Spring is in the air! At Artistic Blossoms we are always inspired by the mossy growths and tender blossoms that peek out as New England defrosts. Healthy greens and muted tones are always a subtle yet sophisticated element of springtime weddings and events.
Enjoy some of our Spring-y inspirations for a taste of what’s to come!
Party People! Calling all partyyy people!
So I know after your big shindig last year guests wouldn’t stop talking about the signature cocktails, the amazing music, and the food ohhh those hors devours were just sublime! But, I need to ask… what about the flowers?!
Yes, the flowers may seem like just a detail but they are an important detail just like your signature mochatinis and that band you flew in from NYC. Okay, maybe my dream of flying in bands is a little excessive… nevertheless flowers are the cohesive element to any event large or small. Whether its the intimate cluster of blossoms on the dining table or an extravagant couture tablescape, guests will be sure to notice. Flowers add aesthetic to the party environment; lush and natural.
Forget favors, flowers can be used twofold as a focal point for the party as well as a parting gift for your guests. A beautiful centerpiece that they can take home to their table will keep the memories of your successful bash fresh on their minds. So get on your party planning shoes, round up some custom details, and don’t forget to call Artistic Blossoms Floral Design Studio!
A fall day. Sweet love. Wildflowers.
A beautiful equation for nuptials, no? This September wedding at the Red Lion Inn in Cohasset was just that, beautiful. Scratch that, it was simply gorgeous; a Thistles-bursting-with-blue and cattails-blowing-in-the-wind type of gorgeous.
The flowers were a perfect compliment to the rustic Red Lion Inn in Cohasset. Warmly exposed barn beams were accentuated by cool earthy tones in the flowers, electrified with hints of fuchsia. The bouquets had a wild, natural feel that played with color and texture.
With the deep greens, mustardy yellows, hushed pink, and peacock blue my eyes are in color heaven. The flowers hint to a mossy, fern covered forest, the sun trickling down through fragmented leaves. Ohh how this wedding gets me in a fall kind of mood. Just a woodland dream! –A mix between romance and mother nature.
Oh and these fabulous photographs? Compliments to one of our favorites, Ashely O’Dell Photography!
Today at Artistic Blossoms Floral Design Studio we’ve decided to take a peek into our past weddings and events. So we thought we would share with you one of our favorite finds, a local South Shore wedding celebration with vivid and spicy colors that will be sure to warm up some wedding inspiration.
Who says brides have to wear white? With a gauzy vermilion number, our bride was a show-stopper! To top it off her bridal bouquet with golden honey, scarlet, cinnamon, indigo, and copper tones was the perfect compliment to her radiant look.
…And our delicious color journey does not stop there! Sneak a look at Kelly’s fabulous florals throughout the event. Talk about color! From cadmium yellow to cobalt, from electric fuchsia to chartreuse, this wedding was all about graphic glamour.
(photos by eric laurits)
Fabulous Florals: Artistic Blossoms Floral Design Studio
Phenomenal Photography: Eric Laurits Photography
Tasty Tribute: The Catered Affair
For all my color lovers out there, I know, I know, I love it too… Give me deep jewel tones or flashy neons any day! But, I have to admit if done correctly a single colored wedding inspiration can = monochromatic m-a-g-i-c! For this wedding with the Catered Affair at the Boston Public Library white was our go-to color. White?! you ask, Monochromatic white?! All I can say is hold on for the ride, this is not some whitewashed washout (say that 10 times fast)! Here’s a tip: When limiting col
or, augment texture. By amping up the texture of the bouquets and centerpieces through variegating blossoms, you create optical depth. Therefore, the mix of blossoms gives intrigue for the eye.
For this Boston wedding, we used the texturally rich white hydrangea & lush phalaenopsis orchids for the high centerpieces. Hanging crystals added a glamorous finish to the overall look. For the brides & bridesmaids’ bouquets we used hydrangea, gardenia, lisianthus, and white astilbe. Simple elegance!
To top it all off, the reception was held in the Boston Public Library’s Courtyard Restaurant with its hazy grey walls and muted blue ceiling. Black and white architectural photos found around the room added to the serene yet structural opulence. Overall, the monochromatic whites and sparkling crystal made us forget ‘color’ and never look back!
Enjoy..!
Wedding planning is all about vision. Nothing is truly set in stone until the day-of when each element comes together to form a once in a lifetime celebration. One of our favorite things at Artistic Blossoms Floral Design Studio is when a wedding is transformed from vision into reality. The process of selecting blossoms, arranging them, and ultimately placing them at the event is a truly unique opportunity to experience each wedding behind the scenes. Bouquets transform when they pass from Kelly’s hand to the bride’s. Centerpieces are that much more radiant when they are placed on each table.
So join us in a sneak peek of Artistic Blossoms’ behind the scenes and watch with your own eyes as the wedding flowers transform from delightful to spectacular!
Once upon a time at our South Shore Design Studio…
Wedding, Wedding here we come!
Wedding Photos by Bharat Parmar
As the 4th of July parties start to die down, the fireworks fade, and everyone gets back into their usual work schedules we would like to again thank the service men and women who make our Independence Day just so independent. We would also like to congratulate our bride and groom today on their gorgeous military wedding at Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston!
Inspired by the groom’s service in the Navy, the flowers had a refined nautical feel. Small touches like Navy medals on the centerpieces and navy and white grosgrain ribbon on the boutonnieres added a creative and personalized touch to the event. The scarlet & navy color palette was patriotic and charming, for an overall gorgeous wedding!
To spread our appreciation and thanks to the service men and women who protect our country everyday, Artistic Blossoms Floral Design Studio offers a 10% discount for military brides and grooms.
Congratulations Alison & Brian!
This past weekend we had a beautiful wedding for a fabulous Boston bride! We had so much fun working with Alison and designing her wedding flowers at the Boston Public Library! We always love working with the Catered Affair at the Boston Public Library! The Boston Public Library (“BPL”) is one of our favorite wedding venues with its grand lion statues and opulent rooms. To augment the opulence of the space Kelly and Alison chose a romantic summer color palette of coral, apricot, white, and green and used an array of texturally rich flowers like peonies, hydrangeas, and roses to make a floral statement. From the mixed high and low centerpieces in the Popular Reading Room, to the grand ceremony pieces in the Abbey Room, and glowing cocktail pieces in the Chavannes Gallery, this Boston wedding was truly stunning!
Kelly loves being a floral designer; artistically creating stunning floral works that transform ordinary into extraordinary. As a Boston wedding florist she is able to bring this artistic ability into the already stunning spaces of Boston like the Boston Public Library, and make each wedding so much more spectacular!
Every bride knows the classic saying, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” It’s been tied to wedding day luck since we can remember! But how can you incorporate all of these things: old, new, borrowed, blue into your wedding day in an original and creative way? …Flowers, flowers, flowers of course!
A bride’s bouquet is not only a natural accessory to complement her wedding dress, it is also a perfect device to express her personal style and taste. Incorporating eclectic details into your wedding flowers can make your bridal bouquet that much more special:
Something old-
That lace handkerchief that’s been passed down from your great, great grandmother. The tulle and bead trim from your mother’s wedding veil. An heirloom locket from your soon to be in-law’s. Or maybe a bejeweled hairpin from when you played ‘dress up’ as a kid. All of these old ‘somethings’ have sentimental value and would be a perfect addition to your bridal bouquet:
Something new-
Adding ‘something new’ to your wedding flowers has unlimited possibilities. Many times we mix crystals or jewels into the flowers for a glamorous but contemporary look or try a new glass or silver tussy mussy rather than seeing flower stems. For a modern touch, mix in metallics like copper wire or colored wire for an avant-garde stem wrap that will be sure to impress. These ‘new’ items will be a great keepsake after the wedding and may even turn into a ‘something old’ or ‘something borrowed’ for future generations!
Something borrowed-
Something borrowed also has limitless possibilities. Accentuate your bridal bouquet with a broach borrowed from your mother or mother-in-law’s wedding dress or borrow pearl pins saved from your sister’s bridal bouquet.
Something blue-
‘Something blue’ can be a harder addition to your wedding day, but it also can be fun too! Think about a blue satin stem wrap rather than ivory or cream one. Even if blue is not a color in your wedding’s palette, a blue stem wrap can be a bold and creative way to enliven your wedding day look. Remember blue has many shades from navy to aqua that can suit your tastes and personality! Another idea is the flowers themselves, add some hidden blossoms around the base of your bouquet for a more subtle hit of color…or for a more adventurous bride select a bouquet of all blue blossoms if it fits into your wedding’s color scheme. Smaller details like a blue pearl close on your stem wrap or even a blue jewel bauble can really finish off your bridal look.
Whether you follow the “something old, something new…” bridal tradition or not, remember that the details of your wedding will be personalized to you and your groom. Anything that makes you happy on your special day is a good detail in our minds! ..Happy planning!
Here are some photos from a wine tasting at the Exchange Conference Center in Boston. We were really excited to design for this event. We were given the Garrigue region of France for our inspiration. Using herbs, succulents and blossoms we created an arrangement that we felt best represented the region as well as the theme of the event. Enjoy the photos!!
Of course we always send a designer to every delivery to make sure our pieces are perfect.
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