Who doesn’t love a really good color scheme? I personally love a good wedding color scheme. The colors that couples select are quite literally the base for my work and is the starting point that allows me to help tell the soon-to-be married couples story! It just brings everything together and creates this feeling I can’t describe. But, you’re probably also wondering, what actually makes a good color scheme? Well, color popularity can vary depending on the couple and season. However, there can be some outside factors that can determine a color scheme as well. Each year I do my research in an attempt to predict what colors will be most popular for that year. Here are some of the wedding color schemes I’m predicting for ...
Facts & Fun
Metro Detroit Area Florist: Why We Charge What We Do
As a floral designer, and especially for weddings, I find that people are often shocked by our pricing. They may assume that "it's just flowers" and reason that it should be pretty cheap, but it's a lot more to it than that. Because people assume that it should be easy to do and flowers grown everywhere, many budget a lot less than what floral designers actually charge. As your Metro Detroit Area Florist, I would like to shed some light on this hot topic for those wondering why we charge what we do. Keep in mind these are just SMALL factors, on the surface. There are a lot more to it deep down, which will be another blog, another time to explain more in the details. Your Metro Detroit Area Florist Explains Cost For a long time, I too would ...
The Practical Guide To Tipping Your Wedding Vendors
To tip or not to tip, that is the question! When considering the wedding budget, many couples wonder if they should factor in a tip for their vendors. They may also get wide-eyed when they think of how many vendors they actually have. There is the caterer, wedding planner, florist, photographer, and so many others to consider. So, what should you do? What You Should Know While it's custom to leave a tip at a restaurant, many people don't think the same is expected when planning their wedding day. When it comes to tipping wedding vendors, you might want to check your wedding vendors' contracts. Some wedding vendors may already have gratuity included, such as caterers and bartenders. For those wedding vendors that don't automatically ...
Are Bouquets/Boutonnieres Really Necessary?
If you're currently in the process of wedding planning, then it's likely that you've thought about flowers. You've probably questioned whether or not they're necessary to have and if you should cut it out of your budget. Some couples even question if they should do away with the traditional wedding bouquet and boutonniere all together. While the decision is ultimately up to you, we consider wedding flowers to be one of the most important features at your celebration. The wedding bouquet and boutonniere are a detail that bring together the decor and design. It's an accessory that tells a unique story of the couple getting married. The bouquet and boutonniere are an expression of YOU. The Wedding Bouquet and Boutonniere Are ...
5 Must-Know Wedding Color Schemes of 2018
Weddings are full of choices! From the dress that a bride walks down the aisle in to the food that is served at the wedding dinner. However, almost no choice is more important than the color scheme that the couple selects. The Importance of Color Schemes Color schemes tell friends and family so much about a couple, such as their personalities, culture, and the love that they share. For example, some couples love vibrant colors that show off their spunky personality, whereas other couples prefer quieter pastel color schemes. Picking wedding colors, however, is not just about personality. It is also about matching colors to the wedding venue and the season of the year. For example, deep red flowers with dark evergreen accents may work ...
