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 […]
Tips for Taking Pictures of Flowers at a Wedding
When attending a wedding, one of the things we are most dazzled by are the gorgeous flowers and floral installations. Wanting to capture their beauty in pictures, we have tips and tricks for how to easily take photos of flowers so you end up with a great image. The flower experts here at Marco Island […]
Top 20 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Florist
Florists play a huge role in bringing your wedding vision to life with beautiful floral arrangements. From stunning centerpieces and altar flowers to boutonnieres and bouquets, florists can transform your venue into a colorful, sensual, and romantic floral scape that will take your breath away. Before you begin picking out your favorite blooms, though, you […]
Why You Should Always Choose Real Flowers Over Fake for Your Wedding
Flowers have been an essential part of weddings since humans started getting married. Ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman brides carried bouquets of fragrant herbs, spices, and flowers during their wedding ceremony. The herbs and spices were used to ward off evil spirits and bad luck during the wedding, and the flowers they chose represented new […]
Our Favorite Wedding Trends from 2021
The arrival of COVID forced many couples to not only postpone their weddings but also rethink the idea of what a wedding really means to them. Rather than large, “this is what’s always been done” type of events, smaller guest lists, unique venues, and a more personalized intimate wedding experience have come out on top […]
Expert Tips for Selecting Symbolic Flowers for Significant Events
Planning a significant event or celebration always stems from honoring an individual in a special way or commemorating an important moment that deserves a big to do! Here at Marco Island Weddings & Special Events, we know there is no better way to make these moments truly remarkable and stunning than with flowers. As each […]