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 […]
Decor Essentials for a Bridgerton-Like Wedding
The opulent imagery and extravagant decor of the popular show Bridgerton have become one of the most sought-after wedding trends of 2022. Full of elegance, romance, and luxury, Regency-style wedding themes capture the glamour and enchantment of the early 1800s. It’s hard not to fall in love with all the gorgeous florals, rich fabrics, elegant […]
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 […]
Inspired Wedding Color Combinations for 2022 & 2023
Wedding color palettes set the mood of your event, so it’s important to choose colors you love and represent your spirit, personality, as well as the time we’re living in. Popular wedding color combinations often change, like any other trend. So, to stay current and to find a wedding color palette that’s perfect for you, […]
How to Spruce Up Your Wedding With Pantone’s Color of the Year – Very Peri
A brand new color was announced as Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year and it’s a pleasant, fun, cool, and chic shade of blue called Very Peri. We absolutely love this hue and expect to see it in fashion, home and decor, shoes and accessories, and at weddings! For ideas on how to incorporate the […]