Sometimes I can’t help but feel that everything in life and in business always works out the way it’s supposed to.

When I met Judith and Adam, it was only one month until their wedding. There wasn’t any mishap with another vendor or any other drama to speak of, they were just getting to the flowers and I understood why.

It was going to be in their brother’s backyard. Tented, catered, simple but elegant.

A lovely garden wedding and that it was. Classic garden chairs, crisp white linens and amethyst and pale yellow flowers to complement the lilac napkins.

Centerpiece For An Elegant Garden Wedding | Floret.ca

I have a pet peeve.

It’s been bothering me more lately and I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s it not good enough to be in a picture than it shouldn’t be on the table.

I’m referring to the table number.

You know – that white plastic sign with a black number on it held up by a long silver stick to let you guest know which table is which.

I think that I’ve been noticing more because it has become a part of the conversation when it comes to discussing the visual look of a wedding with my client.

There are so many ways to be creative: have them made to match your invites, include them in your centerpieces…anything but that sign.

I always appreciate that it’s not always possible, but if it’s something you can swing or give attention then all the better.

You’ll hear it time and time again that “It’s all in the details.” And it’s true.

I must be on a roll. Two wedding features in one month!

Because I see every wedding I do as unique and distinct, I’m sometimes not immediately aware that the colours are “trendy” at the moment or the specific varieties of flowers are all the rage.

My choices are always about being the best and most reflective of my clients.

So, needless to say, it wasn’t until I looked back that I realized the colours chosen for Jessica and Ben had been featured, combined and stylized in the latest editions of the wedding magazines until I happened to be perusing one day.

Purple.

It’s one of those shades that is timelessly beautiful. Whether your preference is for the light shades of lavender and mauve or the richness that the deep purples can offer, it’s elegance as a colour choice is obvious.

From a elegant adorned aisle for their garden wedding accented with the lushness of these amethyst toned flowers to the centerpieces in the Hall to complete, it was timeless example of what this colour can be.

Wedding Ceremony In The Garden At Graydon Hall Manor | Floret.ca

Elegant Wedding Centerpiece At Graydon Hall Manor | Floret.ca

I’ve been fully immersed in weddings for the past couple of months and haven’t had a chance to feature some of the amazing clients I have had the chance to work whose weddings took place recently, so I’m so pleased to be able write this post about Christine and Ian.

I met Christine in the fall of last year to discuss floral possibilities for her wedding the following spring. All of it was the take place in the Distillery District a place well regarded for ceremonies in the surrounding art galleries and receptions in the numerous excellent restaurants that are situated there.

The combination of the surroundings in addition to her exquisite choice for spring flowers made for a stunning and elegant combination.

The ceremony eventally took place at the Arta Gallery and the dinner reception took place at the acclaimed Boiler House Restaurant.

The combination of the surroundings in addition to the exquisite choice for spring flowers made for a stunning and elegant combination.

Spring Wedding Bouquet | Floret.ca

Wedding Ceremony At The Arta Gallery | Floret.ca

Wedding Reception At The Boiler House | Floret.ca

Move over peony…there’s new bloom in town!

Thank goodness for the changing of the seasons. As much as I love the peony, it’s certainly not the only flower on the block and the title of my post could be taken in more ways than one.

As the peony fades into the sunset until next spring, the one to take it’s place is equally stunning and is it’s rightfully unbelievable in it’s own way.

It’s it the Dahlia. See for yourself.

Pink Dahlia Wedding Centerpiece | Floret.ca

I love colour!

Above all else, it is singularly the best way to create impact and to create a cohesive theme.

I spend a fair amount of my efforts considering how to combine colours to create a certain effect.

With colours alone, you can create a pretty and sweet feeling, or  arrangement that is sophisticated and lavish.

Early last month, I created these centerpieces for Noula and George’s engagement  and colour scheme of peach and pink and the result was a lovely fresh look for a spring event.

Pretty Peach and Pink Centerpiece | Floret.ca

Spring flowers….a little piece of heaven, especially after a dreary winter.

Small, delicate and amazing in their detail – they are jewels.

And they’re all available right now for you like spring brides.

Tulips, ranunculus, anemones, sweet peas…

Spring Wedding Flowers | Floret.ca

I wouldn’t be surprised if the title causes you to double take.

Afterall, you’re probably asking what the heck is a matthiola?

Otherwise known as stock it is a quintessential choice for a wedding flower.

It’s a flowering bloom that lends a romantic garden feeling to anything it is  added to.

Beautiful in bouquets as well as centerpieces. It’s a lovely choice.

It sounds like a hair style doesn’t it?

I’m actually referring to a growing trend in centerpiece design and it the perfect solution for the client who wants a centerpiece that is both off the table  or elevated and one that is lower to the table or below the line of sight.

The way it works is this. Let’s say you have 20 tables.

Half the centerpieces would be elevated so that the drama which can only be captured by that style of a centerpiece can be established.

The other half of the tables can be fulsome arrangements that are lower to the table so that you are able to sit those guests of yours who you feel might prefer to be able to chat across the table as well as to the guests on either side.

It’s a great option for the couple who would like the best of both worlds.

Fresh Green Apples In A Fall Centerpiece | Floret.ca

Any good designer knows that good health is not the only thing that fruits and vegetables are wonderful for.

They can be an amazing element in  floral design because they are able to add another level of texture and colour to an arrangement or bouquet in a way that a flower just can’t.

Here are some elements from the produce aisle to consider in your list of fresh item wants:

• apples
• oranges and limes
• grapes
• artichokes
• cabbage
• any kind of berry