under the deep blue

So I was watching Planet Earth, and watching the sections on the ocean, especially the coral reefs, got me thinking about recreating that same vibrant, beautiful feel with flowers rather than aquatic plants and animals.  Here are a few pictures of my inspiration:

I haven't actually had a chance (or reason) to make any arrangements inspired by this, but here are some of the flowers I might want to use when I do get the chance:

And maybe some day I'll actually get to see some of those amazing coral reefs for real!  Anyone getting married somewhere tropical and want me to come do the flowers?  :)

delphiniums, cornflowers, and more blue!

Still on a blue kick... plus, I really love winter weddings that use cool blues.  And one of my cousins is helping plan a wedding for which one of the colors is blue, so here's a little inspiration.

  

These are delphiniums.  One of my favorites!  They come in shades of blue from a very pale sky blue all the way to a dark almost purple blue.  They're great if you want to add height to centerpieces or other arrangements.  Or you can take individual blossoms for bouts and corsages.  I love the unique trumpet-shaped flowers - some say they look like dolphins (hence the name).

  

This corsage, also seen a few posts ago, combines some delphinium blossoms with bright blue cornflowers.

I absolutely love these little blossoms!  Tweedia come in a fun shade of light blue, and while not really big enough to make an entire bouquet out of them, add some great color and texture.

Blue hydrangea - a classic.  Great for centerpieces, or to fill out a bouquet.

 

Or if you're looking to make a brighter, bolder statement, consider some blue dendrobium orchids.  But be aware that they don't grow this color - they take the purple and white dendros and dye them to make this bright shade, so you will probably end up with some purple in the petals (as you can see in this picture).  Bu, they're still gorgeous!

blue lemon

In keeping with my blue theme, I wanted to write about a local vendor/location that I totally love: the Blue Lemon Restaurant in Highland, Utah.  I've been to their restaurant several times (so delicious!) and taken some of their cooking classes (so fun!  especially the chocolate one!) and recently discovered that they have a room upstairs that can be used for receptions or other events.  It's got a swanky, modern, fun look, and of course they cater if you have an event there - so you know it will be good!

And, they're committed to using fresh, healthy ingredients.  Plus their desserts always look really pretty.  :)  (check out their site for some mouth-watering pictures)  Even if it's not the look you want for your event, at least go check out the restaurant - maybe for a fun lunch with the girls before the big day!  Yum!

lots of blue

So I just found out I'm having a boy!  Which means, I'm going to be really in to the color blue for a little while  :)  So to celebrate my excitement, here's a little flashback to some blue wedding flowers from last summer.

And if blue is one of your wedding colors, don't let anyone tell you there aren't blue flowers.  There's your proof!  That is the actual color of those flowers.  So beautiful!

orange and brown

My cousin is getting married this spring, and her colors are orange and brown.  These colors are typically thought of as fall colors, but I love the idea of using them for a spring wedding.  I put together a few ideas that try to take a little more vibrant and lively twist on this color scheme.  A few of the pictures are still a little more fall/winter feeling, but that's ok.

Congratulations cous'!  :)  Your wedding will be gorgeous!

happy new year!

So, I'm a few days past New Year's, but we can still celebrate, right?  And to add to the celebration, I wanted to let you know about our New Year's Special!  You'll get 25% off your bridal party flowers*  or a Free Toss Bouquet when you book The Flower Girl for your wedding!

This special will be in effect for all weddings booked by the end of February, regardless of when the actual wedding is.

*Bridal party flowers include all bridesmaid bouquets and groom and groomsmen boutonnieres.

merry christmas time!

I was making a wreath to hang on our door for Christmas, and simply couldn't resist the urge to put it on our puppy first.  She was a great (though reluctant and constantly moving) model.  :)  This was before I had finished the wreath too - didn't really want her destroying too much!  Maybe I'll post a finished picture later.