Reception Table Ideas - Purple

Here is the third set of shots from our creative Reception Table Photo Shoot.

Linens/Decor By Chair Flair

Photography By Stephanie Moore Photography

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f8 Photography: features our couple Zoe & Cory on their blog

Calgary Wedding Photographer f8 Photography: features Zoe & Cory

This is a copy of a blog posted  on CalgaryBride.Ca Blog today featuring one our our couples from last year. 

Calgary Wedding Photographers, Trish and Matt from f8 photography, say that Zoe & Cory are definitely a complimentary couple and that there is a chemistry & closeness between them, a kind of feeling of two people perfectly matched as he brings out her lighter side & she keeps him on track.   The photographs were taken prior to the wedding so the couple could get down to the business of enjoying themselves with family & friends right after the ceremony.

Zoe says, “Cory and I were introduced by mutual friends. We had met a couple of times before we finally began talking and realized that we had a lot in common.  We dated for about 3 years, spending time together traveling, going to Flames and Stampeder games and having fun. In August of 2010 we were on the west coast for a family wedding and Cory proposed to me on a long walk through Stanley Park in Vancouver (a place he knew I loved) and we soon began planning our wedding to take place the following fall.  On September 17, 2011, we were married in a wonderful ceremony officiated by Nomi Whalen in front of our family and close friends. The day was windy and cloudy, but the sun came out mere moments before I walked down the aisle on the patio at Silver Springs Golf Club.”

The invitations for the wedding were designed by Zoe’s sister, a photographic artist living and working in Toronto, and each table number featured a photograph of old hollywood movie stars. Zoe loves the understated glamour of old movies and movie stars, particularly Paul Newman and Marilyn Monroe. Cory and her chose pictures of couples from some of the more famous movies in the 50′s and 60′s for each table, and to honor their parents and grandparents, Zoe had framed photographs of their wedding photos at the table when the guests first walked in to the reception. For the kids table, instead of a floral centrepiece, Cory made lollipop bouquets with vases filled with candy, using the lollipops as flowers. A big hit, I’m sure!

Thanks Trish and Matt for sharing the images and Zoe and Cory for letting us peek at your wedding and sharing your stories. What a memorable day for you!

Reception Table Ideas - Red

Here is the second set of shots from our creative Reception Table Photo Shoot.

Linens/Decor By Chair Flair

Photography By Stephanie Moore Photography

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Our Couples - Jana and Kevin

 The classic color combination of white and green with a modern twist - funky texture!  Celosia, Kermit Mums, Cymbidium Orchids, Bells of Ireland, hanging China Berries, Green Trick Dianthus and Roses lent a myriad of textures and shades of green and white to the bouquet. The most talked about floral item of the day - the flower and ribbon bedecked wagon used to pull their young son down the aisle.

Photography: Just Married Photography

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Reception Table Ideas Photo Shoot - Hot Pink

While brainstorming with Shannon at Chair Flair one day, we decided that it would be a great idea to put together a photo shoot featuring all the hottest wedding colors we are seeing right now. The results I think look great!!! 

All of our creations were captured by the brilliant  Stephanie Moore Photography.

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Our Couples - Carrie and Rob

 Hot pink and black was one of the most popular color combinations of the year but Carrie added a few fun twists. Her bouquet featured hot pink Dahlias, fuchsia Mini Gerberas and magenta Mokara Orchids, these flowers were all arranged over a base of hot pink carnations to add depth and texture to the bouquet. The finishing touch - a few wisps of black feathers and a rhinestone bucket.

Photographer: Brent Calis

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Top 5 Questions To Ask Your Potential Florist

 These questions will help you when choosing a florist for your wedding, price isn’t everything – knowledge is!

1. When do you get the flowers for the wedding?

Most flowers arrive at the beginning of the week of your wedding. Some flowers even arrive the week before. This won’t mean your flowers are “old” it means that they will be fully open and at their most perfect. Some flowers can take up to 7 days to fully open (lilies in particular) so you don’t your florist to be getting the flowers 2 days before the wedding, as they might not open in time. As well, if flowers that were ordered come in totally damaged or otherwise unusable, the extra time gives the florist a chance to reorder that flower or find a suitable substitution.

2. When do you create the bouquets?

It seems like the right answer would be as close to the wedding ceremony as possible, but this is not correct. Flowers can bruise and these bruises, just like on you or I, develop over time. This bruising can be caused in shipping or while creating the bouquets or other floral pieces. Be creating the bouquets a day or so before the wedding the florist can monitor any bruising and take care of any potential problems. When made at the last minute (night before or morning of) sometimes the bruising starts showing up just as you are posing for your first pictures. Not good.

3. What happens if my flowers become unavailable?

Flowers are a product of nature and nature can sometimes wreck havoc. When booking your flowers try to stick with flowers readily available and in season. If your flower comes in damaged or quite frankly doesn’t come in at all – Don’t Panic! Your florist should have a number of different suppliers that they deal with and more than likely will be able to get in your flower from somewhere else.  But if your flower is not available anywhere, they should be able to recommend a substitution that will still give you the same overall feel.  So yes, while your Grandmother carried Lily if the Valley in her bouquet and you wanted to as well, but now the flowers didn’t come. Ask yourself, will it ruin your wedding not to have it in your bouquet –  the answer is No. Instead, to honour your Grandmother, why not have a picture setup at the church or incorporate her image in a small cameo that is placed in your bouquet. A creative florist will always be able to come up with something.

4. Do you treat the flowers with anything?

Another big reason flowers don’t last is that they start drying out – not from the stem but from the bloom! Verify that you florist will spray your flowers and completed bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages with an anti-desiccant spray. This is a fancy word for a product that puts an invisible coating on the flowers that helps to prevent them from losing moisture by evaporation. The sprays go by names such as Crowning Glory, Finishing Touch and Hawaiian Mist.

5. Are the bouquets sent out in water?

You want your flowers to last as long as possible on your big day, so how your flowers come to you matters. If you are getting hand-tied bouquets, ensure they are sent out in vases of water.  Flowers start drinking as soon as you cut their stems, so they need to be in water to ensure that the cells of the flower stem are kept open. If they are not sent out in water the flowers continue to try and get water up the stem and instead end up sucking up air molecules. These molecules block the flower stem and long story short the flowers gets unhappy fast. If your bouquet is created in a hold of some kind, it has a built in water source, so you do not need to worry about it coming out in a vase of water.

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Our Couples - Tanys and Luigi

August 6th proved to be a glorious day for a wedding and the shades of yellow, white and brilliant blue the couple chose only added to the beauty of the day. Asiatic Lilies, Spider Mums, Freesia and Gerbera daisies combined to create a chic garden look. Crystals in the centers of the Gerbera daises added a bit of sparkle as did silver tinted beargrass loops. 

Photographer: Olivia Lauren Photography 

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Flower Therapy - Whimsical Palette

Fun-loving, free-spirited, playful feelings are conveyed by the whimsical palette, which is characterized by bold, contrasting colors. Floral arrangements featuring these hues set an upbeat tone and are ideal for birthdays, graduations, promotions and other celebrations.

Flowers Featured: Professional florists call this casual garden style arrangement "vegetative" for duplicating nature as flowers would grow in a garden. Fuchsia stock, royal blue delphinium, yellow-orange spray roses, pink tulips, Italian ruscus and yellow-orange bell-like sarasonia ring out over golden-yellow mini gerberas, lime-green pompons and hot pink mini carnations.

Below are a few flower recommendations for each of the Whimsical palette colors. 

	Bupleurum Kermit Pompons Viburnum
	Tulip Rose or Spray Rose Stock
	Gerbera Daisy Ranunculus Alstroemeria
	Iris Delphinium Larkspur
	Campanula Queen Anne's Lace Lily Source: www.aboutflowers.com   Blog recreated by Modern Petals - Your local Calgary Florist. We specialize in unique and creative everyday and wedding floral design. Check out our site at www.modernpetals.com.

Our Couples - Jennifer and Jason

 Simple beautiful and elegant sum up the feeling for this couples June 4th wedding. Clean crisp white hydrangea were used as the bridal bouquet and perfectly complimented her light pink flowing gown. Hydrangea were also used as the table centers creating a seamless and timeless look.

Photographer:Tessa Perkins Photography
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Flower Therapy - Tranquil Palette

Serenity and relaxation are the essence of this color scheme. Its peaceful palette, reminiscent of sky and sea, is dominated by clear, light shades of green, misty blues and other cool hues. A vase of tranquility is perfect for busy moms, harried professionals and those who seek a moment of calm from life’s stressful situations.

Flowers Featured: An airy, asymmetrical design of lavender lisianthus, lavender larkspur, light blue delphinium, light blue hydrangea, eryngium thistle, seeded eucalyptus accented by dusty miller foliage is loosely grounded in river rocks resting in a glass cube. The water, visible through the vase, adds to the tranquil feeling.

Below are a few flower recommendations for each of the Tranquil palette colors.

	Seeded Eucalyptus Spiral Eucalyptus Dusty Miller (foliage)
	Hydrangea Delphinium Eryngium Thistle
	Lisianthus Larkspur Freesia
	Tulip Carnation Rose
	Silver Brunia Pussy Willow Caspia Source: www.aboutflowers.com   Blog recreated by Modern Petals - Your local Calgary Florist. We specialize in unique and creative everyday and wedding floral design. Check out our site at www.modernpetals.com.