http://fleurtationsfloral.com/weddingblog "A Fresh, Fun Approach to Wedding Floristry" Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:33:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Spokena Bride Blog  offers "Daily inspiration for brides & grooms planning a Modern Spokane Area Wedding. Featuring Real Spokane Area Weddings, the Best Pro & Brightest Up-and-coming Local Vendors, and Fresh Creative DIY Ideas."    Fleurtations Floral was chosen to be featured as artistic inspiration on a blog post on Thursday March 18th, 2010! Check ... http://fleurtationsfloral.com/weddingblog/?p=145 (Photo courtesy of Sean Watson Photography  www.seanwatsonphoto.com) Since childhood, this Bride had envisioned a very feminine "princess wedding".......... www.seanwatsonphoto.com She LOVED pink! www.seanwatsonphoto.com Though pink, the boutonnieres were still simple and masculine! LOVE PINK! The flower girls each carried "fairy princess" wands of nerine lilies rather than a basket with petals.... Of course! http://fleurtationsfloral.com/weddingblog/?p=136 I suggest to Brides that they bring me something "old and of sentimental value" to incorporate into their bouquet.  Here are a few examples. The Bride (above) brought me some of the vintage ribbon from her mother's bridal bouquet.  It was a pink satin acetate ribbon that had a few crinkles in it but nevertheless, ... http://fleurtationsfloral.com/weddingblog/?p=131 It has been an extremely busy wedding season, thus my lack of blog postings!  Here are a few pics of one of my favorite July weddings.  The weather that day was about as hot as the bride's colors!  I will post more photos when the photograper has time to edit the ... http://fleurtationsfloral.com/weddingblog/?p=120 This Bride and Groom met and fell in love in Hawaii. The Bride wanted to incorporate some native flowers while still keeping a soft romantic feel and not being overly "tropical".    Her colors were deep purple and fuschia with chocolate brown and pewter accents which was a fabulous combination.  We used a ... http://fleurtationsfloral.com/weddingblog/?p=107 Early this spring I woke up one morning to a strange sound.  Something was fluttering against my front door!  I soon realized that a mother Robin decided that the center of my newly hung, SPRING WREATH would make a cozy spot for her to settle down in and have her family!   I was ... http://fleurtationsfloral.com/weddingblog/?p=101 The Greenbriar Inn is truly a one-of-a-kind-place!  The Inn was built in 1908 and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Located in downtown Coeur d'Alene, just four blocks from the lake, it is a perfect location for weddings, receptions, retreats, honeymoons etc.  It has been totally restored and decorated with an ... http://fleurtationsfloral.com/weddingblog/?p=88   Our calendar is filling quickly for summer and fall of 2009.  Give us a call to see if we have your wedding date available.  Choosing flowers can be overwheming for some Brides.  To help take the stress out and make the process more relaxed and enjoyable, here are a couple suggestions ... http://fleurtationsfloral.com/weddingblog/?p=81 I love winter weddings.....the fragrant greens, white lights, textures and cozy, romantic atmospheres.  For this particular wedding it was fun to go a bit out of the box to create an icy, wintery feel with purples and silver.  Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment. Location: The Davenport Hotel in ... http://fleurtationsfloral.com/weddingblog/?p=70 Great Photo Op!  If your wedding is taking place near downtown Coeur d'Alene and you plan on going to the lakeshore with your photographer to do some pre-wedding photos, don't forget to stop by "The Coeur" to get a few shots. This beautiful 7-foot bronze sculpture with a heart is a focal point ... http://fleurtationsfloral.com/weddingblog/?p=48