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Today only, we’ve got TWO special Leap Day deals for you!
Deal 1:
One dozen roses for only $25!! Colour dependent on availability, vase not included.
Deal 2:
One bunch of assorted daisies for only $8! Colour dependent on availability, vase not included.
Call us today at 1.877.588.4822 to take advantage of this one-day-only pricing!
We are so excited to be featured on the Madeline’s Weddings and Events blog. They’re an awesome wedding planner her win Winnipeg, and today we did a guest feature showcasing helpful tips to help you plan all your wedding flowers. Check it out if you’re looking for some help!
Wedding Flower Planner
When they start their planning, many brides don’t know what to think when it comes to flowers. You may find yourself dog-earing pictures in magazines or searching online for colour and flower inspiration, or you may know exactly what you want (or don’t want), but one things most brides do NOT know is what to expect for their floral budget. The majority of brides who come in to see us have no idea what to expect for pricing—and that’s fine! But before you come in, here’s a few things to think about (the more prepared you are, the better the consult will be!).
 A favourite shot of Carla and Adam's wedding this past summer, by Ramona Garbald Photography. Budget:
Typically wedding experts tell brides to reserve 8% – 15% of their total wedding budget for flowers (everything from the bridal party to the reception decor). But, this all depends on where your priorities are. If you don’t need floral centrepieces or if you want flowers everywhere the eyes gaze, pricing will fluctuate. You’ll also find that pricing will change depending on the flower varieties that you choose and the size of bouquets and arrangements you want. The best thing is to just be upfront about your budget—it’s our job to be able to suggest ideas and offer alternatives that will work with your prince point AND accomplish everything on your wish list.
Checklist:
Bouquet
Toss Bouquet
Bridesmaids Bouquet
s
Flower Girls
Groom
Groomsmen
Ring Bearer
Mothers
Fathers
Grandparents
Ushers
Officiants
Emcee
Special Family Members/Readers/Musicians/Godparents
Ceremony
Petals for aisle
Aisle decor
Altar decor
Reception
Centrepieces
Arrangements at bar, bathrooms, and guest book table
Cake table
Choices:
Trust us: flowers are what we do. Rather than fixating on specific flower varieties, focus on colour and style. That allows us to choose the freshest, best suited flowers to your event, rather than limiting ourselves to something that might not be in season or doesn’t look amazing. That being said, if there is a certain type of flower you MUST have, let us know!
When to Book:
It might seem far in advance, but booking a florist about 6 months before the wedding is the best time to do it. Why? It makes sure that we’re available for your day and will have more than enough time to prepare the order. Plus, it will give us time to go over everything and ensure that if any revisions need to be made to your order, we can do it without a problem. After the Wonderful Wedding Show in January, we book consultation after consultation, so this is an excellent time to really narrow down your floral vision and come in to talk with us.
What to Do at a Consult:
Your flower consult is all about you—what you want, what you hope for—and determining if you think we are the perfect florists to complete your vision. You want a florist who is going to be excited about your vision, and not only realize it but add to it. Spend some time thinking about what your floral ideas are before coming in, and bring in any pictures, fabric samples, or inspiration that you have. That will help us make sure we are completely on the same page.
When it all comes down to it, trust your florist! Want something perfectly unique, and perfectly YOU for your wedding? We’d love to talk with you! Give us a call at 488-4822 or email to laurenw@academyflorist.com!
2011 was another busy wedding year for us, and with 2012 weddings already starting and booking up fast, we thought we’d share some of our favourite bouquets from 2011!
Were you an Academy Florist bride? Please send us your pictures to laurenw@academyflorist.com so that we can show them off! And we’d love it if you’d do us a favour and write a review of our services on WeddingsInWinnipeg.ca or on WeddingWire.com!
Photos Above by (left to right): Tinholt Photography, Tinholt Photography, Erin Keown Photography, Jeremy Hiebert Photography, Jeremy Hiebert Photography, Ramona Garbald Photography, Joel Ross Photography, Moore Photography, Moore Photography, Moore Photography, Cheryl Struss Photography, Jerry Vergel Photography, blfStudios, Empire Photography, Pink Elephant Photography, luckygirl photography
It’s Women’s Day!
International Women’s Day is coming up on March 8, 2012. Originally called International Working Women’s Day, it focuses on a general celebration of respect, appreciation, and love towards women as well as celebration for women’s economic, political, and social achievements. In some countries the day is a national holiday, and in 2011 US President Barack Obama proclaimed March 2011 to be “Women’s History Month.”
It’s customary for men to give small gifts of love and appreciation to mothers, daughters, wives, girlfriends, colleagues, etc. In Romania and Bulgaria, the day is observed as an equivalent to Mother’s Day, where children gift their mothers and grandmothers with flowers and cards. The most popular gift? Yellow mimosas and chocolates – something I certainly wouldn’t mind getting!
 Yellow Mimosa Bouquet
It’s Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine’s Day to all you lovers out there! It’s a wonderful day to celebrate the love that you share and how it brings you together. Don’t forget to make each other feel special—a note in his lunch bag, a special delivery to her desk, a massage late at night—it’s the perfect time to spoil each other just because!
But… we’re pretty sure some of you might have forgotten to send in an order for flowers. Well, it’s not too late! Academy Florist has plenty of beautiful flowers ready for you, from the classic red roses to modern orchids, and everything in between. Stop in on your way home from work or give us a call. We’d love to help!
The Top Valentine’s Tips from Academy Florist!
Want to make sure this Valentine’s Day is a memorable one? Follow these simple little tips and you’ll be the best Valentine a girl (or guy!) could ever ask for!
-Give her a single rose first thing in the morning. It’ll answer the question, “Did he remember?”
-Surprise your sweetheart at work
-Order early! It’s best to get your floral order in early to ensure that you’ll get the best quality and a prime delivery time.
-It’s about the sentiment: think of special ways to express your love. Maybe it’s a handmade card, a terrible poem you wrote yourself, or a meal cooked with love.
-Can’t get away for Valentine’s? Make your everyday life special, with candles, fancy dessert, and flowers in every room of the house.
-Give a massage—and not just a coupon for one!
How to Pick the Perfect Valentine’s Flowers
There’s a lot of pressure riding on this choice. Will she be happy when she walks in the door, or will she think, “Oh. Same as last year” and fake a smile? Maybe it’s your first Valentine’s Day together and you want to really impress, or maybe you’ve got a tight budget but you want to make her feel special anyway. Don’t sweat: the Academy Florist How To Pick the Perfect Valentine’s Flowers Guide is here to help!
-Think about what she likes. Don’t know her favourite flowers? That’s okay. What colours does she like? What’s her design aesthetic? Choose something that you could see fitting right in at her house.
-Remember the special moments you’ve celebrated together, and tie them in: request some of the flowers that were in her wedding bouquet, or blooms that will remind her of the best vacation you’ve taken together.
-Is she a DIY kind of girl? She might like a bouquet of fresh flowers more than an arrangement, so that she can put it together herself. We’ve got lots of fresh flowers in-store just waiting for you!
-Create a luxury hotel-like experience right at home. A few fresh tulips on the bedside table, an eye-catching orchid on the dining room table, and rose petals waiting for a hot bubble bath. Who says you need to go out on Valentine’s Day?
-Go big: paired with wine and chocolates, a dramatic floral arrangement in jewel tones will stun her. Bright fuchsias, vibrant greens, and deep reds are romantic and luxurious—the perfect way to spoil the love of your life!
-If you’re looking for flowers to finish off the perfect gift that you’ve got, then we’ve got you covered. Tie a single rose into the bow on your gift wrap, top your fancy dessert with a fresh hydrangea bloom, or pick up some rose petals for the bed.
-On a tight budget? That’s okay. First, choose to deliver your flowers in person—she’ll love the personal touch. Consider one long-stemmed rose (the ultimate in romance!), one perfect bloom floating in a glass vase, or a single stem of exotic orchids.
-When in doubt, go for something unique. Almost everyone likes roses, but if you’re feeling a little on the fence, then why not try an arrangement that incorporates some of her favourite colours or flowers and is perfectly designed by our floral designers?
-Still need help? Come into a store and talk to one of our designers. We’ll show you what’s fresh in the cooler and maybe spark your interest. We’ve also got a wide array of vases and accents to finish it off perfectly!
Valentine’s Is for the Guys, Too!
Although it’s traditionally a day for the men to remember, why not spoil your man with something special on Valentine’s Day? Men love flowers and plants, yet only a third of women buy their husbands floral gifts for Valentine’s Day, and we think that number should go up! Here are some ideas for you:
-Birds of Paradise. Paired with orange carnations and purple statice, the arrangement will pack major visual punch without looking feminine.
-Bright roses in a clean, contemporary vase with bold foliage—it looks great on a desk or a meeting room!
-Bold, modern looking blooms and plants, like dendrobium orchids, cacti, or bamboo, are a great choice (and will probably distract their attention, too!).
Here are some of our Academy Florist favourites!
Paradise Island
Spicy
Mango Mini Calla Lilies
Don’t forget – a suggestive notecard along with the flowers will go a long way in making him more excited about the delivery.
More than Just Roses
There’s a reason why lovers around the world choose roses to send to the ones they cherish: widely grown for their beauty and fragrance, roses symbolize love and all that accompanies it. Poets have long idolized them with romantic fantasy, contributing to the meaning now associated with roses and Valentine’s Day: A red rose is said to symbolize passionate, true love while a blue rose remembers love at first sight. But when it comes to Valentine’s Day, there’s more than just roses to say you’re in love! Here are some of our favourite flowers and their romantic meanings…
Tulips: Choose red to make a declaration of love, pink to show you care, or yellow to show how hopelessly in love you are.
Orchids: Tell your love she’s a delicate beauty with a potted orchid or stunning bouquet.
Queen Anne’s Lace: Delicate femininity goes hand-in-hand with this ethereal bloom.
Yellow Chrysanthemum: Are you a secret admirer? This is the perfect choice for you!
Daisy: Innocence goes hand-in-hand with daisies.
Forget-me-not: Remember me forever.
Iris: Is she your muse? A spring flower, irises speak of inspiration.
Larkspur: With it’s tall shape and unique blooms, larkspur symbolizes a beautiful spirit.
Sunflower: Pure and simple, adoration!
Aster: Daintiness, love, and trust are all tied up with asters.
Pink carnations: Perfect for your mother or child, pink carnations reflect a mother’s love.
Gardenia: Gardenias tell people they are lovely, and whisper of secret, sweet love.
Valentine’s Day is more than just roses… but, we sure do love them!
Come one, come all!
Okay brides, if you’re in search of a little more inspiration, come and see us on February 5th at the Delta Hotel, where the one and only Madeline’s Weddings will be putting on an inspirational open house style wedding show! Here’s all the info from Madeline’s Weddings for you…
You’ll be able to interact with quality vendors one on one, see gorgeous table and linen designs and sample some delicious treats, and every bride or groom attending will have a chance to win the Grand Prize Give Away full of free services and discounts for your big day! Academy Florists is giving away a dream wedding bouquet, and we’re putting together INCREDIBLE looks for your centrepieces that you will definitely want to steal and a bouquet bar for you to check out gorgeous bouquets!
There is no charge to attend this event, but we ask that each person attending bring a non-perishable food item that Madeline’s Weddings & Events will donate to Winnipeg Harvest.
All brides and grooms are welcome to attend but you MUST register for your FREE tickets here. Here is a preview of just some of the vendors participating in this years show!
Madeline’s Weddings & EventsDelta Hotel
Michelle Zerr Photography
Academy Florists
Fine Eyes Make Up
A Moving Pictures Studio
Dwayne Larson Photography
Cake Studio
Marc Desrosiers – Marriage Commissioner
Sunlife Financial – Kate Brito
Harp Oasis
Tania Jane
The Bagpiper
David’s Bridal
The Floral FixxSteven Fehr – Marriage Commissioner
Plus, here’s a look back at one of Madeline’s previous wedding shows at the Delta Winnipeg. Thank you to Michelle Zerr for these awesome photos!!
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