Showing posts with label #weddingflowers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #weddingflowers. Show all posts

Friday, December 27, 2013

Floral Friday {Calla Lily} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Calla Lilies are available is yellows, reds, and pink and are available year round. They are especially ideal for modern designs because of their simple lines.

Calla Lilies are available all year round and typically have a vase life of around 4-8 days. Calla Lilies are best kept at room temperature and take in a large amount of water, so be sure to refill water levels regularly.
 
Check out some of our favorite calla lily wedding ideas and don't forget to follow us on Pinterest for even more inspiration.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Friday, December 20, 2013

Floral Friday {Daffodil} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Daffodils are mainly yellow, but can also be found in orange and white. They are available year round.

Daffodils are known to have leaky steams so be sure to cut them short for arrangements. They are especially ideal for a bride on a budget since they are know to be very inexpensive.
 
Check out some of our favorite ideas for daffodils at your wedding. You can also follow us on Pinterest for even more inspiration.
 

 
 
 
 


Friday, December 13, 2013

Floral Friday {Gerbera Daisy} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Daisies are one of the most common and popular types of flowers. Daisies are considered to be a symbol of pure, innocent love.

Gerbera daisies grow in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, orange, yellow, blue, and white. Gerbera daisies can be found year round. They are considered to be a "fun" flower and are very inexpensive.
 
Check out some of our favorite ideas and follow us on Pinterest for even more inspiration.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Friday, November 8, 2013

Floral Friday {Hydrangea} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Hydrangea are generally white in color, but depending on the soil in which they are grown they can be blue, green, red, pink, or purple. They are considered to symbolize gratitude or heartfelt emotion.

Hydrangea are available from early spring to late fall. They are full and are great for round arrangements. It also dries beautifully.
 
Here are some of our favorite ideas and you can follow us on Pinterest for even more inspiration.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Friday, October 25, 2013

Floral Friday {Peony} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Peonies are a popular filller flower in mixed bouquets or alone. Peonies are a symbol of luxury and indulgence. They range in color from pure white through baby pinks and palest peaches to clear deep pink and darkest rich maroon. Peonies can also be found in yellow, but these are incredibly rare.

Peonies are considered a luscious symbol of romance and are thought to be a good omen for happy, prosperous unions. They are available May-July.

I am so in love with peonies so I hope you enjoy some of our favorite peony ideas. You can also follow us on Pinterest for more inspiration.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Friday, October 18, 2013

Floral Friday {Rose} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Roses have always been valued for their beauty and are considered to be a symbol of love and beauty. Roses are available year round and in a variety of colors such as, orange, pink, red, purple, white, and yellow.

Classic garden roses are also considered as a great alternative for peonies.
 
Here are some of our favorite ideas and you can also follow us on Pinterest for more inspiration.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Friday, October 11, 2013

Floral Friday {Tulips} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Tulips are thought to communicate a sentiment of "perfect love." They can be found in a wide array of colors.

Tulips are typically available from November to May and have a vase life of about 3-7 days.

Check out some of our favorite ideas for using tulips at your wedding. Don't forget you can also follow us on Pinterest for even more inspiration.



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Friday, October 4, 2013

Floral Friday {Jasmine} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Jasmine is typically white or yellow. Jasmine is considered to represent feminine kindness, grace and delicacy. They are thought to attract wealth and romantic attachments.

Check out some of our favorite ideas for using jasmine at your wedding and please take a moment to follow us on Pinterest for even more great inspiration.

 
 
 
 
 

Friday, September 27, 2013

Floral Friday {Stephanotis} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

When a bride-to-be asks for stephanotis, also referred to as Madagascar jasmine, it's clear that hers will be an high end affair. It's blooms are fragrant, delicate, and expensive. However it has been the signature for tradional and formal weddings of some of the most revered style icons, such as Jacqueline Kennedy, Princess Diana, and Audrey Hepburn.
 
The blossoms are sold stem free and in packages, presented like an elegant box of white chocolates. Florists wire the blooms to create their own "stems" so they can work the flowers into their creations. Pearl head pins are often used to hold them in pace in a bouquet.
 

Friday, September 13, 2013

Floral Friday {Orchid} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Orchids are available in a wide variety of colors including green, orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. They are available year round.

Orchids have a long life span, but tend to be pricey.

Here are some of our favorite ideas for orchids at your wedding. You can follow us on Pinterest for even more inspiration.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Friday, September 6, 2013

Floral Friday {Anemone} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Anemones also known as the 'windflower', are small blossoming flowers available in a rainbow of colors. I am particularly in love with the white anemones, which should explain why they are so prominently featured in this post.


Anemones are thought to represent anticipation and unfading love, good luck and protection against evil.

Anenomes do not like being out of water for any great length of time and take water in quickly, so be sure to check wateer levels regularly. They are typically available from September until May and have a vase life of about 5-8 days.

Check out some of our favorite weddings using anemones and don't forget to follow us on Pinterest for even more floral inspiration.