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  • August2nd

    Stephanie and her husband were married in Key West, Florida in mid-July, and then had a great reception back home for family and friends.    Held at the Mayernik Center at Avonworth Community Park, they themed their reception around lemons and limes for a great Florida twist.    We created two different types of centerpieces, one which featured lemons and daisies, and the other featured limes and dendrobium orchids.   The beautiful mantel was adorned with family wedding photos and our Lemon Stacks, and finished with some loose Lemon Leaf foliage (or Salal for those of you looking to use this foliage in your wedding or event).   We also showed the Lemon Stacks and the 2 types of centerpieces at the guest book area for a great feature.     We heard so many comments from the family and their guests that the centerpieces were a big hit, and that it was fun to see something different on the tables for this reception!

  • July15th

    We often will have brides choose the same flower types for all of the bouquets, but have them in different colors for the Bride and Bridesmaids.   In one of our recent weddings, our bride, Katie,  did just that.  She carried a hand tied bouquet of  Vendella Roses, White Alstromeria, White Stock, Cream Spray Roses and a touch of Lavender Limonium.      Her bridesmaids also carried hand tied bouquets, made with Cool Water Roses, Lavender Stock, Lavender Alstromeria, and a touch of Lavender Limonium.     The effect is a one of consistency, but lets the bride have a more traditional bouquet while the girls’ have color to pop against their dresses.

    For the ceremony, we made stunning vases of Purple Gladiolas – a nice, modern look that is also cost-effective.    The reception tables were low cube arrangements so that the guests could easily hold conversation across the table.  Featuring a combination of Light Blue Hydrangea and Lavender Roses, they were accented with a touch of Seeded Eucalyptus.    The head table featured a long and low, garden style centerpiece that incorporated the light blue, lavender, and cream flowers used in the bouquets and guest tables to tie it all together.

    Floral  design by Polly  Berginc, AIFD  for The Bloomery.

  • July12th

    Pantone set one of the hot colors of the year as Honeysuckle.  True to form, their prediction was spot on, as we’ve had several weddings featuring that beautiful bright pink color scheme.   Our recent bride, Natalie, was one of them!   Featuring a lush flower combination of Dutch Pink Hydrangeas, Latin Breeze Roses, Hot Pink Peonies, with accents of Green Button Mums and Yellow Spray Roses.  The color scheme really popped off of the girls’ yellow dresses.   The bride’s bouquet was a more traditional ivory/cream color combination featuring Roses, Hydrangea and Stephanotis.  With a morning ceremony at the landmark Heinz Chapel and a luncheon reception at the Marriott City Center, the wedding guests were treated to a fabulous event in Natalie and Eric’s lives.  We were happy to be a part of their special day.

  • July9th

    A few weeks back, we had the pleasure of providing flowers for Heather and Aaron’s wedding at Succop Conservancy.   In fitting with the beautiful, garden type setting, we created bouquets in a mixture of garden flowers in hues of pinks and purples.  The bouquets including Roses, Stock, Mini Carnations, Seafoam Statice, Calcynia and Waxflower.   Mason Jars filled with a coordinating mixture adorned the tables, and we carried through that same feeling with fresh flowers on her cake, made by Cakes By Pennie.  In addition to the natural beauty of the venue, the finishing touches made such a statement –we loved this Reception sign that pointed guests which way to go!

  • June13th

    A recent bride chose pink for her wedding color – the dresses were a beautiful sherbet pink color, and were accented with pink and cream flowers.   The centerpieces featured Esperance Roses, Cream Hydrangea, Pink Stock, and Pink Spray Roses.     Ceremony flowers were a simple cascading combination in pinks and creams, the cake was topped with pink roses.    Designs by Polly Berginc, AIFD for The Bloomery. 

  • June5th

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    One of the venues we provided flowers at today was the Butler Country Club.  The bride chose a great combination of white hydrangea, lavender stock, peach stock, lavender freesia and pink spray roses.  The room smelled heavenly, without being overpowering, and the height of the flowers was perfect for guests to see over and enjoy conversations throughout the evening.

  • June2nd

    We recently ran across this incredible wedding cost summary, and wanted to share it with you.  What do you think?  Does your wedding fit this profile? http://www.creditsesame.com/blog/the-true-cost-of-a-wedding-knot/

  • May9th

    That’s right!  From now through the end of May, when you order Birchcraft wedding invitations, your return address will be printed on the outer envelope for FREE!   This is such a great time saver, and now you can save money as well!   Check out invitations at www.yourinvitationplace.com/bloomeryweddings

  • April8th

    This is a great video to watch … these 5 I’s are great for planning your wedding flowers, and all of the aspects of your wedding!  The Five I’s For Wedding Planning

  • March12th

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    Kristen is getting married later today, and chose this lush flower combination.   Her bouquet includes Vendella and Anna roses, white ranunculus, white freesia, dusty miller foliage, berzillia berries and white spray roses, accented by natural ostrich feathers.