It’s always one of kind.

A bouquet made with only one in mind to carry on her most special of days.

For Vanita, this bouquet of orchids and callas was created to complement a stunning olive green saree with an intricate gold threading accent.

Jewel Toned Bridal Bouquet | Floret.ca

For Vanita and Shankar’s mid July wedding, the colours were eggplant, lime green and burnt orange in the colour and everything was made to reflect that.

Her bouquet of only the most premium flowers were set against her deep olive sari.

For their centerpiece, I had the opportunity to create something in way that I hadn’t done and a while.

 It was minimalistic in it’s bloom count and yet full in the design. Created in her accent colours and placed on a table draped in her theme colour it was a lovely combination for her Indian wedding.

Vibrant Minimalistic Wedding Centerpiece | Floret.ca

Over the years I have naturally had the chance to observe how couples handle their wedding planning.

There are some find it stressful and not the least enjoyable.

Then there are those very rare ones who are a lovely the process, but at the same time are relaxed about the outcome and I always find that it always works out best for this time of client.

Jewel was this kind of client. She had her hand in every part of the wedding. Done with the precision of a perfectionist and yet I’ve never seen a more relaxed and appreciative soul.

Her colours were raspberry pink and lime green and her singular choice of floral was the chartreuse green orchid…for everything at her and Brian’s wedding at Le Parc! 

Chartreuse Green Orchid Bridal Bouquet | Floret.ca

The centerpieces at Le Parc were made in a similar theme. Tall vases filled with limes and tall branches accented with hot pink crystals for a bit of whimsy.

Here’s a close up of the branches!

Whimsical Branch Centerpiece | Floret.ca

Fall Centerpiece At Paramount Event Centre | Floret.ca

With weddings for the summer is high gear and only a month until the autumns are set to start, I find myself looking back to reminder all the seasonal items that I have to look forward to shortly.

It reminds of a Daniela and Sal’s wedding last fall. Two of the nicest people you’ll ever meet, by the way.

The look was of cabbages and burlap in green. You’ll see more of these inspired looks in the coming months.

Bright Orange Wedding Centerpieces | Floret.ca

I love it when my clients want to bring their own personal touches to their wedding flowers above and beyond selecting the colour or the primary blooms for their June wedding at Sunnybrook Estates.

I had the pleasure of working with Shaina and Marshall who decided that they wanted to find a way to incorporate Shaina’s beautiful pottery making skills into the wedding. She ended up making all the containers for the centerpieces!

Containers in various shades of blue were made to compliment the orange gerberas that would fill them.

No two were exactly the same making each one a special and unique creation.

Elegant Wedding Reception At The Thompson Hotel | Floret.ca

If I had to describe Lesley and Renato’s wedding at the Thompson Hotel it would have to be glamourous elegance with a modern touch for two of the most down to earth people.

The nuptials at the Church of the Rdeemer right on the corner of Bloor and Avenue Road were an adventure to say the least! There’s nothing like stopping your truck right on the corner to unload the flowers!

The guest tables at the evening reception were overflowing with roses, peonies and hydrangea and were all aglow with elegant candle clusters while the backdrop created for a cascade of candles and walls were accented with white and deep pink lighting.

It’s always beautiful. Doesn’t matter how many times you see it. Almost like an illusion, just for a few weeks in between the end of spring and the beginning of summer.

Pink Peony Centerpiece | Floret.ca

Lemon Yellow Wedding Centerpieces At Shangri-la Markham | Floret.ca

Yellow.

Every colour exudes its own character. Green is serene. Red is powerful. Yellow is pure happiness.

On it’s own in pale shades mixed with ivories or in all its splendour of golden shades, there’s nothing quite like it.

Assunta and Richard’s wedding at the Shangri-la Convention Centre was a perfect and elegant blend of water, candlelight and flowers.

When I met with Lisa and Tony last year to discuss their April wedding, she was very keen on spring flowers and I was more than happy to oblige.

Beautiful parrot tulips and anemones in soft pastel colours of the new spring were to be incorporated in everything along with fuller blooms for a lush look.

An accent of black could be found everywhere for the simple gathered backdrop I created for them along with the runner to tie everything together for a little hint of modern flair.

Lisa and David’s wedding this past weekend at the Boiler House reminded me all over again, how there’s always a way to add your own special twist to a venue and it’s never the same twice.

If you’ve never been there, The Boiler House has certain distinct features. The two story feature, with the upper lever overlooking the lower. The wooden cubbies that separate the lower dining hall from the bar, the bridge of sorts that offers the most interesting of vantage points for the head table.

A fresh contemporary feel was the choice of theme for Lisa and David. Floating candles aglow in square glass with crisp white orchids as the main feature.

White Orchid Centerpiece At The Boiler House | Floret.ca

The bridal bouquet hinted the arrival of spring with white tulips mixed amongst luxurious callas and green orchids.

Spring Bridal Bouquet | Boiler House Wedding | Floret.ca

The white orchids sheaths carried by the bridemaids transferred over into an inspiring tablescape once they were back at the reception.

White Orchid Scape At Boiler House | Floret.ca