Orchids, leis and more orchids

I knew my coworker Jessika was getting married, but little did I know she was planning one of the most gorgeous weddings I’ve seen in a long time.

Jessika recently got married and graciously allowed me to gawk at the incredible photos by Harvard Photography. And make no mistake — obviously, I had nothing to do with these amazing flowers, but I do sort of know the florist behind them. These gorgeous decorations were done by Catherine Hillen-Rulloda of Avante Gardens in Anaheim, who is married to Phil Rulloda, who did a book with Silverio Casabar, who was my mom’s mentor. Small world!

Anyway, you don’t want to hear about my six degrees of separation. You want to know about the flowers!
Read more

Why You Should Invite Parrot Tulips to Your Wedding

By Steven Rosen

Parrot tulips are known for their full body and rich texture, bred in a rainbow of colors to accentuate your next big event. The parrot tulip may be one of the most recognizable flowers for its star quality and vibrant presence making them a favorite for bridal showers and the wedding day. The bride-to-be who chooses the parrot tulip for her reception table makes a bold and beautiful statement about herself. Both bride and the parrot tulip share similar qualities in that they make a spectacular appearance, radiate self-confidence, have a flair for artistry, and are comfortable taking center stage.

Read more

Next Page »