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Welcome Spring with Daffodils

Andrea — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:57:03 +0000

Now that it’s March, I am thinking ahead to all things spring but especially to flowers. If you’re having a March wedding and still deciding on types of flowers for the event, how about incorporating the birth flower of March, the daffodil? Daffodils come in a variety of color combinations like yellow and white, yellow and orange, white and orange or just yellow. I just love how they add a pop of warm sunshine to centerpieces and bouquets.

I also love the versatility daffodils provide. Whether used in a large group alone or combined with other flowers or fruits, they really convey the feeling of spring, don’t you think?

Image Credits: Daffodil Centerpiece

Floral Headpieces for Brides

Danibwed — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:48:01 +0000

Flowers are a major part of wedding decor as they are used throughout both the ceremony and reception. But would you consider wearing them on your wedding day? Brad of Harrington Flowers, LLC was inspired by his passion for flowers to create floral headpieces for brides on their wedding day.

Big hair accessories have become more and more popular. You’ll find hats, headbands, barrettes and clips on many brides as they walk down the aisle. What are your thoughts on these floral hair pieces, are they the next big trend?

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Let’s Talk Topiaries

Andrea — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:24:00 +0000

Looking for a unique decorating item that will look beautiful during, and well after, the wedding? Cut flowers are pretty and smell good but they can wilt and they don’t last long after the wedding, so how about decorating with live topiary plants? Topiaries are a unique alternative to flowers that look great and can become a keepsake from your wedding.

Companies like Addisons Topiary Patch make heart shaped topiaries that you can rent for your wedding or other special occasion. You can work with them to determine the number of topiaries you’ll need and where you’d like them placed during your event. You can even have lights put in them for a sparkling effect.

Check with a florist or landscaper in your area to see if they make topiaries for a unique take on centerpieces, columns, and altar decorations.

Fresh and Fruity Flowers

Andrea — Wed, 12 May 2010 14:00:43 +0000

Flowers play an important role at weddings. They are used in centerpieces at the reception, to decorate the church and for bridesmaids’ bouquets. With a bounty of fresh produce available this time of year, why not incorporate fruits and veggies into your floral arrangements? Not only does produce add interesting and unexpected pops of color and texture to bouquets and arrangements, it is also a budget friendly alternative to buying dozens and dozens of fresh cut flowers. Here are some ideas for garden bouquets that feature fresh produce.

A tall glass vase is perfect for showing off citrus fruits. Add sliced or whole lemons, limes or oranges to the base of the vase and then fill with your favorite flowers. The fruit base helps to hold the flowers in place and by using yellow flowers like tulips with lemons or orange flowers like the daylily with oranges; you can create a dramatic monochromatic look.

Heads of lettuce with a large rose or daisy bloom nestled in the center also make a bold statement as the base for floral arrangements. Other veggies like artichokes, ornamental cabbage or even fresh herbs add interesting texture to arrangements as well.

Use your imagination to create fresh and fruity flower arrangements using strawberries, kiwi, mini pineapples, asparagus, you name it that will wow guests and keep your flower budget in check.

Make your own centerpieces with these instructions from Good Housekeeping.

Sunflowers

Danibwed — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:09:35 +0000

As a little girl I remember being frightened by sunflowers. I found it very strange and daunting that a flower grew to such a large size. I mean how is it possible that a flower can be taller than you? But now I am much older {unfortunately not any taller} and have taken a liking to these bright and bold beauties! I really enjoy seeing them with purple!

Image Credits:
Wedding Rings, Boutonniere, Cupcakes, Bridal Party, Vase, Suitcase, Bouquet

I’m Digging Peonies

Danibwed — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:55:10 +0000

Although I’m not entirely sure I pronouce the name right I am entirely sure that I absolutely love love love this flower. While it’s typically shown in pink and I don’t necesarily consider myself a pink girl I still fell head over heels for it! Every blog I stalk, every inspiration board I drool over, it’s there looking oh so lovely.

The softer side of peonies…

Bold, bright and absolutely beautiful!

This flower looks fantastic in wedding bouquets or in stylish vases for reception decor.

Fun Facts about Peonies:

~There are 30 species of Peonies, but some are woody shrubs with 10 species.
~In 1903, the Qing Dynasty declared the Peony as the national flower of China.
~Colors: Pink, white, lavender, bicolors.
~The peony was formerly regarded as both ornamental and medicinal—the roots were used to prevent convulsions.
{more facts and info about peonies found here and here.}

Image Credits:
Pink Bunch from White’s Farm, Hot Pink from Southern Accents, White Bouquet from Putting the R in Mrs., Blue Cup from Country Living, Multi-color Bouquet from Away to Garden, White Bouquet from Former Ms. , Bride with Bouquet from Columbus OhioWedding Planner.

Fruits n’ Florals!

Danibwed — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:46:01 +0000

It’s no wonder flowers are the go to item when in need of centerpieces, decor, or other festive arragements, with the variety of bright colors, textures, and shapes the possiblities are endless. One great way to spruce up an arrangement or add another visual effect is to incoroperate fruits.

Fill a vase with whole fruits like red and green apples or lemon and limes. Trying slicing up oranges or another citrus fruit and display them along the wall of a vase. The spinwheel look inside offers a unique design. Another great use for fruits can be to hold table numbers or place card settings. The stem of an apple or an inserted pick can be used to hang a place card for a guest.

Does anyone else have some fun ideas on how to use fruit for their special day?

Images Credits: Table Setting from The Knot

Vendor Spotlight: Nature’s Design

Danibwed — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:20:06 +0000

Nature’s Design is a premier studio florist specializing in weddings, exclusive parties, and corporate events. Their attention to detail allows them to create such beautiful bouquets, centerpieces and other unique arrangements.

Their work is designed using only fresh flowers and foliage. By ordering flowers specifically for each event they truly make freshness a priority.

These beautiful, high-quality floral designs are visually exquisite and unique to each occasion. All their designs are created by the owners and each event is cared for personally.

Roses and Pearls for June Weddings

Andrea — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:56:30 +0000

If you’re a June bride still looking for that extra special touch for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony or reception, how about incorporating the birthstone and flower of the month of June into your wedding? Here are a few suggestions for using June’s birth flower, the rose, and its birthstone, the pearl, at your wedding:

At MarthaStewartWeddings.com, you can find a bunch of great ways to incorporate roses at a wedding. You can serve edible roses as part of dessert; adorn the cake with fresh roses, make use of rose petals for the favors, and use roses, as well as rose scented candles, in the centerpieces.

Courtesy of Martha Stewart Weddings: Colorful Cakes

You can wear a strand of pearls from your mom or grandmother as your something borrowed, wear pearl hair accessories or have the bridal party wear pearl jewelry.

Courtesy of Etsy: Grace Pearl Set

Creatively use roses, as symbols of love and beauty, by incorporating them into your wedding vows, recite a poem about roses at the ceremony, or print a poem about roses in your wedding program.

Courtesy of The Wedding Outlet : Wedding Cake & Candle Wedding Programs

Include sprays of pearls in your flower arrangements or centerpieces and even add some pearls onto the cover of your wedding ceremony program or table place cards.

Photographed by: Enchant Photography
Courtesy of Brenda’s Wedding Blog

Roses are a symbol of beauty and love and pearls are a metaphor for something rare and valuable. Used at a June wedding, they perfectly reflect the sentiment of the day and acknowledge the month of the year.

Courtesy of : River Rock Ranch