Karen Tran Florals from San Diego is one of my absolute favorite floral designers.   From all of the bouquet embellishments with those gorgeous crystals and rhinestones to all the lovely little details she puts in her designs.  I love it all!  Her work is absolutely stunning, and  I am a huge fan!  I just had to share some of this eye candy inspiration with you.  If you are like me, and just can’t get enough please visit Karen’s website and blog @ www.karentran.com. 

Many people ask me where did the name “Rainflower Company” come from… Well, I happen to be one of those people who love the Rain.  Without it, where would all the pretty flowers come from?  You know…It’s been said that it’s good luck if it rains on your wedding day.  In Italy they say “sposa bagnata, sposa fortunata”.  I think the rain can be very romantic as these few images portray… So if it rains on your wedding day, don’t be sad… Just take a deep breath and enjoy the beautiful sounds and renewed energy the rain brings to all life.  It lets love bloom…  

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FRENCH TULIPS

French Tulips are usually about 8 inches longer than the standard tulip.  They are quickly becoming one of my favorite flowers to work with as I find they are perfect in their simple, statuesque nature.  Tulips continue to grow under water and you will need to keep that in mind.  I love that they come in a wide array of spectacular colors, including shades of red, orange, yellow, white and pink.

PARROT TULIPS

Parrot Tulips have  frilly, feathery and fluffy fringed edges.  They are saturated  multi-coloured “moving” flowers that stretch and turn towards the light.  That is what adds to their charm.  Light and flowy with a punch of intense style.  You can’t miss it in a mixed flower bouquet or centerpiece but quite honestly, they also look gorgeous all on their own. 

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Lets face it, If money wasn’t an issue everyone would have their venues filled with callas, roses and orchids. But, unfortunately, this isn’t the case for most brides. There is one word that can ruin your plans to be walking on a bed of rose petals on your special day and that word is…Budget.  The “B” Word that everyone hates to say, but must try to follow to some degree.  Well, here are some ideas to keep your “budget” in check while exploring some options you may not have considered before.

CARNATIONS
(Dianthus caryophyllus)

 They are available year round in a multitude of gorgeous colours, have a slightly aromatic scent, last forever, and of course are the epitome of chic and cheap when done “en masse”.  Forget the baby’s breath and the skimpy presentations of the past.  They need to be full, lush and grouped together tightly to make an impact.  Yes, when done right, they can be the perfect alternative to the more pricier blooms that everyone is lusting over and can’t afford… Forget the bad rap that preceded them, carnations are cool again.

{ photo credits: top image- Martha Stewart, 2nd image- Carolyn Roehm, 3rd image-Rainflower Company, 4th image- Beginning Two End, via Wedding Fanatic, 5th image-Real Simple, 6th image- Carolyn Roehm}

Welcome to The Wedding Flower Guide.  Here is where you will find out more about popular wedding flowers, their seasonal availabilities, price ranges and their meanings.  We will add to it regularly, so keep checking back for more!