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Mother’s Day

A mother’s love is more beautiful than any fresh flower but they sure emulate the beauty and love a mother holds. We thought it would be fun to find the flowers that represent motherhood and make a bouquet out of them to gift to your mom this year!

TULIPS

Tulips are a classic spring flower and they also represent motherhood! Most tulips are suitable for the occasion but the choice of color depends on the message you would like to send. Pink tulips represent affection, caring, good wishes, and love while orange and yellow tulips mean happiness, cheerfulness, and hope.

ORCHIDS

The orchid’s colorful, delicate, and shapely petals easily evoke elegance and beauty. In Chinese culture, it is said to be a symbol of many children, fertility, love, thoughtfulness, and magnificence. Specifically, pink or purple orchids signify respect, admiration, and elegance.

LISIANTHUS

The Lisianthus flower is extremely unique and is one-of-a-kind in terms of floral patterns, colors, and designs. It also happens to be a shop favorite!

The Lisianthus flower has a unique petal appearance that is similar to a rose and a Chrysanthemum but often includes faded gradient colors and patterns, giving this flower a truly incredible look.

The Lisianthus flower symbolizes gratitude, as well as lifelong bonds between relatives, friends, and romantic partners or loved ones.

Because the Lisianthus represents gratitude and a true loyal connection with loved ones, it is also an ideal flower to show appreciation for motherhood.

LILY

Because of the Greek myth of Hera and Zeus, lilies are often associated with good fortune, happiness, and motherhood. But the most common meaning is purity and fertility. The sweet and innocent beauty of the lily flower has given it the association of fresh life and rebirth.

In Greek mythology, Hera’s husband Zeus had a son named Heracles with a mortal woman. Zeus had him breastfed by Hera so that he would become immortal like his father. While the child consumed the milk, drops were splashed across the heavens to create the Milky Way. Another drop of milk fell to earth, where it gave rise to the first lily.

ANEMONE

The Anemone flower is a flowy and gorgeous flower that is a perfect representation of motherhood and all that being a mother entails.

From the Greek word “Anemone”, the flower can be translated into “the wind’s daughter”.

Oftentimes, this flowy flower is associated with waiting and anticipation of something new, namely fertility and/or giving birth and welcoming motherhood for the first time.

In addition to its rich history, the Anemone flower also has many medicinal benefits, which is why some still associate the flower with motherhood and mother nature today.

ROSE

Roses represent love in all forms, a lighter red or deep pink color denotes gratitude and appreciation. Yellow roses are believed to represent a caring nature, while white roses are associated with purity and brightness.

Together, these flowers create a stunning tribute to the love, strength, and beauty of motherhood. Whether it's a bouquet that includes all these flowers or a single stem that holds a special meaning, the gift of flowers is a timeless way to express your gratitude and love. Remember that every mother is unique, and the meaning behind each flower can be personalized to fit the relationship between you and your mother. This Mother's Day, show your appreciation for the amazing women in your life with a gift that speaks volumes. And remember, whether you're celebrating your own mother, grandmother, aunt, or any other mother figure in your life, their love and influence deserve to be celebrated every day.

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2023 Wedding Trends

It’s finally spring! And wedding season is here. All of us at Flower Bar have been looking forward to this all winter long. We thought it would be fun to kick off the season by giving you some inspiration for your floral dreams. Each year there are trends that rule the year and we are loving what we are seeing for 2023. We’re going to share our top 5 favorites!

Vibrant Florals

Neutral tones are here to stay, it’s timeless and beautiful. BUT we are seeing an exciting shift for some brides, they are choosing bold and vibrant florals and we are HERE FOR IT. One of the best perks about this trend is we are no longer limiting ourselves to pastel and neutral-toned flowers, this trend is allowing florists to mix it up with flower choice and opens up so many more flower options! We love getting to play around with these exciting pallets.

MONOTYPE BRIDAL PARTY FLORALS

In our wildest dreams we couldn’t have thought of a more gorgeous wedding trend for 2023, monotype bridal party bouquets! A monotype bouquet is when you choose one type of flower from your bridal bouquet for each bridesmaid. This is an elegant way to incorporate the flowers in your bridal arrangement with your bridesmaids while showcasing the unique beauty of each of your friends. Pair this trend with different color bridal dresses and vibrant flowers and you will get a bridal party that is strikingly alluring and colorful.

DRAMATIC INSTALLATIONS

During Sharon’s extensive design journey, she has specialized in engineering beautiful floral installations. She loves creating the mechanics to make the piece simultaneously sturdy and stunning. It’s so fun to watch her brain turn as she brainstorms how to create a piece that is sure to add a wow factor to your wedding day.

CAKE GARDEN

We’ve been obsessing over this trend, we aren’t even sure what to call it. We’ve heard it called wedding cake nests, cake gardens, and so many more. We like the term cake garden though! A simple sweet cake atop a bed of bright flowers. This is a fun way to incorporate more florals into your day and keep the cake simple, just one less thing to worry about. We will work with you to make this vision come true and make it a focal point on your wedding day. Plus it will make those cake-cutting photos even cuter!

BUD VASE CENTERPIECES

And last but certainly not least, bud vases for guest seating! This is an innovative way to make your floral budget go even further and spread flowers throughout the whole wedding venue. Bud vases are sleek vases that are meant to hold a few flowers. It adds such an exciting flare to your centerpieces and provides a gift for your guests.

WRAPPING IT UP

If this is your year to tie the knot and you are looking for a floral designer, give us a call or stop in for a chat. It brings us such joy to help you design your wedding day florals. And with Sharon’s extensive background in floral design, she makes the process fun and easy!