A September Wedding

A few scenes from my nephews September wedding at The Wild Rose in Arlington.

 

 

The tall vases had inverted gladiolas wrapped in submersible lights to support their centerpieces.

 Half of the table top centerpieces were low and surrounded by a drift of coral rose petals.

 The head table was a simple garland of ivy, ruscus, and crystal sprays, leaving plenty of room for the bridal parties bouquets.

 A flower girl bouquet.

 The Brides bouquet. White freesia with David Austin roses accented with a touch of sparkling crystals tucked into the heart of each bloom

 This would be me installing the arbor bouquet.  My granddaughter, Kateryna was acting as our company photographer that day.  She did a great job.

 Mission complete!

 The aisle decor was a simple nosegay of babysbreath slipped into a sparkling cone hand crafted by the bride herself.  A dusting of rose petals and a sweep of white organza completed the look.

 A close up of a bridesmaids bouquet.

 Party time in the reception tent.

Formal wedding photography by Carmylees Photography.
A bridesmaid with her bouquet.  And, of course, the DRESS.

 Aisle decor, and a cluster of bridesmaids.

 A few private moments pre ceremony.

 More photos taken by some of the grooms family.  Thank you Grace and Toni!

A most glamorus flower girl.

The handsome ringbearers.

 The lovely bride escorted by her proud father.

Not a dry eye in the...garden..

 A sweetly personal ceremony

 Promises made..

 and  a kiss to seal the deal.

 The bride and groom with their parents...and a full moon rises like a blessing on their wedding reception.

The grooms family

 The romance of a first dance under the starry skies.

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.