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Paper Flowers: A Unique Bride’s Bouquet

January 13, 2015 Filed Under: Bridal Boutique, Brilliant Blooms, Inspiring Ideas

Vibrant Flowers had the great and rewarding experience of creating an entire bridal bouquet out of hand-crafted paper flowers. See how we rose to the challenge.

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In March 2014, we received an email from a bride who was interested in having us provide the flowers for her wedding in October. Pretty standard, so far. But as we talked more, an interesting dilemma was revealed. She was allergic to flowers. Yes, that’s right, allergic to flowers! Not just one type of flower, we’re talking ALL flowers.
Our Solution? A handmade paper flower bouquet. Vibrant Flowers is not just a florist, we are a team of artists and decor specialists!
We certainly couldn’t have our bride sneezing, tearing up and ruining her makeup before she even got to the altar.

One rose could have upwards of 100 petals!

Each flower is completely unique.	1 paper petal is made of 3 layers.	Each petal was hand-cut and shaped.
We bleached and dyed the tissue to get the colors and variations in transparency.	We even made our own stamens.	Hydrangea!

Making a bridal bouquet is always special. Being able to spend months working on this bouquet was truly rewarding. It was a very thoughtful and sweet process that translated into a unique keepsake for our bride.

Know Your Style: A Bride’s Guide to Personalizing Bouquets

May 4, 2014 Filed Under: Brilliant Blooms

During our floral consultations we ask brides a lot of questions. For starters,
What are your wedding colors?
What are your favorite flowers?
What shape bouquet appeals to you?
What about the ribbon color and treatment of the bouquet?

We ask details, down to the tiniest pearl pinhead decoration. Choosing a bridal bouquet style while also considering your flower’s seasonal availability can be overwhelming for a bride that has to make many detailed decisions.
Vibrant Flowers is here to help! Through these questions we find out what your wedding day vision is, help you personalize your look and provide you with creative support.

If you are not sure what style of flowers you want for your bridal bouquet, here are some suggestions to help make the process more enjoyable and less stressful.

STYLE CHOICES

		Biedermeier – Composed of different layers, the placement of each bloom is strategically designed to create concentric circles, emphasizing pattern and repetition. This style became popular in Europe in the 1800s. Visit our Pinterest Board on Biedermeier bouquets to see some examples!
		Cascade – Elegant, sculptural bouquets with long trailing flowers and greens. Visit our Pinterest Board on Cascade and Trailing bouquets to see some examples!
		Round – More manicured bouquet with minimal greens, Simple, clean and classic. Visit our Pinterest Board on Round bouquets to see some examples!
		Crescent – Sculptural bouquet focusing more on line, form and symmetry (or asymmetry) to create a a two sided cascade of flowers. Visit our Pinterest Board on Crescent bouquets to see some examples!
		Garden or Hand-tied – Organic bouquet of mixed flowers, diverse textures and more and foliage/greens to give a very natural “picked from the garden” feel. Visit our Pinterest Board on Garden bouquets to see some examples!
		Pageant – Dramatic long-stemmed bouquet that the bride carries on her arm. Generally composed of focal and line flowers. Visit our Pinterest Board on Pageant bouquets to see some examples!
		Pomander – Complete round sphere of blooms often carried by a handle of ribbons or pearls. Visit our Pinterest Board on Pomander bouquets to see some examples!
		Composite – Uniquely made, these bouquets are formed from individual petals to make one large flower. This technique originated during the war, when Camellia flowers were very expensive. So instead, people took the petals of the less expensive Gladiolas and made them into what looked like a more expensive flower. Visit our Pinterest board on Composite bouquets to see some examples!

Venue Transformations: Leftbank Annex

May 13, 2011 Filed Under: Catering Chronicles, Inspiring Ideas, Setting the Stage, Soiree Spotlights, Spectacular Spaces

Last night’s event at Leftbank Annex was one-of-a-kind. Local chef celebrities – including Gabriel Rucker from Le Pigeon, Naomi Pomeroy of Beast, Natalie Harkness of Nel Centro and David Anderson of Genoa – each prepared a course. Billy Schumacker of Food in Bloom Catering prepared the hors d’oeuvres and Vibrant Table staffed and styled. Guest sommeliers were Gaironn Poole of Blue Hour and Savanna Ray of Wildwood Restaurant , and our great friend Dianne Hosford of Oregon Brand Management MC’d. A giant thank you to all that took part!

Design elements included a wall of votives, mirrors, white circular leather couches, and rich eggplant-colored blooms. We thoroughly enjoyed working with First Republic Bank’s event planner, Kymberlie Boston-Kiplinger.

We are proud of how it turned out! Here’s a glimpse at before-and-after:

Guest chefs help plate the main course, including Top Chef and James Beard Award nominee Naomi Pomeroy, James Beard Award winner Gabriel Rucker, Chef Billy Schumacker, and Nel Centro manager Darren Hamilton.

Vibrant Table event manager, Clayton Allport, instructs staff before guests arrive:

Personalizing your Wedding Flowers

June 23, 2010 Filed Under: Bridal Boutique, Brilliant Blooms

When you get dressed in the morning, when you accessorize, when you define your space at the office, do you strive to make it “you”? Chances are, you do. There are some accoutrements you would never want to associate with your personal space, there are accessories you would never think to wear. And of course, there is that signature piece or color you can’t do without; all are elements of a style that is truly your own. You wouldn’t think of being someone who you aren’t, so why should your wedding be any different?

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Inspiration: Spring Table Top Tips

March 25, 2010 Filed Under: Brilliant Blooms, Inspiring Ideas, Setting the Stage

In Portland, Spring has rushed in like a Top Gun jet. An altruistic sun rewards us for a stingy Winter. Daffodils wave their yellow lion manes in mass numbers while tulips stretch eagerly from leafy collars. Squirrels jump gaily across treetops. Birds perform aerial dances of joy.

If you’re looking for a little inspiration to welcome jubilant Spring to your dining room, look no further. We’ve got a few design tips to make your table a Vibrant Table.

Vibrant Table's Spring Table Top for Portland Bride & Groom

Choose two complementary colors accented with white to brighten. We chose lime and turquoise, but coral and yellow or purple and raspberry work great together as well.
Search your closet and pantry for unexpected items that incorporate your color scheme: teapots, coffee tins, jars, etc. Stuff them with blooms and scatter them around the table, hutch, and rest of the house. Can’t find anything in your preferred color? Spray paint!
Let the flower shine with centerpieces of tightly bound, uniform blooms.
Don’t forget your vegetables! Veggies, like asparagus, can make for an inexpensive centerpiece. Plus, you can always eat them later!

Click here to see our full spring table-top spread in Portland Bride & Groom. Header image by Jamie Bosworth.

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