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 […]
Floral Trend: The Art of Ikebana
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 […]
Flower Girl Flowers That Wow
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 […]
2019’s Earthy, Neutral Tones
By Marco Island Weddings on August 31, 2018 in Color Story, neutral flowers, Wedding Flowers, Wedding Trends
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 […]
Wonderful Wedding Wreaths
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 […]
How To Dress Your Dog In Flowers For The Wedding
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 […]
Flowers For Your Fall Wedding
The floral forecast for fall is looking gorgeous. To prove it, we’ve got the season’s best flowers all picked out below, ready for their close-ups in your hands. If you’re attending a wedding this autumn, expect to see forest-inspired wreaths, moss accents, hoops, hanging installations and more. Enchantment awaits, friends. Orange Roses Winter can have […]
The 5 Best Ways To Bring Plants Into Your Wedding
Plants—they’re everywhere! We’re not being cheeky; we’re referring to the fact that plants are suddenly very big in the world of home design, whether they’re big, small or somewhere in between. It makes sense that they would start greening up weddings and receptions too, and we’re here for it. So get your green thumbs ready […]
What’s Trending in Boutonnieres
Step aside, ladies. Grooms everywhere are taking a moment in the spotlight, with distinctive boutonnieres blooming from their lapels and garnering all of the attention. Don’t believe us? Read on to see what’s trending in bouts. Make A Statement Bouts A single, powerful bloom can say more than the most artfully-arranged design. Statement flowers like […]
Three Wedding Flower Customs, Explained
Ever wonder why we do the things we do with flowers when it comes to weddings? Turns out, our flower behavior has old and deep roots in the superstitions and beliefs of cultures both ancient and a little more modern. For your consideration: The Bridal Bouquet Back in the day, brides carried bunches of herbs […]