Category Archives: Flowers

Simple seaside wedding in Laguna Niguel

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Why are beach weddings so popular? Because the beach and the ocean are inherently beautiful, and you want to have your most beautiful moment — your wedding — in a beautiful place. So you don’t need much to dress it up.

My undercover wedding attender snapped these photos for me of a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel back in July. It was an overcast day, but trust me — it was a blessing in disguise, since you don’t want to be broiling under the sun as many attendees find themselves at outdoor ceremonies.

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18th birthday party flowers

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My brother, the budding florist, decorated this 18th birthday party, or debut, not too long ago.

Photos by Daniel Barrientos

The party was at the Holiday Inn Burbank back in June. (Yes, I know I’m late.) He says he used lemon leaves, white hydrangea, purple lisianthus, purple carnations, and green cymbidium orchids. (He got tired of me guessing, heheh.) At this party, he also provided seat covers and the sheer lavender overlays.
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Congratulations, graduates! Have a lei

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Graduation has come and gone for some graduates — mostly the college ones — but its still around the corner for high school graduates.

I love graduations. The ceremonies, not so much. But I love it as a rite-of-passage — so full of promise and possibilities. Above is my niece, through marriage, graduating from UC Riverside last year.

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Tropical flower arrangements from a design show*

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At a design show, you should fully expect to see amazing floral designs and floral art. The show where my brother, the budding florist, recently took these photos was no exception.

Photos by Daniel Barrientos

For example, the artsy arrangement above looks more like art than a flower arrangement. I’m not sure the name of the greens, but I do see pink gerber daisies (although they look like a special kind) and green cymbidium orchids. And I like the use of a succulent in there. Bonus — the white overlay on the pink tablecloth. That’s a super cool overlay, although trying to fold it must be a pickle.
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Fancy flower arrangements from a design show

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My brother, the budding florist, has been doing his homework, which means checking out the work of other experienced florists at design shows. He took some pictures for me at one recent show in Orange County.

Photos by Daniel Barrientos

He sent me quite a few photos, but I split them up into “regular” flowers and tropical arrangements. These are the “regular” flowers, but the designers designed them in such a way that they are in no way “regular” at all. Take, after all, this arrangement of pink roses, purple daisies and green poms — so colorful and cute and perfect for a fun, outdoor wedding.

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Flower arrangements done by my brother

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Floral design, you might think, would be the domain of women. I am here to tell you you’re wrong. Some of the floral industry’s most recognizable names have been men. For example, Silverio Casabar, Phil Rulloda, Mark Held of Mark’s Garden in Sherman Oaks. So, if you are in the habit of keeping track of names like the aforementioned, keep this one in mind — Daniel Barrientos.

My brother has been sending me pictures of the arrangements he’s been creating in his floral design classes. This arrangement of purple flowers includes purple irises, purple gladiolus and liatris. This one is very Ikebana, if I do say so myself.
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Why You Should Invite Parrot Tulips to Your Wedding

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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.

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