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Our Creative Director & Owner, Kurt Beadell and Garden Designer, Lucy Hardiman’s gardens and events were recently featured in Oregon Home magazine.
What a wonderful tribute to community, food, events and Kurt and Lucy’s passion for gardening and art.
To see full article, click here.
Oregon Home Feature// Photography by David Papizan
Just in time! We’ve teamed up with our sister company Food In Bloom to offer some super special Valentine’s Day goodies. Stop by the F&B Cafe at Rejuvenation to visit our gift stand! We have unique oddities, wreaths, terrariums and plants shaped like HEARTS! What more could you want? Vibrant Flowers will also have a display of fresh flower arrangements and bouquets on the 13th and 14th. Don’t just expect a dozen roses, expect something bespoke created by one of our designers!
Take your sweetheart out for lunch or a tasty bite to eat provided by F&B Cafe off their NEW menu! Walk around Rejuvenation and get inspired by all of their unique home fixtures. Enjoy a day of treats!
F&B Cafe is located at 1100 Southeast Grand Ave. Portland, Oregon 97214
Want something extra special? Call us to place an order for your Valentine to pick it up at our offices. 503-297-9635
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.
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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! |
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Cascade – Elegant, sculptural bouquets with long trailing flowers and greens. Visit our Pinterest Board on Cascade and Trailing bouquets to see some examples! |
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Round – More manicured bouquet with minimal greens, Simple, clean and classic. Visit our Pinterest Board on Round bouquets to see some examples! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
Here are a few stunning shots from the talented Ambient Sky Studios, who also created the video above. Based in Portland, Oregon, we cannot say enough wonderful things about Ambient Sky!
Lighting played a crucial role. Hanging globes and stage backdrop conjure snow, while candles represent a warm hearth.
These amazing linens from La Tavola create a rich, textural backdrop.
Details of pine cones, winter greens, and raw-cut branches create a woodland feel.
Hanging snow globes with ‘snow’ and twinkling fairy lights add height.
Vibrant Table’s menu incorporated earthy flavors to complement the rustic theme.
Salmon Tartar with creme fraiche and caviar on a cucumber round.
A majestic dessert display offers home-style treats.
Reminiscent of nights around the campfire, a self-serve Smores Bar is a popular hit.
What a Winter Wonderland!
It’s not hard to notice the rich colors and intricate textures of Autumn. As the season changes we are reminded just how lucky we are to be here, witnessing the beauty and bounty of nature surrounding us.
Our grocery stores are stocked with tremendous sculptures of produce, some of which we haven’t seen since last year, leaves turn colors we never expect, the sky light reflects a different hue that accentuates textures and colors we could not see before.
As florists and decor specialists, we cannot ignore the new variety of ingredients we have to work with! This time of year is so exciting, flavorful and luscious.
Here are some examples of Vibrant Flowers beautiful bounty. Our designer’s favorites this year have been osage oranges, lady apples and persimmons. We are grateful to have and use these amazing combinations of color, form, line and texture. Enjoy! We sure did!
Romanesco Broccoli
Pomegranates, Cranberries & Figs
Persimmons
