Wedding Flowers that are Always in Season

Check out these 4 wedding flowers that are always in season.

Orchid

Calla Lily

 Rose
 

Protea

Inspiring Style - Bouquets

Today we bring you inspiring bouquet styles from some of our creative partners!






























































































































Photo Credits: 1. Catherine Marciniak Photography, 2. 6. 8. The Beautiful Mess Photography, 3. Themba Imagery, 4. Cunningham Photo Artists, 5. Kelli Brinkley Photography, 7. Alicia White Photography

How to Budget for DIY Flowers

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This week Real Simple posted a great article on the average stem price for several popular flowers. Please check-out the list if you're considering DIY flowers.

Here a few of the listed flowers:
Calla Lily- $2 to $5
Dahlia- $1.50
Gardenia- $8 to $20
Gerbera Daisy- $1 to $3
Orchid (Cattleya, by the bloom)- $14
Peony- $4 to $7
Ranunculus- $1 to $2
Stephanotis- $1 to $3
Tulip- $1 to $4

What Your Flowers Say About Your Event

Flowers have many meanings. From the color to smell and historic significance your event flowers can send a strong message. iFlorist has put together a list of flower meanings. Here are a few. Click here to read the full list.

Magnolia: Dignity, Splendid Beauty
Orchid: Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement
Peony: Healing, Life, Happy Marriage, Gay life
Rose, White: Charm, Secrecy, Silence, You're Heavenly, Reverence, Humility,
Rosemary: Constancy, Fidelity and Loyalty
Statice: Lasting Beauty
Stephanotis: Happiness in marriage
Sunflower: Homage and Devotion
Thyme: Courage and Activity
Tulip: Symbol of The Perfect Lover


Image: Google

Be Inspired - Garden Party Concept Shoot

Style Perfect Events was asked by the super talented husband and wife photography duo Candice and Dan Lanning from The Beautiful Mess Photography to put together a concept shoot, that would highlight the details of a wedding reception. I automatically thought of the Orchard House in Concord for the location. The Orchard House is an estate built in 1853 that has been refurbished by an awesome mother and her two daughters. The venue has three lush garden areas for wedding ceremonies and a tented reception site on the property.

With the Orchard House as my inspiration I came up with a "Garden Party" concept. The color palette was chocolate, lemon and sage (with touches of pink which evolved for one of the place settings after I found this beautiful fabric at Hobby Lobby that I just had to use for the fabric wrapped plate chargers). Stay tuned for the DIY directions on how to make your own decorative plate charger!

The look was old south and lush gardens. The mood was delightful and charming with an air of high-society.

I pulled in several of my colleagues to assist me with bringing this concept to life and I can not express my gratitude enough on how amazing their support made this photo-shoot come together!

Here is the inspiration board that I put together for the concept.



And here are a few images from the shoot...













Big THANK YOU to the following vendors that were involved in this project.

Please check them out!

Photographer: The Beautiful Mess Photography
Venue: The Orchard House
Floral Designer and Baker: From this Day Forward Wedding and Special Event Design
Invitation/Stationery: Ella Elise Invitation Studio
Models: The E Agency
Hair and Make-up: Adrian Howe from the Beauty Sophisticate
Tuxedo: Tuxedo Lady
Bridal Gowns: Classic Bride and Formals in Davidson
Rentals: Cooke Rentals and Classic Party Rentals
Linens: Connie Duglin Specialty Linen and Chair Cover Rental

Flower of the week: Peony

With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer, I have been drawn to the beauty of all things flowers. That being said be on the look out for future flower posts.

Peonies have become my new found love. Although they are a more expensive flower, they are very lush and full and don't require many blooms to make a statement.

As the traditional floral symbol of China, the state flower of Indiana, and the 12th wedding anniversary flower, peonies are known as the flower of riches and honor. They are also regarded as an omen of good fortune and a happy marriage.


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