Celebrating the Spring Equinox The word 'Equinox' translates into "equal night" and occurs when the length of the day and the night are approximately 12 hours everywhere on Earth. This happens twice each year, once in March (the first day of Spring) and once in September (the first day of Autumn). The Spring Equinox (also called the Vernal Equinox) celebrates the [...]
Color Theory 101 It’s winter and that means wedding planning season is in full swing here at Wild Blossoms! And a quick search of the most popular times of the year to get engaged tells you why! Check out this list of the top 10 dates for proposals: 1. Christmas Day (12/25) 2. Valentine’s Day (2/14) 3. Christmas Eve (12/24) 4. [...]
Top 10 Wild Blossoms Bouquets of 2021 I was fortunate enough to bring some stunning color palettes to life this year and (since we only have a few hours left until 2022!) I wanted to take a moment and reflect on some of the most unique ones and some that have a special place in my heart. So, without further ado, [...]
A Groom's Complete Guide to Flowers We’ve all heard people say things like, “wedding days are all about the brides,” but we think that discredits the gentlemen out there who are just as keen on their wedding day being one of the most important of their lives. You don’t need to be in a flowing white gown to show off your personal style and [...]
What to Consider When Choosing Centerpieces You have the dress, you’ve booked the venue and photographer and now it’s time to bring your reception space to life with fresh blooms and spice up the tables with a healthy dose of your personality. There are so many things to consider when creating centerpieces for your reception tables, so this blog will guide [...]
Why We Love Vibrant + Colorful Bouquets One of the first things that comes to mind when you think about weddings is WHITE: the dress, the shoes, a little chapel, aisle runners, décor, tablecloths and so much more. While the color white will forever be associated with various aspects of weddings due to a long-running historical precedent, we want to strongly urge [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Elopement Flowers Over the last several years, the choice to elope and skip the large wedding with hundreds of guests has skyrocketed in popularity. More and more couples are deciding to make their weddings more intimate and personal and choosing to craft a day that embraces a new way of beginning their marriage. An elopement means you [...]
Floral Mentorships and Branding Sessions As a floral designer, I believe it is vitally important to play around and experiment to build content that you LOVE outside of the wedding content that is strictly dictated by clients who choose every detail - from the color palette to the style and design and even the type of flowers! If you want to [...]
Why Are Flowers So Expensive? We're all familiar with the little grocery store flower bouquets sporting attractive $10-25 price tags. But, if you've ever hired a floral designer for a wedding or event, you know the price tag for professional flowers is much higher than a simple bunch of flowers next to the produce aisle. If you've ever wondered where that [...]
Introducing Floral Art Prints In the Fall of 2018, I traveled to upstate New York to create the florals for a dear friend's wedding. Over a weekend of camping on her working farm and foraging for local blooms, I met and instantly bonded with her photographer, Melody Stevenson of Melodic View Photography. What followed was the birth of a wonderful creative [...]