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A Complete Guide to Selecting the Perfect Wedding Flowers and Services

Making the right decisions for your wedding can be overwhelming, especially regarding your flowers. Colors, styles, types of arrangements and bouquets, and quantity are just the tip of the iceberg.  Sometimes, the most challenging part of choosing your flowers is selecting the perfect package or set of services. From full-service designs to a la carte […]

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Bouquet toss and other ways to bring good luck to your weddings

Wedding Flowers for Good Luck and Other Bridal Bouquet Superstitions

Many wedding traditions stem from superstitions or symbolic acts representing the bonds of a lovely and prosperous marriage. Wedding flowers, in particular, are rich with these superstitions and symbolism that have evolved from ancient practices to modern beauty and popular trends. Here at Griffin’s Floral Designs, we are exploring seven superstitions around wedding blooms that are […]

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The Surprising Origin Stories of Popular Wedding Traditions

The typical American wedding is steeped in history and includes several long-standing traditions couples dutifully perform without thinking twice. After all, it’s tradition. But where did those traditions originate? Enquiring minds may want to know: “Why should the bride have something new, used, and blue?” “How did the bouquet toss come about?” And, “What’s with […]

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The History of Wedding Bouquets

Planning a wedding can be as exciting as getting engaged, from anticipating the day itself to picturing married life together. But some aspects of wedding planning can be confusing or downright daunting. Some wedding traditions, like carrying a bridal bouquet, can seem antiquated and therefore nonsensical. However, the experts at Griffin’s Weddings are here to […]

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