#FloralFriday :: What Flowers Do We Need For Our Wedding?

Brides carrying flowers on wedding day is a tradition dating back to Ancient Rome. Brides carried or wore floral garlands because they believed that flowers signified new beginnings, fertility, warded off evil spirits.... and to be honest, they just helped to cover up body odor and make everything smell more pleasant. :)

In current times, there are several places that flowers are used and welcomed at weddings. Here is a list of possibilities you might want to consider when deciding what flowers you want and/or need to have for your wedding day:

Photo by Michell Events

Bride's Bouquet
Hair Flowers or Flower Crowns for Bride
Bridesmaids Bouquets
Hair Flowers or Flower Crowns for Bridesmaids
Tossing Bouquet
Petals/Flowers/Flower Crown for Flower Girl
Groom Boutonniere
Groomsmen Boutonnieres
Ring Bearer Boutonniere
Officiant Boutonniere
Ushers Boutonnieres
Fathers & Grandfathers Boutonnieres
Boutonnieres or Corsages for Ceremony Readers
Mothers & Grandmothers Corsages or Bouquets
Ceremony Florals; Alter Arrangements, Pew Bow Flowers, Petals for Tossing
Table Centerpieces
Bar & Beverage Stations/Cocktail Tables
Catering/Food/Dessert Tables
Guestbook/Gift Tables
Special In-Memory Chairs/Tables
Cake Flowers & Cake Table
Wreaths or Floral Letters for Doors
Fireplace Mantle
Staircase Décor
Restrooms
Petals for Exit

Your venue may have specific areas you want to decorate with flowers (chandeliers, doorways, patios, windows, additional tables, etc...). You don't have to include everything from the list by any means, but it gives you a good idea of what options are available and what you might like to have.

Upcoming DIY Workshops and Bridal Shows

We've announced our first events of 2019 and they're packed full of fun, creativity, and amazing vendors!

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DIY Bride's Planning Workshop (Valentine Themed)

Tues. Jan. 29, 6pm-8pm
The Murchison-Honaker House
Farmersville, TX
Tickets $49 each
Click here for our Facebook Event
Click here to purchase tickets (or email bustledbridal@gmail.com)

In addition to the planning binder to take home, treats to taste and take home, a fab bridal swag bag, and the on-site vendor panel for Q&A....this time we're adding some hands-on DIY! We'll be making boutonnieres, sweet favors, and teaching how to DIY beautiful bows! Ticket price is all inclusive. Refreshments provided. Seating is limited.

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DIY Valentine Workshop

Fri. Feb. 1, 6pm-8pm
Where Dreams Come True Venue
Tioga, TX
Tickets $30 each
Click here for our Facebook Event
Click here to purchase tickets (or email bustledbridal@gmail.com)

Get ready to DIY! We'll make 3 styles of easy bows, 2 mason jar Valentine gifts, and a wood flower arrangement all for you to take home. Keep them for yourself, or gift someone you love on Valentine's Day! Ticket price is all inclusive. Refreshments provided. Seating is limited.

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Bustled Bridal Show
Sun. Mar. 31, 1pm-5pm
The Murchison-Honaker House
Farmersville, TX
Brides admission is free!
Vendor tables are $99 - Vendors email bustledbridal@gmail.com for a registration form!
Click here for info!

Come tour multiple venues in downtown Farmersville and meet talented local vendors at the Bustled Bridal Show on March 31st! Get everything you need for planning your wedding at one event! 

#FloralFriday :: Evergreens + Poinsettias

During this magical season of the year, some flowers are just out of season and difficult to get your hands on. Stick with the beauty of the season and use things that shout out the holidays! I love using evergreens in everything, and not just winter but year round - they don't require constant water and they'll last without a doubt. Poinsettias are just beautiful in every way and come in other colors besides red, so you can incorporate them into your event with just about any color scheme!

Photos by Wodzisz Photography
Flowers by Michell Events

#petalitforward :: Bringing smiles to those who need them....

I'll be 40 soon, and to be honest life isn't what I thought it would be when I was 40. The older I get, the more I learn about life. It's just not fair. Bad things happen to good people. The news is always negative and depressing. It's harder to make a living these days. It's hard to keep your head up when things go wrong. I remember being younger and not knowing what I know now....and it seems that smiles were a lot more prevalent back then.

My goal is to spread smiles. I want to bring more smiles to myself, those I know, and others out there who need a smile. With this world the way it is today, everyone out there could use an unconditional gift and a smile to brighten their day. I know that when I receive flowers from someone, they bring me smiles for days. It's one of my favorite things....a spot of simple beauty in the chaos around me. I've decided the world needs more smiles, and I'm going to do what I can to spread those smiles to others.

I can bring smiles by participating in the #petalitforward idea. Every time you order a fresh floral arrangement from Michell Events....whether it's for your home dinner party, business office, Valentine's, congrats, Mother's Day, birthday, or just because....we'll create and deliver another arrangement to someone in need of a smile. 

Small Arrangements $39

Medium Arrangements $59

Large Arrangements $79-$99

Includes delivery.

To order: info@michellevents.com

or (469) 475-7089

#petalitforward

#payitforward

#shareasmile

One for you......

And one for someone else who needs a smile.....

#FloralFriday :: Feather Accents in your Florals

I'm a huge fan of feathers! So many colors, so many styles, so many sizes, and they all add an element of whimsy to any arrangement! I used them in my own wedding, and ever since then I've been in love with them! They make great accents for centerpieces, bouquets, alter arrangements and other table arrangements. Check out some of the ways we've used them in the past!

Ostrich feather centerpiece by Michell Events.

Photo by Cheryl Lynn Photography.

Peacock feather accents in the bride's bouquet!

Bouquet by Michell Events.

Photo by Becky's Photography.

Peacock feather and fern

alter arrangements by Michell Events.

Ostrick feathers accent the bride's bouquet!

Bouquet by Michell Events.

Photo by Courtney Lynn Photography.

Want something a bit less expensive than feathers? Depending what you want them to look like, you can try tree fern! It can be spray painted any color, you can add glitter, and when it's added to arrangements it can give the look of feathers!

Tree fern sprayed with black spray paint and glitter!

Arrangements by Michell Events.

#FloralFriday :: Follow our Floral Pinterest Boards!

Flowers are one of my favorite parts of any occasion. They can spruce up any blank space in so many different ways! I always like to share new photos and ideas on our Pinterest boards, so feel free to follow our floral boards for ideas and inspiration! Have fun pinning! :)

Photo by Courtney Lynn Photography

Centerpieces: Red Roses

Centerpieces: Submerged

Floral Design

Floral Guide

Wedding Details: Bouquets

Wedding Details: Boutonnieres

Wedding Details: Centerpieces

Wedding Details: Succulents

#FloralFriday :: Flowers Available in the Fall Season

My first tip for brides with a tight floral budget is to go with what's in season. It will be readily available and easy to access, and the cost will be lower than special orders for non-seasonal flowers.

There are a lot of beautiful options available in autumn in hues of warm reds, oranges, yellows and browns. Some of the available fall options are Asiatic Lilies, Asters, Billie Balls, Calla Lilies, Camellia, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Dahlias, Delphinium, Gerbera daisies, Gladioli, Hydrangea, Marigolds, Pampas, Roses, Succulents, Sunflowers, Zinnias....

Photo by Terra Sol Studio

Bouquet by Michell Events

Photo by Terra Sol Studio

Bouquet by Michell Events

Photo by Tanya Rosen-Jones

Bouquet by Michell Events

Photo & Bouquet by Michell Events

Photo & Bouquet by Michell Events

Photo & Bouquet by Michell Events

Photo & Bouquet by Michell Events

Photo by Leach Photography