Spotting - Florists` Review

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Spotting
This year’s “Picture-Perfect Weddings” contest yielded numerous
entries that incorporated remarkably similar design elements, denoting nationwide styles.
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a. Cathy Seeliger
Roses and Rice
East Quogue, N.Y.
Photo by Photo by Basia
FOLIAGE GARLANDS
b. Cathy Seeliger
Roses and Rice
East Quogue, N.Y.
Photo by Wilhelmina Weddings
With more and more brides choosing a
combination of earthy and lush affairs, foliage
garlands are becoming must-haves to complete
the “garden chic” look. Many are often used in
place of centerpieces on long reception tables
while others create arches and even chandeliers, or are loosely tied to chairs with ribbon.
Foliages — including Eucalyptus, ferns, herbs
and more — are essential in this trend, but
adding exuberant flowers as accents or as the
greenery’s equal allows garlands to play a more
significant role among other floral arrangements.
c. Jenny McNiece, AIFD
Jenny McNiece Flowers
Arroyo Grande, Calif.
Photo by Cameron Ingalls
Photography
d. Shelly Sarver
Shelly Sarver Designs
Della, Iowa
Photo by Logan Clement
Photography
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a. Nancy Zimmerman
Fancy Florals by Nancy
Fairbury, Ill.
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Photo by T&C Photographie
LANTERNS
Whether surrounded by beautiful
florals or hosting small arrangements
designed inside them, lanterns of all
styles, materials and sizes were a popular option for reception centerpieces.
The armature allows for the romantic
flare of a candle to safely mingle with
flowers. Lanterns were also incorporated into aisle designs, ceremony arrangements and other areas of receptions.
b. Kim Ward
A Southern Wedding
Ranburne, Ala.
Photo by Lovely Little Moments
c. Jenny McNiece, AIFD
Jenny McNiece Flowers
Arroyo Grande, Calif.
Photo by Jen Rodriguez Photography
d. Maureen Christmas, AIFD
Floral Notes
Acton, Mass.
Photo by Leise Jones Photography
e. Pat A. Stephens
Weddings by Pat at
Bucks County Roses
Holland, Pa.
Photo by Armen Elliott Photography
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VINTAGE PROPS
a. Lisa Foster
Lisa Foster Floral Design
Knoxville, Tenn.
Photo by Lang Thomas Photography
A trend that increasingly popped
up in 2015 was the impressive use
of props, specifically those that
were vintage inspired. They ranged
from rustic suitcases and barrels to
typewriters, candelabra, weathered
furniture and more.
Coordinating floral arrangements
were used to enhance the props appropriately and to harmonize with the
theme of the wedding.
b. Kim Ward
A Southern Wedding
Ranburne, Ala.
Photo by Lovely Little Moments
c. Shelly Sarver
Shelly Sarver Designs
Della, Iowa
Photo by Logan Clement Photography
d. Kelly Bishop
Buds & Blooms by KMB Designs
El Centro, Calif.
Photo by 1985 Luke Photography
e. Norman Northen
Precious Memories Florist & Gift Shop
Temple, Texas
Photo by Krysta Reed Photography
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FLORAL CROWNS
a. Michelle Simpson
The Posie Shoppe
Prineville, Ore.
Photo by RM Images Photography
Adding to the aesthetic of “garden
chic” weddings, floral crowns and
wreaths adorned the heads of brides,
bridesmaids and flower girls alike.
Many were composed primarily of
lavish foliages, easily coordinating with
the nature of casual weddings while
some were crafted from a wide array
of colorful flowers, which can blend
with a variety of wedding styles.
b. Cathy Seeliger
Roses and Rice
East Quogue, N.Y.
Photo by Photo by Basia
c. Shelly Sarver
Shelly Sarver Designs
Della, Iowa
Photo by Logan Clement Photography
d. Melinda Lynch, AIFD
Festive Designs
San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Photo by Plum Jam Photography
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LUSH BOUQUETS
a. Gina S. Weaver
Gina’s Floral Enchantment
Ukiah, Calif.
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Photo by Daniel Poff Photography
Full, luscious and filled with
character, many bouquets contained
abundant materials and were overflowing with flowers and foliage.
Straying from traditional bouquet
shapes, the wild nature of these florals created organic forms, letting the
arrangements become unique designs
that cannot be exactly replicated.
These compositions ranged from
monochromatic whites and greens to
a bounty of color. Many also consisted of a larger array of blooms and
greenery than are typically used in
traditional bridal bouquets.
b. Cathy Seeliger
Roses and Rice
East Quogue, N.Y.
Photo by Wilhelmina Weddings
c. Lisa Foster
Lisa Foster Floral Design
Knoxville, Tenn.
Photo by Clark Brewer
Photography
d. Maureen Christmas, AIFD
Floral Notes
Acton, Mass.
Photo by Leise Jones Photography
e. Lisa Foster
Lisa Foster Floral Design
Knoxville, Tenn.
Photo by Lang Thomas
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SWEETS TABLES
a. Michelle SImpson
The Posie Shoppe
Prineville, Ore.
Photo by RM Images Photography
A traditional wedding cake is no
longer a necessity. In lieu of the classic
dessert, couples are opting to provide a
variety of sweets for their guests. From
pies and cupcakes to candy buffets,
sweets tables give brides and grooms
the ability to have fun with their choice
of confections.
Sweets tables also give florists opportunities to easily incorporate florals in
small vases or arrange foliage that trails
throughout the many treats. n
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b. Jenn Morissette and Emily Kunaschk
Belles and Thistles Floral Design
Glenwood, Ill.
Photo by Christopher Z Photography
c. Suzanne M. Smith
Suzanne M. Smith Designs
Temecula, Calif.
Photo by Zelo Photography
d. Michelle Murphy
Muse: Inspired Wedding & Event Design
Tenino, Wash.
Photo by Teresa Potter Media
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