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to florist?I've had quite a few conversations lately about the flower situation - would we have done our own again, or would we have hired any one of the local florists? OneLovePhotoWell. I loved how our flowers turned out - and I would not have changed a thing about them. However...it was a real LABOR of love from the women in our families who committed to helping us with it. I don't think I'll ever know the true story of the set up of those flowers (was it stressful? a headache? fun?) ....remember at the last minute Tommy and I didn't help set up the reception area.....
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The FloristTomorrow, I am going to be meeting with two florists.Each of them asked for me to bring in pictures of what I want the floral arrangements for my wedding to look like. Problem. I have no idea. I mean, I have THOUGHT about it...but I am not even close to deciding. So. here are my thoughts:My bouquet: I'm leaning towards an white, not too leafy, hand tied with ribbon, and very simple bouquet. Faye & Greer posted this board a while ago and I love them all:{Clockwise: ranunculus bouquet from The Knot, anemone bouquet from Artfool, peony bouquet by Artfool via The Knot, hydrangea & rose bou...
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Finding a Florist
It adds up…very quickly. Our latest project is finding a florist. Christina and I are trying to nail our big items down before my trip to the east coast December 15-22 so I can meet with as many vendors as possible. So we have yet to settle on a florist and a baker. So we’ve been doing some online searches and various Google searches to find a nearby and affordable florist- key word affordable. I have spoken to 3 separate women so far. The problem with me being the voice of our couple is my lack of fashion sense- I can pick out a cute tie but chances are it won’t match my socks. And some...
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Finding a FloristToday, Bride Blogger Kimberly tells us about how she found a florist that fit her style and comfort level… Flowers are one of those things I have never been able to live without. I go to the store, I pick up fresh flowers. When I would have a date with a new guy – bringing flowers = bonus points for trying to make a good impression. So I am surprised at my lack of enthusiasm with incorporating flowers into my wedding day. Here’s how I answered Aimee when we discussed flowers and what I wanted, “I love flowers, but they die – quickly! I really feel like they are a waste of my bu...
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Choosing a FloristI have to say that I didn’t know much about flowers or floral design before we got engaged. Lotus Dude and I planned to meet with florists while we were in Ohio for Christmas. So of course I did some research before the meetings. And I kept hearing that fresh flowers are amazingly expensive. Especially because the flowers I tend to like seem to be the more expensive ones like orchids and calla lilies. I had already decided that I didn’t need any bouquets for myself or the bride’s maids as they are not traditional to Hindu ceremonies. But I still wanted ceremony decorations,...
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Vendorzilla: Florist{Photo} Dear Floristzilla, a bride usually has some very specific ideas for her flowers, or her colors, or her look. And she really puts a lot of stock in you to help her make her vision come true. You can quickly go from being her best friend to her floristzilla... Floristzilla, if a bride shows you a picture of a bouquet and says she wants it to look exactly like that, make sure that the bride in the picture isn't a size 2 and this your client is a size 14, that will make a difference in the size of the bouquet. And you don't want her to ultimately be disappointed. Floristzilla, please...
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Florist ExtraordinaireI’m so excited for today’s Oprah show “Dream Jobs”. Oprah is featuring Florist Jeff Leatham, Artistic Director of the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris & star of TLC’s “Flowers Uncut”. His work is stunning and I have always been a fan….but today is REALLY special. My sister-in-law Lynn who is an amazing floral designer in Chicago had the honor of working with Jeff and his team to create and design today’s incredible set! “Dream Jobs” airs today, tune in or set your DVRs and check it out. Congratulations Lynn! You are AMAZING! A Sneak Peek ...
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What To Ask A Wedding FloristWhen shopping around for a wedding florist there are lots of questions to keep in mind. Many florist will vary on price, rentals and supplies, so it is important to find out what each florist can offer you. Before shopping around for a florist it is best to know your budget. You should expect to spend around 10% of your wedding budget on flowers. To help you with your search here are some common questions to keep in mind when meeting with florists: Who will be designing and delivering the flowers? How many wedding per day do they accept? What are their capabilities? What are the deliver...
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Finding My FloristSo today Mathew’s mom and I went to speak to some florists in town. I normally would’ve loved to take my own mother, but her being back home in Corpus kind of puts a crimp in that. I probably should be more involved in planning ahead with vendors to see when I can meet them, and then ask my mom to come up, but I feel as though it’d be a lot of trouble for her (and A LOT of gas too). In any case, Mathew’s mom is by no means a replacement, but she helped me out a lot today since Mathew had to work. We went to 2 florists today (we’ll call them florist A & B). Florist A was supposed...
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How to Choose the Right FloristWe know that getting engaged is amazing, but soon after comes the many, many details of planning a wedding! An important part of your perfect wedding are the flowers. That’s why we asked our friends at Pink Twig about the questions they get asked most frequently by Brides-to-Be to help you get your planning underway! Q: What trends will be popular for bouquets and arrangements around the time that I will be getting married? A: Trends come and go, but some of the classics stay around forever. The best thing to do is get magazines, check out current website, save the images you like and ...
