Bouquet Inspiration

Here is a blog post about bridal bouquets that may give upcoming brides some inspiration or help them decide what bouquet would be perfect. This post consists of some amazing photographs by Mark Capilitan who we have had the pleasure of bumping into at quite a few weddings now. Click the link below and have a look guys.

Bouquet Inspiration with photographer Mark Capilitan.

                                     

Flower Of The Week

Pincushion Protea 

Pincushion

Common Name: Pincushion

Botanical Name: Leucospermum

Colours: Red, Orange, Yellow

Origin: This flower is native to South Africa in particular the Cape Region. It hails from a massive family of over one hundred species including trees, shrubs and plants. This family is commonly known as the Proteaceae family.

Description:  The Pincushion is a long lasting cut flower and adds beautiful texture to arrangements. It has a very distinctive appearance. It gets the name Pincushion because it resembles a pincushion filled with pins. This blossom is very popular with the more contemporary florist. It has an all year round availability but some of the species are limited by season.

Pincushion Vase Arrangement
Source: flowerville.net

Wedding Flowers

Here's a wedding we did last year incorporating Pinks, Purples and Mauve's  These colours work exceptionally well together. Perfect for a Summer Wedding!

Bridal Bouquet, Bridesmaid's Bouquets and Flower Girls wands

Altar Unity Arrangement

Antique style Aisle Lanterns with matching floral arrangements

Lecturn arrangement matching Lanterns

These flowers have an almost antique feel to them with the Lilac Rose, Soft Pink Rose and Lime Green Rose. They worked very well with the bridesmaids dresses.