I love these inspiration boards that one of my Brides,Trish,shared with me when she,her Mom and I were planning her wedding flowers. The main color was peach,and we thought that it will be fun to incorporate real peaches in the centerpieces and buffet table arrangement – which was a … Manzanita / Peach Tree. Stop by next week to see what we will come up with next!
Which inspiration board do you like the most? Would love to hear from you. Warmly, You may also love:I really enjoy meeting with the new Brides-to-be to plan their wedding flowers. Truth be told,however,one of my favorite moments is when I,myself,get to deliver a bridal bouquet to the Bride. I love seeing the sparkle in her eyes when I hand the Bride a beautiful floral bouquet. Unfortunately,sometimes I don’t have the opportunity to deliver the flowers in person – especially when I work with out-of-state couples. We do a lot of planning and consultation by email,phone,Skype and even by text messages. There have been a few times when I don’t even get the pleasure of meeting the Bride at all:if the family members come to pick-up the flowers or if we do the floral set-up for the ceremony and/or reception before the couple arrives,I may not get to meet them.
Still,I am always happy to hear from the Brides and their Moms about the experience they have working with me. I am especially delighted when I get to hear that “you really got my style” or “the flowers were exactly what I wanted”. These words always make my day. I love what I do,and there is nothing more rewarding than to know how happy you were on your wedding day! Last week I was absolutely delighted to hear from a Mother-of-the-Bride (Amy) who I have never met. She had called me to order the flowers for the Bridals,we discussed the flowers and colors that her daughter loves…. The Groom’s Mother (a very friendly lady with a beautiful smile!) stopped by to pick up the flowers. Later,Amy sent me the pictures of the Bridals with a very sweet note:“Nice work,Olga! As you can see the flowers looked gorgeous in the photos. Thank you so much!”.
Thank you,Amy! Warmly, P.S. Thank you very much to Deone Thornton from Deone Thornton Photography for the beautiful images. You may also love:There are several reasons why Orchids are one of my favorite flowers! Who can resist their sophisticated beauty? Orchids make a spectacular addition to any room in your home or office! They make a beautiful and welcomed gift for any occasion. And,Orchids share their lavish splendor for such a long time. Cut Orchids may last up to 3-4 weeks and Orchid plants can last for more than 3 months when properly cared for. Many customers tell me that Orchids they receive from My Favorite Flowers remain beautiful for months.
Please allow me to share with you some tips that will keep your Orchid plants looking their very best for many months to come: Light - Orchids like filtered light;do not place them in direct sun Water - Water once every 7-10 days – slightly more when it’s warmer,less when it’s cooler. Allow the water to drain out the bottom;do not let your Orchids sit in standing water. Humidity –Gently mist Orchid plants during morning or early afternoon hours. I usually do this 1-2 times per week. Fertilize –Use a liquid Orchid food about once a month. Water the plant before fertilizing. Follow package directions when fertilizing. Air –Orchids thrive in an environment with adequate airflow,but be sure to situate them in an area free of cold drafts. Temperature –Keep daytime temperature between 65° –75°F/18° –24°C;it is best if nighttime temperatures drop by only a few degrees. If you are ready to bring this graceful beauty into your home or office,look through our Orchid Plant Collection online,or call to schedule an in person consultation. For any questions about Orchids that you currently have (or would like to receive),please call us at 435.680.2914 or send an email to olga{@} myfavoriteflowers.com Looking forward talking to you soon! Warmly, P.S. What is your favorite flower? You may also love:A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to participate in the Southern Utah Wedding Showcase. This year I decide to display only Bridal Bouquets as I think they are the most important element among the wedding flowers. I’m very thankful to the amazingly creative Taylor Proctor of Taylor Made Weddings and Events for helping me to design and set up my booth. Amy and Natasha from Photo Love Stories captured beautiful photographs of the flowers that I arranged,for which I am also deeply grateful. I would love to hear your opinion of the bouquets that I arranged for the show. Which one is your favorite? 1. We start off with proof that roses don’t have to be ordinary. This remarkable combination of three different roses combines lavender and orange roses with hot pink spray roses to produce a bouquet that will bring color to your Spring or Autumn wedding. Add an accent of colored ribbon to match your décor!
2. Next,I would like to invite you to enjoy a taste of floral elegance from South America. The Finesse Yellow Roses,Milva Orange and Pink bi-colored Roses and Geraldine Pale Pink Roses all come from South America. They are joined by plum Tullips and orange-purple bi-colored Tulips from Holland. Bringing together beauty from all over the world to create a marvelous burst of color makes for an amazing accent to your late spring,summer or autumn wedding.
3. For the contemporary bride who is looking to create a distinctive look for her winter wedding,you need to take a look at this next bouquet. White Hydrangea,white Stock,Blackberries and dark green to black Brunia are accented by chocolate green geranium leaves. Against a white wedding gown,this bouquet will look absolutely stunning.
4. For a more dramatic presentation you will want to take a look at this next bouquet. Hot Pink Garden Roses are combined with “cool water” Lavender Roses and Plum Tulips. Accented with Blackberries,Agonis,colorful Geranium leaves and a plum colored ribbon. It’s intensity distinguishes this from the “garden variety” bouquet –for the bold of spirit.
5. This brightly colored bouquet brings an absolutely heavenly fragrance to your Spring wedding. If you have the chance – let your olfactory sense savor this amazing bouquet of Narcissus,Finesse Roses,Virbinum Berries with an accent of Dusty Miller. The turquoise ribbon can beautifully accent your wedding décor.
6. A playful bouquet that combines Geraldine pale pink Roses,hot pink spray Roses,lavender/pink Tulips and Dusty Miller are highlighted by a few sparkles. Spring is for the young at heart,and this delightful bouquet is great for Spring.
Have questions about your bouquet or wedding flowers? Feel free to call Olga at 435.680.2914 or email at olga{@} myfavoriteflowers.com. Stay fabulous and talk to you next week,
You may also love:Working on the styled photo shoots is always a lot of fun. Last year I was involved in several styled shoots,some of them have already been featured in the national magazine and popular wedding blogs. In a next few weeks I’ll be posting all the amazing shoots that we did in a last few months plus as a bonus a couple of behind the scenes pictures. Today I would like to share with you our winter inspired photo shoot,that was featured in a national magazine (announcement will come later {Text by Taylor Proctor} With this shoot we wanted to capture and inspire an almost masculine table. Something to contradict the almost girly,pretty inspiration shoots you see all over the place. We wanted to create a table that reminded brides the season between fall and winter. That boarder season,where the air has a bite to it but snow is yet to fall. The time where natural colors like browns and white are prominent but the bright colors of autumn refuse to give way just yet. Although this table is simple and masculine,the details are in the textures. We wanted to capture both winter and fall with frayed white linen,dark cork place-mats,weaved silver chargers and smooth white plates with textured gradient cakes,one for the bride and the groom. The glasses found along the table had a frosted sugar look,reminiscent of early morning frost before snowfall. And the metal gradient balls and fallen leaves add to the table’s texture and contribute to the masculine feel without making this a “man’s” table. The perfect balance between masculine and feminine is found in the orchids on the branches and the textured bouquet the bride carries as well as the flower details on her gorgeous dress. This was such a fun couple and with this shoot we really wanted to capture their personalities in the almost fairy tale story line that they are walking in the woods,find this perfect table waiting for them,hanging from the perfect tree and begin to live in the moment. Moments full of romance,beauty,laughter and love. Thank you and we hope you enjoy this different and unique photo shoot.
Design,Style and Coordination:Taylor Proctor,Taylor Made Weddings &Events WANT TO BE A MODEL FOR ONE OF OUR FUTURE STYLED PHOTO SHOOTS? Submit pictures of you and your contact information to olga{@} myfavoriteflowers.com. You may also love:Your wedding flowers will be one of the most photographed details of your wedding (besides you,of course!),so it’s very important to choose the right florist who will be able to design wedding flowers that truly fit your taste and wedding style.
There are a few things to consider when you talk to the florist: 1. Always ask your florist what flowers are going to be included in your arrangements. The price for flowers varies greatly. Even the same variety of flower can have a different price –depending on the quality and size of the bloom and also where it was grown (locally or imported). When you are looking at the proposals make sure that you are comparing the same flowers,same quantity of flowers,same size of arrangements,same vases/containers,etc. 2. How much time florist put in understanding you and your style. Do they give you just a generic quote on one page or do they give you a detailed description of what is going to be included in your floral decor. Do you feel like you are just another bride for them or does your florist really try to understand you,your personality,your vision and style. 3. How quickly does the florist responds to your initial inquiry. The expected time of response is usually 24 – 48 hours. If takes longer then that – maybe you should consider contacting someone else. 4. Make sure that you are paying for what you envisioned. Ask your florist to show you examples of what you will receive for your money (pictures of the arrangements,flowers,containers,vases and etc.). Note that florist may charge you for a sample arrangement. 5. Consider renting the vases/containers for your arrangements –it will help to cut the cost and this option is also environmentally friendly. 6. Be honest with your florist. When your florist knows your budget,it might sounds strange,but he/she can offer you more options. If you are on a tight budget,your florist can offer you ways to save money while still achieving the right look for your wedding. At the same time,don’t expect to receive a $200.00 arrangement for $50.00. It’s not going to happen. 7. Ask how much time your florist will spend on site with you during the wedding day. Will he/she just drop off the flowers or will the florist set up everything so you can concentrate on yourself and your special day (please note that additional set-up fees may apply). Will the florist pin boutonnieres and corsages or will your Mom or someone else be responsible to do that. 8. Ask how many weddings your florist is going to have on YOUR wedding day. If it is 2 or more weddings then make sure that they are happening at a different time and that the florist will have enough staff to arrange and deliver flowers for your wedding. 9. Does the florist fit your personality? Will it be just a business relationship or will you have fun working together. 10. Ask your florist if he/she has ever had their work featured in national or local magazines? Ask about the magazine policy when they feature someone:do they give priority to the vendors who advertise with them or do they feature someone that was chosen for the quality of their work. 11. Did your florist offer you just one option,or were you given a few options to choose from? It shows how much time/effort the florist put into YOUR wedding. 12. Ask your florist about their sources for flowers:is it just 1-2 wholesalers or do they order flowers from the growers,do they have access to flowers worldwide? The more options your florist has,the greater the chance you will get to have the flowers you want. 13. Look at the florist’s website. Is it something generic or does the website have personality? Does the florist have a gallery with the wedding images? Does the florist have a blog? Check how often it is updated and what kind of weddings they do. It will help you to understand if this florist is the right choice for you. 14. Check online reviews:on google,wedding wire,the knot and etc. Talk with other Brides and with other vendors. 15. Make sure that your florist is professionally equipped with a commercial refrigerator,air conditioned van and special tools. 16. Make sure that your florist has a business license. Always sign a contract/agreement to make sure that the florist will show up for your wedding day and will create the floral décor that you discussed. If you have any questions about your wedding flowers please send me an email at olga{@} myfavoriteflowers.com or call at 435.680.2914. You may also love: Wedding showcase in Southern Utah Dear Brides,Grooms &Family members! The Southern Utah Wedding Showcase is returning to St George Utah in January,21st 2012. What: The Southern Utah Wedding Showcase (happens only once a year!) Come and visit us at our booth right in front of the main stage! Click here to pre register for the show and be included in a drawing for a FREE Orchid Arrangement! (You will be redirected to our website,please mention in the “comment box”that you are pre registering for the wedding show. Thank you!!!) Here are some helpful tips for attending a bridal show:
See you there and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to give me a call at 435.680.2914 ! Beautimatasticly Yours, You may also love:
I LOVED working with Amber! She is an absolutely gorgeous,smart and knows-what-she-wants Bride! Amber’s colors were pink and off-white…very classy and amazingly beautiful. The location was stunning – the world famous Zion’s National Park in Southern Utah. I hope you enjoy the pictures!
Bridal bouquet:Oriental Lilies,hot pink Roses,light pink Tulips,off-white Roses.
Reception Centrepieces:white Hydrangea,white Oriental Lilies,light pink Tulips,green Mums buttons,hot pink Roses.
Boutonniere: Off-white Rose and satin ribbon. Wrist Corsage: Two off-white Roses fixed on a beaded wrist corsage. Many thanks to Alisha Shaw from One Memory at a Time for the amazing pictures. Amber &Don,I wish you all the happiness in the world! Location: The Switchback Grill in Zion’s National Park You may also love:Kris and Mark got married in Springdale UT. Wedding colors were white and gold. Beautiful pictures were taken by my dearest friend and talented photographer Tiffany Jane. I hope you will enjoy these lovely pictures!
This wedding is so simple but so stylish! Love it! What do you think? Beautimatasticly Yours, You may also love:Of course the bridal bouquet is the star of the show when it comes to wedding flowers,and often the fine details are what make a bridal bouquet truly distinctive. There are a variety of enchanting ways to complete a bouquet,from ribbons and beads to other fine accents. Allow me to share with you a few ideas for creative and beautiful bouquet wraps and holders. 1. An unusual way to finish a bouquet holder is to use Equisetum and natural raffia instead of traditional ribbon.
2. Lace above satin adds a very romantic look to the simple rose bouquet.
3. If you want to add a truly distinctive look to your country style bouquet,consider wrapping Curly Willow around the bouquet holder. White pearls add even more charm to this unusual bridal bouquet.
4. For an elegant look,just add a few layers of pearls at the bottom of the bouquet holder. Doesn’t it look awesome?
 I would love to hear about the fun and distinctive details that you added to your bouquet (or you would like to add to your bouquet if your special day is still in the future)! Just leave your comment below. You may also love: |
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