Author Archive | Marco Island Weddings

Okay so we love the wild and free bouquets of the past few years. They’re fresh, rich and opulent. They make a major statement, and they command attention. But they also give the bride much more to manage as she’s walking down the aisle toward the partner of her dreams. Which is why we want […]

If you’re having a Halloween wedding, you know that the sheer variety of rich, evocative florals available would leave anyone swooning. Contrary to popular expectation, a wedding centered around the most macabre of holidays needn’t just rely on pumpkins and mums; instead, there’s a world of flowers and other natural elements that can create an […]

A new version of this blog is available here. We know you’ve been feasting your eyes on lush, wild displays of wedding flowers online and in wedding mags for the better part of three years, but today we invite you to rest those eyes upon something else. Something a little more restrained. Something that embodies […]

Wedding planning can make flower lovers (and experts) of its brides and grooms–trust us, we’ve seen it happen. Not only do you receive a veritable education in all-things floral when you’re picking out blooms for your nuptials, but you gain a new appreciation for floral artistry, a bouquet or centerpiece’s ability to convey so much […]

A few years ago, Kinfolk magazine put together a Flower Potluck campaign, inviting communities across the globe to join in the flower-arranging fun. Plenty of people responded, hosting flower potlucks in their homes, yards and other event spaces. In places as far flung as Portugal, friends and family gathered together on the same designated day […]

Okay, so this ancient Japanese flower-arranging technique isn’t exactly new. In fact, it’s been around since the 6th century, when it was imported to Japan from China, evolving from the pilgrim’s habit of leaving floral offerings at temples. Yes, Ikebana is rooted in Buddhist tradition, and everything involved in each piece is full of meaning […]

So you’ve tapped a flower girl (or two), and now you’ve got to figure out what she’ll carry. It’s easy to go the basket-and-rose-petals route, but with so many new approaches out there, why not take advantage? Now’s your chance to personalize and customize how your flower girl carries her very important responsibility, and we’ve […]

Don’t get us wrong, we love a lot of color here at Marco Island Florist, but we’re thrilled to see that an earthy, neutral palette is on trend for fall. This scheme’s subtle elegance feels modern and fresh, giving us plenty of room to mix textures and make appealing shapes. Neutral & Dimensional Staying in the […]

Is there anything more inviting than a wreath? We here at Marco Island Florist Home & Gifts think not, and apparently, hundreds of brides agree with us. Wreaths are on trend to become the next big thing in wedding floral decor, joining garlands on tables and forest-inspired weddings as two of the decades biggest green […]

You probably thought it couldn’t get any cuter than that flower girl and ring bearer meandering up the aisle together, right? And then a dog came along wearing a bow tie and a boutonniere and suddenly, it did. There’s something wonderful about involving a family pet in a wedding ceremony, and of all the furry […]