Located in Miami, FL is a flower shop with an unusual past. Emma Borrell worked as a food nutrition specialist at South Miami Hospital and also catered events. As a caterer, she specialized in fruit carving, often carving company logos and other designs out of fruit. This all changed in 2005 when she was presented with the opportunity to purchase a flower shop. Kings Creek Flowers and Gifts was born and has continued to flourish. [Read more…]
3 Popular Cascading Bouquets
Princess Diana’s cascading wedding bouquet of plush roses, white orchids, and myrtle stunned the world. Cascading wedding bouquets are back in style this year with a fresh new look. Brides are wanting a looser whimsical vibe for their weddings and this bouquet shape helps achieve that effortless beauty. Here are three types of cascading bouquets that brides are looking for this year.
Whimsical
Achieving a free-flowing whimsical look can be difficult but adding lush greenery will give the arrangement artistic charm and shape. This style is a great compliment to lace wedding dresses and outside ceremonies. This unique arrangement bursting with blooms is sure to stun your guests and bring your wedding to life.
Photo courtesy of Shadeland Flower Shop in Indianapolis, IN.
What To Ask Your Wedding Florist
We just had to share this fantastic post from our friends at Wedding and Party Network. Here is what they gathered on the top questions to ask your wedding florist.
There are many little details that go into planning a wedding. One little detail that stands out is your flowers. Actually, flowers play a huge role in your wedding since they help convey your theme and style. This is why meeting with your florist is a must. Why? Your florist must understand exactly what you are wanting so they can achieve your vision. That is why we’ve reached out to Jan from New Look Floral Design in Rochester, MN to see what’s important to bring to a meeting with them and these are the responses we received.
1. What should brides bring to a consultation with a wedding florist?
Jan: Color swatches, pictures, budget amounts & corsage/bouti numbers
2. How far in advance should brides book their wedding florist?
Jan: 3-6 months
3. What are the top questions a bride should ask when contacting potential wedding florists?
Jan:
- Is my wedding date available? Yes/No
- Is my budget amount reasonable? Yes/No
- Who will be designing my flowers? I will with help from staff
- Do you have suggestions for my theme/flowers? Yes/No
These questions and answers are really helpful when you are planning to meet with your wedding florist. Also, thank you to New Look Floral Design for helping us out!
To read the full article, click this link for Wedding and Party Network’s What to ask