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

It’s true.

 That is, never the same twice. Same theme colours, same colours and maybe even same bridesmaid’s dress or even wedding dress. But it’s always different.

How can that be you ask? Just my long experience. Like a lock in a key. I know this to be true, but I’m always struck with the same feeling every time I see my client in her dress and carrying her bouquet with her and I’m always find myself saying, that it was a perfect fit. It was made just for her.

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.

Last post, I featured Lisa and Tony’s personal flowers. This week I want to give you a little glimpse into how the flowers for the bouquet carried over to the centerpieces.

An account 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.

Wedding Reception At West River Event Centre | Floret.ca

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.

Tina and James’ wedding this past weekend reminded me of how much things have changed. What was once reserved for the most exclusive of weddings is now not only available, but a staple that can be desired and attained by all.

Decor is one of those things and Paramount  Event Centre is one of those venues that really showcases and a dramatic setting for a head table.

Backdrop At The Paramount | Floret.ca

I think that this weekend was another reminder that Mother Nature has and will always have a mind of her own.

Two weekends ago it felt almost like summer and this past weekend was but anything but. I think that was freezing rain that I saw coming down on the roof on Sunday morning.

While it’s just an inconvenience on a regular day, the weather can be a major last minute game changer if you were planning on getting married in a garden and having your evening fare under the stars in an open patio.

While venues usually have contingencies it’s always good to make sure that it’s something you’ve covered on your end. In fact, it may even decide whether you choose the venue ultimately or not, and in more subtle affect your final decisions about the type of ceremony arrangements or centerpieces you opt for.

Getting married underneath blue skies on a sunny day. It’s picturesque and a lovely thought.

One major consideration that doesn’t always come to mind first is the more subtle aspects of the weather since your right in it.

There will always be a breeze.  Even if it’s ever so gentle. That’s what we would want especially if it’s a slightly warmer day, right?

However, this breeze depending on how subtle it can also keep things from looking just so.

It will move things, whether it’s the gentle swaying of the fabric draped on an arbour or the runner that’s been laid on the floor. Flowers arrangements that have enough weight so that slightly stronger winds won’t take them away are also things you’ll rely on your florist to keep in mind for you.

Maggie and Jeremy’s winter wedding at Graydon Hall this past weekend was truly lovely.

The evening began with a ceremony in the chapel under a traditional Jewish chuppah

Jewish Wedding Ceremony At Graydon Hall Manor | Floret.ca

and celebrations took place afterward in the dining hall filled with floral encircled lanterns to greet the guests at their tables.

Elegant Candlelit Centerpiece At Graydon Hall Manor | Floret.ca

A soft white combined with varying shades of lavender and royal purple were the colours of choice for this late February wedding.

It’s gonna be a long winter.

Sub-zero…it feels like it’s been this way for months and it’s only the beginning.

The trees and flowers have closed up shop for the year with the only decoration being the snow that’s on the ground.

But contrary to popular thinking spring flowers can be found now. Grown with love in greenhouses. You can bring spring indoors 5 months ahead of schedule.

Seems like just yesterday, when wedding season was just beginning and the beautiful flowers of the spring were in their prime.