Asheville Weddings provided by Asheville Celebrity DJs are always looking for great, unique, inspiring ideas for the wedding and reception. Flowers are important and I found this well thought out article on Asheville Indie Weddings (www.ashevilleindieweddings.com) which I wanted to share. Enjoy :)
Flora is an Asheville based floral and event design studio that loves to add interesting personal touches that reflect the unique personalities of couples, while staying true to thier creative inclinations. You'll find romantic flower arrangements with lush blooms, as well as vintage and rustic details when you check out their new shop on Haywood Road in west Asheville. They're also crafty and love to bring new ideas and products to the table related to the entire style of an event. I stopped by her studio to photograph some of their work to give couples an idea of what Flora is all about and asked Melissa to share her top tips for planning the style of a special occasion:
1.Season–consider mother nature. Depending on when you plan to say "I do", some themes might just work better than others. Of course, color doesn't have boundaries, but some flowers and looks work better depending on the weather.
2. Color Scheme – visit the paint department at the hardware store and gather chips that catch your eye. Have a favorite fabric? Build your color scheme around it.
3. Budget – knowing your limit can help you choose how much is "do it yourself" and how much you can afford for extra fancy touches.
4. Decide who is doing the work. Is it a family affair? Do it yourself? Professional florist? Know your talents and budget and plan accordingly.
5. Window Shop. See what catches your eye in shop displays, magazines, even friends' weddings. No need to copy cat, just let your inspirations guide you.
6. It's all about YOU! What are your hobbies? What is his passion? Celebrate the things that make you uniquely you. It's part of what made you fall in love with each other!
7. It's all about US - Did you meet in Paris? Hike the appalaichian trail together? Incorporate some special touches than will bring to mind the things you love to do together.
8. Think outside the box! Weddings don't have many rules... ok, well kind of, but lucky for us, the decorating rules are very loose! We can find a way to artfully feature guitar strings for the groom who serenades you... Let your imagination soar with visions of what you fancy, and let your event designer help you come up with ways to make it happen!
9. Bouquet size - consider your body and what will suit your size. Are you grand and fancy, light and wispy, green and earthy? Your bouquet comes right after "the dress" when you picture your walk down the aisle.
10. Talk to your florist about event design! We can help with more than the flowers... decor, decor, decor. Your wedding is once in a lifetime, but floral and event professionals make it there livelihood. They can help you bring your vision to life!
11. Pick a style to guide your choices: vintage, rustic, modern or streamlined are a few ideas that come to mind.
12. Beautiful flowers are the heart of an events style, but remember all the little accoutrements that have wiggled their way into the wedding industry: yard games, photo booths with props and keepsakes for your wedding party are a few ideas that add zest to the event.
James Herrick has been a mobile DJ for over 31 years and brings his 10 years radio and TV experience as a professional announcer and host. He is a certified ADJ Professional and has worked at such stations as: 98.7 KISS-FM, 94.5 WWWI Country, WKLM, WGLD Oldies, AM 950 WPET, WLXI TV-61 The Triads Video Music Channel, The Music 106 WUAG, and 90.9 WQFS. He has entertained receptions and events from The Venue, The Crest Center, The Biltmore House, Biltmore Doubletree Inn and Lake Lure Inn to the resorts of the Carolina coasts to The Embassy Suites Greensboro and Castle McCulloch Jamestown. James has the ability to understand the music and adjust throughout the event to ensure the perfect musical flow.
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