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

Different combinations of colour bring to mind different moods and impressions.

Amy and Jonathan’s Black and White At Paramount was pure sophistication.

Simple yet stunning.

Black and White Wedding At Paramount Conference And Event Venue | Floret.ca

Modern Asian Wedding Centerpiece At The Rosewater Supper Club | Floret.ca

Susan and Peter’s wedding at the Rosewater last month was a great opportunity for me to combine asian and greek sensibilities into something that was truly reflective of the lovely couple who I believe are backpacking through Africa for the honeymoon.

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.

Diamonds, crystals or any kind of glitter for that matter when used in just the right way and amount can add that little pop that can make any decorative or floral element of a wedding sparkle.

Here are a few places where they can be used:

• bouquets
• centerpieces
• backdrops and head table decor

Here I’ve used them to completely fill the vase for a centerpiece.

Crystals For A Centerpiece | Floret.ca

Pure White and Deep Purple Centerpieces | Floret.ca

It’s something I’ve been hearing more and more.

“No Roses Please…”

The reasons for the sentiment are wide and varied, but it’s becoming an undeniable trend.

While I highly doubt, roses will ever fade as a popular choice for a wedding flower, it’s something I’m certainly hearing more of these days which keeps things always interesting for me as a designer.

It’s great news that the world of flowers affords no shortage of options for those who feel that the roses don’t quite suit their fancy.

At The Miller Lash House recently, the outdoor tented reception featured these modern and “rose free” arrangements as centerpieces.

With the dahlia season still going strong for the next few weeks, I wanted to share some more images from Erin and Kevin’s wedding.

Stunning centerpieces to continue the theme of burnt orange and lime green and the look was completed with a shimmering candlescape at the sweetheart table. 

Orange Dahlia Centerpiece with Lime and Berry Accents | Floret.ca

Sweetheart Candlescape At Vaughan Estates | Floret.ca

When I first met Nancy earlier this year, she explained that she and her fiancé Jeff wanted to options as to how they could incorporate photos of their world travels into their centerpieces in a elegant and modern way.

The final design was composed of a centerpiece that placed lots of emphasis on candlelight (an absolute essential) with square frames to complement the tall orchid immersed vase in the center.

Candlelit Centerpieces At Palais Royale | Floret.ca

There are so many places that inspire ideas for a wedding and the venues of choice for the festivities ranks very close to the top.

Panorama on the 51^st floor of the Manulife Centre in the heart of downtown Toronto was the setting for the wedding reception of Aya and Carlos.

With a perfect view of the city from every vantage point, this floor to ceiling windows room filled with cool black leather lounge furnishings and brushed steel copa tables.

From orchid bouquet in two different shades of pink to lime accented containers filled with white hydrangea, pink gerberas and green berries, this wedding was certainly not your traditional pretty in pink.

Wedding Bouquet of Deep Pink Orchids

Modern Pink Centerpiece Accented With Limes at Panorama 51st