Planning & Inspiration

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

Planning & Inspiration

Orchid Show in NYC

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The New York Botanical Gardens will have an orchid show exhibition on display from March 2 – April 22. The founding sponsor is Tiffany and Co so you know it’s going to be fabulous. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to view orchids of all colors, shapes, sizes and textures.

http://www.nybg.org/exhibitions/2013/orchid-show/

Planning & Inspiration

Planning Events Is So Exciting!

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While planning your engagement party, bridal shower, or wedding, keep in mind that some of your guests may have allergic reactions to the pollen or fragrance of certain flowers. Fear not, for the flowers that are the worst offenders are not used very often in wedding arrangements! The worst flowers for allergy sufferers are chamomile, chrysanthemums, daisies, goldenrods and ordinary sunflowers. Here’s a great website that can provide you with more information on flowers that are ok to use.

http://www.teleflora.com/best-worst-flowers-for-allergy-sufferers.asp

Planning & Inspiration

2013 Wedding Trends

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Many of the news stations and media outlets are still buzzing about the Oscars, what designers the stars wore, and Michelle Obama’s guest appearance. We starting thinking of how this will influence the wedding trends this year. Glitz and glamour with a hint of playfulness comes to mind! We really liked some of these designs.

Planning & Inspiration

Pretty in White

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Here’s a sample we just did for a March bride. She choose all white flowers with a round, compact shape in a black cube vase for a classic look. We added a mirror underneath to illuminate the arrangement and give it a dash of elegance once candles are added.

Planning & Inspiration

The True Story of Valentine’s Day…

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Did you know that Valentine’s Day dates back to the time of the Roman Empire during the reign of Claudius II, 270 A.D. Claudius didn’t want men to marry during wartime because he believed single men made better soldiers. Bishop Valentine went against his wishes and performed secret wedding ceremonies. For this, Valentine was jailed and then executed by order of the Emperor on Feb. 14. While in jail, he wrote a love note to the jailor’s daughter, signing it, “From your Valentine.” Sound familiar?

Check out some of our favorite Valentine’s Day arrangements.