Floral Lampshade – How To
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Floral lampshades make for unique centerpieces. I watched this video at the UBLOOM floral website….this is really interesting. It is not for everyone…but who knows, you may love this. It is certainly easy enough to do. You could change the color of the orchids you use so that the lampshades match YOUR color scheme. Because the orchids don’t have a water source, you wouldn’t want to make this more than a day in advance. Give the orchids a spray of Finishing Touch or Crowning Glory to seal in moisture.
Best Thank You Letter – EVER!
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As you know, I am a florist, and while I am selling the Do It Yourself Wedding Flower Guide for those brides who can’t afford to hire a florist or just want to do their own flowers, I still continue to do wedding flowers for many couples. I recently received the following thank you letter. I think this is the BEST thank you letter I have ever received. I am leaving out the couples last name for their privacy.
Dear Ms. Zimmerman:
We are so very appreciative of your fine work, which contributed toward our perfect wedding experience!
When we first met you, we were impressed with your easy-going professionalism. We appreciated your flexibility in meeting with us at a location convenient for us. You listened to our wishes regarding the effects that we were trying to create with the bridal and bridesmaid bouquets, aisle arrangements, background settings, and table arrangements. You filled in the gaps in our understanding with information and options, so that we could choose approaches that would meet our objectives. You were patient as we changed ideas, and you accommodated, with grace and understanding, changes that we requested only days before the wedding. You were sensitive to our budget, and we therefore received maximum impact for the amount that we wanted to pay.
As you will note from the enclosed phtographs, the result of your work was outstanding. Even the wedding cakes were superbly adorned. As we have looked at the photos from our wedding, we have been reminded of your artistic flair, which is so well reflected in all of your work. We received many complements on your magnificently designed arrangements.
We truly could not have been more pleased with your beautiful work, and we thank you for having so attractively decorated our wedding party, the wedding venue, and the reception hall.
We will always remember you, with warmest regards,
Roscoe and Vicki
Here are just a few of the photos I have from this wedding.
- Aisle arrangements – Croation American Center
- ceremony site – Croation American Center
- wedding cake decorated with flowers
Serrano Country Club Bridal Show 11/15/09
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I was gone to a training class all last week in San Francisco. I returned to El Dorado Hills, Ca. late Saturday, 11/14/09. I had to rush to get ready for the Serrano Country Club Bridal Show. Check it out in the video link posted by Jenson Video Services.
While I only have a brief appearance, you can see how I used Manzanita again, this time sprayed Copper and combined with orange (Voodoo) roses for a striking look against the cobalt blue vase.
Video of Northstar at Tahoe Wedding
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My friend, Brandon Robinson from Grape Video just shared this video clip with me. Sabrina and Conor are one of my favorite couples this year. This is the wedding using chartreuse green and fig as their color scheme with pops of orange. They wanted unusual, unique floral arrangements for every table. Enjoy the short clip, click here.
Making A Cascade Bouquet
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I show you how to make a cascade bouquet in my Do It Yourself Wedding Flower Guide – Bouquets DVD….it is much smaller than the one in this video done by JTV. In my opinion, the cascade done by JTV is WAY TOO BIG. But, the point is, if you want to learn how to make a cascade bouquet, the steps are here, all you have to do is modify the size for you. Cascade bouquets typically reach just about the top of your knee. However, as I always say, you’re the boss, do what makes you happy. If you want a super long cascade bouquet, make it super long. If you want a short cascade bouquet, make it short. It is YOUR day and you should have your bouquet YOUR way! Enjoy!!
How to Create a Cascade Wedding Bouquet!
uBloom – Sunday, 01 November 2009






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