Last post, I wrote about the getting inspired. It’s so important so keep things fun instead of making it one more thing do because it will make planning the wedding feel like a job instead of a joy. Once you’ve gathered all your inspiration images, sort them out, whichever way…
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Freshly at the beginning of a new year, I thought it might be a great idea to get back to basics and spend the next few posts writing about where to start when thinking about weddings flowers. Since most people planning their weddings aren’t necessarily familiar with floral varieties and…
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What's the first flower that comes to mind when you think of spring? Well, for many, it's the tulip. For Shelley's April wedding to Anthony, these beautiful blooms were combined with another year round favour for a clean fresh spring bouquet.
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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…
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A client's choice of venues gives me lots of clues about the statement that a couple wants to make about their wedding. Will it be a formal and grand affair taking place in the Imperial Room at the Fairmont Royal York or a more unconventional choice that is off the…
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When you start thinking about your wedding flowers, the more obvious items like the bridal bouquet or the centerpieces come to mind first. A sign that the flowers have been more well thought out and planned is all the other places that you'd see them other than in the most…
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Those of you who have been planning a wedding for any length of time will be able to relate to this question. The question becomes greater with the increasing number of options there are for every choice that can be made and the flowers and decor are no exception. This…
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It's probably the furthest thing from anyone's mind... How could a little volcanic ash on the other side of the world affect anything to do with a wedding here? Well, I guess it's true UNLESS your flowers at least some of them come from there. For those of you who…
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It's a question that I get asked every so often... "What's the best way to make wedding flowers eco-friendly?" Naturally, having your florist source flowers that are grown as close to home as possible is a good start. I also learned from my source who specializes solely in greens and…
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It's a fair question, especially given the expectations, anticipation and naturally cost tied to your wedding day. However, whenever, I hear this question, my immediate response is "Of course! What self-respecting florist would provide flowers that were anything less than the best?!" My clients always find it enlightening when I…
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