{Wedding Series 101} :: Heat Proof Florals

Happy Monday! I am back today with another Wedding Series 101 Post. This is perfect timing for all the brides planning a summer wedding and need some heat proof flowers for their big day. Many florists know about these selections but as a blushing bride, this will help you out too! 

These blooms are sure to be wilt proof for your big day, and outlast your last dance! Check out the selections below and some of my favorite flowers to work with!

 1. Protea    2. Garden Rose     3. Millet     4. Cymbidium Orchid 

 5. Dahlia    6. Mini Calla Lilly     7. Peony      8. Celosia 

 9. Scabiosa Pods     10. Sunflower      11. Sedum     12. Thistle 

13. Garden Spray Rose     14. Kale     15. Silver Brunia     16. Viburnum Berries 

Carnation Sundae {DIY}

Happy Thursday loves! Today, I have the cutest little party floral arrangement DIY for you. Back in December, I had the privilege to style a look book shoot for a local company here in Grand Rapids called Dreamspun. Korrie the Owner and I took a playful approach on a "girls party gone wild" theme. We created a whimsical, fun and colorful shoot with a few different looks. I thought back to my floral design days and working as a florist (where my passion first began) and when use to create similar arrangements for the local hospitals in town. Carnation sundaes were always a hit and so simple and cute. These carnations sundaes are just adorable for any kids party and so simple to create. They are sweet enough to almost eat ;) or not.. Enjoy!

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Supplies:  glass gems, fountain glass or old fashioned sundae, clippers, 8 carnations, water and a cherry

 1. Fill glass ½ way with water.
2. Place glass beads or stones in cup all fill until ½ way full
3. Cut carnations short enough to fit in glass without touching bottom of sundae glass.
4. Place 5 carnations around the perimeter of the glass, and push them down into the stones to cover stems.
5. Place the last 3 carnations on top of the previous carnations to form a second layer.
6. Place a real cherry on top or a fake one works just as well. 

 Enjoy your sweet creation!

Bottom photo captured by the lovely Carrie Ann Photography
Dreamspun Website

{Pintastic Tuesday} Hello, Sunshine!

Hello, Sunshine! Welcome to another installment of Pintastic Tuesday here on the blog. We are talking about the color of sunshine: yellow. I don't know about you, but I LOVE yellow. It is such a bright and cheery color that reminds me of nothing else but Summer. It is one of my favorite colors to work with for parties, events and weddings, that adds such a freshness to everything it shines on.Here is a few things to keep in mind when using yellow or any other bright color. You want to make sure you don't over do the color.You want to make sure that the color is the central theme, but not to over do it so your guests grow tired of it. Try adding the color for a pop in a floral arrangement or a napkin at a formal dinner. If you are having a formal dinner you may want to consider yellow roses, ranunculus or even tulips. If you are having a fun and social dinner you could go with gebera daisy's, sunflowers or billy ball's. Ask yourself, does it look good in yellow? Your eyes are natural when it comes to choosing this, so go with what your eyes are drawn to. When ever I teach floral design, I tell my group to go with what looks good to them because that's what they are good for. I hope that I have given you some ideas that you can apply to your own parties. The next time your planning a party or event I encourage you to give yellow another look. Start with little accents for you party and go from there. Until next time happy pinning...

Bride and Groom Table, Floral Table, Tea cup florals, Cake , Lemon Yellow Dessert,  

Yellow Vase Table, Balloon Table, Yellow Floral Arrangement (unknown), Yellow Dress