Flower Focus

Jun

29

Why I Love Being a Wedding Florist

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It is very simple… I really love flowers. I love their beauty and I am amazed by Nature every time I work with flowers. I love creating beautiful arrangements and I find it extremely therapeutic working with gorgeous blooms.

Make no mistake, working with flowers is not easy – unpacking boxes, stripping thorns off of roses and wiring stems can all lead to rather damaged hands. It is a time consuming endeavor as one beautifully arranged bowl of flowers can equate to 3 hours of work (if you factor in time it takes to drive to the Flower Market).

Yet, for me, working with flowers is an absolute pleasure. I get so excited about going to the flower market to pick up my order and driving back with a car full of boxes of flowers in anticipation of starting to create beauty.

Flowers are delicate and handling them with care is essential. With some flowers, at certain time of the year I cannot start arranging too soon, as they may not look ideal for the wedding. So working through the night is often what I have to do to ensure the blooms are as fresh as possible before the wedding.

My absolute favorite is making bouquets! If I could, all I would do is make bouquets the whole day. I love playing with textures, colours and different shapes. Wiring does not scare me. In fact, I believe a bridal bouquet without wire is simply unoriginal. I always try to convey bride’s personality with each bouquet by using something that is symbolic or important to the bride.

And lastly, the reason why I love being a wedding florist is because I enjoy setting up a wedding knowing that my work is an integral part of making someone’s special day magical and beautiful.

May

25

Outdoor Wedding at Toadbury Hall

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Splendid Affairs had the pleasure of arranging flowers for Karin Botha’s wedding. This outdoor wedding took place at Toadbury Hall in March. This was a morning wedding and reception took place under the trees. The bride chose different shades of purple – which looked simple amazing in the outdoor setting. The splashes of colour bathing in sunlight created a festive atmosphere. The simplicity of flowers elegantly arranged in clear vases was complimentary of this High Tea reception. We used purple roses, lisianthus, alstroemerias and veronicas.

Venue: Toadbury Hall

Photographer: Brenda Veldtman

May

04

Flower Arrangement in Mauve and Green

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This is a bright mauve flower arrangement accentuated by the bright green sprays.

Apr

25

Inspirational Reception Centerpieces

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(via The Knot)

(via Martha Steward Weddings)

Wrapping vases in fabric can be a great way of taking your wedding decor to that exceptional level. You can try different variations of colour and texture on a different shaped containers. This is an incredibly easy, effective and budget friendly way to personalise your wedding!

Apr

13

Peonies

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Peonies grow in abundance in China and Japan, where they have been valued for their attractive array of colorful flowers, and they come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and styles.

In South Africa, we see them briefly in October and November.

Apr

12

The Price of Wedding Flowers

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Flowers play an important role in setting the scene, the ambiance, and create a wedding atmosphere.
Let me tell you how wedding flowers end up costing a small fortune, and what factors influence the price tag.
We all know that fresh flowers are expensive – yet such is the nature of the live elements. Wedding flowers are even more expensive since they require greater handling, conditioning, optimization and careful arranging to satisfy bride’s specific requirements.

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Apr

12

High Tea Wedding Idea – Roses and Lace

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Apr

12

Beautiful Roses

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The Sweet Avalanche and Vandela roses are the perfect combination for a High Tea Wedding. They open up beautifully and truly resemble English garden roses.

These impressive breeds of roses are sturdy, big budded and exceptionally exquisite.

They do require special conditioning in order to ensure maximum impact. So buy your roses 2-3 days before the event, strip all the thorns and leaves, cut the stem at an angle and leave in a clean water filled with flower food.

Watch the flowers, if the buds open too fast move your roses into the cool and dark place. If you notice that the flowers are not opening fast enough (especially in winter) move to the warmer place.

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