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 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

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

My post about Daniela and Sal last week reminded about how we arrive at the final look and how the vision that we started out with isn’t always what we end up.

This can be the case with my clients who book my services over a year in advance. It makes sense that things might change.

You might change your mind

You might go to 10 other weddings and they did something you liked.

It’s endless and it’s part of the process.

But it always works out.

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.

The seasonality of flowers is usually not the first thing on a couple’s mind when picking a wedding but something they wished they had considered the bride realizes the flower of choice is not in season.

The flowers that are most popular are the ones that are most seasonally sensitive.

Peonies still take first spot. Choose a wedding date somewhere between the late spring and early summer.

Tulips, ranunculus, sweet pea and the other delicate of the spring take second place. Choose a wedding date in the actually spring which is in March. By May when you’d think they were available, it’s too late.

Went I went to install Melissa and Michael’s wedding this past weekend, I thought I was in the foothills of Sedona Arizona. As I drove into the grounds, I am pleasantly surprised to find a whole new world nestled just northeast of Toronto at a venue called Wyndance.

To compliment the most elegant example of southwest decor, the couple opted for lush simple arrangements for their flowers in lovely shades of light purple.

Wedding Centerpiece At Wynadance Golf Course | Floret.ca

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

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.