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Obsessed with Peonies

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We adore peonies and they are in full bloom! May brides are so lucky to have these fragrant, lush and layered blooms ado5b3cc3eeda61d7bdde57923dd855c35d download (1) download images (1) images (2) images (3) images (4) images peony1 Pink_Peonie_bouquet white_peonies_bridal_bouqut_1rning their bouquets.

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Types of Wedding Flowers, Part 2

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I hope that everyone is having a wonderful week. We have had a great response to our photos of common types of wedding flowers that we posted the other week and wanted to follow up with some additional information on each type of flower, with some fun facts! Enjoy!

Flower: Manzanita branches

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Colors: natural red, sandblasted, and assorted spray painted colors.

Natural season: dried, year round.

Fun Fact: There are 106 species of manzanita branches.

 

Flower: Anemone

Common names: wind poppy, wind flower, and lily of the field.

Colors: white, pink, red, mauve, burgundy, red, and purple.

Natural season: autumn and spring.

Fun Fact: the name anemone is derived from the Greek word for wind anemos, hence it’s nickname, the wind flower. Read More

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Types of Wedding Flowers

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Sometimes it is hard to share your vision of your wedding flower design ideas with your florist without knowing the names of any flowers. Here is a basic guide to common wedding flowers, so that you can get an idea of the shapes and textures you prefer!

Calla Lilies

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Roses

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Spray Roses

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Garden Roses

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Peonies

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Dahlias

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Hydrangea

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Sweet peas

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Snapdragon

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Carnations

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Anemones

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Tulips

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Freesias

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Gardenias

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Curly Willow

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Ranunculus

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Dendrobium Orchids

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Phalenopsis Orchids

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Cymbidium Orchids

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Gypsophila

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The Comeback Flower!

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Baby’s breath is coming back into style! This affordable flower looks really gorgeous and chic when on its own!

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Garden Roses

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Everyone is crazy about peonies, yet they may not be available on the day of your wedding. Consider using garden roses, they are robust and beautiful and can create that same super romantic and feminine look that you get with peonies!

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The Joy of Choosing Flowers for Your Summer Wedding

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Having a hard time deciding which flowers to choose for your outdoor wedding this summer? We wanted to share some specific flowers that hold up well in extreme heat and ones you may want to include in your arrangements. Roses, lilies, freesias and orchids all open up beautifully in warm weather and can withstand the heat. Check out this great article from The Knot that includes many helpful tips on choosing your florals!

http://wedding.theknot.com/real-weddings/summer-weddings/articles/top-summer-flower-tips.aspx?MsdVisit=1