Where did our biggest wedding floral traditions come from? Why do we still do them? We can’t answer the latter, but we can shed some light on the former. The origins of some of our most cherished floral rituals are fascinating, reminding us that flowers have always been believed to have a kind of mystical, […]
A Bridal Bouquet Step-By-Step
Ever wonder how we here at Griffin’s Floral Design build your wedding bouquet? Read on to find out. Step One After we meet with you and get a sense of your vision, a lot of the important work is already done. We know when you’re having your wedding, which tells us which flowers are in […]
A Flower-Inspired Playlist For Blossoming Romance
We here at Griffin’s Floral Designs know how clutch it is to find both the perfect flowers for your wedding and the perfect music. You may be interviewing—and listening to—several different bands, DJs and other musical acts in an effort to ensure that you set just the right tone at your wedding and reception, and […]
6 Ways To Repurpose Your Wedding Flowers
Wondering what you’ll do with all those gorgeous flowers after the ceremony and reception? You’re not the only one. Several enterprising companies have posed the same question in the past few years. We’re all interested in being as kind to the earth as we possibly can, and the wedding industry is no exception. There are […]
Let Your Bouquet Do The Talking
You marry for love, why shouldn’t your flowers do the same? Let Griffin’s Floral Design explain. Flowers have their own language. They’ve long been associated with various traits, qualities and values, and in Victorian times were even used to slyly communicate feelings of love. When decorum dictated restraint, flowers stepped in to deliver the message. […]
The 7 Must-Ask Questions During Your Wedding Florist Meeting
We here at Griffin’s Floral Designs have been at the wedding floral business a long time, and we’ve been asked every question in the book by potential clients. We learn something every time we sit down with one of our new couples; they’ve helped us understand what our clients really care about and what their […]
Have A Tropical Wedding (even if you’re not in the tropics)
We may not be in the tropics, but that doesn’t mean we can’t fake it. Griffin’s Floral Design has been following the trend to adding big, bright palm leaves to bridal bouquets, reception tables and altars with great interest. It’s a fresh, inviting look, offering you and your wedding guests the sense of being transported […]
Peek At Our Fall Florals Preview
Would it surprise you if we told you that September and October are the most popular months to get married in the U.S., with the exception of the South? And even there, where “Fall” is a loosely-defined term, many couples opt to tie the knot during the most romantic of seasons. September, October and November […]
Five Ways To Enjoy Edible Flowers
Yes, you can make a five course meal out of flowers. Allow us here at Griffin’s Floral Design to explain. Some flowers are more than just safe to consume, they’re delicious. Working edible flowers into dishes is becoming increasingly popular, though doing so has been around since ancient times. For millennia, people have been using […]
Crowned With Flowers
For most brides, the big day hairstyle is a really big deal. They spend months refining their look with a stylist, relying on Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration until finally bringing their dream to life. One of the most popular accents to any style, from beachy waves to intricate braids, is flowers. Since antiquity, women […]