Special occasions are grand as it is. Add beautiful fresh flowers – and you’ve got an even more elegant, magnificent, and memorable experience.
Fall and winter are seasons of weddings, holiday celebrations and parties. In other words, occasions that will benefit from a lovely floral boost.
Flowers and seasons are intimately connected. Some can be found throughout the year, but most of the flowers are season - specific. Choosing flowers that are synonymous with the seasons will not only enhance the overall theme and ambience, they can also provide a better value as they are in plentiful supply in season.
Autumn is the season of the primary harvest, vibrant scents and spices and striking leaves that change color. Fall is also one of the most popular times for weddings.
This fall, go for autumn inspired bouquets and floral arrangements in rich tones.
Opulent reds, deep oranges and creamy yellows, mixed with gold, brown, green, amber and russet colors perfectly capture the warmth and beauty of the season.
Imagine a centerpiece or a special occasion bouquet in those rich colors, adorned with autumnal foliage and decorations such as branches, dried greenery, oak leaves, acorns, heirloom pumpkin, figs and ornamental cabbage!
Flowers that are popular during the fall include: Asiatic Lily, Asters, Calla Lilies, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Gladioli, Marigolds, Roses, Sunflowers, Zinnias, Orchid, Amaranthus, Anemone, Baby's Breath, Bittersweet, Carnation, China berry, Echinops, Freesia, Gerbera Daisy, Hypericum, Iris, Juniper, Kangaroo paw, Kalanchoe, Liatrus, Lily, Allium, Misty Blue, Berry, Protea, Roses, Statice, Star of Bethlehem, Sunflower, Yarrow, Zinnia.
Winter possesses a sparkling, serene and timeless beauty.
Although white weddings are so often a given in the winter, an all-white color palette can be softened up with more of an "antique" white effect. For this, flowers in creams, ivories, and very pale blush hues would be perfect. Also, elegant tones of silver, gold, green and white are a popular choice for winter flowers arrangements.
Christmas weddings and other celebrations can include flowers of festive red hues. Capture the beauty of winter with dramatic whites and deep reds – the perfect choice to add elegance to any special occasion and indoor celebration. Gerbera, red and white Roses, Amaryllis, Gardenia, Oriental Lily, Star of Bethlehem, are among some wonderful flowers to combine and create a gorgeous white and red bouquets. Berries, holly, pinecones, bark, and evergreens make excellent additions to magnificent seasonal bouquets or attractive celebratory centerpieces, and a fresh, invigorating fragrance.
Brighten up any venue during the grey days with festive flowers. Poinsettias, for instance, are immensely popular during the winter season; according to the Society of American Florists, more than 60 million poinsettias are sold each year. Poinsettias as cut flowers will make any floral arrangement even more beautiful.
There are actually many winter flowers to choose from for weddings and other festive occasions. They include: Amaryllis, Anemone, Camellias, Cyclamen, Evergreen branches, Wreaths, White Pine Roping, Garlands, Door Swags, Casablanca Lilies, Forget-me-nots, Lily, French Tulips, Gardenias, Holly, Chrysanthemums, Jasmine, Orchids, Mini Gerberas, Narcissus Paper Whites, Poinsettias, and Roses.
For a special event this fall and winter, get fresh flowers wholesale from a trustworthy local wholesaler. Any banquet, ceremony, reception, or celebration will be made even grander with gorgeous seasonal flower arrangements.
Schaefer Wholesale Florist (SWF) has been serving the Mid-Atlantic area since 1958 as an importer-broker of fresh-cut wholesale flowers from around the world, proudly serving Event/Wedding Planners, Retail Flower Shops and Wholesale Flower Shops in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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