Ceremony decor is becoming increasingly popular- not only in flowers, but in other elements as well. As couples seem to be exploring lots of other venue options, including outdoor venues, the creativity and detail put into making a ceremony unique and romantic is more important than ever before. Thus, we receive lots of ceremony pictures from Pinterest and other sites from our clients. The following photo is one that we have seen quite a bit over the past few wedding …
Inspiration Pictures from Pinterest- Submerged Flower Centerpiece
We see a lot of inspiration pictures this time of year, as we are meeting with many newly engaged couples. Pinterest has exploded in the last few years and has become a widely used tool for wedding planning and flowers are no exception! We welcome any kind of inspiration picture from pretty much anywhere, but most of the pictures we see come from Pinterest. Because of Pinterest’s popularity, we often see the same pictures repeated through consultations over one or …
“Let’s Do the Math”- Bouquet Upgrades
There are occasions when a client will come in wanting a specific detail or flower added to their bridal bouquet but think they can’t afford it because “those are really expensive, right?”. Since that statement is really relative, let’s go through a couple of bouquet upgrades and see just how affordable bouquet upgrades can be. Three of our most common flower upgrades that our brides ask about are callas, orchids and garden roses. Here are a few stock photos of …
Let’s Do the Math- Aisle Petals
Aisle petals are a common last minute add-on in our business. Usually, clients see a pretty picture in a magazine of an aisle covered in petals or two very simple rows lining either side. Of course this seems like a reasonable addition to the flower order. How much can petals cost, right? Let us shed a little light on pricing and estimating petals. We see lots of pictures of rose-petaled aisles- some simple, other with designs. Let’s take an aisle …
“Let’s Do the Math”- Lily of the Valley
There are very few icons as timeless as Grace Kelly. Her sophisticated style has been used in everything from fashion to flowers for decades. Her wedding photo from 1956 pretty much says it all. Today, brides try to emulate this same elegance and sophistication, right down to the bouquet Grace carried. This simple, white clutch was all lily of the valley. It’s a small, dainty flower that blooms from about May to June, but can be ordered from world-wide growers …
“Let’s Do the Math” – A New Sisters Blog Segment
Here’s a fun yet informational segment that we have decided to include in our blog. Very often, brides bring in or email us their inspiration photos for their bouquets or centerpieces. These pictures are helpful in getting an idea of style, color, textures, etc. However, occasionally these photos from wedding websites or magazines can be counter-productive and/or misleading. This new segment will address these inspiration photos. We will attempt to “do the math” on pricing and other specific details of …