Tag: bouquets

A Weed By Any Other Name…

Posted by Kristen Janes, Floral Design Expert on January 23, 2012
There are a lot of flowers out there that our mothers and grandmothers might refer to as “weeds” but {surprisingly} some of them can actually function as beautiful wedding flowers. My favorites include Queen Anne’s Lace, Thistle/Eryngium, Scabiosa and Scabiosa Pods. These weedy blooms are totally trend-on and perfect for combining with more traditional flowers [...]
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January 23, 2012 by Kristen Janes, Floral Design Expert
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Great Girly-Named Flowers & Foliage

Posted by Kristen Janes, Floral Design Expert on May 13, 2011
There are so many beautiful flowers & foliage out there–and many of them have womanly names! While I am not sure which came first (the plant name or female name), I do know that I love them all! Here are some of my favorite girly-named flowers and foliage…(all of which are perfect for weddings!) Veronica Iris Angelica Queen Anne’s [...]
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May 13, 2011 by Kristen Janes, Floral Design Expert
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A Little Thistle to Wet Your Whistle!

Posted by Kristen Janes, Floral Design Expert on May 4, 2011
I think that’s the old school way of saying thistle is awesome. And boy, is it! Thistle (aka eryngium) is often blueish-gray or lavender-gray in color and has an awesome texture. The most common variety is blueish-gray, slightly-rounded and prickly, but there is also globe thistle, which is lavender-gray, more rounded and less prickly. I [...]
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May 4, 2011 by Kristen Janes, Floral Design Expert
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Glorious Gloriosa Lilies

Posted by Kristen Janes, Floral Design Expert on May 2, 2011
Gloriosa Lilies are a unique, textural flower that come in 3 colors and are available year-round. They are a bit more expensive than other flowers, but can add the perfect texture to your  bouquets and centerpieces … and are anything but ordinary. Some tips for incorporating Gloriosa Lilies into your wedding–use them only in your [...]
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May 2, 2011 by Kristen Janes, Floral Design Expert
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Nuts About Nerine Lilies!

Posted by Kristen Janes, Floral Design Expert on April 20, 2011
Nerine Lilies are fun, not-too-famous flowers that comes in hot pink, light pink and white and look awesome in a bouquet or centerpiece. I’m simply nuts about them! They have a one-of-a-kind texture and the pink varieties are always available. The white variety has less availability but is just as gorgeous! Another bonus is nerine [...]
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April 20, 2011 by Kristen Janes, Floral Design Expert
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