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The Best Yellow Wedding Flowers for the Season

June 23, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

A bride who has her heart set on yellow wedding flowers should consider the season in which her wedding will take place, before selecting a type of flower. In addition to the many meanings associated with yellow wedding flowers, the flower itself can symbolize a time of year.

Brides can use yellow wedding flowers as the main shade in a bouquet or as an accent color; yellow flowers pop when put next to royal purple, and are a natural complement to oranges and reds. Alternately, an all-yellow palette of wedding flowers makes for a more modern arrangement.

Another important consideration is the shade of yellow, from lemon chiffon to dark goldenrod. School-bus yellow gives an impression of youth and joy; a warm, golden shade denotes sophistication.

Creamy roses, which can range from $1 to $2 each for bridal-quality varieties, are the natural choice of yellow wedding flower for a classic bride wishing to bring a bit of sunlight to her once-in-a-lifetime day. Available year-round, they symbolize joy, happiness and friendship – the perfect qualities for a lifelong partnership. The look is perfect for spring, summer or autumn.

What better way to celebrate a beautiful summer day than with the vibrancy of sunflowers? These yellow wedding flowers, which can cost around $3.50 per stem, offer a big impression for the price when they’re in season during the summer months; a single large sunflower can be the size of some bridesmaid bouquets.

Gerbera daisies usher in summer with a smile. They’re perfect for casual outdoor weddings at about $2.50 per stem. Try tying them with a black and white gingham ribbon.

Daffodils are in season in the winter and spring, and are a timeless choice of yellow wedding flowers for a more casual or outdoor affair. They’re also extremely inexpensive, at 50 cents to $1 per stem.

Modern, minimal yellow calla lilies are available year-round. Although expensive per stem at about $5 each, they make a big impact: brides need fewer flowers to make a lasting impression. Each bridesmaid can carry one stem; the bride may then carry several, loosely bound in silk or velvet ribbon. Black or dark brown velvet ribbon would look especially contemporary.

Tulips, available in the winter and spring, make for a romantic bouquet of yellow wedding flowers. At only about $1.25 per stem, their languid blossoms look lovely carried loose, but are made elegant in a tight, hand-tied bouquet.

Chrysanthemums and carnations are an inexpensive way to increase the size of a bouquet of yellow wedding flowers, while adding other colors to the mix. The former are available in the summer and fall; the latter are found year-round.

The use of neutral colors like black, white or russet shades will add contrast; alternately, greenery can be used in any bouquet of yellow wedding flowers.

Other yellow wedding flowers to consider include marigolds, snapdragons, black-eyed Susans, jonquils, honeysuckle, nasturtiums, zinnias and freesia.

To find the best prices on yellow wedding flowers, consider both local florists and the Internet.

When contacting local florists, be sure to get quotes for the same packages from at least a half-dozen companies, and ask to see examples of bouquets they’ve made. Many florists use stock photos from another company they contract with, like FTD; their own bouquets may dramatically differ in appearance. Costco also offers bulk flowers at great prices.

Have any wedding questions? Get all the answers you need now at Rachael West Designs.

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Why Flowers Are Popular in Every Occasion

June 11, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Thinking for a perfect gift for her can be a daunting task because women have different interests. Expressing your feelings to a woman is not generally easy but if you think of creative ways on how to do that, she’d certainly be surprised at your efforts. If you send flowers to her in a fashionable and unique method, she’d love your gift.

Flowers seem to be a best way to express your thoughts without saying anything. Actually, it is even regarded as a symbol for relationship. These floral plants are popular in every occasion because of many different reasons.

The fashionable arrangements of floral plants may show simple but they’d make stylish birthday gifts. In general, when items are elegant looking, expect that the prices are also soaring; however, this is not always true to floral arrangements. Stylish floral arrangements can also afford. True enough; the flowers will not last for a long time but the memories for receiving such floral arrangements will definitely last forever. When you give a bouquet of roses to her, she will entirely treasure that moment. For some women, they would even dry up the flower and have it as a keepsake. If you would like to give floral arrangements, the recipient would definitely be happy and feel special upon receiving it.

In this day and age, it is easier to order flowers because there are many online flower stores that are catering to the needs of the customers. These online flower stores are offering fast delivery services to customers. One of the best thing is they also offers delivery in weekends also. The flowers delivery online services are trustworthy and convenient especially for those who are often forgetting about particular occasions. Actually, you can save a lot of money from these online services because the arrangements that they are offering are much cheaper aside from the wide range of choices that you have. It is also more convenient since you can order the floral arrangements even if you are at home or at work.

When you give floral arrangements, you can also personalize it depending on the recipient’s taste. Generally speaking, giving these flowers does not only allow you to pass on your emotions but it also allows you to express your identity.

Attaching a well wishing card or another type of small gift can add charm with flowers. Recipient will surely appreciate this. The floral arrangements are not only beautiful but they are also environment friendly, as it doesn’t cause pollution. The floral arrangements are not like the other items that are releasing harmful chemicals that can cause destruction of the environment.

If you want to make your gift more special, you can also add up more items such as stuffed toys, balloons, and greeting cards. This way, you can add your personality to your gift and the recipient would appreciate it more.

Since each floral plant can symbolize a lot of things, it has been regarded as the universal gift for almost any occasion. With floral arrangements, you can express your feelings, whether it is love, appreciation, sympathy, and friendship.

Have any wedding questions or flower questions? Get all the answers you need now at Rachael West Designs.

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Wedding Trends for 2010

March 11, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

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With the warmer weather now here, we know that the wedding season is just around the corner.  And as always, we are faced with brides-to-be asking us questions on what the wedding trends are for this year.

So, let’s take a look at some of the trends that we expect to see more of this year -

1. Color Motif

If you are having a fall or winter wedding, the more popular colors to choose from this year are: deep red, teal, violet, mocha and sage. However, if you are having a spring or summer wedding, the trendier colors are turquoise, platinum, coral, pale yellow or champagne.

2. Wedding Dresses

When choosing your gown, it will come as no surprise that strapless wedding dresses continue to be the more dominant style for this year. In addition, we are seeing the off-shoulder look for brides. This look accentuates your neckline and draws attention to your jewelry.

When it comes to the length of the gowns, floor-length styles remain to be the popular choice although it seems like a shorter-than-floor-length style will make a comeback this year. Gowns with crystal, cubic zirconia, and/or pearl embellished bodices are also very popular at the moment.

3. Bridesmaid Dresses

More and more brides now are letting their bridesmaids choose their own dress. The bride just chooses the color and then, lets the bridesmaids choose the style of dress they want. In some cases, the bride even lets the bridesmaid choose their own colors. This provides variety as well as an element of fun.

One advantage of following this trend is that you are guaranteed that your bridesmaids like what they are wearing and that they are likely to use the dress again. A word of warning if you choose to follow this trend – Be sure that your bridesmaids are clear as to how formal you want their dresses to be. You do not want to end up with one casual bridesmaid and one bridesmaid with a fully beaded gown. Make sure they are clear on what your requirements are.

4. Flower girls

While the basket of flowers are still the popular choice for flower girls, we are seeing more and more flower girls who are opting for fairy wands and fairy wings. Whichever option you prefer, you can finish off the look with a floral head wreath or a nice, sparkling tiara.

5. Bridal Bouquet

A big majority of the wedding bouquets now have flowers wrapped in wide satin ribbons. You can choose to dress up your plain, satin ribbon by putting beads, pearls, crystals or brooches. Some also opt to have the ribbon monogrammed. The rose continues to be the most popular and elegant bouquet flower while lilies, peonies, hydrangeas, tulips and orchids represent the trendier choices.

You may also prefer the “just-picked” and looser casual look compared to the more tightly-bound bouquet shapes of previous seasons. Colorful and vibrant flowers also continue to remain popular. And more and more mothers are carrying small posies rather than wearing the traditional corsage.

6. Wedding Favors

You will notice that more and more couples are opting for useful and personalized favors instead of the decorative pieces which will likely end up in the trash anyway. Choose favors which you think your guests will appreciate and actually use.

In some cases, you can also opt for favors that serve two purposes. For example, favors that act as placecard holders which the guests can also take home with them. Or you can put all the favors together to make a nice centerpiece for the guests’ table.

These are just some of the wedding trends we see this year. If you are having your wedding this year, all you have to remember is to get creative and to follow the choices that would make your wedding the best one there is.

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What Flower Colors Mean

March 11, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Flowers always have a way of cheering women up.  And no matter what any woman says, all of us love to receive flowers.  Flowers are a great way to show your appreciation or your love. It is a great way to say thanks or to show your admiration.

But did you know that the color of the flower is equally as important as the type of flowers that you choose?

Flowers are said to convey what we feel and over the years, the symbolism behind the color of the flowers has been ingrained in tradition. Every color has a meaning and each color has a way of conveying what you feel. Understanding these colors can help you choose the perfect color to express your feelings.

Here is a guide which you can use to decide which color is perfect for you:

Red FlowerRed: There is no better way to say “I love you” than a bouquet of red roses. Red has always been the color of passionate love. It knows no boundaries and exudes an energy like no other. It symbolizes beauty, courage and heat and has the power to transform any flower into a symbol of desire and strength.

White: White flowers conveys purity and innocence. It is a popular choice for bridal bouquets and is also perfect for mixing in with the red flowers to add innocence to the passionate love of red. White also symbolizes innocence, humility, modesty and reverence. Above all, it exudes pure and simple beauty.

Pink: If you find that red is too powerful for you, pink may be a better option as pink is the youthful counterpart of red. It symbolizes innocent happiness and shows a love that is both caring and carefree. Pink flowers conveys joy, youth and innocence.

Purple: Purple flowers are great when you want to show your admiration. Purple has always been tied to royalty and as such, symbolizes dignity, pride, accomplishment and success. Whether they are grouped together or mixed with other colors they do well to provide depth and contrast.

Lavender: If purple is the color of royalty and pink is the color of youth, lavender is a symbol of femininity all grown up. Lavender flowers have a way of reflecting the grace and feminine beauty of those who receive it. It shows respect and is perfect for letting others know how much you appreciate how well they put themselves together.

Blue: While blue flowers are hard to find, blue flowers have a calming effect on those who receive them. It symbolizes peace, serenity and openness. When mixed with other colors, blue flowers can help create a sense of tranquility and a gentle ambiance.

Yellow: Yellow flowers are a great choice for cheering up your friends. The color yellow brings happiness, new life, and is guaranteed to make anyone smile. It evokes feelings of joy and lightheartedness and symbolizes friendship, new beginnings and happiness.

Orange: Orange flowers mixes the passion of red with the happiness of yellow. It is a vibrant color and symbolizes warmth, energy and enthusiasm. Orange also conveys a passion for life, satisfaction and complete confidence.

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Floral Centerpieces – The Grabber of All Attention in a Room

December 19, 2009 By admin 1 Comment

When you walk into the room of a reception hall, that is setup for your special day, one of  the first details that will catch your eye is the beautiful floral centerpieces placed throughout the room awaiting your arrival. There are so many different ways that centerpieces can be designed allowing for every wedding to have its own unique touch.

A floral centerpiece is something that should be elegant and beautiful. The guests should have the ability to see past the centerpiece so that conversation between each other isn’t obstructed. A good wedding or event florist will be able to tell you the perfect height for your centerpieces for the flowers you have chosen.

Most people are worried about the price for floral centerpieces but there are many cost effective ways that can be used to make the overall price of a wedding less expensive. Many brides are looking for options to double up designs like using their toss bouquet in a vase at a sign in table until time to toss it. Other brides are going with minimalistic designs that still give off a lot of beauty but in a simple and modern way.  Either way, if you are on a tight budget, a good florist will always have ideas and suggestions to help to create your perfect wedding within your budget.

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The choice of flowers is pretty much endless with possibilities. Having a knowledge of what flowers are in season can really help . By knowing what flowers are in season there is the ability to avoid considering flowers that are out of season and may have a larger expense, but if there is a flower that you just must have….often times, with some careful planning and notice, a florist can have them brought in.

Just remember, whatever your fairy-tale dream is, keep an open communication line with your florist to ensure the perfect wedding.

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What You Can Expect From A Local Florist

December 18, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

When it comes time to order flowers, many consumers go to FTD/Teleflora online sites. They seem easy to use and display a lot of different arrangement options to view. Often times the florist does not have the necessary flowers or vases shown in the pictures because they did not put the pictures there in the first place. Shops who use FTD/Teleflora sites sign up with a service to receive the orders.  The florist who receives the order may not have ever made the arrangement in the picture.

You will also learn that after you select the arrangement you have the option of  choosing the size of the arrangement you would like to purchase. The picture shown is usually the price of a small arrangement and does not include upgrades or your delivery charge. By the time you reach your final check-out, your total could have increased $20 or more.

So… What is the alternative?  Calling your local florist!  The process is usually a lot faster and much more personal. By speaking directly to the florist you can gain a feel of their personality, if they are excited to create something special for you, and exactly what they have available to make your arrangement.  Often times you can negotiate free delivery or additional add-ons that are not available from ordering online.

Order your custom designed floral arrangement today.

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Most Popular Wedding Flower Choices

December 17, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

A wedding is already a very important day and the wedding flowers are becoming a very important aspect to a wedding as well. They seem to be taken care of much faster then other areas of the wedding, but they really help pull every aspect of the wedding together. Flowers are utilized within a wedding everywhere and when sitting looking around the wedding ceremony and reception they are bound to be in every corner. Some flowers are more popular then others and used more often within weddings. There are different uses for the flowers and understanding the uses will assist with developing a better understand of these popular wedding flowers.

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When working with a bridal bouquet two things will drive the popular flower choices for it. The first thing is the actual flower color. Most bridal bouquets involve the use of a white or off white color. The popular flowers used for bridal bouquets with a white color happen to be stephanotis, gardenias, roses, orchids, carnations, sweet peaks and lilies.

Another important area that is focused on with the bridal bouquet is the scent of the flowers. It will depend on the brides preference of scent, but for those that prefer having a bouquet with scent the more popular flowers of choice happen to be tuberoses, gardenias, stephanotis and peonies.

The Floral Decorations

whitepinkbridalbouquetThroughout both the ceremony and reception halls there are guaranteed going to be flowers throughout. It is rare to go to a wedding and there not be some sort of floral arrangement utilized throughout. Flowers can make a great decoration piece and the flowers will vary within each wedding, but usually follow suit with the bridal bouquet.

The decoration throughout a wedding will help pull everything together and give off a little added beauty. With flowers placed throughout all areas of the wedding as a decorative piece the beauty will be more extensive and elegant. Whether the flowers have a strong scent or not they will be a delightful scent to have within the wedding. Be aware though that some people may have allergies so going with flowers that are not strongly scented within the arrangements may be a better idea.

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Using Fresh Flowers for Your Wedding Flower Arrangements

December 16, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

The one thing in any females life that she always looks forward to is her very own wedding day. There is much planning involved with a wedding and one important process is deciding on your flower arrangements. Many florists utilize fresh flowers for the arrangements, but there are some that will use silk flowers instead.

Using fresh flowers for your wedding flower arrangements can really help spice up any wedding. They give off a beautiful scent and look quite elegant when arranged properly. If you are planning on having a wedding that is absolutely radiant consider utilizing fresh flowers. There are many florists that would prefer using fresh over silk as they appear better usually.

There are many ways you can have fresh flowers arranged. If you can think of it, it is probably possible. People now a days are known to also include various items such as jewelery, fruit and accessories. These are not too difficult to incorporate with the right florist. There are many florists available that work with fresh flowers. A Hickory NC florist, Rachael West, has been working with fresh flowers for several years now and provides some of the most astounding options.

It may seem hard at first to decide on your flower arrangement designs so why not have a qualified florist help you. Living in Hickory NC has its benefits, especially with the amazing Hickory NC florists that are available. We not only does flowers for weddings, but also any special occasion you want flowers for. You no longer have to wait for your wedding day to get a fresh flower arrangement created. Make any day a special day with the addition of flowers.

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Flower Arrangements Utilizing Various Vases

December 13, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

When you are trying to think of unique arrangements for your flower arrangements you may want to consider utilizing different shapes and sizes of vases. With the huge variety of vase options now you could easily make some drastic changes to your arrangements by simply choosing a different vase.

In the below image you will see that I utilized square and tall rectangle vases placing flowers floating on water. Even though they were quite simplistic the overall visual appeal came off to be very elegant. By placing just one flower type within these vases it didn’t distract the eye from the many other elements surrounding.

Square and rectangle vase choices

Square and rectangle vase choices

By making simple changes to the vase choices you can make a drastic change to your usual flower arrangement ideas. You can get the same response from these arrangements as you would others. Most people do not expect to see such arrangements which allows for even more amazement with your arrangements.

Below is a closer look at the two different types of vases and arrangements done.

A closer look

These vases really helped pull the whole event together and really add a unique touch.

To place an order, book a wedding consultation, or if you need more information relating to any of our services please call, 828.326.7100.

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Rachael West Appears at Mosteller Mansion Again!

November 25, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

A beautiful place for any wedding in and around Hickory, NC is of course the Mosteller Mansion. Once again I had the joy of having a wedding at the Mosteller Mansion and I’d like to share it with you.

Throughout this event at Mosteller Mansion there was a large variety of flowers used with arrangements appearing everywhere you looked.

Beautiful reds...

Beautiful reds...

Throughout this wedding the use of some beautiful reds and whites in some tall elegant flower arrangements help set the romantic mood. The taller vases helped accent the final arrangements with the miniature vases placed throughout the reception hall. The contrasts in size between the two was just right.

With this wedding being held at the Mosteller Mansion there was a lot of space to fill up, so I enjoyed having some fun placing the arrangements throughout the rooms allowing a little touch of elegance appear everywhere you looked. If you are planning a North Carolina wedding then you may want to try getting your wedding booked at the Mosteller Mansion.

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