Posts Tagged ‘Hickory NC florist’

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Valentines Day is approaching quickly!!  Time to get your pre-orders in!!!  Don’t forget all pre-orders will be entered into a drawing for a “Masquerade” Crystal Vase, a $65.00 vase.  It is simply stunning!!! And heavy too!!

Also, keep in mind, pre-orders also qualify for FREE DELIVERY, where as during the week of Valentines, minimum delivery will increase to $12.  Another great way to save a few dollars and reduce last minutes stress so you can have an incredibly romantic day with your sweetie!!

There are many different pieces to put together for a wedding day and one of them happens to be the actual design of the wedding cake. Recently there has been a rising popularity in having flowers on the wedding cake. The addition of fresh flowers on a wedding cake adds color and beauty. They truly can be the “icing on the cake!”

Often times brides are unsure if fresh flowers are safe.  Yes, they are and a good florist will have purchased flowers from a greenhouse or farm that will eliminate any unwanted “friends” or other problems. A good florist will know how to properly place them on a cake as well.  Often times flowers can be placed on the cake and not in the cake.

When first beginning the designs for wedding cakes take the time to look through all the design options that are available. The best way to get the cake of your dreams is to keep a good open relationship with your florist and your cake baker. On occasion the baker will want to place the fresh flowers on the cake, but usually the florist does it.  If you are nervous, talk to your florist and find out how many cakes they have placed flowers on and you can always request to see pictures.

For those located in North Carolina there happens to be a Hickory NC florist that has taken the time to master the elegance of combining the wedding cake and the wedding flowers together. This florist will have the ability to combine various floral arrangements surrounding the cake while also if chosen design a top piece for the cake that holds all the colors of the wedding.

Rachael West Designs has been working within the wedding market for several years now and has expanded her abilities quite drastically. Rachael and her staff  can provide you with a vast amount of options as well as help pull together all the custom floral designs for the entire wedding.

Weddings can take a lot of effort but in the end it will be a blissful adventure that both the bride and the groom should love taking part in. A wedding is something every women dreams of for many years and having the right wedding florist can really help get there.

Rachael West is perfect for helping you do just that…. making your fairy-tale dream come true!
828.326.7100

When you walk into the room of a reception hall, that is setup for your special day, one of  the first details that will catch your eye is the beautiful floral centerpieces placed throughout the room awaiting your arrival. There are so many different ways that centerpieces can be designed allowing for every wedding to have its own unique touch.

A floral centerpiece is something that should be elegant and beautiful. The guests should have the ability to see past the centerpiece so that conversation between each other isn’t obstructed. A good wedding or event florist will be able to tell you the perfect height for your centerpieces for the flowers you have chosen.

Most people are worried about the price for floral centerpieces but there are many cost effective ways that can be used to make the overall price of a wedding less expensive. Many brides are looking for options to double up designs like using their toss bouquet in a vase at a sign in table until time to toss it. Other brides are going with minimalistic designs that still give off a lot of beauty but in a simple and modern way.  Either way, if you are on a tight budget, a good florist will always have ideas and suggestions to help to create your perfect wedding within your budget.

The choice of flowers is pretty much endless with possibilities. Having a knowledge of what flowers are in season can really help . By knowing what flowers are in season there is the ability to avoid considering flowers that are out of season and may have a larger expense, but if there is a flower that you just must have….often times, with some careful planning and notice, a florist can have them brought in.

Just remember, whatever your fairy-tale dream is, keep an open communication line with your florist to ensure the perfect wedding.

When it comes time to order flowers, many consumers go to FTD/Teleflora online sites. They seem easy to use and display a lot of different arrangement options to view. Often times the florist does not have the necessary flowers or vases shown in the pictures because they did not put the pictures there in the first place. Shops who use FTD/Teleflora sites sign up with a service to receive the orders.  The florist who receives the order may not have ever made the arrangement in the picture.

You will also learn that after you select the arrangement you have the option of  choosing the size of the arrangement you would like to purchase. The picture shown is usually the price of a small arrangement and does not include upgrades or your delivery charge. By the time you reach your final check-out, your total could have increased $20 or more.

So… What is the alternative?  Calling your local florist!  The process is usually a lot faster and much more personal. By speaking directly to the florist you can gain a feel of their personality, if they are excited to create something special for you, and exactly what they have available to make your arrangement.  Often times you can negotiate free delivery or additional add-ons that are not available from ordering online.

Order your custom designed floral arrangement today.

A wedding is already a very important day and the wedding flowers are becoming a very important aspect to a wedding as well. They seem to be taken care of much faster then other areas of the wedding, but they really help pull every aspect of the wedding together. Flowers are utilized within a wedding everywhere and when sitting looking around the wedding ceremony and reception they are bound to be in every corner. Some flowers are more popular then others and used more often within weddings. There are different uses for the flowers and understanding the uses will assist with developing a better understand of these popular wedding flowers.

The Bridal Bouquet

When working with a bridal bouquet two things will drive the popular flower choices for it. The first thing is the actual flower color. Most bridal bouquets involve the use of a white or off white color. The popular flowers used for bridal bouquets with a white color happen to be stephanotis, gardenias, roses, orchids, carnations, sweet peaks and lilies.

Another important area that is focused on with the bridal bouquet is the scent of the flowers. It will depend on the brides preference of scent, but for those that prefer having a bouquet with scent the more popular flowers of choice happen to be tuberoses, gardenias, stephanotis and peonies.

The Floral Decorations

Throughout both the ceremony and reception halls there are guaranteed going to be flowers throughout. It is rare to go to a wedding and there not be some sort of floral arrangement utilized throughout. Flowers can make a great decoration piece and the flowers will vary within each wedding, but usually follow suit with the bridal bouquet.

The decoration throughout a wedding will help pull everything together and give off a little added beauty. With flowers placed throughout all areas of the wedding as a decorative piece the beauty will be more extensive and elegant. Whether the flowers have a strong scent or not they will be a delightful scent to have within the wedding. Be aware though that some people may have allergies so going with flowers that are not strongly scented within the arrangements may be a better idea.