Beautiful Greenery!

Beautiful Greenery!

by | Feb 15, 2018 | blog

There are lots of trends to keep in mind when planning “an event to remember” and we got some ideas & tips from our friend Kristyn Joyce, owner of KJ Floral Designs!

Kristyn travels to flower conventions each year to keep up with the latest trend in flowers and one of the bigger trends she sees continuing in 2018 is the “greenery movement”.  “Runners down tables, greenery cascading out of bouquets or using ferns or other plants” to bring a bigger green note to an event is still very popular.

Kristyn arranging a greenery “runner” down a table

 

Here candles are mixed in with the greenery on a simple burlap runner

The other popular centerpiece option is using a tall arrangement or a combination of heights.  Tall centerpieces can give guests more table room and create a different focal point in the venue.  “High centerpieces also give you the option of draping with greenery, making the arrangements look larger.”

Tall centerpieces with clear vases keep the view open in this room

 

A low and high centerpiece option with greenery accents

 

Making arrangements look hand-picked and using vintage accents (ribbons, types of flowers and greenery) to set a more nostalgic tone is very popular too.

Cascading, loose arrangement photo courtesy of Angelina Rose Photography

Kristyn is also seeing a larger budget focus on florals in 2018, including decorating spaces that usually get overlooked, like bar areas and even bathrooms!

Swank Events would like to thank Kristyn for her beautiful photo examples and time for giving us insight into what she is seeing in the floral space!

Blooming in Winter

Blooming in Winter

by | Jan 24, 2018 | blog

There is nothing like a beautiful flower arrangement to bring a sense of nature to the indoors! During the winter months, flowers can help uplift spirits, bring fresh scents inside and add color to any space.

There are several things to keep in mind when decorating with flowers at your next event:

  • Each season has different flowers in bloom. When working within a budget, learn what flowers are in-season or might be locally grown to help control costs.
  • Flowers have different pollen levels.  Keeping in mind that many people suffer from environmental allergies, you may want to choose blooms with low-pollen counts such as Hydrangea or tulips.
  • Flower colors have meanings. While you may choose colors to go with your event theme, keep in mind there are  meanings attached to specific colors such as yellow which symbolizes friendship.
  • Flower types also have different meanings. An Amaryllis is symbolic of splendid beauty. It is also used to indicate “worth beyond beauty”. If you are marking a special occasion, speak with your florist for ideas on what flowers to include to support your theme.
  • Utilizing plants vs. cut flowers is another option for centerpieces.  Succulents, blooming plants (like paper whites) or orchids are all lovely options for decorating tables with.

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