Yellow Wedding Flowers and Peacock Feathers

I always welcome challenges and interesting projects. Alina had approached me to create her bridal party flowers with peacock feathers. She absolutely loved them. We came up with the design that would complement her gown and hair style.  Alina was delighted with her bridal bouquet. In addition, we designed simple and romantic, all white, with some spark and  feathers, backdrop decor  . Alina was the one who created her own centerpiece that looked so lovely and complemented entire look.

 

Looking for party or wedding decor ideas, overwhelmed with number of choices? Give Margaret a call at 416-737-1070 and we will help you to build your event layer by layer to create the look you and your guests will be talking for long.

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Royl Wedding Highlights

You are cordially invited to a short recap of the Royal Wedding. A fairy tale wedding indeed it was, and what I loved the most was the genuine love the couple was showing.  I must admit, I wasn’t up at 4 am watching the full coverage, but what I noticed from the start, was that Kate was so truly happy and enjoying every moment that special day, at the same time keeping her composure.

The wedding had it all, the romance, the smiles, the horse-drawn carriages, the handmade lace, the crowds marching so happily and in order to witness THE KISS. In addition, the British had fun all day.

..and he said "You look Beautiful"..OH

Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duches of Cambridge.

This exquisite wedding gown, put together by hand by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, it is a perfect intermingling of tradition and modernity, with a bodice of ivory satin made of hand-cut English lace and French chantilly lace, over ivory and white satin gazar {a sheer, lightweight silk organza with a glaze-like sheen and moderate stiffness}; individual flowers were hand cut from lace and hand-engineered onto the ivory silk tulle to create the design, which features the national flowers of England, Ireland, Scotland, and wales; 58 gazar & organza covered buttons ran up the back.

The veil was made of layers of ivory silk tulle and trimmed with hand-embroidered flowers.

The eight-tiered royal wedding cake was decorated with 900 delicate sugar-paste flowers, including 17 different blooms and foliage for their meaning and symbolism, known as the language of flowers.

That is one of my favorite pictures, and it shows the intricacy of her bridal bouquet. It included myrtle, lily-of-the-valley, hyacinth and stephanothis blooms. According to tradition, the bouquet a bride will be left on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Westminster Abbey. The late queen mother began the tradition by leaving her wedding bouquet at the grave in 1923 in memory of her brother who was killed in the First World War.

Isn’t she happy here and the tiara ... Kate’s ‘something borrowed' was the Cartier halo tiara, made in 1936. The new princess Catherine matched the tiara with earrings by Robinson Pelham, a gift from her parents. For the wedding reception, Catherine changed into a second Alexander McQueen gown, and her sister Pippa changed out of her stunning McQueen into Temperley London gown.

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A real fairy tale wedding! There will be a long time until the wedding of that caliber. One more thing, they both seemed to be enjoying and being sure in love.

How to Keep Your Bouquet Fresh on Your Wedding Day?

Bridal Flowers

Recently, I was asked how to keep the bridal bouquet in a perfect condition for the day of the wedding. I believe how you keep your flowers and what you choose as your flowers are two equally important factors to remember to keep the longevity of your arrangement.   

Here are some tips to help you make the correct choice for you:

Keeping a bouquet healthy is all about using fresh flowers and keeping them constantly saturated in natural water.

The following steps will help you keep your bouquet lasting throughout your wedding day.

1) Keep your bouquet out of direct sun and in a cool place as long as possible.   This is particularly important after the flowers are delivered to its initial location.  You may want to move the flowers to the coolest room in the house, like a basement. Never leave the flowers in a parked car as the temperature gets hot very quickly, and the flowers will start to turn brown rather quickly.

2) If it’s a hot day you can mist your bouquet with water.   An ordinary plant sprayer will do the job.

3) Choose robust flowers. Good choices are roses, carnations, callas, proteas, and orchids, like dendrobium or cymbidium. They last for long periods of time out of water and can withstand very warm temperatures.

On the flipside, flowers that need a lot of water are hydrangeas and stephanotis.

4) The style of the bouquet can also prolong the life of flowers. If you have round, hand tied bouquet with many flowers packed together, the blooms keep the moisture in longer.

5) In addition to these points, keep the stems exposed in a vase of water as long as you can.  Do this before the ceremony and during any other times, such as during the meal, and your bouquet will last even longer.

6) Speak to your florist before the big day to see if the flowers will be sprayed with a special liquid shield to lock in natural moisture. In my opinion, it works miracles!

Final note:

If the flowers are fresh, well-conditioned and hydrated, your bouquet should be the perfect addition to a gorgeous bride during your wedding day. 

To see samples of bridal bouquets visit our online gallery 

http://www.mwflowerdesign.com/gallery-arrangements.php or Facebook fan page for most recent pictures http://www.facebook.com/pages/MW-Flower-Design
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You can call Margaret at 416-737-1070 if you need help in creating your bridal flowers.

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Spring Wedding in Toronto - Tulip Centerpieces.

Congratulations to Meera and Jonathan who got married this past weekend! Their ceremony and reception was held at Le Jardain in Woodbridge, Ontario. Fuchsia was the colour of the day, complimented by black overlays and black backdrops with sparkling features such as mirrors under the centerpieces!

I don't remember the first time I met Meera, but I had decorated the Fusia Magazine launch event in 2010, and the theme was also fuchsia. Meera is the editor of Fusia Magazine.

Meera and Jonathan's wedding day was a very windy and rainy day, but the spirits were high and vibrant like dozens of spring tulips that I had brought to their venue for the centerpiece. As the guests seated at their tables, the one-of-a-kind custom table numbers and bright tulips welcomed them in.

By the way, it takes a certain skill to make sure that tulips are open for a specific day!

                                                       

                                                        
                                                                    Delivery and Setup Time

                                                                   Pink Tulip Wedding Centerpiece

                                                                   One of a Kind Table Numbers

                                                     
                                                                    Room Full of Tulips - Table Centerpieces

                                                                 Fuchsia Black and Ivory Setting for the Couple

                                                                     Pink and Orange Tulip Bridal Bouquet

                          
                                                                        Happy Couple

                                                                     Fabulous Cupcake Cake

                                                   Black and White Head Table Decor with Touches of Fuchsia

                                                                        Head Table Arrangement

                                                         Groom's Boutonniere - Ivory Rose with Fern

If you need help with your wedding decor give Marga a call at 416-737-1070 or email wedding details to get a quote.

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Alternative for Peonies. What is Cabbage Rose?

Rosa centifolia or Cabbage rose is a huge rose with very large blooms that made them famous. Each bloom has so many petals that they do actually resemble cabbage. It is an excellent choice for bridal bouquets, especially in cases where bride loves peonies and they happen to be out of season at her wedding date. The roses are very fragrant and come in white, pink, and red. The petals are tightly packed, making the rose one huge ruffled bloom.

If your wedding is months when peonies are not in season and you love the look give Margaret a call at 416-737-1070 to see how cabbage roses could make you happy or email me your questions.

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Thank You Note That Makes Me Belive in What I Do

I love what  I do, and I get exited with new opportunities, products, designs. I always loved colour, texture and things pretty. Each time I see the happy couple, or the wedding decor well executed, I feel energized and ready for more designing challenges.

The recent thank you note that had arrived in my mail box made me supper happy, and added even more energy for the wedding season that is about to start.

Dear Margaret,

Because of you, my wedding was spectacular! Thank kyou so much for all of your help, advice and good times helping me create the special feeling I found because of you.

With Love,

Megan & Christian

If you require help with your wedding or event decor give Margaret a call at 416-737-1070 or email me your questions.

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Sophisticated Birthday Party Celebration

I want to share the details of one special event that I had a privilege to design at the beginning stages of my business. Gaitree was a friend of a girl that I had met on the wedding set up for my neighbor. Gaitree was organizing a party to celebrate her 40^th birthday. It is how my experience with ostrich feather centerpieces has started anyway. We worked together to style the celebration for her close friends and family. The fabulous birthday girl wanted an elegant affair with décor details in all areas of the reception venue, including touches in bathrooms as well. The chosen colours were classic white and black with a modern twist.

Going through these photos was really nostalgic for me - this was THE Event that influenced my design 'career' in many ways and gave me a lot of confidence.  We needed to create ostrich centerpieces, bar arrangements and fabulous designs to be placed around the room. Each table setting was adorned with a small vase with white rose. All the design elements turned out great, and the place card table set up become the source of inspiration on Bride.ca and it can be found here.

It was an evening to remember.  Gaitree {who was the star of the night} was surrounded by her family and friends, and yes, I also was there to take part in the celebrations. It turned out that one of her uncles was my neighbor.

The picture tree that I created turned out to be the center of attention. Through the night the guests would come and check all the pictures. It was a custom creation of black twigs, crystal and personal photographs.

Oh, one more exciting news here, Tracey, who introduced us, is getting married the upcoming summer, and guess, we are going do her wedding décor. Can’t wait, can’t wait.

It was a fabulous celebration.  Enjoy!

Black ostrich feathers create strong statement framing the picture tree that become  the focal point  and center of attention.

Black ostrich feather arrangements

White ostrich  centerpieces and a few cylinder vases with white flower ball adored  the guest tables

White ostrich centerpieces brought element of fun to the celebration.

Additional decor elements, like mirrors, disco balls, candles and white roses in small vases were used to bring texture and colour to the tables. In addition, mirrors and silver chargers created layered  look, complementing black table linens.

The corners of the reception room were decorated with one of a kind arrangements of black sparkly twigs with hanging crystals. Numerous red and white flower balls hang from the brunches. It created the visual interest beyond the tables.

Another table was decorated with twigs and crystals. The arrangements were framed with black ostrich centerpieces. The guest had the opportunity to write best wishes and to post on the tree.

Hanging Crystals Added Spark to Black Twigs

Midnight Food Table Was Decorated with Tall Arrangements of White Twigs, Feathers and Crystals

Table Details. Small Vase with Black Rocks and White Rose

Looking for party or wedding decor ideas, overwhelmed with number of choices? Give Margaret a call at 416-737-1070 and we will help you to build your event layer by layer to create the look you and your guests will be talking for long.

Click to Visit Our Gallery to see more examples of our work that might inspire you.