Here are some springy pictures of a wedding we did at 9th Street Abbey in Soulard. The wedding was on April 26th, when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom!! These are shots of the whole room from the balcony above. Two different arrangements were used to decorate the guest tables. One was all cherry blossom branches and the other …
Grand Hyatt at Union Station
Here are a few pics from one of our most recent weddings at Grand Hyatt Union Station: Tall and short centerpieces with all white flowers were used. Tulips, hydrangea, snapdragons, curly willow and pheasant feathers filled these tall cylinders. Shorter clusters of vases with similar white flowers balanced out the other tables. Alternating cluster vases were used to line the …
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Flat Tires & Fire Alarms- The Adventures of Sisters Flowers
Here at Sisters, we pride ourselves in not only our flowers, but on our ability to be organized and on time for every event. We always have back-up plans in case of slow traffic, weather-related issues, etc. But a recent Saturday brought up two unusual new scenarios none of us had ever experienced!! When leaving for our last two set-up/deliveries …
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Spring has SPRUNG at Sisters!
Here is a little “sneak peak” at all the beautiful spring flowers that we’ve been doing for our brides the last couple of weeks. We are all so ready for SPRING and it shows! Here is one of our brides, Erin (Wille) Watkins and her wedding party. She chose black magic roses with stephanotis for herself, and mixed bouquets of …
Sabrina’s Birthday Bash
Last Saturday, March 29, Sisters Flowers helped one of our good friends celebrate her birthday! Sabrina from Proposing Dreams was the guest of honor. She had a great turn-out with wonderful support from her friends and family. The Birthday Girl and her hubby. The party had a tropical theme, complete with leis and palm trees. The cake was yummy, too!! …
Sisters goes GREEN with Vase Rebates
At Sisters Flowers, we do our best to leave a smaller “footprint” on the environment. We have always recycled and tried to conserve as much as possible. In an effort to be even more environmentally aware, Sisters Flowers now offers a vase rebate for used vases purchased from us in 2008. Many times after an event is over, people find …
Q & A with Sabrina from “Proposing Dreams”
As a wedding and event florist, we at Sisters Flowers get to work with some great wedding and event coordinators. All of them have their own unique styles and ways of bringing an event together. One of our favorite planners is Sabrina Torti with Proposing Dreams. Sabrina is the best of both worlds when it comes to event design. She …
ISES Event at Lumen
This past Friday, Shelly attended an event at Lumen (one of our new favorite spots!). She had the opportunity to see the 2008 Louie Awards, which showcases members of ISES (International Special Events Society). Many awards were given to outstanding vendors that specialize in event planning, decor, catering, etc. Shelly got to spend the evening with three great friends of …
Centerpiece Trials
If you don’t think you have an eye for visualizing what you’ve picked for your wedding or event flowers, you might want to consider a centerpiece trial. For a minimal fee, Sisters Flowers offers this service as an option for our booked weddings or events. We suggest these trials take place about a month from your event, in your event …
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Ranunculus “Inspiration”
Ranunculus are a very sweet way to add interest to your wedding flowers. They are not as commonly used as roses, but they give a similar look and come in just about as many colors. Ranunculus are available mostly in the spring-time. Although they are out of season in the summer months, they do reappear in mid-fall through winter. Ranunculus …