Halloween-themed weddings are increasingly popular. And while you may think of pumpkin-topped tables and aisles denoted by baskets of mums, these weddings go in a more sophisticated direction. The rich jewel tones of fall make it easy to compose a nuptial look that is luxe, woodsy and enchanting. There’s plenty of color, even if that […]
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Try Minimalist Flowers For Your Wedding
By Griffins Floral Designs on October 5, 2018 in Bridal Bouquets, Centerpieces, Flower Ideas, Uncategorized
If you’re looking to depart from the wild and free flower trend for your wedding, turn your attention to the modern, Minimalist approach. Sleek, elegant and the essence of simplicity, bouquets and other floral decor in this style are a compelling option. The pared-down look is beautiful, and rather than compete with the event at […]
How Slow Flowers Make Great Weddings
By Griffins Floral Designs on October 1, 2018 in Bridal Bouquets, Centerpieces, Floral Trends, Flower Ideas
We’re always eager to give our brides and grooms as much information as possible on the flowers we’ll be using for their wedding. We’re happy to talk about source. We love to discuss type. We’re even jazzed to talk shop–that is, to chat about the floral landscape and the industry. We know that sometimes all […]
Host A Flower Potluck This Fall
Flowers may be an important part of most festive events, but it’s rare that they are the main event. That’s all starting to change though, given the dreamy flower potluck concept we’ve had our eye on for awhile now. Just a few years ago, Kinfolk magazine put together a flower potluck campaign, asking communities across the […]
Trend Alert: Ikebana Helps Wedding Florals Take Shape
One of the trendiest new floral forms isn’t new at all. In fact, Ikebana–a Japanese flower-arranging technique–originated in 6th century Japan, carried over from China and informed by the practice of leaving floral offerings at temples. It’s more accurate to say that Ikebana is both a study and an art; the method is rooted in […]
The Perfect Flowers For Your Flower Girl May Not Involve A Basket
We’re not suggesting we totally retire the basket-and-rose-petals approach to flower-girling, but it might be time for a refresh. There’s nothing sweeter than the moment the smallest member of the wedding party takes the aisle, whether she sticks to her duties or not. But there are more ways to put flowers in her hands (and […]
A Return To The Earth: 2019’s Neutral-Colored Flowers
The next few years are shaping up to be pretty exciting color-wise for weddings and events. We’re especially thrilled to see a rich, luxe nude palette emerging, which emphasizes texture above all else. This color scheme is surprisingly flexible and just feels fresh and modern. Here’s why: Neutral & Dimensional Staying in the neutral or […]
We’re Wild For Wreaths
We can’t say enough here at Griffin’s Floral Design about the wreath trend, except to say that we saw it coming. Green garlands have been dressing reception tables for several years now, the garden-inspired wedding trend is here to stay, and those-in-the-know predict forest-inspired ceremonies are up next. Why wouldn’t wreaths be bigger than ever, […]
Flowers For The Furriest Members Of The Wedding Party
Trust us, there’s nothing cuter, sweeter and more welcome in a wedding than the appearance of everybody’s favorite loyal companion. Dogs introduce a lot of warmth and personality to your nuptials, and depending on their temperament can be suited to a variety of roles, from tail-wagging greeter to ring bearer. Fortunately, it’s easy to make […]
Must-Have Fall Flowers
By Griffins Floral Designs on August 13, 2018 in Bridal Bouquets, Fall Wedding, Wedding Centerpiecs, Wedding FLowers
What lies in store for us flower-wise this fall? We’ve picked the freshest, trendiest flowers from this year’s harvest. They’ll be appearing alongside or in hoops, forest-inspired wreaths, moss accents and more. We love them most at the center of it all, in the bride’s hands. Orange Roses Winter can have its red roses, spring […]