Which Bouquet?

The Dress…

…the Emerson by San Patrick…

The Bouquets…

Bouquet #1

image via JL Designs

Bouquet #2

image via Tantawan Bloom

Bouquet #3

image via Flower Wild 

Which would you choose?

Hope you have a wonderful and meaningful Easter weekend with those you love!

 

Purple Rush

Inspired by this scene…

image via Sasha Souza and Mod Wedding

…loving these…

image via Michael George

image via Sonia Events and Caro Photography

image via Loda Floral Design

image via Azalea Floral Design 

image via Amy Osaba

image via Stephanie Fay Photography

image via Jesse Leake Photography

image via Orange Girl Photographs

image via Designs by Hemingway

image via Orange Girl Photographs

Happy Thursday!

Working Designer Wednesday: Part 2 (Even More Packaging Ideas)

For giftwrapping an arrangement…

image via Florali

For delivering boutonnieres…

image via Cashmere Designs

image via Clementine Posy

image via The Monkey Flower Group

image via Heavenly Blooms

image via Gilly Flowers

image via Lauryl Lane

For labeling bouquets…

image via Blush Floral Design

image via Springwell Gardens

image via Springwell Gardens

image via Springwell Gardens

image via Fleurie

For labeling boutonnieres…

image via Studio Choo

image via Peony and Plum

Please be sure to read Part 1 of this post below…and leave a comment for the Arizona designer who asks a great question…

Hope to see you back here tomorrow!

Working Designer Wednesday: More Packaging Ideas

First things first…today I have another reader question for you. I was thrilled (and grateful) that so many of you left thoughtful comments for our West Coast designer last week regarding interns. So this week, I have a question from an Arizona designer and hope some of you experienced designers can help her out…

“What do wedding and event florists do to keep their peak dates open for higher budget brides and not overbook on those peak days ? Do they require a certain minimum for peak season?  I am struggling with overbooking smaller ones and then missing out on the larger events.”

Thanks for your help! I know she’ll appreciate it…

Now, let’s look at some packaging ideas…from some very talented designers and growers…

For hand-tied carry-out bouquets…

image via Florali

image via Wild Acre Flowers

image via It’s Mary Ruffle

For delivering wedding bouquets…

image via Springwell Gardens

image via Di Bezi Photography

image via Fleurs

image via Adorations and Jennifer Dery Photography

image via Punch 

image via Think Studio

image via Beautiful Blooms

Hope you’re feeling inspired! Don’t forget to leave a comment for our Arizona designer if you have some helpful advice. Wednesdays are becoming favorites of mine because I love hearing what you have to say about your experiences in this great business! I appreciate you all so much…

Happy Wednesday!

Simply Hydrangeas

 

image via Michelle Rago Ltd

image via Robbie Honey

image via Mille Fiori

image via Stoneblossom

image via Bella Flora

image via Simply Chic Events

image via Holly Heider Chapple Flowers

image via Salt Harbor Designs

image via Grace Ormonde

image via Pennington Flowers

Alone…that’s my favorite way to design with hydrangeas. What about you? Do you prefer hydrangeas mixed with other flowers or used alone en masse?

Today’s off to a much better start for me simply because I was able to share a few flowers with you this morning. Always better to start a day without massive frustration…thank you Live Writer.

Have a great Tuesday! 

 

Tall Centerpieces

image via Eric J. Photography

image via Bella Flora

image via Jessica’s Country Flowers

image via Tantawan Bloom

image via Stephanie Fay Photography

image via Bella Flora

image via Beautiful Blooms

image via Darryl & Co

image via Salt Harbor Designs and The Schultzes Photography

image via Soulflower

Happy Monday!