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Say "I love you" in a flowery way!

2/25/2016

No other three words are more candid, more magical and more genuine than “I love you” – and flowers have always been one of the best ways to express this wonderful feeling. How to say “I love you” in a flowery way? We have gathered some tips for you – so read on and find out more.

Offer local flowers – or “slow flowers”. Don’t allow flowers to become an industry – keep their innocence and their grace by offering local flowers next time you want to say “I love you”. They will be fresher and they will also help your local economy bloom. Offer a subscription for a local farm. Want to make someone happy with regular flowers? Even more, want to contribute to the success of local flower growers?
Offer a flower subscription for a local farm. Your loved one will be more than appreciative of such a gesture and will surely be delighted with the regular “income” of flowers that comes with this subscription.
Offer flower seeds. True love never withers away – it only grows more beautiful, stronger and more flourishing with every day. If you want to show your beloved that you plan on sticking around for a long time and want to show them how much you care, giving seeds is a great option. Same as your love, your flower seeds will grow and amaze everyone with their grace and beauty.

Have you already popped the big question? Dragonfly Floral can help create the magical experience you envision.

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Choose the best wedding floral centerpieces depending on the season in which you plan to marry

2/22/2016

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The season you choose for your wedding can have a huge impact on your planning. From the foods you put on the table to the dress you choose to wear, everything should be harmoniously blended with the season outside.

How to select the best wedding floral centerpieces? How to make sure they are in line with your wedding season? We have gathered some tips for you – so read on and find out more.

Winter. This is a season of opulence and glamor, so feel free to go completely over-the-top with you wedding centerpieces. Rich clusters of flowers, tall candelabra and vases, dripping crystals and candles – you can actually bring them all together in arrangements that are luxuriously gorgeous and unique.
Spring. With nature coming back to life, spring is a season of joy and high-energy – and your centerpieces should be the same as well. Be playful and creative with your floral arrangements to create a very fresh and optimistic ambiance at your wedding. We suggest garden roses, wild flowers and vibrant colors, so that you complement this season of re-birth and beauty.
Summer. Also high-energy and full of positivity, summer is a more elegant and toned-down version of spring. The wide range of options gives you a lot of freedom when it comes to the floral centerpieces, but if you want something really unique and trendy, we suggest you settle for mismatched arrangements. Instead of having one larger bouquet on each table, have three smaller arrangements that look great together (e.g. three orchid bouquets, each in a different color).
Fall. Sultry, mysterious and elegant, fall is a season of stunning warm colors and nostalgic vibes. We suggest you choose centerpieces created with seasonal flowers (such as dahlias, sunflower, gerbera, garden roses or gardenias). Also, add a dash of uniqueness by complementing your centerpieces with seasonal non-floral element (such as berries, fruit or pine cones for a late fall wedding).

Searching for a wedding florist to breathe life into your floral ideas? Dragonfly Floral can help you with that! We proudly serve beautiful Californian brides and grooms in creating gorgeous floral arrangements for their Big Day – so give us a call and let’s talk about your dream wedding!

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Know how to choose the best flowers for your wedding? Take a look at these tips to help with your decision:

2/7/2016

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Flowers can be magical, romantic or whimsical and add the perfect grace note to your celebration. Let them tell your story! But how best to define your vision and then share it?
So how do you choose the best flowers for your wedding? Of the myriad of options, how do you select a handful to help you make your Big Day gorgeous and full of personality?
We have gathered some tips for you – read on and find out more.

Find a florist you are comfortable with. Take a look at the florists’ websites to see if their aesthetic is in sync with your own. It is good to focus on ones that are located within a reasonable distance to your venue. Also, check out some reviews to see what past clients have to say about their services – this is extremely helpful if you want to know more about how they work.

Do your homework. Before you meet with a florist, research some of the flowers you like. Remember their names and jot down potential style-related keywords as well. This will help you have a clearer discussion with your florist, so that you know you are both on the same page.
Start a Pinterest Board. It’s fine to describe what you want, but having some good images can really help in determining what you like and this will help your florist get a better idea of how to create the perfect bouquet and arrangements so that you are truly happy on your Big Day. Pin like crazy everything you like then go back and get rid of everything that isn’t part of your vision for the flowers. By curating your board you will see trends emerge-certain colors, shapes and styles will keep recurring. This is what you should share with your florist. Also, make sure to leave your own comments about what it is you like about each image.

Searching for a marvelous, talented and genuinely creative wedding florist in California? Contact Dragonfly Floral and have us create stunning bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnieres and arrangements for your special day!

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