Flowers for a Hudson Valley wedding…
Wedding flower ideas and thoughts to consider from Lynn ……
You have a once-in-a-lifetime, event opportunity to make it yours alone which calls for a unique, creativity in all areas of your wedding. A day of real meaning and intimacy for yourselves, family, and dearest friends.
Getting married is such a fairy tale time that anything less than perfect should not even be considered. You may add the classic traditions such as bridesmaid luncheon and rehearsal dinner or maybe a casual pre-wedding brunch. A couple should be nothing less than breathless about every aspect of their wedding from their venues and clothing, to their menu and flowers-as also should be their guests.
From our experience of over 40 weddings per year; we can create you large wedding on a grand scale that will be a fantasy setting with nothing left out no matter the expense but, so do we create many of the most elegant, small and intimate affairs. It is all about quality and craetivity in all the aspects. A small, delicious, and beautifully decorated cake by a talented baker is worth twice a huge bland cake of the same price. 10 real satin, handmade aisle ribbons set such a better setting than 20 pre-made, wrinkled bows from the discount store. Your wedding is not a time to spend for impressing 100’s of guests, but yet spending to impress yourselves for a magnificent day because after all.. it is your day not theirs.
Having researhed historial floral designs, I can create bouquets as they once were and recreated many a great grandmothers bouquet is a joy. From Victorian Gilded Age, cascade bouquets with shower petals, to Biedermeir nosegays, fans & parasols, to the modern ‘atomic” bouquets of the 1950’s
While also a green wedding advocate and adviser, I always offer ideas for upcycling, flower reuse, and vintage rentals; however never at the cost of taste, style, and most of all-quality and creativity. Leave the inexpensive accents, decorations, and the “I guess we don’t need that’s” and the “this will have to do’s”. It is your day to have your dream wedding and will be ever so glad you did.
How To Choose Your Wedding Flowers
Flowers should express your personality with your innate good taste. Choosing your favorites or fllowers in season, traditionally correct for the setting, and appropriate for you-your style-your theme, will add enchantment to the entire wedding picture. As a floriographist, if you would like your bouquet to speak your sentiments, I can help you choose the message through the Language Of Flowers. However you choose your flowers they should be individual creations just for you and not what everyone else has had. Something that adds both charm and drama specifically for you, from large weddings to even the simplest of ceremonies.
There are varying degrees of formality for both wedding and reception and you can set the tone and pace by your choices, then beginning the creative process to being them life.
Keep an eye open as the most unexpected thoughts and materials can produce the most surprising and breathtaking result. I encourage you as I do myself to think ‘what if’; let your imagination take over and listen to it. There are other choices beyond the round, stem bouquet-in fact there are a multitude of choices limited only occasionally by Nature. This is your day of dreams deserving only the most exceptional décor, flower bouquets, and accessories to enhance your own loveliness.
Imagine Your Wedding Flowers
..An English garden; a lovely, tangled mass of blooms in glorious colors
..A headdress that looks as if just gathered yet intricately constructed
..The natural look of several sized roses gathered.
..Or that one variety wrapped in pearls for a formal appearance
..A bracelet of white lilies worn at the reception
..Dense, white stock flowers tumbling from a garden basket
..The pleasant harmony of feather ferns and blue delphinium
..Candle clusters in a deep bowl of rose petals
..Art Nouveau 1915; sculptured calla lilies-the simple form of 1 variety.
..Elegant yet weathered urns overflowing as a picture garden
..Sprigs of lavender peeking from the napkin fold
..Decorated hats, hoops, & pomanders-for mischievous young attendants
..Baskets of herbs with hovering butterflies
..The look of flower abandonment on a luxuriantly, decorated arch
About Lynn, owner-About Your Wedding Flowers
I freely admit to never creating the same design or bouquet twice-there is always some small twist or whim of Nature. Creating the same designs for every wedding is sadly common and unfair for you. I assure you no worry of assembly line designs. With upwards to 50 weddings and corporate/media events yearly; I still get anxious & excited because it is what I do and love it. I take all your chosens, colors, and styles for a close mental picture to render just for you; but I honestly cannot give that detailed, to the number, exact outcome-as I myself never know what will be the exact. I don’t have a system or standard recipe to manufacture flower arrangements, your wedding is yours alone. As a business owner, I know all costs involved but as the artist I create, and I create until I am satisfied and-satisfied that you will be too.
Unfortunately, one travesty of the floral industry today are the many, so called ‘florists’ that you must be wary of. Innate talent just is… it is not created with a website, the hanging of a sign, because they grew them, or the purchase of a cooler. And it surely is not contingent on price. Wherever you are, and whatever florist you choose, look for that one time creativity, the faraway look of imagination in your florist, and most of all-an excited energy for you and your event.
Call today or come visit and share your wedding flower thoughts or schedule an in depth consultation. I charge just $35. which of course will be put toward your final order. Click through here for the consult/idea form to fill out ahead of time.
Dream on…..Dream on…..Dream until your dreams come true **
Be Happy & Always Dream, Lynn 🙂 Owner
ENJOY BELOW 4 SEASONAL ALBUMS WITH A SAMPLE TASTE OF SOME OF OUR PAST WEDDING FLOWER DESIGNS..JUST TO GET YOU THINKING
**NOTE-we never use AI photos. Everything on our site is real and our own!
Wintertime…brisk air, muffs, ice, white and more white, twinkling, evergreens
Flowers For A Winter Wedding
And then on to Spring…fresh, new starts, buds and birds, that color green…..
Flowers For A Spring Wedding
Colorful and loud…summertime flowers, bees, and butterflies
Flowers For A Summer Wedding
And….Flowers For An Autumn Wedding
On to… THE WEDDING COLLECTIONS, DO IT YOURSELF WEDDINGS,
Wedding Flower Package Collections
Our Wedding Flower Package Collections use the same high quality flowers & accessories that you would receive out of the Collection so do not hesitate to look into them and see if they are your favorites.
See all our Collections Wedding Flower Packages
Questions? Email or telephone today.
Do It Yourself -Wedding Flowers
*** A note on DIY
Self creativity is very rewarding and a very popular aspiration today; advocated everywhere to be ‘easy.’ Some can be if done far ahead of time, but know that it is not for everyone. If you have simple, beginner designs or decoration, and have a circle of employees or able friends to assist, then it can be a good thing. For fresh product designs, be aware they will need proper mechanics, hydrating, and cold storage.
If, on the other hand; you are attempting large and/or difficult decor and/or have enlisted parents, sister, or brother as the designee’s; then I cannot in good conscience recommend it without expert help. It is a wonderful feeling to create some aspects of your event or wedding, but it is a serious time consumer along with the responsibility of labor in set-up and delivery. It can monopolize someone having a good time but being ‘behind the scenes’.
Do it yourself wedding flowers needs to be well though out as it may save a few dollars but can end up adding more stress to an already nervous day for you. Being carefree with no worries should be the bride & grooms or hostesses goal on their event or wedding. And that… is what you employ us as your professianl for.
If you are interested in creating your own flowers for an event we can surely help you with all the details. You may know what you want, but the how’s & when’s are usually the stumbling block. You can order your flowers by the bunch from us and we can help you with the rest. Cooler space rental , accessories, and supplies are always available. Schedule an appointment and we can guide you to the correct amounts needed, the ordering dates, and all the particulars.
Learn To Make Your Wedding Flowers
Creating the flowers for any event on your own, is the dream of many. Unfortunately, the confidence & enthusiasm in the early planning stages can dwindle as the day gets closer, and with good reason. We all have talents, but floral design is one you are born with; not quickly learned for a one time event. With the many details & tasks that must be finished beforehand, the timing seems to always infringe on your creative dreams.
However, creating your own simple but lovely designs is one of the most rewarding things you could do for yourself and your event. We love what we do and in turn love to share it. Having taught many a student at our in-store, sloral design classes the basics of many arrangements, it is not only a fun time, but a great boost for the self-esteem! We can help you step by step with your wedding and event flowers, whether at your venue or the store. This can be a private one-on-one in the store, your home, or another site-or for the entire group, friends, and family to participate and help; using your flowers & supplies or ours.
Whether in-store, or your site, we will help you step by step in making beautiful hand tied bouquets, corsages, lapels, centerpieces and the ’mysterious’ bows. Visit our Floral Design School page or just telephone or email what you want to make and for the school details .