Expert Advice: Which Flowers Are in Season for Your Fall Nashville Wedding?
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
I recently went one-on-one with Hillary Robson, floral designer and owner of Brocade Design Arts in Nashville. Hillary's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to flowers and rightly so - she owns a flower shop so she knows what's in season at any given time, and she works her magic almost every week at weddings, creating dreamy bouquets and arrangements for brirdes so she pretty much lives and breathes flowers. The first tip she gave me was to be aware of what we see in bridal magazines. "When looking at wedding magazines for a November wedding, those pictures were taken in the summer more than likely which aren’t available for the fall. Always just check with the florist on what is available. Be flexible, know that if you’re truly limited in budget then work with what nature is going to give you and be creative. Hire someone who can think creatively for you so you can get as close to what you want as possible."
So what flowers are available for October or November weddings in our area? Well, I hope you like her answers as much as I do!
Expert Advice from Brocade Design Arts - Wedding Flowers for the October and November Bride
A pretty fall bouquet. Photo courtesy of Brocade Design Arts
Roses: "Roses are without season. They’re one of the most affordable flowers to use because they come in different colors, they are affordable.which aren't seasonal and come in a huge array of colors" quipped Hillary. What also surprised me are that mums, which we can now find almost everywhere we turn, are locally grown and can be used to create beautiful arrangements!
Great use of mums and roses in bright pinks and fuschias
A pomander made of bright red mums
Bouquets of mums, sunflowers and roses. Photograph courtesy of JustinWritePhoto.com
A sprinkle of berries at the base of the bouquet.
Orchids
Calla lilies - always a classic, and with the varying shades they can either be very fall, or if you're creating a less red/orange/yellow driven color palette, also come in white or deep dark purples and even black.
Photo courtesy of Brocade Design Arts
Photo courtesy of ChrisandAdrienneScott.com
Hydrangeas: "Hydrangea is grown year round. At different parts of the year it’s growing in different places but it’s almost always consistently available."
A mix of callas and hydrangeas. Photo courtesy of ChrisandAdrienneScott.com
Berries and branches that are also available are Ilex berries and Bittersweets
Bittersweets
Photo courtesy of JustinWrightPhoto.com
With so many kinds of flowers and easy access to a variety of colors summery or authentically Fall, there's something for everyone. For the D.I.Y. bride, Hillary mentioned that farmers markets are great places to go to for locally grown flowers and can be more affordable than even wholesale places. For brides who are attempting to take on flowers on their own, Hillary has this advice for you: "Empower yourself with education: I offer brides contemplating DIY flowers instruction prior to the day of their event. There's a ton of videos on You Tube that can help you learn how to do cool things-- take the time to learn. Buy books, ask questions, map our a plan of attack based on knowledge and learned skill instead of hoping it will just come to you the night before your wedding!"
But if you prefer to leave this in the hands of a professional, definitely see what Brocade Design Arts can create for your wedding vision. Click here to visit their website to have a closer look at Hillary's work or to schedule a meeting with her!
About the Author:
Tabitha
Blogging is something I’ve enjoyed doing for years. My interests lie mostly in lifestyle related topics like fashion, style, design, food and weddings. When I heard Ashley was looking to bring on new members to the ABG team, I jumped at the opportunity - I can’t think of a better way to stay involved in weddings than to write about them and to stay in touch with the trends and new ideas. Lucky for me, Ashley likes my blog and trusts my experience to bring me on and so far, it’s been a blast.
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Posted on October 26, 2010 |
Filed under: Advice & Planning, Details, Design & Florals
