Wedding bouquet in Paris

Carnation (pink) - I'll never forget you
Carnation (purple) - Capriciousness; whimsical; changeable
Carnation (white) - Sweet and lovely; innocence; pure love; woman's good luck gift
Lily (white) - Virginity; purity; majesty; it's heavenly to be with you

The bouquet were genuinely put together at a Flowers Shop in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
Sol y Flor Flowers Paris
Karine Garillon
5 rue Coetlogon
75006 Paris
Tel: 01 45 44 75 31


I would highly recommend you have a look at the website of Flower designer, Laura Dowling . She is a specialist in the French approach of flower arrangement and does frequent travels to "L'ecole des Fleurs" Paris, France to study advanced concepts and new trends in French flower design.
She has a project section where she gives you the "ingredients for the making of a few of her delightful flower arrangements.


Laura Dowling named this flower arrangement "Fleurs d'Amour"

You will need

1 4 X 4 inch square glass cube vase
1 brick soaked floral oasis
glue gun and hot glue sticks
1 sheet pink foil wrapping paper
wired floral picks
1 bag of candy hearts
1 - 2 bunches of pink nerine lilies
10 stems of pastel spray roses
Multi-colored pastel ribbons

Directions

1. Cover vase with foil paper and insert floral foam to fit.
2. Hot glue candy hearts to vase in random, overlapping pattern.
3. Insert spray roses to create a dense round pavé.
4. Add nerine lilies in between roses.
5. Tie ribbons into bows and attach to wired floral picks. Insert in bouquet.



And here is a link for anyone interested in the George IV, Paris and its classic flower arrangements.
"Flower arrangement at The four season, George IV, Paris"




photographe © Olivier Lalin © photographer
view site at Olivier Lalin Weddings

Wedding bouquet in Paris

Lily (white) - Virginity; purity; majesty; it's heavenly to be with you
Carnation (pink) - I'll never forget you
Carnation (purple) - Capriciousness; whimsical; changeable
Carnation (white) - Sweet and lovely; innocence; pure love; woman's good luck gift
The bouquet were made at Flowers
Sol y Flor Flowers Paris
Karine Garillon
5 rue Coetlogon
75006 Paris
Tel: 01 45 44 75 31

How Green Was My Wedding

Posted By Olivier Lalin -
Have You heard of a so called "organic" catering company or an "Organic" Bouquet , even a new online site, Portovert.com, made its appearance last month, catering to “eco-savvy brides and grooms.” And an ECO friendly wedding Guide published in Brides magazine. WAH !

I love those words specially when they are used by companies in the US who offer Eco friendly services to Eco Friendly Brides!
I just read an article published in the New York time by MIREYA NAVARRO - Title goes by : " How Green Was My Wedding "
Simply is Wonderful to find out that Vendors inn the wedding industry are participating to create a better World!
"... Use hydrangeas, berries and other local and seasonal flowers for her bouquet and the decorations, instead of burning up fuel transporting flowers from faraway farms. Design an organic autumnal menu (same reason). Find a vintage dress to avoid the waste of a wedding gown that will never be worn again.

“It’s well worth it to start your life together in a way that’s in line with your values and beliefs,” said Ms. Harrison, 28, a graduate student at Yale, who is to marry in October. “You don’t want this event that is supposed to start your life together to come at the expense of the environment or workers in another country.”

Call Ms. Harrison the anti-Bridezilla, whose wedding is all about the planet, rather than “all about me.” People in the wedding business say the eco-friendly or “green” wedding has arrived, its appeal having expanded to spur a mini-industry of stores and Web sites offering couples biodegradable plates made of sugar cane fiber and flowers grown according to sustainable farming practices...."
I will just finish with a picture of Myself carrying My bride's ECO-Friendly bouquet of hibiscus while Yanique was playing the Photographer!




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Garter in the US, Suspender for the Brits and Jarretelle en France

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Yes, the garter toss is time-honored--it got its start in medieval times. Guests would rip and tear at the bride's clothes to snag a piece of the fabric, which was thought to bring them good luck. Often, the bride would strip off her stockings and garters to throw to the pack so she could escape. (Yikes!) Fortunately, guests have become more civilized through the centuries. Now, the groom strips the garter off the bride to campy stripper music, then tosses it into a pack of salivating unmarried men.

But the garter tradition has started to lose favor recently. Great shame for photo Opts ( thinking about myself now; the Photographer ) - It is always a very fun Moment to photograph - an I love traditions - Regardless, in case you prefer to ax this ritual from your reception repertoire, but still want to do something, you can opt for one of these less titillating alternatives, using a garter or a bouquet: Toss a dummy garter and leave the real one for your own--private--wedding-night striptease. Make the bouquet toss co-ed. Watch all your single friends battle it out for the big prize.


Give the bouquet to your favorite person. Honor your parents or his, a special grandmother or a friend who was such a big help during the wedding planning. Hand it over to the longest-married couple. Have your DJ or band play a special "marrieds-only" song. The band leader or DJ will first ask those married eight hours or less to leave the floor (that means you), then five years or less, ten years or less and so on, until there's one couple left standing. They get the prize--your flowers.



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Belle Fleur, NYC

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Belle Fleur, NYC has a new site - It looks great -

contact Meredith and say HI !
www.bellefleurny.com
134 Fifth avenue
New York, NY
Contact 212.254.8703

Three Bouquets and five NYC stars of Flower arrangements and decor

Posted by Olivier Lalin -

New York Style

The Hamptons


Santa Monica

Simply because it is valentine's day soon. And I've come up with a list of flower places I know. Let's place our orders!

Michael George Flowers
701 First Ave.
Midtown East
Monochromatic drama on a grand scale, from a master of the floral arts.


Lotus
122 W. 26th St.
Chelsea
Luis Collazo used to work by appointment only for fancies like Brooke Astor and Thierry Mugler. Now anyone can buy his exotic flowers in classic combinations.


Zeze flowers
398 52nd St.
Hell's Kitchen
You'll feel like you are in the south of France, inside this little brick house--and in the very best company.




Belle fleur, NY
134 Fifth Ave. 4th fl
Flatiron
Fashion editors adore the tidy arrangements in rich colors that often arrive on their desks from this shop.




l'Olivier Flowers
213 W 14 At 7th Ave
New York, New York 10001
Olivier Giugni can do with flowers what Jean-George does with food. He creates absolute masterpieces that are a treasure to behold. Every arrangement is unique - the flowers in perfect condition, and the designs gorgeous.






photographe © Olivier Lalin © photographer
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