Deep Red Bridal Bouquet | Floret.ca

What is the colour of good luck?

Well, if you were to rely on modern day references you might say green. But if you were to ask an Asian person reasonably in the know, they would say red.

Considered to be an auspicious colour of good fortune and happiness, it is always to be found in a traditional wedding. In fact, for those who take this very seriously, the colour white on that day is nowhere to be found.

This used to pose a bit of challenge for those planning a wedding about which direction to take with the wedding flowers. Western tradition used to dictate lighter coloured flowers be used, but thankfully wedding flowers in red are no longer so rarely seen that they draw the gasps of the guests who might say quietly “I can’t believe her flowers are red!”.

Now this dramatic colour can be seen everywhere from bouquets and arrangements to centerpieces.

When I met with Suzanne and Philip earlier this spring to discuss floral possibilities for their mid October wedding at the Royal York, I could tell that while they had a vision for the look and feel for their wedding that at the same time, I was excited that the amount of creative licence I was being given.

Their  choices of The Holy Rosary Church for the ceremony and the Imperial Room at the Royal York set the parameters for a look that would need to be above all things elegant, but at the same time unique in light of their choices of pinks and oranges for a colour theme.

The result was a glittering theme of branches accented with crystals and elevated with crystals suspended inside to complete a enchanted look befitting the grandeur of the Imperial Room in one of downtown Toronto’s grandest hotels.

Glittering Centerpiece At The Royal York | Floret.ca

Vintage Centerpiece In A Silver Compote | Floret.ca

Being a floral designer who decided to dedicate my skills solely to the art of wedding flowers, this time of year means a little respite from the pace of creating my weddings and being able to take a little time during the holidays before my late winter early spring weddings begin.

In looking forward to the upcoming year, one thing I have noticed is a return lush arrangements that are full of texture which can be found in vases and containers that are something other than glass. The weddings of next seem to look to the elegant ideas of the past with dishes and bowls that mimic the style of the class silver juleps and compotes.

Last month, I had the pleasure to bringing together a powder blue and chocolate brown colour theme for Janet and Michael.

The blues were brought in through a combination of sky blue hydrangeas and ribbon accents and chocolate brown in luxurious satin linens that were complemented elegantly with ivory toned satin chair covers.

This colour theme was an classic backdrop that began with the ceremony at the The Annunication of the Virgin Mary Church on Sorauren and a festivities that took place at The West River Event Centre.

Blue Hydrangea Centerpiece | Floret.ca