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Summer is here and we thought we would share with you what you maybe seeing at those summer weddings you are attending. This season is all about vibrant colors and using flowers throughout your entire wedding.
We love all these bright, colorful flowers featured in wedding bouquets, ceremony arrangements, wedding cakes and as reception centerpieces. Talk with your florist about the design of these flowers. They'll know what's on trend, in season and will work with you to display your style.
Summer weddings will be here before you know it. Therefore, this week's Inspirational Friday focuses on summer weddings and all the little details we love about them.
The details that you can incorporate into your wedding during the summer are endless. The flowers, colors, venues and wedding dresses are all wonderful. Bright colors, outdoor venues and warm weather are all elements we tend to love. What are you planning for your summer wedding? We'd love to hear!
On your perfect day, you want the perfect bouquet. Next to you, the flowers are poised to be the talk of the day (and possibly long after). Here are five summer 2015 trends in bouquets that can give you an idea of what you want.
Pastels are the perfect color scheme for feeling like a princess. Once pastels took the color crown, they never went away, and now they are the biggest color trend of 2015. The best flowers to use are garden or hybrid tea roses, mingling with smaller flowers like freesia and some cute berries for an extra pastel punch (and a little light green, allowing you to shy away from dark foliage among your lighter colors.) Roses are always in-season and are available in many pastel hues, including pink and yellow. Pastel will add a splash of color to your white ensemble without overwhelming it.
If pastels are too, well, pastel for you, think about making a statement with bright, bold, large flowers open against each other. They’ll be practically fighting for superiority, but your florist will easily be able to balance them out so that there is harmony in the battleground (namely, your bouquet holder.) This will make quite a statement against your white dress!
Whether you prefer large or small flowers, there is no color scheme more classic, and yet still a strong trend, than white. Kim Kardashian’s wedding was pure white, with the added statement of clean lines and no exposed stems. All greenery was hidden behind voluminous ribbon to emphasize the pure white blossoms, and that look is easily attainable for you. Your florist has many bouquet holders and ribbon styles to choose from if you decide to go the covered-stem route.
What’s more fun than a bit of sparkle? Your florist has tons of choices in bejeweled accents for any style of bouquet. All shapes, sizes and colors of sparkly goo-gah are at your fingertips; some are threaded onto wire to go around the stems, others can be pinned to the flowers themselves. Glitter can be minimal, tucked into the blossoms to catch the eye, or it can be an in-your-face statement to your guests: “I am the princess today!” Whatever you choose, a glittery bouquet is a trend-forward option.
If you want a more natural look, your florist can make your bouquet appear as though you picked it straight from a garden or meadow. It can look as wild and untamed as you like; your florist will be able to secure it in such a way that it will stay together. For a really “from the garden” look, consider integrating flowering herbs as well as flowers.
Your wedding is your day, and the bouquet is part of the centerpiece – which is you! Trend-forward and never passé, you are the star. Good luck!
Want a great way to warm up from the wintry weather? Check out our Inpirational Friday with some great Summer Bridal Bouquet Ideas!
Your summer bouquet can have a combination of pastels with colors that pop! Make sure to add your own personal touch. Include your beach theme by incorporating pretty seashells or add greens that will give your bouquet a modern look. Check back with Wedding and Party Network for more wedding inspiration!
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This purple variant is in-between the calm stability of blue and the passionate energy of red. So, how do you incorporate this into your wedding?
We love all the imaginative ways you can blend this color into your wedding palette to invite warm summery feelings of joy and love.
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You don't have to skim the internet long to figure out what is on trend for 2014 summer bridal season. There are many trends out there that you'll absolutely fall in love with and want to include in your wedding. So, what are those? Wedding and Party Network has a few trends that you'll love!
Vintage: There is something so romantic about adding old-world charm to your wedding day. It can take on a very personal touch by adding family heirlooms into the mix. If you have a guestbook table, grace it with old family wedding photos in classic frames. "Something borrowed" is easy when you are sensitive to the romantic moments that have occurred in your family's past. Romance is timeless, and those delicate touches will be your favorite parts of the day. Also, floral crowns, lace, rose tinted decor–it's all very feminine and dainty for this summer's nuptials. And it isn't just all about the bride–it is becoming increasingly popular to spend almost as much time styling the groom also. Brown suits and suspenders are making a come back. Being a big fan of all things vintage, I'm loving it all.
Sparkle: For the bride who wants romance, but also a dash of fun into her day, glitter is the way to go. Add it to invitations or jewelry for subtlety, or go big by incorporating it into your gown or the bridesmaid dresses. Very feminine wedding gowns with gold sparkle for the bridesmaids brings both aspects together. Flashy shoes of any shade showcase a fun and flirty personality, and putting glitz on your cake can bring that personality right into your reception.
A fan of the outdoors? If you or your groom are outdoor people, this is the perfect season to tap into that and use it for your wedding celebration. You can re-purpose branches and pretty flowers into an archway to get married under or to use as a backdrop. Or just let scenery do the talking and have your ceremony at an inspiring outdoor location. This summer's trend of using soft neutrals to make big statements works well outside.
Whether you're going for a theme or really desire to tap into your past, this spring/summer you'll find plenty to work with. The touches are delicate and timeless and easy to throw your own expression into. Creativity is key this bridal season and it starts with your own personal story. What better way to spend your day than putting your story into a celebration!
Flowers are the building blocks for any wedding. They are used to make the bride's bouquet, the groom's boutonniere and more of the same for the bridesmaids and groomsmen. They can provide decoration for the reception room, tables and even the wedding cake! No wedding can be complete without flowers.
Because their role is so broad and far-reaching, flowers are of the utmost importance when planning your wedding. If you are in the Buncombe County area of North Carolina, nobody understands that better than Lizzee Dickman of Flowered Events! Lizzee specializes in wedding flowers of all types and offers a variety of wedding packages perfect for any budget or desire.
Lizzee understands that it can be difficult to meet with your florist over and over to get the details exactly right, but she also knows how important it is that those details be perfect. As such, she welcomes email consultations! This allows you to answer her questions at your leisure while ensuring that everything turns out exactly how you want it. If you want updates as she is preparing your wedding flowers, Lizzee is even willing to take photos and email them to you as she goes! That way you know exactly what you're getting and can make any last minute changes before the flowers are delivered!
Lizzee Dickman is the owner and operator of Flowered Events. She is an accomplished watercolor artist, but turned her artistic talents and long-standing love of flowers to floral design when she opened a flower shop in her native California in 1999. She now lives in Buncombe County NC and offers her services as a wedding design specialist!
Lizzee has over a decade of experience in floral design and fashions every bouquet and boutonniere special for her client. Each piece is uniquely designed and realized, resulting in a gorgeous finished product that will never be duplicated. When you use Lizzee and Flowered Events, you get something beautiful made only for you.
Flowers are the premiere decoration for your wedding. Let Flowered Events help you to make them great!
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It's starting to warm up, so now is the time to get outdoors. What better way to kick off the gorgeous weather than by hosting a backyard BBQ? Why not change up your BBQ though? Put a sweet and elegant twist on it.
Create the Setting – To create this setting, it's simple. Use vintage jars, vases and a mix of simplistic flowers. Think flowers galore.
For the Food – The other important aspect of this party is the food. What do you serve? First, plan out your meat. Chicken is always a crowd pleaser, as well as hamburgers. Once you've decided on your meats, move on to the side dishes. Whip up a batch of deviled eggs with a twist, such as adding prosciutto, serve marinated green beans or peas and pancetta.
While your guests are waiting on the food to be prepared, appetizers are great for them to nibble on. Seasonal fruit, phyllo wrapped asparagus, raspberry canapes with basil & balsamic or goat cheese tarts are all tasty!
Also, don't forget about dessert. Include fresh fruit within your desserts to give it a refreshing taste.
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