Wedding Bliss: February 2010

Saturday, February 27, 2010

D.I.Y – Parisian Spring Picnic

We aren’t wine experts, but we do know that if you are looking to reuse some of your prettier wine bottles, then you might find them of value as centerpieces. In the pictures above, we delicately arranged flowers in wine bottles for Julie’s wedding. It was unobtrusive, yet subtly sophisticated and familiar. The centerpieces that you create don’t have to be for a wedding, but used in your own home.

If you are entertaining guests, you may decide to pick a “Parisian Spring Picnic” theme. Placing a lovely floral arrangement in your (empty) wine bottles can bring your picnic to life, even with eighteen inches of snow outside!

You should briefly consult with your florists if you really want to find the prefect flowers to compliment your glass bottles. It might be important to have lush yellow flowers with a blue wine bottle, but white orchids for you black wine bottles. If you are truly dedicated, then you can even use flowers that evoke feelings of Paris in the spring, such as yellow Tulips and Hyacinth flowers. Oo-la-la!

Friday, February 26, 2010

Your Wedding Wine Options

Arguably, the food and wine tasting for your wedding menu is one of the most fun parts of planning. Of course, not all couples will decide to have wine Wine bottles 1 at their event, but if you do, make sure to ask your caterer about his or her venue’s full wine list.

There are certain wines that are traditionally served at weddings, but if you want to break away from tradition, just a little bit, keep these types of wines in mind:

Red

Syrah or Shiraz. A very popular, darker grape, with a powerful, full-bodied flavor.
Malbec. Grown around the world, the Malbec grape is known for having a slightly plum flavor and blended with other red Bordeaux wines.

White

Sauvignon blanc. This green-skinned grape is found in many dessert wines and has a range of tastes from mildly bitter to almost tropical.
Moscato. Moscato is really a derivative of the word muscat - a family of grapes. Typically sweet in taste, this wine can range from a very light color to a very dark color.

Photo by sxc.hu, andrewatla

Friday, February 19, 2010

Preserving Your Flowers

Today, so soon after Valentine's Day, people tuned in to watch the Tiger Woods' press conference. Most people are aware of the conference topic, but we won't let this spoil our month of romance!

Valentine's Day is not only meant for couples, but for acknowledging the love that people share. If you were awesome enough to have a party (rather than an inclusive dinner for two), then hopefully you had some pretty cool decorations and floral arrangements.

But before you toss your Valentine's Day flowers into the trash, have you considered preserving them and having the romantic glow last for a couple, maybe even a few more weeks?

You can dry and preserve flowers in the convenience of your home, but it never hurts to consult your florist about your particular floral arrangement or your options to freeze-dry your flowers or not.

Before hanging your flowers upside-down in a cool, dark place, remove the leaves and tie the stems with twine. You can then take silica gel and store the flowers within a container that contains the gel. This method should allow your pretty flowers to keep for an extra week or two!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Delicious Designs

We are always trying to create innovative designs and seek inspiration through our surroundings. Our latest centerpiece creations are particularly yummy.

The first centerpiece is a Manzanita tree (California origin) with Phalaenopsis Orchids designed to appear organic and sculpted. The hanging flowers are subtly dangled, appearing as robust raindrops, which accessorizes the overall lush aesthetic.

The second fabric centerpiece uses Dendrobiums Orchids to create a softly layered affect, which gives the centerpiece elegant movement. The flowers are subdued enough to be profound, yet unobtrusive atop any table.

Both centerpieces have versatile flowers that will have an even greater visual impact when enhanced through your event lighting.

Which centerpiece is your favorite? Vote here.