Fragrant Wedding Flowers

Jan15

When selecting flowers for your bridal bouquet, choose varieties which may offer a subtle perfume to follow you as you carry them throughout the day. Below are some of the most popular wedding flowers with a fragrance.

Roses

Roses are one of the most popular blooms of all time. Their lush round bloom of many petals offers a subtle scent which will not overpower your day. Roses are a wonderful choice for all types of arrangements, bouquets and boutonnieres and are available in wide array of colors including, red, white, coral, peach, pink, hot pink, lavender, ivory, yellow, soft yellow, orange in wide variety of shades and variations.

Stock

Stock is a fragrant stalk like flower which features clusters of small blossoms on a tall stem. Stock is beautiful in many types of arrangements and is classically elegant in bouquets.

Stephanotis

One of the most popular bridal blooms, stephanotis is a small star shaped flower most popularly used in bridal bouquets and corsages.

Bells of Ireland (member of the mint family)

Even if you are not Irish, you will love the fresh scent of bells of Ireland(which is a member of the mint family). Tall light green stalks hold small bell shaped leaf like flowers. These are a beautiful flower for tall centerpieces or ceremony and reception flowers.

Fresh Lavender

This herb is becoming very popular in wedding flowers. The well-known scent is a small soft purple blossom. A wonderful accent flower, lavender looks especially great as an accent in a boutonniere.

Stargazer or Casablanca Lilies

This large flower also has a big fragrance. Available in white and from light pink to deep burgundy, Stargazer and Casablanca lilies work beautifully as a focal point in large arrangements such as ceremony flowers or reception centerpieces. In bouquets just a few blooms can make a big impact.

Freesia

Freesia are both delicate in their appearance and fragrance. Available in white, yellow, pink, lavender, magenta, and orange, this small blossom has a subtle scent which will not overpower your bouquet.

Wedding Reception Flowers at Pearl Street Brewery in Buffalo, NY

Jan14

This buffalo wedding at the Pearl Street Brewery featured yellow and white blossoms which popped against black accents.

White hydrangea, yellow freesia and mixed greenery surrounded black lanterns on the tables.

Vases of hydrangea, roses and freesia placed around the reception enhanced the décor.

A Winter Wedding at Canisius College Chapel, Buffalo, NY

Dec15

A bridal bouquet of white blossoms, evokes memories of White Christmases in Buffalo. The bride carried white roses and hydrangea accented by crystals.

bouquet detail

Following through on a winter theme in Buffalo, the bride chose fur muffs for her maids to carry. A cluster of white roses, hydrangea, holly and pine accented by crystals added a touch of elegance for the ceremony. The flower girl carried a basket of flowers to match the flowers on the bridesmaid’s muffs.

The wedding ceremony was held at Canisius College Chapel in Buffalo, NY. The couples unity candle was incorporated into a centerpiece of white hydrangea, roses, holly and greenery. A touch of crystals followed through to add a touch of sparkle.

Our design team draped tulle along the pews of the Canisius Chapel to create a dramatic ceremony space. The sweeping white tulle added a soft touch for a romantic ceremony accented by candle light.

Christmas Party Centerpieces at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens, Buffalo, NY

Dec14

Beautiful centerpieces of fresh Christmas greens, red carnations, white and green mums are accented by plaid ribbons and gold pinecones.

Flowers surround a red cube candle holder. A pillar candle inside the cube is a nice touch to provide longer burning time, especially so guests can enjoy the centerpiece at home.

Order a few extra centerpieces for accents to place around on the bar, entry table, cocktail tables, etc.

Blue & White Flowers for a Winter Buffalo Wedding

Dec5

A classic combination of white roses and white mini calla lilies is accented by blue hydrangea to make a beautiful bridal bouquet for a wintertime wedding.

The bridesmaids carried a bouquet of blue and white hydrangea accented by white freesia and blue delphinium.

Rosebowls filled with a combination of roses, carnations, hydrangea, lisianthus and mums create beautiful centerpieces that follow through on the blue and white theme.

Wedding Flowers at Canalside Lockport, NY

Nov7

Canalside located adjacent to the Lockport Locks has an outdoor ceremony area adjacent to the water where couples can exchange vows.

Simple white chairs are dressed up for a wedding ceremony with galvanized pails filled with purple and green flowers with accents of lime green berries.

The pails overflow with hydrangea, plum carnations and green hypericum berries.

Terrarium centerpieces create a pop of green inside the crisp white reception area at Canalside.

Green house plants are accented with a touch of purple flowers in a terrarium and surrounded by loose greenery. The terrariums can be taken home by guests and kept in their homes to grow on for years as a memory of the wedding day.

For more information on holding a wedding or event at Canalside visit: http://www.lockportlocks.com/

Chrysanthramum: November Flower of the Month

Nov1

Chrysanthramums are the birth month flower for November. Commonly known as “mums” this flower variety has many different varieties; all loved worldwide for their hardiness and longevity. Mums are the official flower of the City of Chicago and are a symbol of cheerfulness. Below are some of the most popular types of mums:

Button Mums

Button Mums are available in yellow, white and lime green. They are an adorable accent flower for bridal bouquets. Green button mums complement the purple and white flowers nicely in the bouquet shown above.

Cushion Mums

Cushion Mums are lush and have many petals giving them a look similar to a dahlia. The bouquet shown above has a mix of cushion mums, dahlias, hydrangea and delphinium. They are a mid-sized blossom available in white, yellow, lavender and fall colors.

Daisy Mums

Daisy Mums are one of the most popular forms of both daisies and mums. Loved for being one of the longest lasting flowers, daisies are available in a wide variety of colors such as white, yellow, lavender, plum, rust and burgundy. White daisy mums shown are casual and chic in the centerpieces shown for a brunch event.

Viking Mums

Viking mums look like miniature sunflowers. They look wonderful in summer and fall weddings. They are a perfect accent flower for corsages, bouquets or in a flower girl ball.

Fuji Mums

Fuji Mums are a large spikey variety of mum available in lime green, white, lavender and yellow. They are a wonderful focal flower for centerpieces or ceremony and reception décor. Both green and white fuji mums along with smaller green mums are used in reception flowers for a wedding at Westwood Country Club in Amherst, NY.

Mum Plants

Mum Plants are commonly used for fall decorating and can be seen all over this time of year. However, they are also a great cost effective accent for a late summer or fall wedding ceremony. Lipinoga Florist offers many different colors of mum plants to complement your wedding décor. Two mum plants complete an autumn look for a wedding held at the Timberlodge in Akron, NY. Two arrangements of flowers including some daisy mums, sunflowers and gerbera daisies create a beautiful setting for an outdoor wedding.