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Archive for the ‘Flowers’ Category

Edge Floral Event Designers

Floral arrangements are the perfect way to set the tone or add a pop of color to your wedding, but knowing what will make the kind of statement you are looking for can be tricky. As a third generation florist, Bill Enright, of Edge Floral Event Designers, is filled with tips on accomplishing your vision.

How did you get your start in floral design?

I grew up surrounded by flowers, as I am a third generation floral designer. I was raised working in my grandmothers, and eventually my mother’s flower shop. Having worked with flowers my whole life, I can’t imagine doing anything else.

Photo Credit: Eric Oberg

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Bride Blogger Update: Flowers

The last time that we heard from Bride Blogger Marybeth, she was working on her wedding plans and was about to come back to D.C. to check off some of the big items. Today, she is back with an update on flowers!

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Last week our wedding seemed far off and had yet to come together.  Fast forward a few days and it is only 5 months until the big day.  I am finally starting to picture what the day will look like, thanks in part to our flower and décor meeting with Da Vinci Florists over the holidays.

Early on James and I decided we wanted to keep the flowers simple and focus instead on showcasing the amazing view at 101 Constitution.  We both agreed that candles, lighting and smaller centerpieces would create a romantic yet modern and elegant look.

Photo Credit: Bouquet Bridal

 

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Union Station: Columbus Club

Wow – we are already half way through the week and just a few days from Christmas — oh boy!

How pretty are these photos by Freed Photography  of this super stunning ceremony setup in the Columbus Club at Union Station?!

Syzygy, Edge Flowers, Plan It Parties and Showcall came together to create this winter wonderland this past November. Love it!

 

Helen Olivia

Gorgeous floral centerpieces are sure to be a show stopper at any event, so picking a florist who shares your vision is so important. Helen Olivia, the amazing floral company run by husband and wife duo, Marianne Raub and Craig Noah, gets it right every time.  Read on to learn more about Helen Olivia and what inspires Marianne…

How did Helen Olivia get its name?

Helen Olivia is named for Craig and I’s maternal grandmothers.  Helen was my grandmother.  She was the first person to teach me how to arrange flowers when I was about 8 or 9 years old.  She had studied floral arranging as a home economics major in college and helped me to use the wonderful flowers from my father’s garden for pretty designs.  My husband and business partner, Craig, and I were also inspired by singer, Greg Brown, who once said, “All the wisdom of the world is passed down through our grandmothers.”  We felt if we created a business inspired by our grandmothers’ wisdom, elegance and spirit, we couldn’t go wrong.

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Volanni Floral Inspiration

How is it already mid-October!? Here is a little mid-month dose of pretty by Volanni to take you into the weekend. Happy Friday!