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Paper Petals for Your Wedding? FLOWERS

Claudia G. Copquin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:54:10 +0000

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

Freeze-Dry Long Island Wedding Bouquet FLOWERS

Claudia G. Copquin — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:31:00 +0000

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 your newlywed home.

The freeze-drying process has been around for decades, but has mostly been used in the food, cosmetic, and electronic industries. The process for freeze-drying wedding bouquets at Forever in Bloom, based in Mt. Kisko, NY takes two weeks in a multi-chambered machine, which reaches -70 degrees. The results are much better than air drying or silica gel drying and according to owner Dean Andreades, his company does not post treat the bouquets with chemicals (as some of the other companies do in order for them to ship their designs. These chemicals are unhealthy and unsafe and alter the look of the flowers dramatically). And for Long Island brides, Forever in Bloom offers courier service to pick up the bouquets. Take a look at some of the options:

Long Island Wedding Centerpieces & Bouquets FLOWERS

Claudia G. Copquin — Fri, 06 May 2011 12:22:28 +0000

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 shot by Anthony Sande, owner of one of Long Island’s most successful wedding photography studios, ADA. ADA Studios has offices in Wading River, Syosset, Smithtown and Selden!

An English garden inspired centerpiece, from Pedestals Florist.

This artistic calla lily bouquet was brought in by Andrew Pascoe Flowers.

This really cool and very contemporary tablescape was submitted to us by Flower Michele.

And just for fun, here we are during the taping –

Save Money on Wedding FLOWERS

Claudia G. Copquin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:50:37 +0000

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 local florist would originate from South America. According to this floral service, in 2006, 67% of flowers sold in the U.S. were imported. Bridesign.com provides handcrafted wedding bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, wedding centerpieces, and church pew holders that are completely assembled and ready to go out of the box.

Best Wedding Flower Shops on Long Island FLOWERS

Claudia G. Copquin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:06:25 +0000

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 your wedding gown, the bridesmaids dresses, and if you can, a swatch of the linens you’ve selected for your wedding reception. For more tips and a list of top wedding florists on Long Island, go to our Best Picks page here.

Flowers: Begin Your Search for a Long Island Florist Here

Claudia G. Copquin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:48:49 +0000

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 several local wedding planners for their top recommendations. So click here to begin your search.