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]]>1. Chandeliers Draped in Green:
Picture your reception bathed in a soft, romantic glow emanating from elegant chandeliers. Elevate their charm by delicately draping smilax vines around the chandelier arms, allowing the leaves to cascade gently. This organic touch will infuse a sense of whimsy and elegance, creating an enchanting ambiance that complements the romantic spirit of your wedding.
2. Tables Adorned with Nature:
Every reception table is a canvas waiting to be transformed. Lay the foundation with crisp linens and tasteful centerpieces, and then weave smilax along the table's edge. Create a lush table runner or even intertwine individual leaves with place settings for an intimate touch of nature. The result is a harmonious fusion of the outdoors and your carefully curated decor, providing a refreshing and captivating aesthetic.
3. Ascending the Grand Staircase:
If your venue boasts a grand staircase, seize the opportunity to create a mesmerizing focal point. Wind smilax vines along the handrails, allowing them to cascade gracefully down the steps. The intertwining greenery not only adds visual appeal but also guides guests' eyes upward, enhancing the dramatic effect of the staircase and making for stunning photos.
Greenery walls have become a beloved trend in wedding decor, and smilax takes them to the next level. Whether as a backdrop for the ceremony or a photo booth, smilax can be woven into the lattice or trellis of the wall, infusing life and vibrancy into the setting. The result is a lush, captivating background that perfectly frames the most memorable moments of your special day.
5. Embracing the Arch of Dreams:
Exchange your vows under a breathtaking arch adorned with smilax. This versatile greenery can be artfully draped across the arch, creating a seamless blend of nature and architecture. The arch becomes a symbolic representation of growth and unity, with the smilax serving as a reminder of the beauty that flourishes in love.
Set the tone for your wedding from the moment guests arrive by framing the entryway with smilax. Whether it's a garden gate, a rustic wooden doorway, or an elegant arch, the addition of smilax can transform the entrance into a magical passage. This natural welcome sets the stage for the enchantment that awaits within.
For a show-stopping visual masterpiece, consider incorporating smilax into an eye-catching installation. From hanging installations above the dance floor to suspended arrangements in the reception area, smilax can be shaped into captivating designs that captivate the gaze and imagination. These installations not only infuse the space with elegance but also create a memorable and immersive experience for your guests.
Your wedding day is a canvas upon which you can paint your love story, and smilax is the brush that adds the lush strokes of nature's beauty. By incorporating this versatile greenery into your chandeliers, tables, staircases, walls, arches, entryways, and installations, you can create a wedding atmosphere that is both magical and unforgettable. Let smilax be the thread that weaves nature's charm through every corner of your celebration, ensuring that your big day is truly a masterpiece of love and enchantment.
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At Greenchoice Flower, we understand that your wedding day deserves nothing but the best. Our smilax is meticulously sourced, nurtured, and selected to guarantee exceptional quality. Each vibrant leaf and gracefully cascading vine is a testament to our dedication to excellence. We take pride in delivering smilax that embodies the very essence of nature's charm, allowing you to create a wedding experience that's truly breathtaking.
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We believe that exquisite beauty should be accessible to all, which is why we offer smilax at prices that are as enchanting as the greenery itself. Our commitment to affordability doesn't mean compromising on quality; rather, it means empowering you to elevate your wedding decor without stretching your budget. With us, you'll discover that creating a mesmerizing atmosphere doesn't require sacrificing financial prudence.
At our business, we understand that every customer has unique needs when it comes to flowers. That's why we're excited to introduce our new "Build Your Box" service. With this option, you can create your own custom bouquet by selecting the exact amount of flowers you want, from 8 to 13 bunches. In this blog, we will explore the practical and economical benefits of buying only what you need and how our "Build Your Box" service can meet your demands.
"Take charge of your floral creativity! With our 'Build Your Box' service, you are the architect of your own creations. Choose the flowers that inspire you and create unique, customized arrangements that reflect your style and vision."
Variety of colors and sizes: With our wide range of Ecuadorian roses available, you can select the specific colors and sizes that suit your needs and preferences. Whether you want classic red roses, delicate white roses or vibrant colored roses, you have the freedom to choose according to your style and occasion.
Long lasting: By receiving fresh, quality roses in the desired quantities, you ensure a longer life and freshness for your arrangements. Ecuadorian roses are known for their longevity and long-lasting beauty, allowing you to enjoy your arrangements for longer.
Cost savings: Buying the exact amount of roses you need allows you to optimize your expenses. Instead of buying large quantities that may end up unused, you can adjust your orders according to your needs while enjoying competitive prices and high quality.
Types of arrangements with Ecuadorian Roses
Bridal bouquets: Ecuadorian roses, known for their beauty and durability, are perfect for creating stunning bridal bouquets. Whether in classic shades such as red and white, or in more vibrant colors such as pink or yellow, Ecuadorian roses add elegance and romance to any wedding.
Centerpieces: Arrangements of Ecuadorian roses in vases or candelabras are a popular choice for decorating tables at special events. You can play with different color combinations and styles to create a sophisticated and cozy atmosphere.
Gifts and gifts: A single stem of Ecuadorian rose can be a simple but elegant gift. You can also create more elaborate floral arrangements with a mix of roses and other decorative elements, such as foliage and bows, for special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries or simply to express love and gratitude.
Your vision, your reality. With our customized 'Build Your Box' service, transform your floral dreams into reality. Don't settle for predefined arrangements, you decide how you want it to look - the power to create is in your hands!
Weddings and outdoor events: Lush, green foliage varieties are ideal for creating arches, garlands, centerpieces and hanging decorations that add a natural, fresh touch to outdoor celebrations.
Indoor decoration: Green foliage is perfect for beautifying indoor spaces, such as offices, hotels or restaurants. They can be used in floral arrangements, table bouquets and hanging vines to add a touch of freshness and elegance.
Corporate events and trade shows: Green and Foliages products can be used to create eye-catching displays at corporate events and trade shows. Arrangements with foliages of different textures and colors can help capture the attention of attendees and convey a professional and sophisticated image.
Magical Roses: The Majesty of Magenta: Magenta-hued roses, with their charm and elegance, stand out in any floral arrangement. These flowers are ideal for weddings and formal events, symbolizing love, beauty, and admiration.
The vivacious magenta color, along with our exquisite selection of flowers, brings a touch of vibrancy and elegance to various events and celebrations. For weddings, magenta blooms like roses, peonies, anemones, ranunculus, gerberas, amaranths, and glamini create a romantic and enchanting atmosphere. Their rich hues perfectly complement bridal bouquets, centerpieces, and floral arrangements, adding a pop of color and sophistication to the occasion.
At Green Choice Flowers, we are delighted to present magenta as Pantone's color of the year for 2023. Through our beautiful flowers, such as roses, peonies, anemones, ranunculus, gerberas, amaranths, and glamini in magenta tones, we invite our florist and floral designer clients in the United States to embrace the elegance and passion that this color represents. Magenta adds a vibrant touch to any event, from weddings and formal occasions to contemporary and avant-garde celebrations.
With our high-quality flowers and the versatility of magenta, you can create stunning arrangements that captivate and enchant. Explore the endless possibilities and let magenta be your guide in creating unforgettable floral experiences. Green Choice Flowers is here to provide you with the finest selection of magenta-hued blooms, ensuring that your designs leave a lasting impression. Embrace the power of magenta and elevate your floral creations to new heights.
Is celebrated on the 8th of March every year to commemorate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It is a day to recognize and honor the contributions of women to society and to promote gender equality. Flowers have always been an essential part of this celebration. In this blog, we will explore the significance of five different flowers - tulips, lilies, ranunculus, roses and peonies- in relation to International Women's Day.
Tulips are one of the most popular flowers for International Women's Day. These elegant flowers are available in a range of colors and symbolize different meanings, making them ideal for different occasions. In general, tulips are a symbol of love, admiration, and appreciation, making them a perfect way to express gratitude towards women on this special day.
In the early 20th century, tulips were used as a symbol of the women's suffrage movement in the United States. In 1913, suffragettes used purple, white, and gold tulips to promote their cause. Purple represented loyalty and dignity, white symbolized purity, and gold represented hope. The use of tulips helped the suffragettes to spread their message and gain support for their cause.
Today, tulips are still used as a symbol of women's empowerment and are a popular gift on International Women's Day. They represent the strength, resilience, and beauty of women around the world.
Lilies are another popular flower for International Women's Day. These majestic flowers symbolize purity, innocence, and femininity, making them a perfect way to honor the women in your life. Lilies are available in a range of colors, with pink lilies being particularly popular on this day.
In many cultures, lilies are associated with motherhood and are often given as gifts to new mothers. They are also a symbol of renewal and hope, making them a fitting flower for International Women's Day.
Ranunculus are beautiful flower that symbolize charm, grace, and elegance. These delicate flowers are often used in bridal bouquets and are a popular choice for International Women's Day. They are available in a range of colors, with pink and red being particularly popular.
Ranunculus are a symbol of the strength and beauty of women. They represent the power of women to overcome adversity and achieve their dreams. They are a reminder that women are capable of achieving anything they set their minds to.
Roses are one of the most popular flowers in the world and are often associated with love and romance. However, roses also have a special significance for International Women's Day. They come in a variety of colors, each carrying a different meaning. Red roses represent love and passion, while yellow roses represent friendship and joy. Pink roses represent gratitude and appreciation, making them a popular choice for International Women's Day.
Roses are also associated with women's strength and resilience. In Greek mythology, the rose was created by Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, as a symbol of strength and endurance. Today, roses continue to represent women's strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Peonies are a popular flower for International Women's Day, known for their delicate, ruffled petals and sweet fragrance. These beautiful flowers have long been associated with femininity, grace, and elegance, making them a perfect choice to celebrate the strength and beauty of women around the world.
Peonies are also a symbol of good fortune, prosperity, and abundance, making them a popular flower for weddings, new beginnings, and special occasions. They represent the hope and optimism that comes with the start of a new chapter in life, making them a perfect gift for women who are embarking on a new journey.
In Chinese culture, peonies are a symbol of honor, wealth, and high social status. They are often referred to as the "king of flowers" and are associated with the virtues of bravery and courage. In Japan, peonies are also highly revered and are often used in traditional art forms such as painting and poetry.
Peonies are also associated with healing and well-being. In traditional medicine, peonies have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including menstrual cramps, inflammation, and depression. In modern times, peonies are still used in aromatherapy and other holistic practices to promote relaxation and balance.
Overall, peonies are a beautiful and meaningful flower that represents the strength, beauty, and resilience of women. They are a perfect choice to celebrate International Women's Day and to honor the contributions and achievements of women around the world.
In conclusion, flowers hold a special significance in relation to International Women's Day, and the five popular flowers we have explored in this blog, namely tulips, lilies, ranunculus, roses and peonies, carry symbolic meanings that relate to women's strength, beauty, and resilience. These flowers represent the progress made towards gender equality and the ongoing struggles faced by women around the world. By gifting women with these flowers on International Women's Day, we not only honor their achievements and contributions but also show our support for their ongoing fight for equality and empowerment.
Weddings are the biggest day of your life, and every detail needs to be exactly right, which is why we're sharing our favorite greenery for wedding design ideas.
Using carefully curated flowers, foliage, greenery leaves, and other natural accessories works with practically any theme. From a rustic wedding full of ferns and a wild-sourced bouquet to a modern city wedding with grass walkways and vine crowns for the bridesmaids, there are endless possibilities to elevate the look and feel of your big day.
Here are 17 ways to incorporate greenery into your wedding, from flower arrangements to table settings. Take your time and let your imagination grow until you capture the exact atmosphere you want as you enter the room to everyone’s applause, newly married to the love of your life!
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Using carefully curated flowers, foliage, greenery leaves, and other natural accessories works with practically any theme. From a rustic wedding full of ferns and a wild-sourced bouquet to a modern city wedding with grass walkways and vine crowns for the bridesmaids, there are endless possibilities to elevate the look and feel of your big day.
Here are 17 ways to incorporate greenery into your wedding, from flower arrangements to table settings. Take your time and let your imagination grow until you capture the exact atmosphere you want as you enter the room to everyone’s applause, newly married to the love of your life!
Why Using Greenery Leaves & Foliage is a Fantastic Wedding Trend
Greenery for weddings is a fantastic way to add color and texture to your wedding. It's also a great way to make your wedding unique.
No matter what style of wedding you're having, greenery for weddings can be incorporated into it in many ways. For instance, if your theme is tropical or beachy and you want palm leaves for decoration, then pick up some fresh juniper branches.
Another example would be using large pinecones at an outdoor winter wonderland-themed party as centerpieces on each table where guests will sit down to enjoy their meal together.
This has become a popular trend in the last decade or so because brides, wedding planners, and decorators are aware of how much more we appreciate a natural element in our events. It reconnects you with the greater world and is the perfect canvas to complement practically any other theme or style you are trying to achieve.
You could be featuring glam designs, boho dresses, tropical locations, or minimalistic features – no matter what, greenery decorations do the trick.
What Wedding Greenery Types are Best?
There is a massive variety of greenery leaves and decorations you can use. Some of the more well-known featured in our store include:
Eucalyptus is a popular choice for weddings; it's durable, hardy, and can grow to be quite large. Eucalyptus is an excellent choice if you're looking to add some greenery to your wedding without going overboard. The leaves are long and thin with a green color that has a silver sheen adding depth to any type of decoration you choose.
Ferns are one of the most common types of greenery for weddings. This is because they're not just beautiful but highly versatile. Not only can you use them to create a stunning backdrop, but they also make incredible table decorations.
Branches are a leafy way to add greenery to your wedding. They work well as walls, backdrops, ceilings, or floors. The easiest way to use branches is by simply laying them on the ground in an alternating pattern of dark and light colors to look like a floor runner. If you want something more complicated, try using branches as walls or on the altar.
Aspidistras are a living wall of green that will thrive in the space you provide them, cleaning up your environment for you. The long, slender size creates a ton of versatility that works well in bouquets and centerpieces. We’ve even seen them used as the cover of programs!
If you're looking to have a wedding that's as unique and adventurous as you are, pampas grass can be a great choice. It's inexpensive, sustainable, and can be used in a variety of ways. You can line a runner with grass elements, create a unique greenery wedding arch, or feature different staging elements of your big day with grass flooring.
Smilax vines are creeping vines that grow in clumps and trail along the ground and up walls. They are delicate vines with provocative, simple beauty and elongated leaves. These and other vines are wildly popular with wedding planners because of their historical significance and how they add a bit of lush passion to an event.
Tropical leaves are a wonderful way to add some flavor to your wedding. If you're lucky enough to live in a warm climate for foliage, consider planting these plants around your venue before the big day. If not, these arrangements will transport your guests into a different world of your own making.
Palms are tropical plants that add a touch of the exotic to your wedding. They’re great for a beach wedding, but they can also be used to decorate the ceremony site as well as the reception site if you want to have an indoor/outdoor wedding. Plus, palms are versatile—they can play into any theme, from rustic to modern and even vintage.
These soft grey wedding greenery can be used as part of your centerpieces or flower arrangements, but they also make great additions to bouquets. Their unique shape makes them a beautiful complement to any type of floral arrangement you choose for your big day.
We wanted to point out this unique greenery for weddings option because of its lush, deep color and incredible aromatic profile. This combination makes it an excellent choice for many DIY weddings where you can both save a few dollars and drastically enhance the overall ambiance of your event.
How to Incorporate this Greenery for Weddings
Whether you’re planning a traditional or modern wedding, greenery can be used in a variety of creative ways. If you want to incorporate greenery into your ceremony, consider using some of these options:
1 - Add to Your Wedding Gown
You can also add greenery to your wedding gown. An excellent way to do this is by placing it on the front of your dress as a belt or tying it around the waist of your gown. You can also use it as a veil, headpiece, or necklace. The possibilities are endless!
2 - Build a Unique Wedding Bouquet
You don’t have to settle for an ordinary bouquet. Instead, you can create a unique look that reflects your style. This is an excellent choice to use when building a greenery wedding bouquet because it adds color and texture, making the flowers stand out even more than they would on their own. You can also use greenery for the bridesmaids' bouquets or flower girl baskets.
3 - Create Flower Girl Crowns
Flower girl crowns are an adorable way to incorporate your wedding theme into the ceremony. We love fern, baby blue, and eucalyptus flower girl crowns with a couple of handfuls of baby’s breath to top it off. You can easily attach these crowns with a little wire or some natural grass fibers.
Images via (left to right,top to bottom): MAVKAFLORALSTUDIOS, theknot, notonthehighst, wildroseandsparrow.
4 - Enhance Your Wedding Programs
Enhance your wedding programs by using greenery to decorate the covers of your program, on the inside pages, and along the spine. You can use one large piece of greenery or several smaller pieces to create a finished look that’s as unique as you are.
Images via: Brides
5 - Integrate Wedding Greenery in a Wedding Arch
The wedding greenery arch is one of the most popular decorations for weddings. It can be used to decorate the venue and create a romantic atmosphere or simply to create a natural theme with minimal effort. Many brides will keep their wedding arch and replant it in their backyards for future anniversaries.
6 - Line the Aisle
If you’re having a big ceremony, use wedding greenery types to line the aisle. It’s best to choose greenery with small leaves, so it doesn’t take up too much space, but if you want more volume and color, then go for something with larger leaves. This is also a fantastic option for pampas grass combined with driftwood or olive branches.
7 - Set a Natural Theme
What’s the best way to ensure your wedding colors will be as unique as you? Look no further than nature. Green and white are popular color schemes for weddings, so why not use them in every aspect of your big day? Building a theme that transposes the traditional and creates a timeless look will elevate everything from the photos to the first dance.
8 - Create a Wedding Greenery Wall
For a fresh take on greenery, try creating your own grass wall. The best part about this design is that you can use any type of greenery in any color, texture, or size you want! It's all about mixing it up and ensuring everything looks natural and cohesive. Use small pieces of leaves to fill in some space, or place larger ones in front of your backdrop to create the illusion of depth. This is a desirable choice for the bar area, placement settings, or gift table.
9 - Use Greenery in Your Centerpieces
While there are plenty of traditional flora centerpieces, using more greenery leaves and decoration options adds a botanical aroma and depth, unlike other events. You also can unlock your creativity by forging the various greenery decorations into objects, scenes, animals, and other engaging visuals.
10 - Suspend it From the Ceiling
You can easily hang a few palms to break up the overall look of your event but have a bit more fun by adding complex arrangements and hanging treats that captivate your guests. These encapsulate your wedding with tunnels, walkways, hidden seating areas, and privacy sectionals when you need a quick break.
11 - Add Greenery to Guest Gifts
Your guests are the ones that make your wedding day special, and they deserve to feel as appreciated as possible. One way to do this is by giving each of them a unique, personalized gift. Try wrapping their gifts in greenery. This simple decoration can add an element of nature to their gifts and show them how much you cherish all their support.
12 - Use Floating Air Plants
Air plants are an attractive alternative to traditional table centerpieces. These easy-to-grow plants don’t need soil, so they can be displayed in a variety of ways. You can even use them as floating centerpieces. One of the more creative ways we’ve seen these used is in the restroom areas to continue your theme into a space hardly ever considered by traditional wedding planners.
13 - Drape it Over the Seats
While you're at it, why not drape some greenery over the seats for your guests? This adds a touch of nature to any setting. You can even use greenery to create a canopy over the seats or use it to make a frame around them. If you want another option for decorating your wedding ceremony or reception area with greenery, consider using it as an accent piece behind where everyone sits—it makes for great photos!
Images via (left to right,top to bottom): Ling's Moment, Laser Cut Wraps, Holly Clark
14 - Theme Your Individual Tables
Match unique wedding greenery types to specific table themes. That way, when guests arrive, they find their names located at the eucalyptus table or fern table. This is another opportunity to craft creative structures, animals, or objects out f the greenery for wedding tables that further enhances the guest organization experience.
15 – Building a Stunning Greenery Altar
Yes, a greenery wedding arch is beautiful, but many brides overlook having a greenery altar from the ground up. This can include beautiful flowers and water elements that become the focal point of the entire event and will surely make for once-in-a-lifetime photos.
16 – Adding Wedding Greenery to Your Food
A touch of green on the wedding cake or a line of branches and grass surrounding the charcuterie buffet goes a long way to elevating the event experience. It carries over the theming to less used locations. It impresses your guests with the dedication to detail you have considered in planning your big day.
Images via (left to right,top to bottom): trophy cupcakes, Brides.
17 - Create a Backdrop for Guest Photos
A wedding backdrop is a terrific way to create a beautiful and natural setting for your big day. It can be used as a backdrop for your ceremony, reception, or even just the photos that you plan to take after the wedding. Have a bit of fun and create a secondary wedding greenery wall just for guests who want to have a more natural selfie backdrop for sharing online.
Where to Find Wedding Greenery Types
Weddings are a celebration of love, but we don’t always think about how much greenery can add to that. Greenery has been used in weddings for decades and has only recently come back into style. This trend is one that will continue for years to come as it offers so many different options for couples who want something unique on their big day.
Whether you choose leaves, ferns, or flowers, there are so many different ways to incorporate greenery into your wedding decor. If you’re looking for ideas on how best to use greenery during your ceremony or reception, reach out to our team at Greenchoice Flowers. We have a wide range of fresh greenery for weddings that will transform your event into a lasting, lifelong memory.
You can also buy greens and foliage for DIY events that go beyond weddings. Product launches, birthdays, anniversaries, life events, and so much more are elevated by the simple introduction of natural greenery decorations. So shop now and create an atmosphere your guest will never forget!
]]>One of the most traditional roses of all time is the red rose. Known for its deep, lush red color that captivates attention from afar and often looks best with a bit of baby's breath, these roses perfectly represent genuine love and romance. Red roses are an excellent choice of flower to get for someone special in your life, such as your significant other, because the meaning of red rose is true love. You can use these colorful flowers to let someone special know that you're interested in them romantically or that your love is pure.
Best Sellers: Hearts Rose, Freedom Rose, Black Magic Rose, Explorer Rose.
Beige, Sandy, Musk Roses - Elegance and Romance
These champagne-colored beauties have light pink and lavender hints to give them more of a rustic appearance. The perfect representation of elegance and romance, these roses aren't as bold as red roses but are still a great way to tell someone special you love them. They've also quickly become the rose color of choice for wedding receptions and other special events because of their unique, naturally majestic appearance.
Best Sellers: Quicksand Rose, Toffee Rose.
White Roses - Purity and Innocence
The white rose meaning is all about a sense of youthfulness and innocence. The bold, stunning white shade of these roses naturally draws much attention. It's not uncommon for people to use white roses at wedding receptions. However, they're also an excellent gift for a young child, whether it's their first communion, birthday, or even graduation from elementary school.
Best Sellers: Playa Blanca Rose, Mondial Rose, Polar Star Rose, Tibet Rose, Vendela Rose.
Pink Roses - Femininity and Happiness
The pink rose comes in many shades, from deep, dark pink to a light, pastel shade with a much softer appearance. No matter which shade you choose, these pink roses are incredibly feminine and represent feelings of happiness and excitement. They can add a touch of elegance to any room and are great to give as a gift to nearly anyone, whether it's a friend's birthday party or someone you'd like to thank for their kindness and support during tough times.
Best Sellers: Pink Mondial Rose, Nena Rose, Titanic Rose, Secret Garden Rose, Sweet Unique Rose.
Because of its deep darkness, the black rose meaning indicates the loss of someone or something. While some people naturally love all things black and would enjoy receiving these roses as a gift for special occasions, others use them to represent their grief due to the loss of a loved one. It's somewhat traditional to see black roses at viewings and burials. However, when combined with other colored roses, such as red and blue, they can have a different meaning.
Best Seller: Rose Tinted Explorer Black.
Stunning blue roses give off the perfect accessory and look amazing as a centerpiece on any coffee table or dining room table. The blue rose meaning is all about mystery and the element of surprise. If you're trying to keep things interesting in your relationship while keeping your partner's mind wandering out of excitement, roses in an elegant shade of blue are the perfect flower to choose.
Best Seller: Rose Tinted Mondial Blue Rose
Multicolored Roses - Excitement and Pure Joy
Looking at multicolored roses will surely put a smile on your face. There's something so pleasant about the combination of different colors on the petals of each flower, including shades of yellow, pink, blue, and green. Because they can bring genuine happiness to anyone who sees them, it's only fitting that they would represent excitement and joy. These bright, bold flowers are the perfect gift for anyone during various occasions, including the birth of a baby, the start of a new business, or an anniversary.
Best Sellers: Rose Tinted Bicolor Light Blue White, Tinted Rainbow Roses.
Orange Roses - Energy and Pride
The brightness of orange roses brings natural energy to any room. It's the reason that this color would be perfect to choose when getting a rose for a friend. Lift your loved one's spirits with the light and refreshing orange color representing energy, enthusiasm, and pride.
Best Sellers: Orange Crush Rose, Star 2000 Rose, Nina Rose, Iguana Rose, Free Spirit Rose.
Yellow Roses - Happiness and Friendship
Although once considered the color of jealousy, yellow roses are now the perfect representation of happiness and friendship. When you'd like to cheer a friend up after a bad day or visit a loved one in the hospital after an injury, yellow roses are an excellent choice.
Best Seller: High & Yellow Magic Rose.
Lavender Roses - Enchanting Love
You know that feeling of falling head over heels in love with someone you hardly know? If you've ever experienced it, it's precisely what lavender roses represent. The light purple hue perfectly represents enchantment and new, exciting love, making them ideal for your partner in a new relationship.
Best Sellers: Moody Blues Roses, Cool Water Roses.
Mixed Color Roses - Many Meanings
By mixing different colors of roses in an arrangement, you can send several messages simultaneously. For example, you may choose lavender and blue roses to send a clear message that you're absolutely in love and excited to see where this new journey will take you in the relationship. You could combine white and orange roses for a younger sibling, nephew, or niece who could use a pick-me-up after sustaining an injury. Combine the colors that have meanings you want to send when selecting your arrangement for that special someone in your life.
Best Seller: Assorted Roses.
Most people don't realize hundreds of rose species and hybrids are available. In addition to learning about the meaning of rose colors, it's good to know about some of the different types of roses available. These are some of the most well-known, commonly selected rose species coveted for their delicate touch, elegant appearance, and incredibly fresh, invigorating scent.
Spray Roses are much smaller yet still as beautiful as traditional roses. They're also available in many unique colors.
While they've existed long before the 1900s, Garden Roses have such a timeless, sophisticated appearance that people still know and love today.
Best Sellers: Moonstone Garden Rose, Blushing O'hara, White O'hara, Pink O'hara.
While these are some fantastic options, plenty of others are equally beautiful and available in different colors!
When you know more about the color of roses and their meaning, it becomes easier to select the perfect flowers to give as a gift to a special someone, whether it's your partner, best friend, child, sibling, or anyone else.
]]>A number of industries across the country are getting hit by Covid-19, and especially our floral industry. As we stop doing business, the rest of the industry down the food chain is suffering a great deal. However, if you dig a little you will find the government at all levels is giving a helping hand to small businesses with its relief package. Also the private sector is pitching in. If you run Facebook ads or Google ads, they will be providing grant programs that you can benefit directly. I trust our scientific community will find a vaccine very soon and we will go back to our normal lives. In the meantime, I am going to provide a number of valuable links, so you can click and tap these available resources.
SBA Loans
Please click here to learn more about Disaster Loan Assistance
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Please, click here to learn more about Facebook Small Business Grants
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Please click to learn more about Google Small Business Grants
https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/9803410
I also found out this great article on Inc Magazine, explaining to what government loans to apply.
https://www.inc.com/kimberly-weisul/sba-payroll-protection-loan-application.html
If you have any questions regarding this article, please call us at 800-244-6054 x.2. You can always send us and email to customerservice@greenchoiceflowers.com.
Best regards,
Patrick Mora
Greenchoice Flowers
Co-Founder
]]>Winter is here!
Besides having Santa Claus and Christmas trees decorating every inch of every city and town, florists and designers are thinking, “how can I outstand from a regular christmas decoration?”
]]>Winter is here!
Besides having Santa Claus and Christmas trees decorating every inch of every city and town, florists and designers are thinking, “how can I outstand from a regular christmas decoration?”
Fall is over and we just made it into winter. Everyone is excited about Christmas and the white vales of snow that gently lay above every street and every park in the area. Children make snowmen and play with snow sleds all around the place, meanwhile parents prepare chocolate to warm their bodies and hearts against the harsh climate. It's truly a warm season besides the negative degrees and the hard winds that blow in the outside. While you, a florist or a designer, may be thinking how to create a cold like floral arrangement, we tell you the opposite! Create something warm and loving that contrasts with the pale and dull colors of winter!
Winter
You may think of all the white and cold elements that compose a winter season: snow, opaque leaves, lack of bright colors, covered skies, nevertheless what you must ask yourself is, what makes people so excited about winter?
People will not drink hot chocolate on the beach or during the summer. People won't wear large cozy blankets and jackets during warm days. What makes people so fuss about winter is the opportunity to bring warmth and love to the cold and dull atmosphere of the season.
Bouquets
As we always like to point out, bouquets are one of the most important element when designing a wedding since it will escort the bride all along.
It's important to match the bouquet with the weddings tematic, as we have mentioned in previous blogs if you are doing a fall wedding it's always important to focus in arid colors and rustic elements, styles and tones. This time you will focus on winter.
What you must always think is that white winter colors will already be present all around. Now you must focus in create something that stands out!
Bright, vivid colors will not create a good contrast with the whole winter atmosphere, so you must focus on finding rather opaque colors that blend in with winter tones but create a nice and jazzy contrast.
To start with, it's important to select a correct variety of greenery to fill up your bouquet. You don’t want something too vivid but neither too dark. An Italian Ruscus can be a good option to make a nice filler decoration.
Dusty miller could be a good option as well, nevertheless you must be careful with it since its dull colors and tones can result in a gloomy bouquet. For details and textures it can work just fine!
Any other filler you choose you use must be in accord with what type of flower you will use and the rest of elements you choose for the whole wedding. You can always consider Eucalyptus and Olive Branches as fillers!
Now let's talk about flowers. You will always have white blooms constructing the bouquet, nevertheless the choice of rose or flower is very important, as the colors you use.
Red will always predominate, this color is the favorite of many brides. But how about pink or violet. These different colors, similar in the color palette, will add interesting tones to your bouquets.
When choosing the types of flowers to use we will always recommend roses and peonies, nevertheless you can consider other sorts like Scoop Scabiosa or Carnations.
For your white blooms we recommend to use Polar Star Rose or Jeanne Moreau. We don’t recommend creamy white or anything that is not pure and snow white for this season. It will cause the arrangement to look dirty and it's not in line with the elements.
The best red bloom out there for you to choose is the Hearts Rose, for it has an opaque burgundy red that will go great with your winter bouquets.
If you want some pink as well, some blooms that will go great and you may find similar are the Sarah Bernhardt Peony and the Moody Blues Rose, these roses have a pale pink rather than a hot or vivid pink that may go out of focus.
An extra we want to share with you is the Strawberry Scoop Scabiosa, this bloom has a perfect violet/purple color that will add the elegant but joyful detail you are looking for.
With these useful tips for bouquet creation you can now head on to make your own.
Remember you can use these tips for any other arrangements like centerpieces or crowns!
Just stay in line with the season and the design!
Winter Special Elements
Each season has its own unique colors and elements. Fall has arid and yellowish tones, leafs all over the place and rusty tones, for example.
Winter will most likely be associated with Christmas, and while this is a beautiful thing, many brides and grooms dream of a white winter wedding but it may turn out to be too christmasy.
This may be true if things are not done appropriately, hence you should stick to certain techniques, like the bouquet creating ones and avoid getting married with Santa Claus ornament by your side.
This is why you should focus on winter techniques and elements, even though some may turn a little too christmasy.
Some interesting details you can add to your wedding are furry coats and blankets.
Giving these out or just using them as decoration or for photos will add that cozy and warm feeling that will stand out of all the coldness of the season.
To transmit warm and cozy feelings, you may also consider giving out hot chocolate or any other hot and sweet dessert or beverage. There are emblematic to the season, because who doesn't love a cup of hot chocolate in a cold winter day!
Some designers have recommend the use of horses to escort the bride or just for photo uses. This may be a little hard to find or up over the budget, but it is indeed an interesting detail.
Taking pictures in forests is another great idea. Everybody knows that with snow and the weather, landscapes during winter can come up to be quite charming. Use this to your advantage and take pictures with this dreamy landscapes. (plus it is budget friendly!)
Last but not least, Winterberries. These playful fellas are great to decor any event whether is for Christmas or a wedding.
What is so great about these berries is their color and ability to grown so perfectly under rough winter conditions. This is why they are so emblematic for this season.
You may find them in bouquets, crown, centerpieces, indoor arrangements, Christmas trees and just about anywhere during this time of the year.
So take advantage of these berries and use them to create something beautiful!
Use these techniques to add a special touch to your event and decorations!
Remember always take out what is best of the season!
Recap
Winter is a magical season. The only time a year we get to witness snow and make the best out of it.
Getting a winter wedding is something many people desire, but is also a careful job to handle.
We recommend the use of many blooms and flowers to create the best arrangements and bouquets for this season, by spotlighting the use of opaque colors rather than bright and shiny colors.
Don’t get caught by the dull and cold textures of winter and focus on creating contrast with warm and lively textures so your creations are magical and unique.
Live and experience winter for what it is and represents!
We hope you have a fun time creating masterpieces for this season, but most important we wish you spend a magical time with your loved ones during the holidays.
Winter is an opportunity to bring warmth and love to the cold and dull atmosphere of the season.
Happy Holidays!
References
https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/g4049/winter-wedding-photos/?slide=32
]]>The foundations of marketing dictate that you must always balance and optimize your 4ps, which include your product, its price, promotion and place. By now we hope you have found the best product for the segment you aim for, plus you should have studied and established the best price for it. Now, you must focus on where you place your product and how you promote it. Traditionally, place and promotion referred to physically placing your product in the best possible place, and being able to strategically place billboards, posters or give away flyers. With new technology, you should not be looking at how to physically reach your customer but rather were they are located in the web. This means identifying “place” as social media platforms where they spend most of their time. Understanding how your market behaves and establishing the best possible media to reach them, is another key activity. Your consumers may enjoy reading, or perhaps they enjoy looking at photos and videos. Once you've identified and understood your consumers’ behavior in the digital world, you can promote your products or services in the most efficient way.
When talking about choosing the best social media pages to use, we must always consider a series of components and scenarios. These include segmentation, type of media being used and popularity within your industry.
Segmentation refers to how easy it is to divide and reach your target market. Some social platforms specialize in creating communities and uniting people with similar tastes, opinions or interests.
The type of media being used refers more to how the social platform works and how it can be used. For example, some specialize in images, others just in written content, some in videos, and some combine multiple items.
It is important to analyze how your industry behaves and which medium is the best option to advertise your products or services.
Finally popularity within your industry is essential. Normally this will be tied up to the type of medium used since users and follower will be organically attracted. Nevertheless it's essential to understand its functionality in order to achieve better and more optimal results.
If you are working with something related to design or imagery, you may want to focus on Instagram or Pinterest, whereas someone in film-making will use Vimeo and Youtube and so on.
We hope this tips and insight will help you find more about each social media platform in order for you to find the one that best suits up your needs.
Floristry
As mentioned before, its ideal to match your industry to the ideal social media platform. In this case, for floristry and floral designers, the best ones to use are Instagram and Pinterest for sure.
It is true that you can benefit from any social media platform by having an active account, especially in major sites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. But we recommend you to pay special attention to these specific pages that will generate you more traffic, visits and will help you get closer to your niche.
Always have in mind that an active social media page will always generate interest in people, and they will most likely follow it. Plus, many of these social media platforms’ algorithms will automatically and organically promote you for having more activity and by contributing to the community.
So don’t be that boring social media page that posts once every 3 months, will not reply to comments and messages and has a boring feed. Be active and share content on a weekly basis, that is step 1!!!
Being one of the most used and growing social media pages in the last decade, Instagram has everything people expect from social media in a simple and direct way.
As you may know, Instagram is based on posting imagery or short videos, with the sole purpose of attracting more people by the quality and attractiveness of the visual itself. You may add a caption or a comment, but that is secondary, Instagram will help you stand out mainly by your visual content.
Now, considering that you work with flowers and you are trying to show your work, this is perfect. You don’t need to convince people to click on your link, or to read a small brief before actually accessing your picture. You just need a striking picture of your work and Instagram will do the rest.
If your work is eye catching it will, for sure, get other people’s attention and generate clicks and interest in your page. This will result in more traffic and in the long run more clients and sales.
Instagram is great to hook up new clients, attract potential ones and keep you current clients updated of what is going on.
Yet, posting your pictures on Instagram is not the only thing you can do. You can also include hashtags, add stories, join and participate in a community, and much more.
To start with, hashtags. They are always the best way to filter your content and label it under any category you wish. Hashtags are a great resource to approach your community. You should research which hashtags are used in your industry, by your competitors and which are the most popular ones.
Just make a hashtag search on Instagram and the favorite ones will appear to you. You can also search trending posts and pages from your industry and see which ones they use. Select the most popular ones and make sure you use those!
Adding stories is very important, it will show your followers that you are active and you care. Adding on a daily basis stories will help you retain your existing followers and clients, they will be entertained and feel like they're connecting with you.
You don’t need nice fancy photos for these, just conversation starters, fun facts and novelties around you that will interest your niche. Instagram offers a series of tools to make your stories interactive and entertaining so your followers enjoy them even more!
Getting submerged in your community is the best advice out there. Find out who is active within your niche, who is posting same things as you, and follow them. Comment their pictures, give them likes. Share the love and it is just a matter of time until they will share it back to you.
Never stop being nice, respond your comments and messages! Follow people that share your interests and once you are part of the community you will start to see changes!
Another visually strong social media.
While Pinterest’s goal is not only to share visual art but a whole collection of ideas and tips for all sort of topics, they do have a strong visual advantage.
Pinterest tries to share inspiration. It wants its users to find ideas and suggestions for them to create or apply in their life.
Pinterest’s layout will permit you to post pictures of your products and your creations, which can be a hook to other social media pages where you have more information about your business, or directly to your own website.
Once you’ve made a Pinterest profile, you must start saving pins and uploading pins of your own. The best way to do this is by creating boards with different topics of interest.
You can create wedding arrangements boards, bouquets boards, natural flowers boards and so on. Make sure you follow a same style of pictures and sites, so when people see your boards and get interested they will be inclined to save it in order to discover more.
As well as in Instagram, it is very important for you to be active. Saving pins to your boards daily is extremely important, about 20 per day. This will help you get more daily visits and impressions.
Likewise, you should consider uploading one pin from your own per week. This will dd reliability and interest from others. Plus your links and page will travel deeper into the niche and the page.
If you follow these steps, you will create boards of real interest to people. If you don't constantly refresh your boards, people will look at it once and then get bored.
Pinterest is also a great way to get new customers and retain the ones you already have by maintaining an updated collection.
Remember to be active and always be updated!
It is true that Facebook has lost popularity in recent years. Nevertheless it's still the biggest social platform out there, everybody is on it and you must be as well!
Facebook combines every possible medium into one platform. You can find photos, videos, blogs, anything! Facebook versatility makes it a great place to find anything or anyone.
As mentioned before, everyone is on Facebook. This means it is the best place to find people and customers within your niche. You can reach out to them and contact them in an easy way.
Facebook is the best way to put all your content into one single place. Sharing links and posts from all your other social media pages will help you create the best possible profile for your business.
Think of Facebook as your resume. You will include some information about you, direct access to your official web page, you will share your Instagram and Pinterest posts, you may include links to your amazon products and you may even share news or novelty regarding the industry.
Anything about your company must be on Facebook.
If someone wants to know more about your and your page, they will most likely use Google or Facebook. And for this, you must make sure your page is on point and with all possible updated information.
Make sure you Facebook page looks professional, reliable but also friendly!
And once again be active!!
Yelp
People tend to have doubts when ordering products like flowers. They may not know you or not trust for you to deliver what you offer in your page.
They have all the right to be skeptical, it is easy for anyone to post anything on the internet just to make money or for whatever reason. Now, we don't want you to be confused for one of those.
Yelp is basically a social platform where real people post real reviews about your business.
People trust Yelp because they know they are not getting just fancy comments, but rather real opinions from customers similar to them. They will feel identified and see it as a reliable source of information.
Make sure your customers leave you comments on Yelp, saying positive things and encouraging other potential customers to try your services and products.
You must be careful though, you can get negative reviews, and this can prejudice your business.
Google My Business
Google my business will help you gather all your relevant information and put it together on one same place.
Contact information, location, reviews and much more, everything distributed by the biggest search engine and one of the most important companies in the world. Google has offered a wide variety of solutions and tools for business, such as internal communication tools and external publicity and advertising tools.
The amount of reach and influence that google has is something you must take advantage of. This will help you organically reach new customers and be more present within your community and reach.
google my business will help you gain new customers and generate stronger WOM within the people interested in your products and services.
Twitter, Youtube, Linkedin, Reddit
As said before, the more presence you have, the more chances you have to reach more people. Other social media pages may help you gain presence but not in the same manner as the ones previously listed.
Twitter is always a great tool to post news, novelty, new products or just a way to be updated with whatever is going on in the market and industry. Twitter will help you establish better connections with clients and gain a stronger presence within the web.
Unless you are professional florist or you seek to give classes or tutorials, YouTube may not come in as handy as other pages. Creating video tutorial has been a great advertising tools for some expert designers where they show their skills and ideas to other florists, this way they get new customers, sales and visits in their web page.
Nevertheless, creating videos to show you products with a better perspective is also a great way to advertise your products and create backlinks within your multiple sites.
LinkedIn, for B2B purposes can be a great tool. To find more about your competition, possible partners and allies or any other client or provider in general. Is a great way to get in contact with any person or company you wish.
Finally Reddit. Even Though it has a P2P focus, you can still use it to share your content, art, pictures or whatever you wish just to gain popularity and possible traffic. It may be harder to get sales or clients from Reddit since they have a “no business, just real people sharing” philosophy. Still, great to generate presence and for content sharing!
Conclusions
In present time, it is as important to be present in the virtual world as it is to be present in the physical one. Or maybe even more.
Basic marketing principles say you must be able to identify the ideal place to promote your products, and afterwards you must think in what strategies to use.
Place, in the web, refers to which social media or page you choose to sell or place your products. You may use it to generate sales, to gain new customers or to build new relations.
Additionally, promoting you products is as important. Understanding your clients to choose the best social media to promote, which media do they tend to use, do they prefer images or they rather read, and so on. Once you learn these key insight you may build your strategy.
Once you choose the best combination of social media to promote your products and services you just have to be consistent and positive, like on any marketing campaign.
Just remember, whatever you do or whichever social media or strategy you choose, you must always be active and caring!
References
https://floranext.com/top-8-social-media-sites-for-florists/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgiTBSpNdqo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7dozmbNo1E
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Countless brides and grooms are excited to get married during such colorful and merry epoque, nevertheless they all want their wedding to be special, unique and perfect. When we think of fall weddings we relate to color pallets including orange, brown and yellow. Since you won’t many options colorwise, you must choose to be original in other ways; using rare types of flowers or using original materials and tools for instance. Using apples or succulents to create fresh and crisp bouquets or floral crowns for the brides are some of the solutions to create an outstanding fall wedding.
Bouquets
Designing and creating a bouquet may be one of the most crucial parts when designing a wedding. Scorting a bride on her special day is not an easy job.
As a designer you don't want to do something that doesn't please the bride, and if she wants a fall wedding you must respect her wishes.
You may want to search for orange, red or burgundy flowers. You may consider garden roses, peonies or callas. With their multiple colors and tones you can try different combinations to create innovative designs that really stand out.
You can also try succulents. With their green and opaque tones they will surely add a special touch to the bouquet.
As rare as it may seem, it has been a recent trend within florists and designers to create humongous wedding decorations and arrangements made with different types of greenery. For instance eucalyptus will surely make breathtaking designs.
Don’t stay out of fashion and mix some greenery on your fall bouquets to leverage your success!
Being original is another important point. Giving a rustic touch to your bouquets has been quite popular, use berries and small veggies to decorate.
In addition to adding uncommon materials, feathers and ribbons can also be a great compliment to give you bouquets a special original touch. If you are going
Remember there is no shortcut to a perfect bouquet, just let your ideas and creativity flow in accompaniment of these tips and inspirational advice.
Centerpieces
When creating decorations, centerpieces are not that different from creating a bouquet. With the slight difference that you can be more copious with your flowers and ideas.
You don't want a bouquet to steal the spotlight from the bride as she walks down the aisle, but with centerpieces you know you want have that problem as they will peacefully rest on each table.
Since its fall we are clear on which colors to stick to. Orange, yellow, brown and burgundy will surely predominate all your arrangements, including your centerpieces, but you can always try new styles.
How about some greenery to add a gentle touch of freshness to the ambiance. Or just small specks of green around your arrangements will surely give the guests something to talk about.
How about combining different elements besides flowers? We talked about berries and small veggies for bouquets, but with centerpieces you can leave modesty aside. Apples, apricots or pumpkins can, and will, add a rustic sense to your arrangements.
Make sure they look fresh and they have intense colors.
But also make sure your centerpiece doesn't look like a fruit salad! Remember it's a floral arrangement!
If you want a vintage appeal for your arrangments , you want to consider using chandeliers, rusty silver vases, bronze ornaments, or any other vintage looking arrangements you like and find. Don’t be afraid to try new things.
Coming back to the basics, the best flower to use, recommended by designers, are roses, peonies, ranunculus and chrysanthemums. All of these flowers have majestic shapes and texture as well as a varied color pallet.
Have you ever heard about craspedias? This small yellow fellas will also add great detail to your centerpieces!
When talking about greenery, you must always consider succulents. Their opaque color and soft texture will go hand in hand with most of your choice of flowers.
You can also take a look at dusty miller, baby eucalyptus or even green wicky which will surely also go great in your arrangements to add freshness and will work as an amazing filler.
You have a good base now to start exploring and creating. Get you centerpiece inspiration going!
Crowns
Unlike bouquets and centerpieces, crowns are not a must have in a wedding unless the bride specifically asks for one.
If you choose to try something different or you really which to take it to another level, you may propose the bride to use one.
Crowns will be way more delicate and serene. You don’t want a whole bunch of flowers hanging from the bride's forehead covering up her face.
Florists and designers recommend using smaller but colorful blooms for this type of arrangement. Spray Roses are the best option, as they will display the same color and shape as a regular rose, but in a smaller scale.
Keeping it simple will always be the best option, but if the bride demands for a huge crown for hear head you may want to consider bigger blooms and plants.
Make sure your crown has the right amount of color, and it will surely be something to talk about!
Materials
We have specifically found some tips from experienced designers on how to create the best arrangements. Nevertheless, there are always certain details and styles you can apply to the whole wedding ambience rather than to each specific arrangement.
You won’t use big adornments and fruits to arrange a bouquet, but you may use them for a centerpiece. You may seek just small blooms for a crown, but you rather create a more striking bouquet by using greenery and big roses.
There is always a certain pattern that will follow all your arrangements to maintain your style. For example, maintaining a fall color pallet and not mixing other colors, maintaining similar types of flowers or using the same type of greenery.
Some original tips you may consider will be adding leaves to you overall ambience. Fall leaves are a typical symbol of this season.
You can spread them around on the floor or add them as a filling. anyways it will help you get a more fall type atmosphere.
Other ways to add leaves to a wedding would be as small details scattered around the event. As napkin holders, plate details or cake decorations.
Implementing the leaves will be a great way to add a sophisticated detail to your events.
On the other hand, as we mentioned to you before, using veggies or fruits is a great idea. Apples are another common and original way to add the whole natural fall spirit to your wedding.
Apples are not only a delicious option for desserts or sweetery. It's true that candied apples or apple sweets are a perfect, but as an arrangement they will also glow.
Just as the previously mentioned leaves, apples can be places as napkin holders. Also you can use them as filling in glass vases for your floral arrangements, or as a stand for table name stands.
Apples are a delicious and beautiful tool waiting to be used! Be creative and take advantage of it!
RECAP
Floral arrangements are always one of the most crucial parts of a wedding. When it comes to fall weddings, it's important to make the right choices regarding flowers and color palettes.
When it comes to flowers, the best options will always be roses, peonies, ranunculus and chrysanthemums according to experienced and popular designers. This is because of their majestic shapes and petals, plus their extensive color options.
When you think about fall, the first colors you think about are red, orange, yellow and burgundy. you should stick those colors to keep the fall style alive, but don´t be afraid to throw some greenery in there!
Greenery, other important factor! You can choose to use opaque colored plants like dusty miller or baby eucalyptus to maintain a similar scheme. Nevertheless, using vivid green can also be a great detail!
It's important for you to understand what the bride wants. If she asks for a big or small bouquet you should be able to satisfy her. Same with crowns, centerpieces, floral arrangements, vases or any sort of decoration.
We hope this information and examples can be of good use to you!
Fall season is here so get your hands to work and let the creativity flow!
Good Luck!
Sources:
http://happywedd.com/accessories/bouquets/108-fall-wedding-bouquets-that-inspire.html
http://happywedd.com/accessories/58-fine-art-fall-wedding-bouquets.html
http://happywedd.com/decor/centerpieces/45-fall-wedding-centerpieces-that-inspire.html
http://happywedd.com/food/63-ideas-to-incorporate-apples-into-your-wedding.html
http://happywedd.com/decor/38-how-to-incorporate-fall-leaves-into-your-wedding.html
http://happywedd.com/accessories/headpieces/40-beautiful-and-bold-fall-floral-crowns-for-brides.html
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You can read more about Digital Marketing for florists here, and some tips for your store here.
Again, when working with flowers, Instagram and Pinterest are the social media pages to aim for. Flowers’ main characteristic is their physical beauty displayed by their shape, texture and colors. Hence, these photo based social media platforms are ideal.
We believe it's important, and we want to share with you the basics on producing quality photos for you to publish on your social media. Many times hiring a professional photographer can cost you hundreds of dollars. When just having a good camera or even a decent smartphone camera can be enough if you know how to use them in the right way.
It's crucial for you to know how to capture the real essence of a flower, this way other people will be more interested in your products. Finding an interesting picture of a flower make people want to make a click, enter a store or ask about your products and services. And that is what we want for you.
In most of the cases applying a good effect or shooting under the right circumstances is more important and efficient than having a thousand dollar camera.
Continue reading for some great tips and ideas for your photography skills!
Good Luck!
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Having a good strategy to communicate your product to your consumers is as important as having a top quality product. Because what’s worth having the best flower arrangements in the market if no one knows about them?
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We wanted to and we have created, a small guide for you to understand and execute a successful online marketing campaign in order to promote your products and services in the best possible way.
Buckle up! We hope you learn a thing or two about online marketing out of this! Hope you enjoy it and good luck!
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]]>We believe it’s important for everyone to understand the basics of running a business. It is common to see people so focused on having the best product and service they forget about everything around it.
We’re not saying it’s not important to have a top quality product or service, but knowing how to sell, communicate and distribute that product is as important.
How can a customer know your product is so good if you are not able to show it to them?
Running a business requires communicating and managing everything that builds up and happens on the business itself.
It may not be as easy as it sounds, but this guide will help you get everything on your flower shop nice and sturdy.
We know for sure you have all the necessary knowledge to grow and use flowers! Now we invite you to read this fun infographic to help you handle everything else in your shop!
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We have a number of prestigious providers, whom we are proud to work with.
In the case of our summer flowers, our long time partner farms have harvested and provide us with the best and most colorful blooms in the market.
Since summer is here, it's the best time for these products!
We invite you to read some more about these remarkable flower farms, why are they so special and what they have to offer.
You may learn a thing or two about flower harvesting, or may even wake up an appetite for summer flowers.
Don’t worry this will not be like a tedious high school history class.
We believe you should learn more about these farms to understand the origins and foundations of the flowers arriving at your home.
Some of these farms date from many years ago, starting as family businesses or just as smart entrepreneurships.
With the sole purpose of distributing flowers to people who appreciate and love the beauty and color of a fresh crisp bloom.
Thanks to the great advantage of climate, humidity and altitude which helps the flowers grow better, many of these farms are located in rural areas, outside the city of Quito, in Puembo for example.
But having an advantageous location is not the only variable that has boosted these farms, having fully committed teams is another main reason why these businesses have succeeded.
With many years in the business, and the growth of the market, these farms and distributors started to gain international popularity and soon enough they were sending their unique product overseas.
Due to these changes, many farms started to grow in size and their product variety as well, gaining new and unique flowers.
It's essential to fully understand how growing and harvesting flowers work, to then proceed to the exporting and delivery logistics.
These may be the most important factors to consider when working with perishables.
You don’t want to receive a moldy or damaged product, do you?
Having a fully equipped plant has been a major change in the floral delivery industry, acquiring cold rooms, heavy machinery, fertilizing equipment and a well structured know how are the specifics these flower farms executed to minimize any risk, and stay on top.
That was not bad for a 2 minute history lecture wasn’t it?
We encourage you to find more about the magnificent flowers these farms have to offer on the next sections of the post!
Thanks to years of hard work, the bar was set high up when talking about flower quality.
As mentioned before the location helps in a great manner; its climate, humidity and altitude give the perfect environment for flowers to grow as flawless as possible.
That’s not all, the rare volcanic soil from the area contributes nutrients and minerals that makes flowers grow even bigger and their colors to look more vivid.
And the cherry on top, due to the equator location the flowers received constant sunlight throughout the year, for an average 12 straight hours per day (more than in every other region worldwide), since there are no seasons or schedule changes.
How does that help the flowers?
Well, receiving constant sunlight and having such a pace not only contributes to amazing flower size and color, but a year round availability of products!
Having all these advantages will not contribute to anything if you don't use them in your favour.
Meaning, if you don’t place accurately your greenhouses, perform a correct fertilization routine and procedure, or have a correct use of your cold rooms then is good as nothing.
This is the quintessential example of how experiences meets opportunity to create optimum results.
Summer flowers are known for their vivid colors and extravagant shapes.
You can find a variety of summer flowers with big exploding blooms, as you can have smaller but still magnificent blooms.
These flowers are used to grow in more humid and warmer weathers.
This is why they are not as common in certain regions of the globe where summer lasts for about 3 months and summer flower supply is limited.
Meanwhile in Ecuador, summer flower farms have a year round supply for summer flowers and are constantly exploring the existence of new summer blooms to breed and sell to anyone desiring new and interesting flowers.
If you are interested in finding more about some of the most beautiful summer flowers, we have a list of the most popular ones!
Succulents are known for their thick shape and ability to retain fluids within their petals, stems or roots.
This is why these type of plants usually have chubby leaves and stems.
You can choose how to use this magnificent plant, whether its to decorate your living room, or to create a floral arrangements for an event.
This type of plant normally requires a very strict watering regime and has a very thorough sunlight receiving demand.
Considering this is a summer flower it is used to grow under the sunshine everyday, that is why you must be careful if its kept indoors since the light source may be limited.
When talking about their water needs, this breed needs great quantities of water but it must be in a specific way.
This includes watering your succulents in great quantities but less frequently, not enclose them in glass or other materials which won’t drain water, and there are many other specifications.
To learn more about succulent watering, the page Succulents and Sunshine has created a complete guide on how to water succulents.
There are a great variety of succulent flowers, with different shapes, sizes and colors; each of them different and with their own charm.
Some of the succulent flowers include:
Remember succulents have a long lasting vase life and they won’t lose their intense color even after many days in vase!
The alstroemeria is also known as the Lily of the Incas.
Original from South American Andes, this flower has over 50 different varieties, varying in color, bloom size, height, etc.
Widely known for their strong resemblance to a regular lily, this flower is very popular to create bouquets and other arrangements due to the beauty and detail they hold on their petals.
The alstroemeria is a picky plant to cultivate, you must be careful because any mistake you make my cause your plant to die.
Starting with temperatures, the alstroemeria can adapt to cold and hot temperatures, nevertheless extreme temperatures may instantly kill the flower.
This is why the steady temperature of the Andes and the equator give this bloom the ideal environment for it to grow.
You must be careful with the sunlight as well, too much sun is not appreciated by this flower, as a matter of fact it enjoys a calm shadow during peak temperatures in the day.
When it comes to watering, the alstroemeria must not be overly watered for its roots may rot.
Now that you have learned some more about this bloom you can think twice before trying to grow on in your backyard.
Or you may rather consider buying them from someone who after years of experience have mastered the art of cultivating alstroemerias!
Yet, it continues to be one of the most magnificent and beautiful summer flowers there is!
This magical flower is known for having over 200 different species, varying in color, height and bloom size.
Also known as the “knight spur”, for its star like shape that resembles that of a spur.
Its magical bloom scatters along a tall green stem that creates a long thick baton of vivid colors and gentle textures.
Said to be original from the northern hemisphere and from the tall african mountains, this bloom has been dispersed all around the globe.
Nevertheless. its growing preferences still make it a summer flower, thus its availability extends during the months of july and august.
But not in the equator! Where it can easily grow throughout the whole year with no problem.
Some delphinium breeds can extend up to 150cm, meaning that if growing in adequate conditions it can achieve magnificent sizes!
This flower is not as picky as the alstroemeria, it just requires a warm climate and decent shadow during peak temperatures; besides that a rich soil and good watering will do.
Just be careful with humidity, a incorrect draining system or too much watering can affect this flower; but that is just basic floristry skills!
The dusty miller is a unique plant, it has a silver dust color which goes hand in hand with its soft and tender texture.
It is said to resemble a rabbit’s ear.
The Dusty Miller can easily handle warm temperatures, nevertheless it also requires some shadow during peak temperature levels.
This is why it is considered a summer flower.
Typically used as filler in arrangements and bouquets, but it also looks great by itself to decor your living room or any other space.
The dusty miller doesn't have many variations, just in their leaf sizes, you can find bigger and wider ones but generally they will be similar.
Moreover, the dusty miller is a loyal and rigid plant, for it will last for several days sitting in a vase and it doesn't have any special or sheer treatments like other summer flowers.
We truly recommend you to at least try these plant as a filler, you will be amazed with its texture and the way it helps other colors stand out!
There is not much to say about the green wicky besides what you can see on its image.
Its grass looking blooms create a truly strange but unique plant.
You will feel like holding a bouquet topped with grass, and as funny as it may sound it actually looks quite good.
Its strong color is something to pinpoint, it is something many floral designers seek and find handy when working on their craft.
Plus, as many of these summer flowers, the green wicky has the ability to last for long periods of time while kept on its vase.
When it comes to its care, you must treat it like any other summer flower, higher temperature, long sunlight exposure but shadow placement as well.
Never overwater this plant, since it may spoil, make sure to have a good draining system for it.
Designers and florist use it to decorate vases, and to fill up their arrangements.
But it's actually up to you! You can use however you want.
We are living in the 21st century, everyone is accounted for being socially and environmentally responsible.
When the earth is the root of the products you produce, you consider giving an extra hand to conserve the planet and everything it gives us.
All the farms we work with are environmentally and socially friendly, which ensures the wellbeing of the environment and community.
Being settled in a third world country is not easy, the lack of technology and capital limits opportunity and innovation when it comes to producing goods.
Being able to amplify one’s advantages and use them to their favour is a worldwide reality.
Here in Ecuador, one of the main sources of income is by the exportation of many goods such as shrimp, bananas or roses.
It is culturally settled for ecuadorians to keep our natural sources of goods clean and alive in order to keep the country and society developing and growing.
Many flower farms, and many other companies, make sure any chemical or damaging substance they use will be properly used in order to keep it from reaching places they shouldn't.
They also assure and claim that they ensure the wellbeing of every single one of their workers and their families.
A vast majority of the farms that provide for us, have a “Flor del Ecuador” certification.
Flor del Ecuador, guarantees the execution of clean practices which ensure the wellbeing of the environment and of the community.
Additionally it rejects and fights against child labour plus it appraises and promotes education for the young ones.
Finally it ensures that every person working with and for them will be under protection and in secure conditions.
At Greenchoice Flowers we are always careful to choose the best providers of fresh cut flowers to deliver to you, whether it's for summer flowers, garden roses or whichever product you desire.
We always ensure that the partners we work with will not only offer a wide variety of high quality flowers and plants, but that they have well established social and environmental responsibility policy and culture.
Here at Greenchoice Flowers we work hard so this exotic summer flowers can arrive in perfect conditions to your doorstep.
You can assemble your own choice of blooms through our Build Your Box Option: Foliages & Greens, Summer Flowers, Novelty Collection or Rose Collection to receive a variety of flowers.
You can easily assemble your own assortment of colors, shapes and sizes to receive just the ideal products that you desire.
We assure the arrival of these flowers to you under perfect conditions and optimal time!
As we know you appreciate a perfectly shaped bloom, we hope you have found useful any tips and information regarding summer flowers.
We hope to see you use these fresh products in new and creative arrangements for you to share with the world!
Sources:
https://homesteading.com/types-of-flowers-to-plant-summer-flowers/
https://www.succulentsandsunshine.com/guide-growing-succulents-indoor-house-plants/
https://jardin.doncomos.com/alstroemerias-cuidar-alstroemerias
https://www.cfmiami.net/product/green-wicky/
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Sit back, relax and enjoy this complete guide to find stimulating tips and steps to refine your skills and hopefully discover new ideas and techniques.
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It's true, you can find everything on the internet now a days.
You want to buy a new pair of pants, order a pizza or get a BA on Business? Everything is available for you, you just got to look for it.
Are you seeking to learn or improve your floristry skills and knowledge?
We have compiled the best free sources in the internet for you to follow and become a top notch handcraft florist.
Sit back, relax and enjoy this complete guide to find stimulating tips and steps to refine your skills and hopefully discover new ideas and techniques.
Floristry on Youtube
Youtube is the biggest video library on the internet, you can find tv shows, movies, and even tutorials on anything you wish.
Yes, you heard right you can learn almost everything via youtube!
Next time you need a simple recipe for a reunion at your house or don’t know how to use your new smartphone, just look it up on youtube!
We thought it might be interesting and useful for florists around the world to find a place where they can have a collection of tutorials and blogs, hence this guide.
Below we have listed what we consider to be the most helpful youtube channels for you to follow and get started on this journey!
Good Luck!
Oasis
Smithers Oasis is the leading brand on floral arrangements products.
If that doesn't tell you enough about their knowledge in floristry, then nothing will.
Oasis offers its customers a variety of floral foams in different shapes and sizes, flower care products, decorative accessories and multiple glass and plastic containers.
Not only do they sell quality innovative products, but they’ve created a youtube page/blog where they show you how to use these products, plus give you some extra tips.
Not sure what to do with so many accessories and tools for your arrangements? Oasis will surely give you the correct path to achieve your prime efforts.
This youtube channel will help if you are just getting started in your floristry career and you are not sure how certain tools must be used.
Nevertheless, Oasis gives you extra suggestions on how certain products and tools could be used in new and creative ways.
If you are an experienced florist or you already have a well established technique, we still encourage you to visit their page, you may find new methods or ideas.
Oasis wont charge you for any subscriptions plus their tutorials are generally short, not more than five minutes per video.
J Schwanke
On the other hand we have J Schwanke’s channel, an expert florist who looks to educate and entertain anyone who is devoted to flower arrangements.
His youtube channel holds a collection of over 1,800 tutorial and flower related videos for anyone to enjoy.
This pro florist has a warmer and welcoming approach to his followers.
Trying to engage in conversation, Schwanke develops his videos in a friendly fashion, sharing more than just his floral advisory.
This makes his videos more entertaining and easy to watch, but this makes them longer.
In average, his videos will extend around 15 minutes, but don’t be alarmed his friendly tone and interesting chat will make it seem as if no time has passed.
J’s videos welcomes anyone who has passion and dedication for flowers to visit his channel.
It doesn't matter if you are just starting or have a advanced floristry experience, surely J will contribute positively to your floral career.
Looking for even more flower fun and expertise?
J invites you to join his special suscriptor chain for just $3.99 a month to access his unique premium material.
Not only does J has a youtube channel, he compliments it with a written blog in his webpage ubloom.com, make sure to check it out for some more flower novelty!
FDI - Floral Design Institute
The FDI is an institute that seeks to educate and form the best florists in the country.
Attending their classes will require a high budget, dedication and time; but the reward, being a pro florist, will be worth it.
Nevertheless, if this isn't what you have in mind, FDI offers other option such as a thorough youtube channel.
Runned by Leanne Kesler, this compilation of videos will grant you multiple ideas and styles that you can apply and combine with your own.
Her videos have an average duration of 7 minutes, they will be more straightforward and specific, just to give you the right amount of information you need.
Appealing to a more formal crowd, they seek to engage with people that are in for the long run.
Visiting FDI’s youtube channel, also known as the Flower School, will give you rich advise and new ideas as an experienced or in development florist.
If you are just starting your floristry career, you can always visit their page to get more knowledge and get familiar with how experienced florists work.
Florist Review
Florist Review is an experienced magazine that has contributed and has been part of the floristry universe since 1897.
Their method and technique is almost impeccable after so many years, which you can easily find in any of their magazines or videos.
Their objective or main focus is to give experienced florist an updated image of what is happening on the floristry industry.
With a wide collection of tutorial videos and interviews, Florist Review gives their followers the opportunity to discover new techniques and hear opinions from the top florists in the country like Holly Chapel.
Their videos will range from 2 - 10 minutes approximately, but their formal and straightforwardness will give you all the knowledge you need in no time.
This maybe be the best resource for any florist who seeks to be on their top game, nevertheless we always encourage fanatics and beginners to take a look and keep their motivation going.
The Florist Review gives you the chance to select from a variety of subscription options regarding their magazine.
Nevertheless, their youtube channel gives you access to some of their best content without having to subscribe or pay any fees. Perhaps just give them a follow on their youtube channel!
Getting Started
Whether you are an experienced florist or you are just getting started, you can surely find something that will benefit on this guide.
Beginners
If you recently decided to become a florist, most likely you don’t have a clear idea what to do or how to get started.
This guide can serve you well, helping you get your first steps settled and the general idea of becoming a florist clear.
As a beginner, the first step we recommend you is to get familiar with the whole floristry world.
We encourage you to read some of the blogs we have posted (link) and watch videos from the youtube channels we have listed above; reassure you are really keen in doing this.
Likewise, we strongly recommend you to watch Oasis Floral youtube page, to understand how some of the basic floristry tools and materials work.
Once you get a better idea of the topic you can start to explore more sources, like J Schwank’s or Eddie Zaratsian’s youtube channels to start discovering your own style.
We believe the best way to discover your style is by experimenting, playing and trying, so get ideas from all these people but try them yourself as well!
At the beginning it may feel weird and you final artwork may not be the best, but it requires practice and dedication to become truly skilled.
So don’t give up and keep that motivation flowing!
Enthusiasts and non professional amateurs
If you are a flower enthusiasts or an amateur florist, you may be dealing with a discovery phase.
Experimenting with different types of flowers, materials and styles will help you determine what is it that you want to focus on.
As said before we recommend you to visit some of these pro florists web pages to get new ideas and tips to improve your skills.
Make sure to visit and browse J Schwanks, Eddie Zaratsian or The Flower School!
It's interesting to experiment and play with all the different tools you have, so just have fun and enjoy what you do.
Experts and Dedicated Florists
If you are an expert florist, whether you do it for a living or just as a hobby, then you surely already have a well established technique and a correct know how for this craft.
The best advice we can give you all expert florists is to innovate and experiment as much as you can.
Being an expert means you can work with any style or do any arrangement, giving an extra twist and creating new techniques is something only the best florists can manage.
Try to learn the best skills and put them together in your own unique way; remember, being innovative means uniting already existing elements into new creative ones!
Professionals
To all pro florists out there:
Keep this passion alive, share your knowledge and expertise to everyone out there so more techniques and styles can be born.
Plus, it's never too late to learn new ideas so don’t limit yourself and keep discovering!
Wrap it Up
We are currently living in the age of information and technology, this means we don’t need to travel the world or wait long periods of time to access data of any source.
As controversial as this topic may be, it has also opened a lot of doors for people all around the world.
Like we have previously mentioned, you can access youtube or the internet and get tutorials or advise on how to do almost anything, including how to become a florist.
We are proud to see how the floristry industry, and enthusiasm for it, has grown in the past years.
One of the main reason is that people have perfected the flower distribution business, making it accessible for anyone no matter where their location is.
Plus now, with all this tools and products, people can become expert florists in no time!
We really encourage you to follow this steps thoroughly and to keep this craft alive and growing.
If you’ve made it so far in this post, it means you are interested, know it’s up to you to be endeavor and make it happen.
We wish you the best and hope this guide can be of some use to you!
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]]>What comes next is truly amazing. A creative group of talented and skillful floral designers is founded by the name of Chapel Designers.
Holly Chapple
Also known as the “Flower Mama”, Holly Chapple, is a talented floral designer from the suburban area of Virginia.
Her floral style is defined as elegant and fresh, as she combines high quality flowers and a keen eye for detail.
She is known for her dedication, great sense of style and impeccable leadership skills, the perfect combination to lead a group of floral designers.
The Flower Mama, had the desire to share her ultimate passion with other people.
After a long career dealing with various events, varieties of flowers and different types of venues, Holly had what she needed to be considered one on the top floral designers in her state and country.
Getting people together was just a small part of the challenge. There were people already searching for a creative environment, hence Holly founded the group under the name of Chapel Designers.
Creating a Community
It’s fascinating how people can connect and form valuable communities based on what they love and yearn.
With simple tools like a computer, a smartphone, and a social media account, people have been able to create virtual networks of people sharing their same interests. An unthinkable feat just a few years ago.
In the case of Holly Chapple, it took no more than a tweet to find out there were many like minded people.
Amazingly, she was able to form a community, giving them a venue where they could share their passion and a sense of belonging.
She noted, it was important for the group to reach a higher purpose and motivation.
It’s difficult to do what you love when there is no one around who understands you, but it was encouraging to have people sharing your experiences and thoughts.
Holly made sure that people with passion for floral designing get the right teachings, encouragement and support among other people to keep their craft alive and growing.
Creating an appropriate environment, made by designers for designers, was a key element to engage new people to become part of the group.
It was important to set goals and share achievements within the group, in that way, it gained popularity and credibility.
Multiple events, conferences and seminars were key to get everyone to collaborate, and the best part is that people were always eager to learn and share information.
Working to Improve Floral Design Industry
But is not all fun and games, even if we are dealing with something we love, it requires hard work and big sacrifices.
Organizing and working to make this group succeed, long nights and stressful days was something Holly and the rest of the group had to go through.
By organizing seminars and conferences, everyone had the chance to learn and grasp new ideas and styles.
It was the perfect opportunity for everyone to participate and talk, creating a collaborative open forum.
Considering how art and design works, one of the main goals is to encourage each member to discover and preserve their own style and technique.
It is fundamental to learn, apply and experiment with new creative methods besides your own, creating a growing environment. You also grasp new ideas and then apply it to your own.
Some of the topics discussed in the group include problem solving where different challenges are addressed within the the community and how to overcome them.
Other topics that are addressed in the group are how you deal with providers in a way that you your reputation is never compromised and the relation with your clients is always enhanced.
Furthermore, regarding design trends and style, promoting originality is said to be a catalyst that pushes the development of newer and even better styles and ideas.
When talking about design, the main idea is creativity, being able to adapt your own to your work.
Chapel Designers work on innovation on a daily basis, as they try to connect people to create a give and take type of community.
With the objective to make this industry even bigger and more successful, innovation has been the main focus as they continue to expand and include new members.
Chapel Designers are gaining a lot of attention, so influencers like The Perfect Palette are becoming increasingly interested in her work. Here you can read a featured article about them.
We wish the best to this group of enthusiastic floral designers that promote the beauty, love and passion for their craft.
Sources:
http://www.theperfectpalette.com/2018/01/beauty-in-bloom-at-chapel-designers.html
http://www.chapeldesigners.com/information/
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Now, we want to help you create a wedding just as incredible and mesmerizing as this year’s royal wedding.
What's there to grasp from Meghan and Prince Harry’s day? Besides uncountable Hollywood stars and the breathtaking Windsor Castle, we might have found some important details that you can apply to your own special creations.
We might have to break it to you on this one, the Windsor Castle may not be available for your wedding. Nevertheless, there are some details to consider when talking about location.
Is important for the bride and groom not to rush on this one, the whole site of the wedding is the base for the entire ambiance and decoration style for the event.
As the decorator of a wedding, it's up to you to adapt the type of centerpieces, flowers and decorations to the atmosphere of the venue.
Creating astonishing green paradises, with specks of color manifested in shapes of fresh and fragrant roses and peonies is the ideal setting any bride wishes for.
The question now is, which rose should I use? Or should I use Lilies instead? What colors and textures will merge best with the surroundings?
Now, there is no correct answer for these questions, because every location has its own unique atmosphere, it depends on you to understand and create something new and original to stand out.
You should go and visit the place you will be decorating, to get a vibe of what you are dealing with and really perceive the atmosphere to then create the best possible decoration.
That’s why, the first step is to know what you are working with. Recognize your available resources, tools and abilities and from that point on you can create your own masterpieces.
Well, the same happens when we talk about the royal wedding and what type of flowers were used. One of the first things we think about when talking about weddings and wedding preparations, is flowers.
A collections of garden roses, peonies and foxgloves sums it up.
Varying in different colors, these flowers took the spotlight in the decoration this past may 19.
Every bride dreams about this special day, and it must be recreated accordingly.
If they want their wedding to be colorful, completely white, yellowish or reddish is up to them, for your good luck you can always find a flower that suits those specifications.
If you need to recreate a snow white wedding, like the Royal Wedding, you can choose from a collection of garden roses that will fit in perfectly.
Some of this roses include the Classic Woman, Jeanne Moreau, and the White O’Hara; they all might seem alike because they’re all white garden roses, but each one has its charm.
To start with, the Classic Woman holds a firm body and white ivory petals which seem to shine like a bright light bulb.
It can go great to cheer up a wedding. It can add light and color if its a night wedding, or just accompany the natural bright colors of the day.
As another option for white flowers, you can find the Jeanne Moreau. It has a more pure white rather than the Ivory White of the Classic Woman.
It may not add brightness like the Classic Woman, Nevertheless its snow white petals make it stand out if use correctly.
It is easy to make it contrast, if used in dark green arches or ceiling arrangements, this bad boys will make sure it looks jazzy and people will enjoy it.
Finally a more traditional one, the White O’Hara can also help your decorations be white and elegant just like in the Royal Wedding.
It may be more of a challenge to incorporate in your arrangements, due to its blushing center, nevertheless when use properly it irradiates beauty all around the place.
All this garden roses will surely make you the hero of the day, you will just have to decide and choose which type of decor you will go for.
If garden roses are not your style, using Peonies can be another valuable alternative.
The Duchesse White Dutch Peony is a magnificent flower to use; just by itself, its perfect shape and incredible white petals make it a masterpiece.
It can be the perfect alternative to use as centerpieces and arrangements, it will definitely add artistry and it will be something to talk about.
The white color of the petals of the Duchesse White Peony is truly pure and outstanding, it gives you as a designer endless opportunities and alternatives to work with.
Just by itself, this flower will already be amazing. Adding some of your own style and creativity will definitely be of the liking of anyone who enjoys your arrangements.
Another valuable option, regarding peonies, is the Blush Gardenia Dutch Peony.
This peony has its blushing petals, nevertheless it mixes with some pure white creating an interesting degrade.
If you are looking for a true white wedding this may not be the best option, but if you are looking for a twist this peony can do the thing.
Something people always talk about is the Bouquet a wide holds during her marriage, because it holds plenty of sentiment and meaning.
This year’s Royal Wedding Bouquet called everyone’s attention, for its flower were chosen and picked by Prince Harry himself.
The bouquet held a lot of meaning, since it hold a great amount of Forget me Nots which was Prince Diana’s favorite flower.
This said, there is no correct flower to use for a perfect bouquet, it depends on what the bride likes and what the bride feels.
Some of the valuable options, are sweet peas, lily of the valley and myrtle, since these were the flowers Meghan Markle held.
Lilies will always add delight and charisma, these are the type of flowers you definitely want in your bouquet.
Other great option for you to build a bride’s bouquet, is the white astilbe.
This elegant plant will add softness and delicacy to the bouquet, will make it look full of life and the bride will look perfect for her special day.
The white astilbe is known for its ability to be a filler and to add height, so you are expected to create something truly outstanding if you decide to use it.
Moreover, white astrantias are another great option!
This pointy and special little fellas will go great with some green plants in the bouquet.
We don’t want a bouquet that looks completely white and null, this astrantia will add freshness and beauty to a well built bouquet.
The white myrtle is known for its expression of love and hope, so it's always the “go for” potion to add sentiment and value to a bride’s bouquet.
Now, even though Greenchoice Flowers doesn't list myrtle flowers on its product list, we always encourage you to send us your wishlist since this is a product we can easily get for you.
Sources:
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a20721214/meghan-markle-royal-wedding-bouquet/
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a14401606/meghan-markle-wedding-flower-bouquet/
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a19652280/prince-harry-meghan-markle-wedding-flowers/
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Always, always, ALWAYS communicate with your clients. Talk to them about venue, color, linens, guest size, budget—everything. The worst thing you can do for both you and the happy couple is to miscommunicate any detail, which could turn disastrous on the big day. Suggest different styles and describe what they each entail. Focus on the visual details, like venue architecture, gown design, and wedding colors.
Use your expertise here. Talk to your clients about their budget and the size of their arrangements. Explain that, while many of the larger, “fancier” flowers are pricier, they’ll take up more space in the arrangement and have a greater impact on the whole piece, ultimately saving money and time. Encourage clients to reuse ceremony arrangements for the reception, and offer your experience to try to paint the larger picture for them.
This is an important step for a couple reasons: for one, it’ll give you extra time to prepare before the wedding day. You’ll know ahead of time if you’re short on any supplies or if a flower needs to be ordered early. Basically, if you run into any snags, you’ll have enough time to sort them out before the big day, rather than causing everyone (including yourself) extra stress. The other reason this is important to communicate to your clients is that some flowers may take time to arrive. You’re going to need a proper amount of time to contact farms across the world for delivery, so encourage your clients to solidify plans at least six weeks in advance.
Thanks to the Internet there’s a good chance your client has a pretty specific idea in her mind of what she wants for her floral arrangement. Ask your client if he or she has any pictures of arrangements she may have found online so you can get a clearer idea of what your client is looking for. It can sometimes be difficult or a client to describe the arrangement she has pictured, so a visual can articulate what gets left out, eliminating any miscommunication.
This part is easy! Use all of the inspiration and information you’ve garnered from your client and create the perfect arrangement. You’re an artist and flowers are your medium. Whatever the result, your client will appreciate a beautiful arrangement that suits the wedding, and you’ll know exactly how to create it!
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Your life will be easier, your snips will be cleaner and safer, and your craft will be more enjoyable. Here are our top 10 tools to cut, snip, and prune:
Using regular ol’ scissors to cut branches might get the job done, but it won’t get it done well—or comfortably. In order to avoid hand fatigue and dulled blades, invest in a handy branch cutter. A good pair will cut through stems easily and cleanly.
Wire is a great way to support stems in an arrangement, and like branches, they deserve their own tool. Using anything but a wire cutter to cut wire is going to dull your blade and cramp your hands, which, over a long period of time, could lead to carpel tunnel (http://www.floretflowers.com/2016/04/tools-of-the-trade/).
A comfortable pair of floral snips is essential, especially if you’re working often. Invest in a pair with a comfort-grip and a sharp blade that will work for both delicate flowers and thicker stems.
This all-purpose pruner has chrome plating for rust and sap resistance, plus it’s super lightweight for everyday use. The blade stays sharp too, so you won’t have to worry about them dulling.
It’s always good to have a sharp knife on hand for cleaning the extra leaves off of leafy stems. A dull blade will crush plant fibers and impede water uptake (http://www.marthastewart.com/268239/a-year-of-flowers).
Save yourself the pain of pricked fingers with this thorn leaf stripper. This tool is perfect for handling roses. It’s comfortable to use and sturdy, so you definitely won’t regret having one of these around.
When it’s time to decorate your arrangement, you don’t want to be reaching for floral snips to cut ribbon, or you’ll end up with frayed, uneven edges. Keep a pair of simple craft scissors on hand to save yourself some hassle.
A big pair of heavy duty loppers will help you reach flowering branches you might have missed before.
A good pair of bunch cutters is necessary to cut bunches of stems at one time. Attempting to cut multiple stems at once with a regular pair of scissors is not only dangerous, but also damages delicate stems (http://www.weddingflowersandreceptionideas.com/professional-florist-tools-small-bunch-cutter.html).
A good apron with hold your tools, protect your clothes, and provide you with a place to wipe your hands as you work. You can’t function without one!
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