Long Island brides –  courtesy of Bridal Guide, what do we think of these giant paper flowers instead of the real deal?

You spend so much time selecting your bridal bouquet, it’s a shame to toss it once the wedding is over.   But here’s a cool solution — have your flowers freeze-dried and mounted on a frame.  Then you can not only preserve the bouquet forever, but also use it as a decorative piece of art in [...]

Last week, I was on News 12 Long Island with reporter Elisa DiStefano, talking about what the royal wedding flowers might look like.   In case you want to see what some fabulous Long Island florists brought in to our segment at Oheka Castle, take a look at the images below, which by the way, were [...]

If you’re looking for ways to save money on your Long Island wedding (and who isn’t??), consider ordering your flowers through the Internet.  FiftyFlowers.com for example offers wholesale flowers for the DIY bride.  At  Bridesign.com you can  save 30% on average over using a florist.  Here’s why:  In all probability, wedding flowers provided by a [...]

When it comes to ordering your wedding bouquets and centerpieces, communication is key.  One of the best ways to let your florist know exactly what you want is to bring in an image of a bouquet or centerpiece that you’ve seen on the Internet or in a magazine.  Also bring in a fabric swatch of [...]

If your catering hall has provided you with  a list of their preferred vendors, chances are there is a florist on that list.   Do contact them, but don’t stop your research there.  There are hundreds of excellent florists here on Long Island that can create magic for your wedding.   To help you along, we asked [...]