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Intimate Weddings During Covid-19

7/24/2020

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Intimate Weddings During Covid-19 ~ What a mess this year has been for couples trying to have a beautiful wedding here in New Jersey. Even my own cousin was affected, changing their date twice and moving locations to accommodate an outdoor setting. Most, if not all our weddings for 2020 have been either postponed to 2021 or are being downsized. A few are holding smaller intimate weddings for family and friends in their back yards and next year will hold the larger receptions with a vow renewal for family and friends. Here in NJ, we are allowed outdoor events with up to 250 guests but most of our weddings are seem to be less than 100 people. Social distancing and masks will be the norm with couples providing both sanitizer and mask. A few of our brides have even asked for a for floral arrangement for the Mask Table. Who thought that we would need that? Yikes!! 


If you are having to have your wedding during this time, we do have a few suggestions for you. 
  • Don't skimp on your bridal bouquet. We know you might want to save money, even if you are having to do this twice but remember, your bridal bouquet will be in all your pictures for years to come. If you are doing a ceremony now, this is your formal ceremony so don't short change yourself. Your bridal bouquet is the most important floral arrangement in your wedding. 
  • Dress up the ceremony area. You probably already feel bad about not having the wedding of your dreams. Whether you are taking your vows in a park, your back yard or your church, treat yourself to something pretty to dress up the ceremony area. Giant balloons, altar flowers, flowing fabric or rose petals are not that expensive and will make you feel like a bride when you walk down the aisle. 
  • If you are hosting a luncheon or dinner don't short change your guests by not decorating the tables. Spending a few flowers on a table centerpiece shows your guests that you appreciate them showing up on your special day. Some folks are scared to go out, so if they are they, they truly love you.  We know you might be needing to do this again next year but the people you have asked to be with you this year are probably the most important people in your life. Show them how much you appreciate their support. 
  • Lastly, intimate weddings during covid 19 don't have to match your larger decor that you will have next year. We all need a smile during these difficult times, so be a bit more playful. You can still be formal but have fun with it. 
Remember that we truly are all in this together. Not only is your life being affected but also are the lives of all your vendors. Saying that everyone is living a stressful life right now is truly an understatement. Remember to be open minded and let your vendors help you in the best possible way. There have been some shortages of labor, supplies and in our case - flowers. Some items are costing us more right now, while others are costing less. You choose your vendors before Covid so now is your time to trust that they have your best interests at heart. To help you decide on pretty flower options, we have added a category called Intimate Weddings on our main website www.sendingsmiles.com
Intimate Weddings During Covid-19 don't have to be a sad affair. Let us help you make this one of your happiest memories. 609-520-2005
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It's all in the details....

2/7/2020

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We love seeing how our flowers look when photographers have fun styling some shots with them. An engagement ring tucked into a gorgeous Garden Rose. A Boutonniere paired with the grooms watch.  These flowers gave their all and the photographer obviously had fun staging some awesome shots. Not every photographer is such an artist and not every floral designer can create amazing arrangements using fresh flowers - photography and flowers are the perfect example of you "get what you pay for" and these pictures prove it. Not a blemish on these flowers. Not a bloom out of place. Unique pictures both unplanned and staged. Beautifully designed flowers and talented photographer - perfect together! 
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A Christmas Wedding

12/6/2019

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It's hard to believe that we created these pretty floral designs for a wedding that was 1 year ago. What's more gorgeous than a winter wedding during the holiday season. St. Paul's Church was decked out in red poinsettias which was the perfect compliment to our red and white flowers. Would you consider having a Christmas wedding? We'd love to know!! 
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To "Cascade" or Not to "Cascade" & what color is that?

11/13/2019

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I have to admit, that coming up with the perfect bridal bouquet for our recent bride Mandee was not an easy task for 2 reasons.  First should had trouble deciding if we should create a full on cascade for her or perhaps a very soft and dangling hand tied. In the end we decided on the hand tied and I think you can agree, it was perfect for her. The other difficult task we had was finding the exact color lavender rose she loved but what we noticed is that in the professional photos (middle pic) her flowers look very pink. She was super happy with her flowers so I wonder what she thinks about the color change?  Being very exact with colors is important us as floral designers and we work hard to match the vision of the bride. What is your thought on how the photographer slightly changed the hue? 
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Wedding At Adventure Aquarium

8/20/2019

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We don't always travel as far away from Princeton as Camden but we could not pass up on the opportunity to create wedding designs again at the Adventure Aquarium. How cool is this setting in the Currents Ballroom from this past weekend. Our designer did a fantastic job on this gorgeous tropical themed archway which later became the back drop for the Sweet Heart Table. Decorated with ginger, pincusion and king protea, orchids, free spirit roses along with tropical foliage such as aspidistra, monstera and ginger leaves. Our bride's bouquet was a combination of white dendrobium orchids, orange protea, pink giners and mini pineapples accented with palm leaves and mini monstera. The groom wore a boutonniere created with a hot pink accent flower and a mini pineapple. The tables were tall glass vases filled lushly with all tropical foliage and the Mother's and Grandmothers wore orchid corsages. Imagine the ceremony with the Shark Tank as the backdrop and the soft up lighting of the room. It must have been magical! Would you consider an aquarium for your wedding ceremony and reception? 
Check out designer Alanna's little video recap! 
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Mason Jars ~ are they in or out?

8/8/2019

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Mason Jar Centerpieces ~ a thing of the past? I think not. Folks are still loving these adorable designs. Although they might not be a good fit for every wedding and/or event setting, they still have their place. We are still doing many barn and rustic setting venues and mason jar designs fit right in. 
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If you talk to other floral designers, you might see really "negative" views on these designs but I don't think it's because they don't like them on principle, I think it's because many folks wanting these designs might not realize that although they are small, it can still take quite a few blooms to fill these jar, hence they are not always inexpensive. As a floral designer and an artist (yes we consider ourselves artists who just happen to work with flowers as our medium) we never like being squeezed for money. I think the problem comes from an unrealistic expectation of what it costs to fill a mason jar. For example, the jars below took quite a few stems to fill and the bride did not want anything too common. She was looking for a sophisticated rustic look and did not want little jars that would be get lost on the table. Because she needed multiple to be placed down a long farm table, this design sure did cost more than a single long centerpiece. These jars below are actually quite a bit bigger than the one pictured above, which translated to a higher cost. 
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Now speaker as a designer, sometimes when flower trends come along, we are super excited in the beginning but as would be understandable, after your 100th time of creating similar designs, the newness wears off and we are left craving a floral challenge. But if you ask me if I like or dislike mason jar designs, I'm more to the Pro side of the equation.  When we are provided a nice budget, allowing for a beautiful flower mixture, I love the look. All baby's breath? I actually love that too because it's a simple, clean look that fits many wedding themes. It's sweet and cost effective. If the client is happy so am I! 
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I also love pointing out to folks that a simple vase design is also a pretty way to go. The flowers don't have to be in a mason jar if you'd like a little more formality. Take the vase below... I love designing in these simple vases. You can do so much with them, they are the perfect height for a table and a little tie of twine or lace can completely transform the look. When I think of the mason jars, I generally include these pretty vases in as being a similar style. What do you think? What I really loved about these designs below is how we matched the flower color to the napkins. We added a touch of rustic twine and the burlap cloths looked like they went with the lace runner. I think this is one of my favorite weddings ever because although not expensive, it was very well planned out. 
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What do you think about mason jar centerpieces for your wedding or shower? Are you considering them? I'd love to know!! 
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Wedding Trends

4/10/2019

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With the 2019 wedding planning season in full swing, we have noticed some trends emerging. White, White and more White! Yes, many brides are still asking for white, champagne and ivory to be incorporated in their bridal bouquets. Although the color choices run the gamete, white is still being used at least 80% of the time. White never goes out of style and whether we are creating a loose and airy hand tied bouquet, cascade style design or tighter, compact look, white always looks lovely in pictures. This past winter had us using lots of eucalyptus, anemone with dark centers, lush garden roses and silvery dusty miller and brunia berries. Quite a few weddings in a row had us including either Phaelanopsis or Cymbidium orchids and even navy blue berry accents. What color do you envision your bridal bouquet being?  I'll post more soon sharing our Spring Wedding Designs! 
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Polka Dot Themed Wedding

11/26/2018

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We had so much fun working with bride Natalie and groom Paul on their September wedding at the Nassau Inn. I really loved incorporating flowers with their black and white polka dot themed wedding. Which design is your favorite? 
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All About Sunflowers

9/28/2018

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This has been the season for Sunflowers ~ we can't believe how many weddings we have created over the last 5 weeks that included sunflowers in some form. Bridal Bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces and even a huge wedding archway. Luckily the local sunflowers this year were amazing and plentiful. Would you consider sunflowers for your late summer wedding? 
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Trends...

9/21/2018

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I can't believe that I have not updated our wedding blog since April - Sorry, my bad! It's been very interesting watching the bridal bouquet trends. Some brides have been looking for huge bouquets that are styled loose and airy while others have been looking for tight and compact designs. These are from the last few weeks. Which one is your favorite? 
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