To help you choose which herbs to use, here’s some symbolism on herbs that are especially wedding appropriate:
| Angelica: protection Calendula: health, joy Carnation: admiration, pure love Heather: admiration, protection Ivy: fidelity Larkspur: joy Lavender: love, devotion Lemon verbena: unity Marjoram: joy, happiness, marital bliss, blushes Mint: warm feelings Myrtle: true love, married bliss, fidelity Oregano: joy, happiness Pansy: thoughts of loved one Parsley: festivity Rosemary: remembrance and fidelity |
Rue: protection from evil Sage: domestic virtue Sweet basil: good wishes Thyme: courage and strength Violets: faithfulness Pink roses: beauty, grace Red roses: passion , love, luck Rose white: unit, love, respect, innocence Rose geranium: preference Rosemary: remembrance, fidelity, luck Sage: domestic virtue, long life Thyme: courage, strength Verbena: faithfulness, marriage Wormwood: affecion Yarrow: everlasting love |
Including herbs in a wedding celebration is both modern (fresh and eco-friendly) and old fashioned (the Romans have dibs on the idea, after all). No matter what kind of wedding you’re planning, though, herbs can enhance the celebration with meaning and beauty.
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My general pricing – I do have a min. of $45 (no vase) for arrangements. $5 & up to add a vase. Usually you get 16-20 stems OR more depending on the style. Shop local ! You get more for your money & fresher too!
Picking the Flowers ~
Who doesn’t love a grandiose wedding? It’s easy to spend too much money everywhere for a wedding! The Bridal Party flowers are going to be in so many pictures, make them the Best of all! Then stick to very simple, even single flowers, on the reception tables. Then if you haven’t picked the date, flowers are most expensive up to 2 weeks before a major holiday & for about 3 days after it the new flower stock has not come in. So adjusting the date could save you hundreds of dollars!
Try this site for some ideas then send a pic to me so we can see what you have in mind for your wedding!
http://www.projectwedding.com/photo/browse?tag=flowers
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We are looking forward to 2013 being an adventure of WEDDINGS! Please contact me for a one on one consultation to start your wedding plans. Please don’t wait! You need at least 2 months min. to get the flowers going. Though I will always try to make even a last minute wedding work perfectly too! Simplify is the key to last minute!
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The easiest way to keep your flower budget in check is to choose flowers that will be in season on your wedding day.
If you’re not sure what’ll be in season when you walk down the aisle, check out this handy list:
SPRING
Agapanthus, Amaryllis, Anemone, Bell of Ireland, Bird of Paradise, Boronia, Brodea, Casa Blanca Lily, Cherry Blossom, Columbine, Cornflower, Daffodil, Dahlia, Delphinium, Dogwood, Forsythia, Foxglove, Freesia, Gardenia, Goldenrod, Helleborus, Hollyhock, Hyacinth, Hydrangea, Larkspur, Lilac, Lily of the Valley, Lisianthus, Magnolia, Orchid, Pansy, Pear Blossom, Peony, Phlox, Poppy, Protea, Pussy Willow, Ranunculus, Rose, Stargazer Lily, Statice, Stephanotis, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Viburnum, Violet, Waxflower, Wisteria, Zinnia
SUMMER
Alstroemeria, Aster, Begonia, Blackeyed Susan, Celosia (Cockscomb), Chrysanthemum, Clematis, Cosmos, Daisy, Delphinium, English Lavender, Forget-Me-Not, Freesia, Garden Rose, Gardenia, Gerbera, Hibiscus, Hydrangea, Larkspur, Liatris, Lily, Lisianthus, Nigella, Pansy, Plumbago, Poppy, Queen Anne’s Lace, Rose, Rosemary, Snapdragons, Solidaster, Statice, Stephanotis, Stock, Sunflower, Tuberose, Viburnum, Violet, Yarrow, Zinnia
FALL
Alstroemeria, Amaranthus , Amaryllis, Anemone, Aster, Autumn Foliage, Baby’s Breath, Bittersweet, Cabbage, Calla Lily (miniature), Carnation, Chinaberry, Chrysanthemum, Celosia (Cockscomb), Cosmos, Crabapple, Dahlia, Echinops, Eucalyptus, Freesia, Galax, Gerbera, Gladiolus, Hydrangea, Hypericum, Iris, Juniper, Kalanchoe, Kniphofia, Lily, Lisianthus, Marigold, Orchid, Ornamental Berries, Pepper Berry, Protea, Queen Anne’s Lace, Quince, Rose, Rose Hip, Rowen Berry, Sassafras, Scabiosa, Solidago, Star of Bethlehem, Statice, Sugar Maple, Sumac, Sunflower, Yarrow, Zinnia
WINTER
Acacia, Anemone, Bell of Ireland, Camellia, Daffodil, Dogwood, Dried Flowers, Evergreen, Forced Bulbs (Casa Blanca and Stargazer lilies, Narcissus, Daffodils), Forget-Me-Nots, Forsythia, Fruit Blossoms, Gerbera, Holly, Ivy, Jasmine, Ornamental Berries, Paperwhites, Ranunculus, Seedpod, Star of Bethlehem, Tulip, Waxflower
AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
Anemone, Baby’s Breath, Bachelor’s Button/Cornflower, Calla Lily, Carnations, Casa Blanca Lily, Delphinium, Eucalyptus, Forced Bulbs, Freesia, Gardenia, Heather, Ivy, Lily of the Valley, Orchid, Protea, Ranunculus, Rose, Scabiosa, Stargazer Lily, Stephanotis, Vines
Whew! Way too much to decide! Let me help you narrow it all down!
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My Puppy Flowers are getting more popular for any occasion! Thanks for all your support!
Please email or call with your puppy flower order today!!
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When you begin creating a wedding budget, here are some general spending ideas from debt experts:
Ceremony (location, fees, licenses) 3% 
Reception (location, food, cake, decorations) 46%
Attire (dress, tuxedo) 10%
Wedding Rings 5%
Flowers (bouquets, decorations) 10%
Music (ceremony, reception) 5%
Photography (pics, video, prints) 10%
Stationary (invites, guest book, thank you notes) 4%
Transportation (shuttles, parking) 4%
Gifts (for bridesmaids & groomsmen) 3%
Total 100%
Manage your debt & expenses wisely by selecting the most important categories TO YOU.
For example, To get the flowers you really want maybe hand out disposable cameras or have a friend take the shots. If professional pics & flowers are the most important for YOU – maybe have a friend or relative make the cake or even a cupcake cake which is still trendy.
Have the florist make the really important flowers (bride, groom, wedding party, parents) then have the adult & children family members decorate the reception venue. Often we find visiting family & friends have excess time on their hands & would love a chance to help & are happy to contribute. If you are on a budget- Pick a wedding date at least 2 days AFTER a major holiday! For the 2 weeks prior to any holiday, flowers can triple in price!
So remove any categories you don’t absolutely need—if the ceremony and reception are at the same location, for example, you might be able to save on transportation costs. This way you will have the costs covered & you can relax & enjoy YOUR DAY!!
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On the subject of funerals……
Often after someone has lost a loved one, they, the living, have many vases of flowers in their home from friends. We offer an hourly in-home service to clean out the spent flowers & regroup them to freshen up the vases. We can also add roses, lilies or other favorite flowers to the existing flowers. This helps the client to enjoy the flowers longer & have more time to transition through the grieving process. We tread carefully in the home & can make light conversation with the grieving while there to make them more comfortable.
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Had fun meeting new brides at the Washington County Bridal Show 2/25/2012! Thanks for coming out to see us!
Great fun had by all at the Jenkins Estate Chocolate Fantasy on 2/10/2012!! Thanks for checking us out there!
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