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My Favorite Flowers

Orchid




Orchid - Main types of Orchids commonly used at weddings: cymbidium (usually green; popular, yet expensive- durable yet perishable in cold temps); dendrobium (sweetly scented; used in classic Hawaiian leis); oncidium (often referred to as "spray orchids", they come on slender long branches); vandas (summer- bloomings; comes in a rare, yet stunning bluish purple); and phalaenopsis (popular and widely used: comes in white and purple usually.)

Meaning: luxury, nobility, lust

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Calla Lily



Calla Lily - Originated in Africa and symbolized "magnificent beauty" to the Victorians.

Season: year-round; winter to late spring is the peak

Scent: none

Colors: ivory, yellow, orange, light pink, dark pink, red, dark burgundy

Meaning: ardor, magnificent beauty, feminine, modesty

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Hydrangea



Hydrangea - Most popular in shades of bubble-gum pink and sky blue.

Season: July-November

Colors: white, green, pink, burgundy, purple, blue

Scent: none

Meaning: devotion, remembrance, boastfulness

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Dahlia




Dahlia - Conquistadors found the Dahlia in the gardens of the Aztecs and caused a sensation when they brought it back to Europe.

Season: summer - early fall

Colors: white, yellow, orange, pink, red, purple

Scent: spicy

Meaning: gratitute, dignity, forever thine

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Hyacinth

Hyacinth - In ancient mythology, Hyacinthus was a figure in a tale of tragic love. Today, known as a fragrant signature of spring. Strong scent - a few mixed with other flowers, goes a long way in a centerpiece.

Season: November - May

Colors: white, yellow, peach, pale pink, fuschia, lavender, purple, blue

Scent: very sweet, stronger as florets open

Meaning: benevolence, play

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Gerbera



Gerbera - Grown in the hottest climates of Asia and Africa, nearly 350 intense shades are available.

Season: year-round

Colors: white, yellow, organe, pale pink, dark pink, and red

Scent: none

Meaning: needing protection, friendship

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Amaryllis






Amaryllis - Originated in the tropical rainforests in Africa and South America.

Colors: white, pale yellow, pale green, pink, salmon, and red

Season: November - April

Scent: none

Meaning: Splendid beauty, pride

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Peony

Peony - Cultivated in Asia for more than a thousand years and developed further by the French. The peony is a cherished wedding flower, available in two main types: the herbaceous and the tree peony.

Season: spring, imported; scentless vaiety available in the fall in winter

Colors: white, cream, peach, pink, burgundy

Scent: sweet and mild to very aromatic

Meaning: beauty, welcome, bashfulness

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Flower Week!

This week I am dedicating my blog to flowers. These are some of my favorite flowers for bouquets, centerpieces and weddings.

Stephanotis



Stephanotis - the star-shaped, waxy florets grow on a flowering view and each must be individually wired or placed onto a special holder before it can be used.

Season: year-round

Colors: white

Scent: slight to non

Meaning: will you accompany me?; marital happiness


Phlox



Phlox - originated in Asia for more than a thousand years and was developed further by the French. The peony is a cherished wedding flower and is available in two main types: the herbaceous and the tree peony.

Season: spring, imported; scentless veriety available in the fall and winter

Colors: white, cream, peach, pink, burgundy

Scent: sweet and mild to very aromatic.

Meaning: beauty, welcome, bashfulness


Queen Anne's Lace



Queen Anne's Lace - Known for the flower head's similar appearance to lace.

Season: spring- early fall

Colors: white, green

Scent: grassy

Meaning: haven, protection

My Dream Wedding

My Dream Wedding...

Winter Destination

Left: Nicole Miller, Right: Vera Wang

This time of year is perfect to travel just about anywhere warm. So, with this in mind I scoured the Winter 2008 designers for the best destination wedding dresses. These are my top pics.



Left: Carolina Herrera, Middle: Claire Pettibone, Right: Legends by Romona Keveza



Left: Amy Kuschel, Middle: Bill Blass, Right: Carmen Marc Valvo