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2012 Wedding Trends

by tomboesen on May 2, 2012


Billy Balls

Billy Balls aka Billy Buttons or Craspedia are fun trendy new addition to add to your Wedding day floral arrangements. These unexpected blooms add pop and flair with their brilliant yellow color, round shape and texture. They can be incorporated into a rustic or mod theme. Recently, it has become very popular to use Billy Ball flowers in the groom and groomsmen boutonnieres especially when paired with a softer colored vest or flower.

These flowers are a great addition to your wedding day, especially for all those brides planning a grey and yellow color scheme or something different with the sunshiny hue.

Arrangement Additions 

Don’t be surprised to see some bouquets made up of more than flowers. Brides will continue to add bling to their blooms by incorporating brooches into their bouquets.  You’ll also see a lot of pearls and lace as well as feathers, natural earthy greens, fruit, grasses, ferns and herbs.

 

Very Vintage

The vintage look and feel is continuing to inspire everything wedding from rings to dresses, photos, centerpieces, and flowers. Brides are pairing rustic and feminine by choosing soft colors like ivory, cream, white, and light pink in big, full blooms such as hydrangeas, anemones, gardenias, and peonies. Many are incorporating the trend through use of burlap and mason jars.

 

Royally Inspired

Brides across the globe are still in awe of Kate and Will’s big day. No doubt their royal celebration will be a huge influence for many brides for years to come.  The royal couple’s neutral/natural wedding color scheming is also be emulated. Some brides are giving a special nod to Kate and her royal style by choosing dresses for their big day with long sleeves and lace detailing. The latest edition of the Twilight film has also inspired many brides to choose long sleeves for their big day.  Who would of thought brides would be getting inspired by a vampire movie?

 

Color Combos and Popular Patterns

  • Black and White
  • Gray and Yellow
  • Aqua and Orange
  • Tangerine
  • Grapefruit
  • Neutrals (including rustic detailing such as burlap)
  • Bright Color Combinations
  • Ombre
  • Chevron

 

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Beautiful Blooms For Your Wedding Day

by thebrandchef on April 9, 2012

Like many brides to be you may feel lost or overwhelmed when it comes to picking flowers for your special day. No need to worry we are here to help! Things to consider when picking your blooms include when and where you are getting married (including season and location) as well as the color scheme you have picked for your special day. Here are some popular choices to help you navigate the field of flowers and narrow down your choices or at least get a feel for what you like!

Anemones

These flowers are available in spring and fall and come in red, pink, purple and white. They are

thought to mean fragile.

 

 

 

 

 

Calla Lillies

These beautiful flowers are available year round and come in large as well as small varities.

The large blooms are available in white and green but the small blooms are available in every

color but blue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carnations

These flowers are available year around in every color except blue. The different colors have

different meanings. They are great for use in kissing balls or pomanders.

 

 

 

 

Chrysanthemums

These flowers are most abundant in the fall but available year round and come in every color but blue. They carrying the special meaning of love and are sturdy so they work great in fancy arrangements with pearls and crystals.

 

 

 

 

 

Daffodils

Daffodils represent chivalry and are available in yellow, white, and orange/yellow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dahlias

Available summer through fall, Dahlias come in red, orange, burgundy, yellow, white, and pink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Daisies

Daisies are said to be the flower of innocence and are available year round.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delphinum

Delphinum come in blue, purple, lavender, pink and white and are available all year long.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Freesia

The freesia symbolizes a strong spirit and is found in cream, lavender, yellow, white, pink and red/orange year round.

 

 

Forget-Me-Nots

Forget-me-nots symbolize true love and remembrance forever. Available in blue, pink, and white with yellow centers these flowers are abundant in the spring.

 

 

 

 

 

Gardenias

Gardenias, which symbolize secret love, are prominent in the summer and spring in both white and pink.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hyacinth

Hyacinth flowers symbolize sincerity and are available winter through spring. Hyacinth are available in pink, white, purple, yellow, red, lavender, and orange.

 

 

 

 

 

Hydrangea

Hydrangeas are said to mean perseverance and come in white, pink, blue, green as well as a mix of green/red and purple/blue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Irises

Irises symbolize affection and are a blue color.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lily of the Valley

Lily of the Valley blooms are a sign of happiness and joy. They are available in white in the spring.

 

 

 

 

 

Orchid

Orchids mean delicate beauty and are available year round in every color but blue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peonies

Peonies symbolize healing and are available in May and June in red, yellow, peach, pink, and white.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roses

Roses symbolize romance and are available year round in all shades except blue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snapdragons

Snapdragons work well in tall arrangements and are available year round in pink, orange, burgundy, yellow and white.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunflower

Sunflowers are said to mean adoration and are available summer through fall in yellow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Peas

Sweet peas symbolize shyness and are available winter through spring in white, pink, purple, peach, red and yellow.

 

 

 

 

Tulips

Tulips are available year round in every color except for blue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Violet

Violets resemble modesty and come in violet, blue, cream, white, and yellow.

 

 

 

 

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