It’s when all the delicate new blooms become available like tulips, hyacinths, ranunculus and of course the beginning of peonies.

Modern or romantic, the colours and the textures provide an endless number of combinations and regardless of how you bring them together they are stunning.

Here is one more image that was taken at the Old Mill. Simple, stunning white tulips immersed in water and finished with a candle as a lovely accent arrangement.

Spring Wedding Flowers | Floret.ca

Nadine and Mark flew home from the UK a week before their April wedding to host their wedding.

The wedding began at Islington United Church and then these flowing arrangements of hydrangea, roses and lisianthus in the fresh shades of white and pale pink and finished with flowing trails of greens along with the centerpieces turned Guild Hall into a bauer of floral loveliness.

Wedding Centerpiece At The Old Mill | Floret.ca

The things is that I never saw them again in person and except for the word of thanks they conveyed when I had items picked up at the end of the evening.

All our meetings were over skype video (amazing!) including their sample viewing and even on the day we crossed paths, but never saw each other.

It’s with experiences like these that I really appreciate even more fully, the trust that I have been given to understand and to create a couple’s vision for their most important day.

Pictures to come soon.

The peony party will begin shortly. These luxurious and premium beauties make the heart of even the most experienced wedding florist skip a beat.

They can be used in every part of wedding flowers – bridal bouquets, ceremony arrangements and of course centerpieces.

The only thing you may want to reconsider them for is a boutonniere unless it was going to be in bud state. They are lovely to be sure and for a limited time only.

Well, it was christened in a way that only a wedding floral studio can be with a very special wedding. It was a second chance wedding.

It’s one that seemed so unlikely just a few years ago, but it was simple, chic and full of love.

As with all non-traditional spaces designated for weddings, flowers are always the nicest way to create a focal area and these were created just for that purpose.

For some, the more the better. They love them and on their day of days they want to be surrounded by nature’s loveliness. I get that.

It’s easy to think that most of the wedding world must be thinking this way since it’s all that we see. It would kind of be like see clothing websites where all we see is haute couture and it has us thinking that the whole world must be this way.

I believe there is a quiet movement and it would be this way naturally for the subtle statement. The one that says in an understated but beautiful way that this is “us” – thoughtful, creative and lovely.

It not overwhelming is size as it is overwhelmingly obvious that it’s about attention to detail and about thoughtfully representing your vision.

That’s the nature of good news. It travels well. It’s been about 2 months officially, but over a year in the making, but Floret has a new home.

Words don’t do it justice, but let’s just say a peaceful space that is brimming with all the inspiring possibilities for wedding flowers and I love it.

Hope you’ll visit me soon.

If it does, it’s because it’s the cause of much confusion for those wanting these delicate spring blooms.

People are always surprised to hear when spring flowers are really available.

Would you believe me if I told you January? Yes. That’s when tulips become available and are in their prime in March.

It’s confusing I know. The way they grow and when they are available on the commercial market, but they’re always just as pretty.

It’s so important so keep things fun instead of making it one more thing do because it will make planning the wedding feel like a job instead of a joy.

Once you’ve gathered all your inspiration images, sort them out, whichever way feels best to you.

Here are a couple of ways you could do this:

-sort by colour

-sort by flower

-sort by category: bouquets, hair floral, ceremony arrangements, reception ideas

Once you done this let it sit for a little while and then come back to it.

When you done this and you feel good about it, it’s time to consider a florist.

Since most people planning their weddings aren’t necessarily familiar with floral varieties and the seasonality of each one, no particular order here are some great ways to get started on the path to have flowers that add to the celebration of the day.

Be Inspired!

Needless to say, the web is the most amazing resource for doing research. Websites like The Knot have vast resources of images that you can peruse. Make a note of the images that you feel yourself drawn to and what you like about them. Don’t worry at this point about whether or it works otherwise you might feel tempted to stop before you start. Let it be fun!

Next post, I’ll write about what to do once you’ve collected all these great ideas!