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Monday, April 15, 2013

Thursday, April 11, 2013

2013 Hot Floral Trend: Garlands

The past trends of tall centerpieces and clusters of old bottles with a few flowers are falling away to lower, fuller centerpieces in beautiful silver and gold containers. But another trend blooming (excuse the pun) in the market that has us SUPER excited is: the garland.

We have seen the ribbon garlands, the pennant garlands, and other various "DIY" garlands. However, the one that is exciting us is the floral garland. We have seen a few designers show us abundant floral garlands running the length of a dining table, but these artistic and lush looks are becoming more streamlined and available for brides. (It is definitely a personal favorite for a fresh look.)

There are tons of great uses and reasons to incorporate a garland into your wedding design. Garlands offer a great versatility compared to the typical centerpiece. They can be ran along a table as a centerpiece, can be draped on the backs of chairs, placed on stairwells, and hung from chandeliers. And they have the ability to reflect any style and can be made from various materials and flowers.

We hope you enjoy a few examples that have inspired us, and think about how to incorporate this amazing design in your wedding!

Enjoy!

 For a rustic touch string cotton and hang up along your aisle. Image via Green Wedding Shoes 
A garland featuring mono-botanical clusters connected. Image via Bloom by Anuchka

A lush garland in white. Image via Into The Woods

A hydrangea garland with candles. Image via Bouquets of Austin

Image via Oak and the Owl

Image via Elizabeth Anne Designs

Image via Francois Weeks

Image via Merriment Design

Image via Francoise Weeks

Image via Santa Barbara Chic

Paper flower garland up tree. Image via The Knot

A glamorous option for a bride in love with bling. Image via  The Wedding Superstore

Image via Once Wed

Monday, April 8, 2013

Goodbye, Meadow and Hello, English Garden!!

Over the past few years, we have seen an abundance of DIY details and simple floral in weddings. However, the times are changing! Gone is the trend of bud vases clustered on tables, weedy flowers in bouquets and centerpieces, and the "just picked" look of small bloom flowers and "wildflowers".

With the 1920's emerging into pop culture, we find couples going back to a more elegant and streamlined romance look for their big day. The "just picked" look of bouquets is becoming more elegant with the use of peonies, garden roses, and ranunculus. Instead of appearing to be picked out of a field or meadow, we are going back to our grandma's garden or a grand estate where everything is soft and romantic, but can still be bursting with color and texture. Farewell, to the clusters of old bottles with a singular bloom, the "vintage" containers holding baby's breath and thistle, and a HUGE farewell to mason jars with raffia and burlap. This look is being replaced with containers made of silver or gold holding clusters of opulent blooms such as garden roses and peonies.

Do not feel overwhelmed by this design and floral change, this look is one that feels opulent but is still natural. Enjoy a few of our favorite inspirations!

Image via Brown Paper Design

Image via Glendalough Manor


Image via Bella Fiori