Reception Table Ideas - Lavender

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

Linens/Decor By Chair Flair

Photography By Stephanie Moore Photography

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Reception Table Ideas - Yellow

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

Linens/Decor By Chair Flair

Photography By Stephanie Moore Photography

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Reception Table Ideas - Teal

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

 

Linens/Decor By Chair Flair

Photography By Stephanie Moore Photography

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Reception Table Ideas - Light Pink

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

Linens/Decor By Chair Flair

Photography By Stephanie Moore Photography

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Reception Table Ideas - Organic

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

Linens/Decor By Chair Flair

Photography By Stephanie Moore Photography

 Blog created 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. 

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

  Blog created 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.

 

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

  Blog created 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.

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.

  Blog created 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.

 

The Final Piece In Our Series On Color - White

White, which technically is the absence of color is a very important part of the color spectrum. I always feel a bit of white in a flower arrangement is like a dash of salt in food - it just brightens everything up. White is THE most popular color for wedding flowers and for good reason. The sheer number of flowers that are available in white is amazing and the fact that is can go with pretty much any other color is the icing on the cake.The choice of flower ranges for the whimsical Daisy to the exotic Orchid with everything in between.  Some of the flowers are seasonal, which I feel adds to their allure. In the Spring we have; Tulips, Hyacinth and Iris. Summer brings with it; Larkspur, Queen Annes Lace and Astilbe. While the Fall showcases; Amaryllis and Kale. All the remaining flowers are available throughout most of the year.

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Seventh In Our Series On Color - Yellow

Yellow, So bright and vibrant. It adds a punch of color to anything it is paired with.   Yellow is classically paired with deep reds and burnt oranges for a rich warm fall look. But don't just think of yellow in these terms; yellow with lime green and bright orange combines for a bright citrus look or yellow with hot pink for a trendy modern look. As for the availability there are some seasonal varieties. The Spring features; Tulips, Daffodils and Iris. Summer sees Gladiolas and Celosia, while the Fall brings us the fun Craspedia. Anyway you look at it yellow is a great color to add real vibrancy to your wedding flowers.

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Sixth In Our Series On Color - Orange

Fiery. Spicy. Vibrant. Playful. All describe our color - Orange.  Don't think of Orange as a color only to be used in a fall colored wedding, it's vibrant hue looks stunning and fresh when paired with hot pink or lime green.But don't forget the softer side; consider the peach shades. They add a softness and vintage feel like no other flower can. Most Orange flowers are available all year long with the exceptions being the following: Early and Late Spring showcase Ornitigalum and Tulips, while the Summer and Early Fall features, Knifofia, Gladiola, MontBretia, Centurea, Celosia and Dahlia.  Consider utilizing the more tropical looking flowers; like the Bird of Paradise, Knifofia, Pin Cushion Protea and Banksia. They are a great way of adding brilliant vibrancy and unique texture as well.

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Fifth In Our Series On Color - Red

Last time I discussed reds color "cousin" pink and now we are branching into the deeper richer shades. Red flowers bring to mind fiery passion and smoldering looks - the perfect sentiments for a wedding. Red roses are a wedding classic for a reason, they are a hardy and vibrant way to add a punch of color to your wedding. One thing to keep in mind if you dream of carrying a simple bouquet of just red roses - use 2 or 3 varieties of roses. This will give a bit more depth and interest to the bouquet; just make sure they are all in the same red color family - all blue reds or all orange reds. What do I mean by this you ask, I thought red was just red, check out the pictures below and you can see there is a dramatic difference in the shading.

So make sure to keep in the same color shade, this way the flowers will not clash with each other.

While the choices for red flowers is slightly less than pink we now get to see some of the funky and different flowers that are out there. Such as exotic orchids, fun berries, funky tropical flowers and unique foliage. Once again some red flowers are seasonal. Spring showcases Tulips, Peonies and Anemones. While Summer brings in Gladiola, Celosia and Sweet William. Late Summer and Early Fall features  - Dahlia, Amaranthus and Smokebush, with the Winter Amaryllis rounding out the list.  Black and White weddings featuring Red as the accent color are on the rise and the look really lends it self to a luxurious lounge/nightclub vibe.

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Fourth In Our Series On Color - Pink

I would never have considered myself as a pink person, I typically lean towards warm earth colors, but there is just something about a delicate soft pink flower or a bold in your face fuchsia bloom that makes me smile. It is the second most popular wedding flower color after white due to its' incredibly wide range of flower choices and bloom color. Now while there may be more pink flowers than the ones shown here, these are the one I have found to be most reliable and hardy.  One of the flowers that offers the broadest range of pink shades is the Gerbera, I show here a hot pink and a light pink, but they come in dark rich pomegranate pinks to the palest blush pinks and everything in between. The choice is incredible.  As for the other flowers some are seasonal. In the Spring  - Tulips, Hyacinth and Nerine Lilies show up, then as we move into late Spring the Peony's, Boronia and  Heather arrive. When Summer is in full bloom so are -  Aster Matsumoto, Gladiola, Veronica, Larkspur, Sedum, Astilbe and Celosia. All the other pink flowers are available year round. Because of the color choice available pink flowers can accent most any theme, soft and pretty for a vintage  look to bright and punchy for a rock and roll glam look.  Pink, Pink, Pink there is a reason it is so popular.

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Third In Our Series On Color - Green

Ahh Green, there is nothing quite like it to evoke the feeling of something fresh and crisp. Green has been a rising trend and for good reason. Some of the flowers that are available in green are not available in any other color thus giving  a feeling of exclusiveness. Another great thing about the family of green flowers is the texture that is available. These different textures can help to enforce certain themes you may be considering. For example the soft and delicate Alchemillia plays up a vintage theme, while the richly textured Celosia accents an exotic marketplace vibe and the sleek lines of the Green Goddess Calla are the perfect accessory to a contemporary wedding.

Another plus for green flowers is that most are available all year long. The only exceptions are Celosia, Hanging Amaranthus, Buplerum and Alchemillia, these are only available from late Spring through to early Fall.  So think of adding a bit of green to your wedding, you will be happy that you did.

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