~Fall Flowers~

Choose unexpected varieties of flowers that are readily available, add berries, then set them all against a dramatic backdrop of jet-black, which helps softer hues come alive. Here, compotes and towering tapers highlight blushing clusters of peonies and amaryllis, along with gloriosa lilies and andromeda.

To balance the pale pinks and peaches of these utterly feminine dinner-plate dahlias, roses, ranunculus, and andromeda, she used the dark fruit, and a plum ribbon gives the feathery clutch a sophisticated edge.

For arresting displays, think like a locavore and use area produce as ingredients. Pair vivid persimmons with dusky berries for a look that's easy on the eyes as well as your budget

The vessels play as important a role as the flowers like these charcoal vases and amber-glass jars. Show them off by spacing them apart along a mantel, then filling each with only a few blooms, like the calla lilies, roses, ranunculus, and tree peonies here. If your venue has white walls, sub in a few black blossoms for the same effect. Consider using chocolate cosmos, black dahlias, and black calla lilies.

Shabby chic boxes out of....PALLETS!

Yes. pallets. 

Our office is located quite conveniently outside of a warehouse. Lots of trucks come in and out thru out the day, and guess, what, there are TONS of pallets, STACKS of pallets, a PLETHORA of pallets. So what did we do? Broke them down and turned them into super cute flower boxes. So, if like us, you just have a whole bunch of used and abused pallets lying around, here's what you do. You break down the pallat, grab a handy dandy nail gun, and build your self some of these! 

More from this event....

Now, When we constructed these we broke down 

several pallets, sawed them into similar lengths, and nailed them together. 

Yes it is that easy. 

Other Awesome things to do with pallats: 

Pallat+Herbs= Garden! 

Pallat+Pictures= STORAGE

Our Current Project: 

Had used these boxes once before, and now our customers are loving them! We have several events that we are working with these! Check out this! We're getting ready for a Charity Event Friday, and Saturday (whew are we busy) 

Table Numbering 101

Many wedding receptions have tables where guests can sit, mingle and eat. Some couples prefer to number those tables. The purpose of numbering tables is to allow the bride and groom to assign guests to specific tables. Additionally, numbered tables are appreciated by caterers because it allows them to know where to serve guests who have selected particular entrees. While there is no set rule for numbering tables, consult with your caterer and reception venue to see if they have a preference for the table numbers.

Instructions

1. • Draw a layout of the room where the wedding reception will be held. If your reception will be held at a particular venue, ask your contact there if she has a diagram of the room for you to use. Make sure that you include on your layout every table that will be at your reception.
   • Note on your layout where the wedding party will sit. Often the bride and groom and/or the bridal party will sit at Table 1. Write "1" on the table that you have designated for the bridal party on your layout. Make a list of every person assigned to that table.

Designate a table near Table 1 and mark it "2." Write down every person assigned to Table 

Designate which table will be "Table 3," mark it accordingly, and write down guests to be seated at that table. Repeat this process for every table on the layout until all of the tables are marked with a number and you have assigned a seat to every guest.

Make or purchase signs to put on the tables. Each sign should clearly indicate a number. These signs will help the guests navigate to the tables to which they have been assigned.

Put each guest's name on a small name card. If you have hired a calligrapher to make the name cards, give him the list of guest names and their assigned table numbers. Make sure that there is a name card for every guest and that each guest's name card includes the table number to which that guest has been assigned. Display the name cards on an easily accessible table or stand outside of your reception venue so that guests can pick them up on their way into the reception.

Here are some FANTASTIC ways to number your tables! 

Herbs, Veggies, and Grains OH MY!

One trend we’ve been seeing a lot of lately is brides creating bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces out of objects other than flowers, and we can see why! The results can be stunning, unique, and more budget-friendly. You can make them or order them as ahead of time as you like. Best of all, they won’t wilt and you can keep them after the wedding as (gorgeous) keepsakes!

A few flowers on the table are always pretty, but if summer heat has zapped your garden like it’s zapped mine, flowers may be in short supply. Herbs to save the day! A few sprigs of mint, thyme, and basil are as pretty on the table as anything. And who says you have to draw the line at herbal arrangements for the table? See that mint boutonniere? I bet that groom smelled great!

Wheat. We’re loving the wheat bouquet and boutonniere below, especially for a fall wedding

 Vegetables. Asparagus and kale look perfectly at home in these bouquets. Who would have ever guessed

Cotton: Being a southern girl, what an interesting take on something that grows in abundance!

Herbs. For those of you who feel like a bouquet just isn’t a bouquet without something fresh and green, what about herbs? Besides being budget-friendly, a bouquet made of herbs would smell soo good. 

Whether you mix nonfloral objects with flowers, or go totally nonfloral, these bouquets show that it can look absolutely stunning. There are so many more possibilities too–we’ve seen bouquets that included seashells, buttons, ribbons, and maple leaves, just to name a few.

So may herbs to chose from, chives, mints, lavender, rosemary, thyme, dill, parsley, cilantro, fennel! get crazy!

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YAY! more tiny things!

SUCCESS!

These our @northsideflowerimports take on the mini bouquets! Super Sweet!