Bergeron's Eye Candy: Crescent Bouquet

A stylized crescent bouquet of schwartzwalder calla lilies, kale, roses, china berries signifies the updated color hues in a formal classic design.

The handle treatment on the bouquet gives the sophisticated, updated look and surprises the bride with something that would give her a personalized look.

Flowerhandler's Bulletin Features Christi

Dottie Harrigan joined Middle Atlantic Florists Association (MAFA) workshops in May. We had a day of hands-on training at Paul's Wholesale in downtown Washington, D.C. Dottie owns Flowerhandlers, a company that has a website promoting flowers and floristry.

Check out her bulletin on the workshops and the how-to's that she included from each workshop!

Thanks, Dottie!

Wedding Trends: Hot & Spicy

A bold mix of reds and salmon/orange hues are a stunning mix for summer and fall. Sophisticated reds provide a formal backdrop.
Orange has emerged as an adventurous color when added to a hot and spicy mix of reds.

Besides roses; dahlias, berries, cockscomb/celosia, zinnias, along with orchids can add the rich, vibrant hues to this wedding color trend.

Bergeron's Eye Candy: Summer Rose & Hydrangea Bouquet

The simple elegance of antique roses and voluminous deep purple hydrangea is fashioned with a classic hand-tied pearl pin handle treatment and a delicate brocade ribbon. This bouquet is perfect for the summer bride especially who wants a classic look without a lot of varieties of blooms, but loves the combined textures. What size is perfect for you? The average rounded English hand-tied bouquet varies from 8-11 inches.

Bergeron's Eye Candy: Diana Pedestal Bowls

Simplicity in a centerpiece? Candles floating in tinted water with pink rose petals scattered at the base. Classic accents are achieved with a band of ribbon on the pedestal.

Bergeron's Eye Candy: Unity Candle Design

Lush blooms of hydrangea and accented with dianthus (carnation) provide this gorgeous unity candle display. Perfect to use at the church and then take to the reception on the head table with or without the candles.