September’s 2022 New York Fashion Week showed us what’s going to be trending next year, and we can’t wait! We loved the bold color palette and floral designs that walked the runways. For floral inspiration, we adored Carolina Herrara’s collection. Clothes shaped like actual flowers were truly amazing, as seen on Loewe and Dion Lee’s runways. Here, there […]
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Flower & Decor Ideas for a Victorian-Themed Tea Party
If you are a tea enthusiast, you probably love hosting tea parties. Whether hosting a tea party to celebrate a particular event, such as a birthday, new baby, engagement, etc., or just sippin’ tea with friends, we have a few tea party decor ideas to make your tea party a grand affair! With beautiful floral […]
Top Tips for Pulling Off a Successful Gothic Wedding
If you’re drawn to the dark side and love Halloween and all things goth, then you may have even considered having a gothic-type wedding. Don’t worry if friends and family might think it’s “out there” or too non-traditional – themed weddings can be some of the most creative, memorable, and enjoyable experiences for guests. The experts […]
Why Plants & Flowers Are Essential to Your Corporate Event
Most special events include stylish, beautiful fresh plants and flowers as part of the decor. They decorate areas such as stages, podiums, tables, walkways, corners, walls, and entryways. While you may think they are just part of the overall design, you probably don’t realize just how important the role fresh plants and flowers play in […]
Cool Lighting Options to Consider for Your Special Event
Occasions that call for throwing a special event, such as a wedding, formal gala, anniversary party, or corporate party, take a lot of planning and decor to make everyone know it’s a truly special occasion. Of course, every special event requires fresh flowers (we’ve got you covered there!), but many overlook the importance of lighting […]
Why You’ll Want Fresh Eucalyptus in Your Wedding Decor
Greenery is the important and necessary supporting cast that makes flowers in a bouquet shine. Used by florists to bring floral designs to life, greenery is essential for providing a foundation for beautiful blooms. It also provides contrast, texture, rhythm, and shape to arrangements while offering a soothing green area for your eyes to rest. […]
Guide to Which Flowers to Use For Different Types of Fundraisers
Planning a fundraising event is a challenging, yet rewarding, undertaking, and the floral experts at Marco Island – Weddings & Special Events want to share with you our favorite tips for making fundraisers special and unique. Successful fundraisers tug at the heartstrings of attendees and get them excited and energized about helping the organization or charity […]
Picture Guide of Today’s Most Popular Wedding Flowers & Their Availablity for Each Season
Use this comprehensive picture guide to see which flowers are in bloom during your wedding season and the all-time most popular wedding blooms.
The Fascinating Origins of Popular Wedding Traditions
The typical American wedding is steeped in history and includes several long-standing traditions couples dutifully perform without thinking twice. After all, it’s tradition. But where did those traditions originate? Enquiring minds may want to know: “Why should the bride have something new, used, and blue?” “How did the bouquet toss come about?” And, “What’s with […]
Best Flower Choices for Specific Religious Events & Cultural Celebrations
Religious and cultural celebrations are chock full of symbolism, including the flowers used for decoration. Flowers themselves have a rich history of meaning and symbolism based on color, context, region, and holiday. In this post, however, the floral experts at Marco Island Florist – Weddings & Special Events are focusing on the role certain flowers play […]