Springtime Parade

For your viewing pleasure...a cavalcade of pretty spring bouquets!

Valentines Day Preview



2 dozen gorgeous red roses.



roses and pure white hydrangeas.



It's right around the corner....the most romantic holiday of the year.  And here are a few of our favorite bouquets for your consideration.



3 rose budvase with assorted foliage.




puppy love.



And last but not least, xxx and ooos.  



Hugs and Kisses.



Something old...something new. Wedding flower trends.

We've been meeting with many newly engaged couples over the last few weeks.  January is always one of our busiest months for scheduling our summer weddings.  And it is such a pleasure to spend time with our brides-to-be planning out the details for their big day.

Some of the trends we are seeing a lot of this year....

                                 Black and white with a pop of bright color.  This trend actually started a couple of years ago but it seems to be gaining in popularity.  White linens with black and white damask to accent and a splash of citrus yellow, orange or lime are a current favorite although bright hot pink is coming on strong. 

A summer bride and family at the Grand Willow Inn

Bridal bouquet featuring white roses and hydrangeas.

                        









    Purple and/or lavender. These shades seemed to fall out of favor for a few years but it appears to be making a comeback.  For a garden style wedding, there are so many different types of flowers available in these shades.  Add a contemporary touch of a springy lime green for contrast and your bouquets will really stand out.

              


      


      Rustic-Woodsy theme.  A new twist on an old favorite.  Bouquets that look like they were gathered up on a walk through the woods.  Soft fern curls, twiggy branches curled around bouquets of wild flowers, pine cones even.  A natural fit for pacific northwest weddings but this trend seems to be spreading across the country too.  The Beau Lodge is a perennial favorite for couples who enjoy a forest setting

                             Rustic-farm theme.  Another old favorite that has been updated for contemporary weddings.  We are not seeing much in the hay bales and hoedowns any more but some details are still popular.  Bouquets tucked into mason jars, raffia ribbon wrapped stems, and refurbished barn venues are crazy hot right now.  Check out Countryside Meadows in Arlington or Tazer Valley Farm in Stanwood, they both have the perfect ambiance for a couples who prefer a rural setting.

Flowers from around the world

With Valentines Day quickly approaching, we've been busy busy busy ordering in flowers from all around the world. Literally.  Our roses and lilies come to us directly from South America, orchids are flown in from Thailand and Australia, and antheriums and other tropicals arrive from Hawaii.  Many of our flowers are grown in the lovely climates of southern CA. and we are fortunate to be able to source quite a lot of our flowers locally.

And if that weren't enough, we are lucky enough to have the second largest flower auction in the WORLD within driving distance up in Burnaby, British Columbia.   In addition to the many growers centered in Burnaby, they also receive floral stock from around the world on a daily basis and it is auctioned off in a manner similar to it's more famous cousin in Holland. 


Modern technology has enabled the floral industry to create a system that ensures that flowers are grown in optimum conditions, cut at the precise time to promote longevity, super hydrated and chilled before shipping and then shipped overnight to the import houses and from there to us, your local florist. 

What does this mean for you?  It means that we have access to the freshest, most fabulous flowers in the world.  Upon arrival in our shop, the flowers are cleaned and conditioned with the flower food they need to open beautifully and last longest.  And then, they are arranged in gorgeous bouquets and hand delivered to the recipient of your choice. 

That is the reason our bouquets have been known to last for two weeks or more.  And that is the quality  our clients have come to rely on. 

Don't settle for less, and don't settle for a bouquet that wilts after 3 days.  Call the Enchanted Florist, your local experts in all things floral.

Summer time, sweet summer time.

It's been a crazy busy summer here in flower world.  So busy that I haven't had a chance to post in quite a few months.  But if you follow us on facebook, you can check on some of our more recent activities.

The weddings that we worked on last weekend were so much fun.  We normally take a few days off over Labor day weekend but this year we booked 3 weddings so it was all work work work.  Let me know what you think.

This was the cascading bouquet for Friday's bride.  I've heard that this style will be making a come back and it appears to be true.

Sundays' bride chose bright red and deep purple for her wedding colors.  The dark purple calla lilies add an elegant touch to this fun bouquet.

Saturday's bride was all about bright pinks and greens.  The cymbidium orchids in this bridesmaids bouquet really pop against a backdrop of hot pink roses.

The bridal bouquet was a fun mix of dahlias, roses, and hypericum berries.  A sweet taste of summertime.

A Season for Romance

Here we are, suffering through the dark, dreary end of winter days, and along comes a holiday designed to make everyone feel warm, cozy and most of all...loved. 
Valentines Day.  A day for sweetness and romance and the exchange of loving missives.  Flowers and romance go hand in hand, there is nothing more charming than a declaration of love accompanied by a handcrafted bouquet of fresh blooms to brighten a winter day.



These are just a few of the lush and lovely bouquets we have ready to deliver to your sweetheart.

Give us a call at 360.757.2427 or go online to place your order at http://www.myenchantedflorist.net/
And prepare to enjoy the benefits of a romantic gesture.

Christmas Open house all month!

  We looked at the calendar to pick out the perfect date for a Holiday open house this month and we pondered long and hard on which weekend would work best for all of our customers (and for us too)   Nothing seemed to fit.  We wanted a date that wasn't competing with any of the big fundraising auctions for the local charities.  Or Thanksgiving and Black Friday shoppers.  Or  birthday celebrations for the grandkids, (one must have priorites).

  So, the only thing we could think to do is celebrate our open house....ALL MONTH LONG!!  A holiday extravaganza all month at The Enchanted Florist.  Different specials and sales every week.  As well as discounts on preordered Christmas bouquets and wreaths all month.  That's right.  Pre order your Christmas bouquets before November 30th and receive 20% off the regular price.  Wreaths, both fresh and silk are 10% off.

And this week only, glorious mercury glass containers are 25% off.  It's a holly jolly holiday open house at your favorite little flower shop.  Stop and see some of the  beautiful, fun pieces we've found for you.