Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo, Bellingham, on January 9th

We recently completed our first Bridal Show in Bellingham on January 9th. What a great show! It was snowing outside but it didn't stop the brides from coming; what a dedicated bunch :)

I so enjoyed meeting new brides and talking with them about their flowers. And we had lots of fragrant spring floral designs on display for brides to view. Our bouquets were even featured during the bridal fashion show, carried by the models. Here are some photos of our booth:

Unique Vases for Centerpieces

I was on one of my favorite sites today, www.zgallerie.com, looking for inspiration. Do reception centerpieces always need to be in clear glass vases? Certainly not! Look at a few of these ideas... So these are really candle holders/pillars, but a flower arrangement could easily be attached where the candle sits. I love Baroque style, maybe because it mimics flowers. These would really make an event feel opulent but current at the same time.

Mercury vases are so beautiful. With silver being a popular accent, why not bring the color and shine to the table with these beauties?

This vase is just architectually cool. I love how the light reflects off the various surfaces. Imagine candles surrounding the vase, creating that effect. Not a large opening at top for flowers, but this vase really only needs a few stunning stems to compliment it. Try orchids or flowering branches.

Purple is such a popular accent color for weddings, why not have the vase be the choosen shade instead of the flowers? Would be stunning with white or green flowers, all of the same variety, like ranunculus.

Hope these few examples have given you inspiration as well. Off to look for more ideas...