Blue flowers…what can I say? There aren’t alot of them, unless you start colouring them and don’t get me started on that.

I’m from the school of thought that if Mother Nature doesn’t make them that way then short of a very natural tint, it’s best to stay away. The flowers don’t much care for the process either.

The colour itself as part of a wedding colour theme is ever popular from shades of midnight blue to ice blue and everywhere in between.

One of the flowers that does come in lovely delicate shade of a pale blue is the hydrangea.  It’s a beautiful compliment to any colour, but most especially with a crisp white for a lovely winter theme.

Ice Blue Wedding Bouquet | Floret.ca

I always find myself saying that colour is everything, even above the flowers themselves.

It sets the tone whether the flowers are ultimately carnations or tropical orchids.

Weddings in the fall and winter are a great time to take advantage the colour has to offer.

White can enhance the crispness of the season or you can change things up entirely and choose to heat things up with red.

Whether it’s a simple bouquet to set the tone or room full of this vibrant colour, it’s always one that can be relied upon for making a stylish statement.

Ohh….nothing like the colour of yellow.

So sunny and bright especially when the days are overcast and somewhat dreary.

These warm golden centerpieces at Karen and David’s fall wedding at the Pearl Restaurant at Harbourfront were the focal point of every guest table.

Gerberas and roses in the colour of the sun are a perfect choice to greet your guests.

Sunny Yellow Centerpiece | Floret.ca

Birds of a feather flock together. We’ve all heard the phrase.

I’m so proud to say that I have the pleasure of being in the company of some really cool clients!

Open to new ideas and little twists to make their flowers and honest reflection of their style on their day.

Coming on a referral from her best friend April whose wedding flowers I designed over three years ago, Elyse and Rusell were such a couple.

The selection of personal flowers really said it all. Delicate white feature accents for her bridal bouquet and baby succelents for his boutonnieres.

White Feather Bouquet | Floret.ca

Mini Succulent Boutonniere | Floret.ca

Yesterday, I received a really sweet  email from my client Rana whose beautiful wedding I will be featuring shortly.

She wrote to compliment me on the work I recently posted on my blog and her note made me realize that I’m long overdue in saying a very heartfelt thank you to all those who read this blog.

About three years ago (already?!), I started this blog in the hopes that my posts might inspire and help to demystify the world of wedding flowers even if only in a small way. It was really for you.

Truth be told, I have benefitted just as much if not more. Not just from those who have seen my work and decide they want to work with me, but now I have a record of all the lovely people I have had the chance to meet along the way and the work I have had the great privilege to do.

I am so grateful. Thank you!

I had so much fun creating the flowers for Nicolle and Kevin’s mid-September wedding.

The ceremony took place outdoors on an absolutely stunning September day with a fabric draped and rose petal scattered aisle to complement the idyllic backdrop.

Gorgeous Outdoor Ceremony At Greystone Golf Club In Milton | Floret.ca

The theme was vintage which can mean different things to different people and most of the time I have to ask, but Nicolle knew.

Her approach to this theme was as authentic and you can get. Antique aqua blue crown mason jars, hankies each one different to place the jars and the at set of kissing salt and pepper shakers again each one different.

It was decided that there were to two alternating designs for the flowers based on the way the hankies were sorted.

It turned out perfectly!

Vintage Wedding Centerpiece In Pink Tones | Floret.ca

Vintage Centerpiece In Purple Tones | Floret.ca

We all know the difference that decor can make and yet it’s not any less surprising everytime we seen a transformation.

The styles, colours, accents and lighting create a different look everytime.

BEFORE Decor In The Conference Room At The Markham Hilton Suites | Floret.ca

AFTER Decor With Backdrop At Markham Hilton Suites | Floret.ca

I love all the different ways that the possibilities for a client’s wedding flowers develops.

Sometimes I get a whole spreadsheet and at other times, just a few words of inspiration.

In Alyssa’s case, it was a peacock feather.

Have you ever looked at one closely and noticed all the colours that can be found there?

Well, it provided all the inspiration I needed!

It was incorporated into the bridal bouquet and then the rest of the wedding carried the colours of chartreuse green, amethyst and fushia pink all aglow with candlelight!

Amethyst Bouquet Accented With Peacock Feathers | Floret.caCandlelit Wedding Ceremony At The Fermenting Cellar | Floret.ca

Candlelit Wedding Ceremony At The Fermenting Cellar | Floret.ca

Room All Aglow At The Fermenting Cellar | Floret.ca

It’s dahlia season!

Once peonies have said good bye for the season, dahlia are next up and they don’t disappoint.

Stay tuned to see lots of weddings with this stunning blooms!

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