The Blooming Idea Blog

For some reason Callas are one of those flowers that you either LOVE or hate... Why? I wonder if it has to do with the definitive shape and overall line of the flower The interesting thing is that callas are great by themselves or intermixed with other blooms like roses, orchids, or hydrangea. This bride was in love with purple, as so many of us are. For her bridesmaids we chose a more...

There is something irresistible about the rich colors of fall. They are fiery and vivid and typically evoke strong passionate emotions that make most of us let out a verbal "ahhhh" when (or more appropriately if) we see the colors of the season change.

Some brides just take your breath away, and this was a weekend full of them. Sam was such a sweet natured and well rounded lady. I loved her vibrant personality which we echoed in her flowers. Funky but natural, textural yet coordinating, rich and vibrant. Sam's bouquet was in a more natural handtied style I call a sprial handtied. It's made in the european fashion where it can literally stand on...

When I see purples I can't help but think of one word... Royalty! The richness of the hues lends itself to a sultry depth, no wonder it was the preferred color of royalty. With a mix of roses, lisianthus, stock, spider mums, snap dragons, lilies and hydrangea it was a beautiful combination of texture and dimension.

We always love to share ideas so we thought it would be fun to post some our our favorite bouquets from recent weddings. Enjoy!

When the temperature starts to climb and the sun is our on a regular basis all the colors around seem to be much more intense, letting everyone know that summer is finally here (not to mention the 100+ degree days). With all the heat and sunshine it seems fitting to create some hot and fiery pieces to showcase this couples big day. The mixture of lilies, gerbera daisies, roses, curly willow,...

I know I write quite a bit about color and the effect of color on our emotions. But can you deny that when you look at the photograph above that you do not want to let out a soft sigh? Blue is a wonderful color, and with it's cooling properties, during the blazing hot summer it can actually help to physically cool you down, kind of neat, huh! This blushing bride and her bridal party sported a soft...

June 5th was a very special day for us here at The Blooming Idea. One of our very own Miss Rebecca married her one true love. It was an absolutely beautiful day, just fit for our stunning bride.

If your wedding is reflective of only one thing, it should be reflective of YOU! The expression of self and love through flowers is a beautiful way to incorporate your personality into your event. Flowers set the ambiance for any occasion and these vibrant colors very perfect for this fun loving bride. Fun textures, contemporary styles and bright colors worked flawlessly together to create an...