Gayle & Mathew 🤍🤍A wonderful night of celebrations at the Rooftop Ballroom at Aloft Perth
Huge congrats you two 😍xx
And fabulous music by the very talented Wedding Music Perth who kept the dance floor pumping all night 💃🕺
✨C+A✨ Christi & Andrew 11|05|2024
These two lovers said their I Do's at a beautiful church ceremony in the city followed by a formal reception at the always popular Lakeview Ballroom at Joondalup Resort
Huge congrats to you both and wishing you a lifetime of happiness 😍 x
Can't wait to see the pro pics from the always amazing Compose Photography and video by Glow Films - Wedding Video Perth
Dance floor by Lumin8 Events
Joondalup Resort Weddings
Blooming beginnings 🌸- watch as we bring our latest creation to life.
Our new acrylic personalised flower box welcome sign, complete with the couple’s names and date nestled amidst roses and baby’s breath blooms.
It’s more than just a sign - it’s a beautiful way to welcome your guests to celebrate your special day 🤍🌸🤍🌸🤍
Joondalup Resort Weddings
Joondalup Resort
✨K+M✨ Some more special touches from Katelyn & Michael’s wedding day 💛
It’s all in the detail 👌 From flickering candle light to carefully chosen table numbers, signage and gift table pieces. Each element added a touch of elegance the reception styling in the Swan Room at Parmelia Hilton 💛
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✨K+M✨Thank you sooo much Rebecca for the lovely images of Katelyn & Michael’s wedding day.
Always a highlight when superstar photographers send pro pics to my inbox.
We truly value your amazing talents to showcase such a special day 💛
✨T+D✨ 27.04.24
All the feels yesterday for Teresa & David’s special day 💛
Huge congrats guys. Your celebration was epic and we hope you had the BEST day😍xx
Their ceremony was on the Merlot Lawn followed by an awesome reception in The Estate Room at Sandalford Winery.
Working with a fab team to bring it all together 🤍
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✨A+J✨Just love it when our couples share some of their sneak peak pics.
Amber & Jarryd tied the knot last month at Joondalup Resort - Poolside Marquee 💛
Thanks so much for sending them through Amber. You both look so happy and radiant and I’m soooo happy you both had the BEST day 💛xx
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✨K+M✨ a big celebration for Katelyn & Michael on Saturday as they said their “I Do’s” and made it official!!
Huge congrats you two and sooo happy you had the best day ever 💛xx
I know it might be obvious but I often have couples get in touch to discuss their wedding styling and they have no date or venue booked. We firstly need to check if we have the date available for your wedding day and knowing the venue we are working with helps us to offer you all the best styling options for your room.
And if you have your date but are choosing between two venues…...choose your venue first.
Without these two important things we can go around in circles with different ideas and get nowhere.
We’re here to help you and make the planning journey the best it could possibly be for you.
Happy planning 💛
HELLO....It’s me!!
I’m usually working behind the scenes so you don’t get to see me too often.
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Fun facts about me:–
Hi I’m Carolyn and I’m the one who you will work with from start to finish when planning your wedding or event
styling….control freak….maybe…..good chance!! 🤩
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Together with my husband we started this little business about 20yrs ago but it wasn’t anything to do with weddings. A Flamingo Surprise started with setting up flamingos on people’s front lawns for a surprise when they woke up. We also had bouncy castles that we set up for children’s parties.
As the years went on and the business grew, we were getting asked a lot if we could set up events.
Because I’m always up for a challenge it was time to make the transition into the wedding & event industry and I’m so happy we did because I absolutely love it.
The flamingos and bouncy castles had to go but the biz name stuck with us.
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We have 3 beautiful daughters
#1 married earlier this year
#2 engaged and date still to be set
#3 Very happy….no plans yet
2 fur babies Winston & Riley.
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Dressmaker by trade so attention to detail is everything. And I love a creative challenge.
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Classic Elegance is my signature style and I don’t mind a little bit of crystal bling to finish off ✨✨
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I’m a lover of fancy hotels so when we travel I have to visit all the famous ones. The Beverley Hills Hotel was an absolute must see when we were in LA. Just like in the movies 🎥
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I have been so fortunate to work with so many amazing couples throughout our business journey and I get absolute job satisfaction seeing the vision that we created together come to life on the BIG Day 💛
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Oh and I love a good chat….so consults can often run over time!! 😁xx
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Absolutely loved being a part of Meriam & Deric’s wedding journey. When we first met, there was excitement mixed with a dash of “how do we make this place look dreamy?” vibes.
I straight away had a feeling that this classic and elegant style was what I felt would be a perfect way to style the room and they loved it.
Just loved how everything came together so well 💛
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✨A+N✨ 28/10/2023
It was a long time in the planning but finally that special day arrived for Adriana & Nikola.
Huge congrats you two 💛
You were an absolute delight to work with and I know how much time you have put in to planning your special day along with managing your heavy worklife.
Enjoy your honeymoon break away......you so deserve it 💛
It’s that time of year again when lots of corporate clients are holding their awards ceremonies and celebrating those special achievements.
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These pics are from the Hollywood themed Market West Ball 2023 held in the Crown Ballroom
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Saturday was the most perfect weather day to celebrate Lora & Tanner's special day Caversham House 💛
Huge congrats you two.....we couldn't be more happier for you both 💛xx
Loved working with some of these legends who also worked their magic 🤩
All About Image Photography Perth
Lumin8 Events
DJ POZ - Perth's Wedding DJ
Sieve & Stone
Jem Wedding Planners
Look what landed in my inbox today!!🤩🥳🤩🥳
A huge thank you to all our amazing couples who took the time to cast your votes. You are all amazing and we can’t thank you enough 😍😍
Top 10 whoohoo🎉🎉
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Last night the gorgeous Rose & Ross tied the knot and we couldn't have been happier for them.
You guys are the best and we are so happy we got to share the day with you. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness 💛xx
Beaumonde On The Point
✨News Flash✨
Audio Guestbooks now available to hire. Soooo much fun!!
A great way for your guests to leave a recorded message for you to listen back to after your wedding.
Get in touch to add one to your event order. Special bundle rates apply for all our couples 💛☎️
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Colours available - Pink, White, Black & Ivory
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Finishing the week off on a high🥂🍾
WhoooHooo we've made it to the finals!!
Thank you everyone who cast their vote for us.
We are so lucky to love our job and work with so many amazing couples 😍
Award winners will be announced in a couple of weeks so wish us luck 😜🥳😍
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And congrats to all the worthy fellow industry finalists🙌🏻🙌🏻
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⭐RAC Stars 2023 Awards⭐
On Saturday night 1,300 guests attended the RAC annual awards night at Crown Towers Perth.
We definitely had our work cut out for us last week!!
Prepping & making centrepieces for 130 tables 🤩
The best reward is seeing it all come together on the day and hearing the excitement from the guests when they enter the room....GOLD!! 🙌🏻🥳
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Can you guess the theme?? 🤔
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Thanks to the crew at always great working with you
- your install was amazing!!🎉pearsall.djkp playing the tunes and rockn' the crowd💃🏻🕺🏻
- amazing crew to work with. Banquets team you are all so awesome ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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A special corporate event held recently at Frasers in the always popular State Reception Centre with those stunning views 💛
A sneaky last pic gives you an idea of who the client was 😉
And we are so honoured that they have booked us again for their 2023 event later in the year at Frasers.
Special thanks to Nicole and team for your continued support 💙
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Last night we had the pleasure of working with a corporate client to help them celebrate their 100th Year 🎉🎉
Our white trees with hanging tea lights were the perfect centrepiece for the evening and gave the room that definite WoW factor. All the guests were blown away with how amazing everything looked. The company's corporate colours are green & blue and thanks to AVP for setting up the lighting to pin spot all the tables
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It's that time of year again!! A shout out to all our amazing couples who were married from June 2022.
Voting is now open the WESTERN AUSTRALIAN - Wedding Industry Awards™ 2023!
We would really appreciate your support in putting us forward as TOP 5 Wedding Suppliers for your Wedding Day and other Wedding Suppliers that excelled in your eyes. We thank you in advance for your incredible support. Simply Click on the LINK and Follow the Instructions: https://bit.ly/3DdnvyC ❤️❤️
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The brief was romantic candle light for the gorgeous Sylvia & Blake’s special day and I think we nailed it 😘
📷 last pic
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Opa! 💙 Celebrating love and Greek traditions at Frasers Kings Park, as Desiree & Benjamin embark on their beautiful journey together. From plate smashing to traditional dances, their wedding had it all and was filled with joy, laughter, and a touch of Greek culture.
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Starting off this week on a high especially when this lovely review lands in my inbox 💛
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"When we met with Carolyn at AFS the first time, we didn't really know what we wanted for our wedding. But Carolyn was very patient, taking the time to show us each item she thought would suit our chosen venue, and even went through her massive collection of photos to help us picture what the room would look like once it was all set up. At that point, we knew we could trust her to deliver us a magical experience. And of course, that is exactly what it was! Carolyn, thank you for lending us your experience and eye-for-beauty to help make our wedding day so perfect and special! And even when the guest list changed last minute, you were so accommodating and understanding. Your calm demeanour took the stress out of wedding planning! Thank you for being such lovely person to work with! "
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Thank you May & Jason, your were an absolutely gorgeous couple to work with and your special words mean soooo much 😍xx
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Partografia Photography & Film
Lumin8 Events
The University Club of Western Australia
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Gotta love it when a little Greek tradition is part of your reception. Especially when it comes time for the Greek Money Dance $💃🏻$🕺🏻$
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Desiree & Benjamin happily being tied up with just a few $50 bills 🤑🤑
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Thank you Sylvia & Blake for your lovely words. It means sooo much ❤️
“Carolyn from Flamingo Surprise was an absolute pleasure to work with. She is prompt with communication, supportive, has a vast range of decor options and very well priced. Hands down my favourite wedding vendor, simply because she is so easy to work with. She brought our dreams to life and made our day truly magical! Thank you so much Carolyn!”
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Love this little sneak peak from Desiree & Benjamin's special day 💛💛
Great work EJ Creative. Perth wedding and family photography & videography
https://fb.watch/kZpj9ffAb3/
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Today’s lovely intimate setting for Selene & Ian in the Main House at
Huge congrats lovers and wishing you an amazing life together ❤️❤️xx
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On Saturday we had the pleasure of styling the lovely
Andre & Kimberly's lunch reception in the marquee at Caversham House.
It was a little bit of a rainy start to the day but our cherry blossom trees brought the warmth and cozy feel in to the room which created the perfect atmosphere for a wonderful celebration.
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Huge congrats Andre & Kimberly and thank you sooo much for taking the time to submit your lovely review.
So very much appreciated 💛
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Blooming beginnings 🌸- watch as we bring our latest creation to life. Our new acrylic personalised flower box welcome sign, complete with the couple’s names and date nestled amidst roses and baby’s breath blooms. It’s more than just a sign - it’s a beautiful way to welcome your guests to celebrate your special day 🤍🌸🤍🌸🤍 Joondalup Resort Weddings Joondalup Resort
THE NAME IS BOND - JAMES BOND!! 007 / Casino Royal was the theme for the 2024 Aquinas College Ball last night held in the Belle Vue Ballroom at the Perth Convention Centre. Huge congrats to the graduating students and we hope you all had a fantastic night.
I know it might be obvious but I often have couples get in touch to discuss their wedding styling and they have no date or venue booked. We firstly need to check if we have the date available for your wedding day and knowing the venue we are working with helps us to offer you all the best styling options for your room. And if you have your date but are choosing between two venues…...choose your venue first. Without these two important things we can go around in circles with different ideas and get nowhere. We’re here to help you and make the planning journey the best it could possibly be for you. Happy planning 💛
Proud Mum moment ❤️ This time last year our daughter Emma tied the knot to her long time partner Trent and we couldn’t have been happier. We seriously had the BEST day and and it was all worth it!! Happy 1 year Anniversary Emma & Trent and many more to follow ❤️xx
And that’s a wrap for 2023!!So many highlights and thank you to all our amazing couples who trusted us with your special day. 2023 was the year our daughter said her I Do’s 🤍 So a major hightlight for me (MOB)😍x. Did a little bit of travel and won some awards and not to mention receiving so many amazing 5 star reviews 😍 We styled a wonderful mix of weddings, corporate & private events and school balls and we’re gearing up to do the same again in 2024. Bring it on!! 🙌🙌
Andrea + Jonathan's Special day on Saturday. A fabulous day shared with all their family and special friends. Huge congrats you two💛💛xx @cavershamhouse
All the feels for Meriam & Deric’s special day today at Moana Hall. @moanahall
It’s been a huge two weeks of biz travel with a couple of R & R days mixed in. So many new and exciting things happening and we can’t wait to share. Tomorrow it’s back to work and hitting the ground running 🤩🤩
✨S+B✨ The brief was romantic candle light for the gorgeous Sylvia & Blake’s special day and I think we nailed it 😘 📷 last pic @pertheventphotography
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A special intimate wedding for the lovely Stephanie & Adrian The Ritz-Carlton, Perth These two lovers celebrated with family and close friends in a gorgeous room overlooking the amazing Elizabeth Quay😍 Butterfly Days - Invitations + Favours Jason Soon Photography The Ritz-Carlton, Perth
Love this little teaser video of Natasha & Jonathan's special day❤️ Captured beautifully by the ever talented All About Image Photography Perth Can't wait to see the full length video 😍
✨M+K✨ Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing Dad’s we are lucky enough to get to share our lives with 💙 And shout out to one of the BEST Father/Daughter dances ever!! Our gorgeous bride Morgan smashing up the dance floor with her Dad 💃🕺💙 @crownperth
✨M+J✨ Sound ON 🔊Oh what a night!! After having to reschedule from last year Michaela and James finally got to say their I Do’s yesterday 💍❤️💍 And OMG take a look at these dance moves💃🕺 They sure did bring the house down with this little number 🙌🙌 Absolutely awesome Michaela & James 🙌🙌 😍 And I can’t wait to see the full length video 😍 Shout out to Jason from @dreamweddingentertainment for capturing this incredible dance and that all important lift !! 💃🕺 @michaelamartindale @sandalford_weddings_ @sandalford @chasedance
#bts Gotta love a laser square ruler 📏📐 It’s the best tool when lining up all the words to be centred and straight !! Stayed tuned to see the end result for tomorrow’s wedding for M+T ❤️ @crownperth
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