Honoring and appreciating your parents on your wedding day

Honoring and appreciating your parents on your wedding day is one of the most heartfelt gestures that you can do, to show you your parents how much you truly love and appreciate all they have done to bring you to this point. Below are a few tips that your can incorporate into your wedding. Enjoy!
 

Image by The Sugared Plums on Etsy

1. During the ceremony, have the officiant mention the names of any deceased parent or grandparent, and how much they influenced and molded you to the individuals you are today.

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Life's journey... through our eyes

It has been a very busy week for us, from designing and creating wedding event decor to creating wreaths and decorating a laying-in-state. It certainly brings with it a whole lot of emotions... From joy and laughter, to a more somber and reflective mood.

With every event that we design and decorate, we realize more and more how our services impact life events - Baby showers, birthdays, weddings, promotions, 'just because', funerals... It is these events that give us pause, and remind us that everyday is a gift and that we should appreciate and maximize every minute of it. we should celebrate life while we can, and not get bogged down by things around us that we have no control over.

We certainly hope that you live life to the fullest, so that when you look back on your life many years from now you can smile and say to yourself "I lived my life the best I could... I did my very best"

We hope you all had a great week, and hope you have an awesome weekend!!! Cheers!

"Bleeding Heart" wreath by Christine's Creatives

For the groom: orange and green color palette

Seeing as we have focused on bridal accessories over the last couple of posts, I figured it is only fair that we give the guys some real estate on here. Besides, yesterday was father's day... so they get special preference  :) Below is an orange and green color palette for the groom. What do you think?

Credits (top left to bottom right):
1. Tie and boutonniere - The Knot
2. Cufflinks - Etsy
3. Boutonniere - Christine's Creatives
4. Tie clip - Etsy

Do not forget your wedding vehicle decor ...

There are so many moving parts when you start planning your wedding, and you really do not want to forget your wedding vehicle decor. Decorating the bride, groom, and bridal party vehicles is just as important as the boutonnieres and flowers for the bridal party. Besides the beauty and sense of festivity the wedding vehicle decor provides, it also helps to single out the most important vehicles of the event. Simply put, decorations on the wedding party vehicles should be just as beautiful as they are functional.

Think about it.... decorating your wedding vehicles is just as good as a VIP pass. Have you seen how politicians and government officials clear traffic with their sirens and lights? Well, your wedding day is your day to be THE VIP. Your decorated vehicles will open up parking spots and clear the way for you if there is traffic on your way to your wedding/reception venue. 

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Oscar de la Renta Bridal Spring/Summer 2014 | Monique Lhuillier Wedding Dress Collection - Spring 2014

As an event decorating and florist design shop, we typically draw our inspiration from various sources. Over the past couple of days we've been reviewing various designer wedding shows, and there are definitely a few that caught our attention - The Oscar de la Renta Bridal Spring/Summer 2014 and the Monique Lhuillier Wedding Dress Collection - Spring 2014 were our top two (videos are embedded below).

Oscar de la Renta Bridal Spring/Summer 2014 collection

If you are bride-to-be, and haven't yet purchased your wedding dress , you should watch the The Oscar de la Renta Bridal Spring/Summer 2014 show for inspiration.

It was a spectacular show with gorgeous accessories to tie together the collection. The exquisite lace embroidered gloves, veils, and floral headpieces for the flowers girls definitely got our attention. This timeless collection featured a lot of structured wedding dresses designed with Chantilly laces, taffeta, and floral sequin. 

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Centerpieces: Your event is your own production... make it a true reflection of you

As we wait patiently for the Great Gatsby to be released in movies tonight, we figured we would write a Gatsby themed blog today about centerpieces.

As we all know (hopefully), it is important that your guests feel welcome when they attend an event that you are hosting. Food is a universal way of making guests feel welcome at your home or event, and so is the ambiance you create. You want guests to leave with pleasant experiences that they'll talk about with nostalgia for years to come. Think about the Oscars or the MET gala - its the creativity in the fashion, the music, the decor, the venue - pretty much the whole production that keeps people talking and keeps these events newsworthy. Your event is your own production. It leaves an impression in people's minds of the kind of individual you may be.

Using centerpieces on guest tables is one of the ways to create a comfortable welcoming atmosphere for your guests. Items that can be used for centerpieces are only limited by your imagination. Flowers, decorative birdcages, lanterns, fruit bowls, framed pictures, crystals, candles, gold fishes, feathers .... Anything really.
Ok well, maybe not everything. There a few things you may want to consider before selecting your centerpieces:
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When should you give her flowers?

English: Bouquet of yellow roses, red flowers (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Studies show that most women love flowers, and can typically remember when last they received flowers (The research was conducted in 2005 by The Michael Cohen Group.). Flowers makes women feel special, loved and appreciated. The interesting thing is that the flowers that we give do not necessarily have to be big bouquets, and they do not have to be roses either. As cliche as it may sound, it is the thought the counts. I've heard guys say, 'eh but they are only flowers - and they'll die soon anyways'. Trust me on this one guys, flowers will soften her heart and will most likely make her more receptive to you.
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What type of bouquet should a bride carry?

Bouquets by Christine's Creatives Nigeria Limited

Most brides around the world choose to carry a bouquet on their wedding day. Brides typically select the style and size of their bouquet based on how elaborate or simple the wedding dress is going to be. For example, cascade styled bouquets are typically paired with wedding gowns that have a long train, while nosegay bouquets are typically matched with simple styled wedding dresses. The fan bouquet has also made a comeback and has been spotted at quite a few weddings this year. An excellent

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Flowers for the ones we love... in this life and the next

 Flowers for the ones we love... in this life and the next.

As florists, we know how important it is to express feelings through flowers. Giving flowers to friends and family when they are still around is a way of saying you appreciate, love, acknowledge and care for them. When they pass on, flowers are also a way to say, they may be gone (for now) but they are never ever forgotten.

Wreaths by Christine's Creatives Nigeria Limited

When a loved one passes on, people think about what they can do to symbolize their love for the individual that has passed on, while also acknowledging their grief of losing that person. For thousands of years, people across nationalities, race and creed have recognized flowers as a symbol of life, hope and love. Floral baskets, Casket sprays, Laying-in-state floral gardens, Casket floral blankets, Floral pillows and other floral set pieces are floral designs that bring color and a sense of hope to a laying-in-state or funeral service.

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