Spreading floral love.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

What's The Must-Have flower for your wedding? -Part 2: Rose

Roses
Season: Summer :) BUT most roses you can get year-round
Price: Moderate. Garden Roses are higher in price.
Colors: red, white, yellow, lavender, champagne, pastels, purple, burgundy, orange, pinks, multi-colored, peach/apricot, light pink, rust, ivory, cream, deep red....the list could go on and on.
Meaning: Roses ooze love and romance, so it's no surprise that they are considered to symbolize love. Just as with the Calla Lilies, the color of the rose carries it's own significance. For example, yellow roses mean "friendship," red roses mean "true love," and so on...
Cool Fact: Some Garden Roses actually share very similar qualities with the famous Peony flower, and can often work as a substitute for Peonies. They are very delicate with a vintage flair.

Why we LOVE them: The smell! The textures! Roses are classic and can add a touch of elegance to any event!

Check out some of the arrangements with roses by Floral Occasions:

Photo by Elle Photography

Photo by Lucero Photography

Photo by Julie Harmsen Photography

Photo by Paul Von Rieter

Photo by Tyler Branch Photography

Photo by Julie Harmsen Photography

Which rose design did you like best? Leave us a comment below! :)

Also, stay tuned for our feature on Cymbidium Orchids tomorrow! Here's to spreading floral love!

Monday, September 26, 2011

What's The Must-Have Flower For Your Wedding? - Part 1: Calla Lily

When a bride comes to me wanting to use her favorite flower in her wedding, I ALWAYS do my best to accommodate. Every bride deserves to love her florals! Therefore, one tip I would give to brides is this: If there is a flower you MUST have for your wedding, research its season and maybe even the different colors it comes in. Nothing is harder than having your heart set on Peonies in the Fall. :(

In my experience, some of the most popular flowers requested for weddings (in no particular order) are Calla Lilies, Roses, Cymbidium Orchids, Peonies, and Ranunculus. I thought I'd start sharing some of the important information for these popular beauties to help brides make the best decisions for their special day. :)

Please keep in mind that all this information is from my experience, and things (like prices) are always changing.

Calla Lilies

Season: Mostly Spring and Summer, but can be available almost year-round

Price: Higher than most flowers, use for personals such as bouquets and boutonnieres.

Colors: white, red, yellow/orange, pink, eggplant, burgundy, cream, peach/apricot, lavender, purple

Meaning: Calla Lilies are said to mean "magnificence or beauty" but depending on the color, that can change. For instance, a white Calla Lily can mean magnificence, virtue, and innocence.

Cool Fact: You can get Miniature Calla Lilies too! Mini-Calla Lilies are great for boutonnieres or other small details.

Why we LOVE them: Calla Lilies come in so many different colors! Also, not only are the flowers gorgeous, but you can get really creative with the stems. Calla Lilies have flexible stems that really allow them to be twisted, curled, or left long for a very grand statement.

Check out some of the ways Floral Occasions has used Calla Lilies:

Photo by Lucero Photography

Photo by Barnet Photography.

Photo by Julie Harmsen Photography

Photo by Christine Farah Photography

Photo by Frenzel Photography

Check back each day this week for a new featured flower and more photos, as Floral Occasions continues to spread some floral love! Tomorrow we will be featuring the Rose...can't wait!

What are some of your favorite wedding flowers and why? We would love to hear about any flowers you would like us to feature in upcoming blog segments. Looking forward to it!

Thursday, September 8, 2011

A Simply Gorgeous Wedding in July

This elegant wedding at Maison des Olivieres really reminded me how keeping things simple can often make the biggest statement of all! Mason jars, monochromatic arrangements, and a creative assortment of vintage vases and votives, truly created a sophisticated ambiance. Thank you to the beautiful bride and handsome groom, Katie and Adam, for sharing your special day with us! Oh, and we can't forget to thank the always-fabulous Elle Photography for capturing all the loving moments and gorgeous details AND Stephanie @ Ribbons and Rust, as usual, for having such fun vintage pieces for us to choose from! Spreading floral love is always easier when you got a great team to work with. :)

Loving these soft, white Lisianthus......stunning!

A breathtaking view of the rose garden and the happy couple....

These wedding details were so fun to create! Katie and Adam, thank you for giving Floral Occasions the opportunity be a part of your amazing day!

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Pretty Pastels in May

With this crazy heat wave that's been hitting Southern California, many of us are longing for a little relief from the sun. Well, I don't have the ability to make it Fall already, but hopefully sharing this gorgeous wedding from May will remind you of the beautiful, cool Spring season we had this year.

The bride, Breanna, was a pleasure to work with, and the phenomenal Maison Des Oliviers was the perfect backdrop. We received this sweet thank you:
Dear Stacey,
Thank you so very much for the beautiful job you did on our flowers for Breana and Tom's wedding.
They were absolutely perfect! You are a true artist. You created every bouquet exactly as we had envisioned them.
We really enjoyed working with you and thank you again for your beautiful work.
Sincerely,
Diane & Bruce (parents)
Breana & Tom

Check out some of the amazing pictures from that day and feel the love! (photos courtesy of Goddard Studios):


Photos by Goddard Studios

We love seeing our brides so happy!

The colors were a breathtaking mix of ivory, champagne, pale pinks, and pastels.....so romantic!

Breanna and Tom, we wish you both the VERY BEST! Thanks for letting Floral Occasions spread some floral love on your special day!

Friday, July 15, 2011

Feeling blue??

While browsing through my pictures on my computer, I realized how many brides are using blue in their weddings. These are all weddings we provided flowers for. I love blue, it's one of my favorite colors! Enjoy....