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DahliasI apologize that I did not get this post up last week! I was hoping to make the floral explanation series a weekly thing! But doing a destination wedding for a friend took priority – I will share those photos with you soon! Today I want to talk about dahlias. We are entering the best season for dahlias. You can get them throughout August but they really start to look amazing in September and October. They come in a variety of colors and we love working with them as they give any arrangement nice texture. Colors include the vibrant orange above, peach, white with a hint of green,...
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DahliaIsn't this a beautiful bouquet? It's made of dahlias, which come in hundreds of varieties and an endless choice of colors. It is a great summer wedding flower. The dahlia is a native plant of Mexico, Central America, and Columbia. The meaning of the dahlia is dignity and elegance. Photo...
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DahliasOh I love this and wish I had known about October Hill--paper dahlias in any color for $1 each! What a great favor and decor idea for a wedding, shower, or any party!...
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dahliasonce wedDahlias are pretty. Really really pretty. Especially in shades of citrus.the knotSarah K Chen photographyYellow dahlia - Fifty Flowers (30 stems for $129.99)the knotjesse and deanna's wedding blogwe met in a baroh! and happy 100th post!...
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We love dahlias as a favorite Fall flower! They come in so many colors and are perfect for September and October weddings...{Snippet & Ink board photo credits} Top row: boutonniere via {frolic!}, invitation by Ephemera Press, bud vases via Jesse and Deanna. Middle row: hair pin by Melissa Anne Designs, bouquet from Brides, centerpiece by Loop Flowers. Bottom row: bouquet by Ariella Chezar, bouquet from Martha Stewart Weddings, cake from Brides ...
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Magical DahliasI am so in love with Dahlia’s. This was a flower I had typically avoided from the wholesalers. Once cut, it has about a four day vase life. Meaning, if it was not coming from the farm next door, it often looked a little weathered by the time it took a few plane trips to my house. My love affair started when I found a Dahlia grower at my local farmers market, Don’s Dahlias. The day I found him, I was addicted. Dahlia’s are peak from mid July until the first frost. First frost varies from region to region. In the Washington DC area that usually means mid October. Now that I have my ...
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In Bloom: DahliasBy Michael Mantalos, Louloudi Design Summer conjures up a host of images, but the one universal impression is light. Our days are longer, the sun shines a little stronger and our world is literally filled with light. Summer is vivid, fresh and crisp and our moods often acquiesce to the inspiration of bright. In our wedding world, that translates to fun. The subtle palettes of spring, the antique colors of fall and the austerity of winter typically convey other emotions, but summer canʼt escape being fun because it canʼt escape light. As designers, dynamic colors conspire to bathe an art d...
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"Dahlia Bliss"Hello Lovelies.....I've been a little busy the past two weeks...well, I guess I should say a little busier than normal.....I had a wedding last weekend and I love this time of the year for all the beautiful blooms and one of my favorites are the Cafe Au Lait Dahlias.....aka..."dinnerplate dahlias"......I LOVE LOVE LOVE these vibrant peachy big blooms with their wavy petals...we used them last weekend and I had the pleasure of having the oh-so beautiful and talented Marta of Marta Locklear Photography capture their beauty.....you'll get to see the wedding soon....here's a sneak ...
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An Ode to Dahlias...With so many beautiful flowers out there, it's hard to choose a favorite, but if I HAD to, dahlias would be at the top of my list. From the cafe au lait dinner plate dahlia, to the stunning black dahlia (both of which were used in my wedding!), to playful little pom pom dahlias- I love them all! {Top to Bottom,L-R: The Blah, Blah, Blahg | Elizabeth Messina | Bouquet by JL Designs, Photo by Jeff Wallace Photography | Country Living | Martha Stewart | Saipua} ...
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Delightful DahliasDahlias are one of the most spectacular flowers. They come in vibrant colors and can be as small as two inches around to as large as a foot in diameter. There are over 36 species. Most flowers only have two sets of chromosones but Dahlias have eight sets which accounts for the multiple varieties. They grow well in a sunny, warmer climate and prefer soil with sand mixed in. Dahlias will add color to your garden and can last up to a week when cut. They are in seaon now so hurry and pick some up at your local farmer's market. These are from Montecito Flowers on Coast Village Road in Montecito. ...
