Thursday, 31 May 2012

Our Couples - Kim and Cameron

Pink Gerbera daises was the beloved flower that became the theme for the entire wedding. Hot pink, medium pink, light pink and white Gerbera daises created the bouquet, which were a great match not only for Kim, but for the fun Daisy appliqued Bridesmaids dress. Their wedding is the perfect example of how to run with a theme flower. 

Photographer: Open Image Photography

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Monday, 28 May 2012

Flower Therapy - Sensuous Palette

The rich, luxurious color combinations of the sensuous palette set the mood for sophisticated, passionate and even seductive settings. Robust reds and purples, hot pinks and spicy oranges are at the soul of this dynamic floral feeling. Consider a sensuous arrangement for a very special evening or an elegant dinner party – anywhere you want to feel magnetic and extravagant.
Flowers Featured: This "pavé" arrangement fully blankets the top of a sleek black ceramic bowl. Orbiting lily grass frames rich maroon ranunculus, orange spray roses, two-toned reddish-orange and coral-apricot roses, burnt orange Asiatic lilies, hypericum berries, magenta phlox and variegated pittosporum.
Below are a few flower recommendations for each of the Sensuous palette colors.
Sensous Flowers
Carnation
Alstroemeria
Hypericum (berries)

Sensous Flowers
Anemone
Phlox
Liatris

Sensous Flowers
Asiatic Lily
Rose or Spray Rose
Ranunculus

Sensous Flowers
Hydrangea
Gladiolus
Bells of Ireland

Sensous Flowers
Tulip
Lily
Gerbera Daisy

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Friday, 25 May 2012

Our Couples - Lynsie and Pierre

April 2 was the date for Lynsie and Pierre`s wedding, I hoped for nice weather for them, but instead they got snow - sorry guys!! The winter wonderland actually really complimented their red white and black theme very well. Bright red Freedom Roses were accented with a criss cross of green Lily Grass. This simple technique added a modern twist to the classic rose bouquet. Simple hand-tied bouquets of Posy Calla's completed the wedding party flowers.

Photographer: 
Jeremy Fokkens Photography


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Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Flower Therapy - Romantic Palette

Romantic FlowersA sensation of intimacy, nostalgia and comfort is captured in this color palette, a blend of delicate warm and cool colors with lavenders and pinks at its heart. Romantic arrangements express loving sentiments and admiration to mothers, sisters, grandmothers, aunts, best friends, significant others and brides-to-be.
Flowers Featured: An iridescent ceramic rose-colored container holds a radial cluster of deep lavender roses, pale pink roses, champagne spray roses, grape hyacinth muscari, pale pink bouvardia, blush tulips, lavender stock and lilacs, accented by asparagus plumosa. Professional florists refer to this opulent and compact design style as "Mille Fleurs" or a thousand flowers.

Below are a few flower recommendations for each of the Romantic palette colors.
Romantic Flowers
Lilac
Lisianthus
Sweetpea

Romantic Flowers
Bouvardia
Peony
Asiatic Lily

Romantic Flowers
Rose
Stock
Gerbera Daisy

Romantic Flowers
Eucalyptus
Hydrangea
Melaleuca (foliage)

Romantic Flowers
Mini Calla
Heather
Alstroemeria

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Saturday, 19 May 2012

Our Couples - Soma and Brent

I met with this fun couple a short 1 1/2 weeks before their mountain wedding. Luckily they knew what they wanted and were super easy going. Beautiful BC Grown Calla Lilies surrounded with rolled Aspidistra leaves created a dramatic yet simple bouquet for Soma to carry.

Photographer: Michael - PhotoFlow Photography


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Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Flower Therapy: Nurturing Palette

Nurturing FlowersA true sense of caring is created by a combination of colors that are fragile, soft and tender. Arrangements in pastel shades and the softest yellows, peaches, warm pinks, creamy whites and subtle greens make us feel safe, snug and loved. Consider a nurturing floral arrangement for a new mother, a sick friend or a grieving loved one – anyone who would benefit from a caring, loving embrace.
Flowers Featured: A string of smilax cradles apricot roses, creamy yellow tulips, pale green carnations, chartreuse viburnum, soft yellow freesia, lavender waxflower and heather. This garden-style arrangement rests in a white-wash willow basket. The casual grouping of flowers duplicates nature similar to how flowers grow together.
Below are a few flower recommendations for each of the Nurturing palette colors.
nurturing_green Viburnum
Carnation
Smilax or Variegated Ivy (foliage)

Tulip
Rose
Freesia

Nurturing Flowers
Heather
Waxflower
Aster

Nurturing Flowers
Snapdragon
Stock
Freesia
Nurturing Flowers
Rose
Stock
Carnation

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Sunday, 13 May 2012

Our Couples - Tania and Chad

Tania was a bride full of great creative ideas and this combined with a lovely soft color palette made for a striking combination. As a cost saving idea we used some artificial flowers in the bouquets, bet you can't guess which one is not real... it's the Stephanotis. Stephanotis is a pricey little flower and their is nothing else that resembles the perfect star shaped bloom. Artificial was the answer and Tania provided me with the Stephanotis. By being open to a suggestion she was able to get the flower and bouquets she wanted but at the price that worked in their budget as well. 




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