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Wedding Theme Series: Flowers & Handmade Items

Since a wedding is one of the most important days of a person’s life, this is a good time to think about going above and beyond the standard. That does not mean spending a fortune though, it is just putting a little thought into things. Flowers will always be an essential element to any beautiful wedding day, but a you can incorporate some handmade items into your design theme to personalize the day. Your friends & family will surely be pleased!

If you love flowers, a floral bridal sash is a fashionable handmade item to accent your gown. Handmade calligraphy place cards with flowers are an elegant touch, as well as individual flower vases. These will make the room look and smell nice, plus guests can take them home to enjoy.

And to finish up the event, give your guests fun wedding favors to have for the road! These boxes with cute little bows and flowers are adorable. You can put anything at all inside and even make the contents customized for each of your guests. Be sure to choose flowers that will last a little longer without water, like miniature roses or hydrangeas. Our full service flower shop loves to take on projects like this, so don’t feel like you have to do everything yourself!

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Bridal Bouquets in White & Ivory

Feb24

In the 1840s, Queen Victoria wore a white wedding gown, and getting married in an extravagant white gown in those days was much more a symbol of wealth rather than purity or innocence. It showed that she could afford to buy a dress which could never been worn again. Many women saw this as a statement of class and style, and soon enough also began to get married in white.

The tradition of a white gown continues, but now the fashion of all white bridal bouquets are being used. This adds a layer of softness and luxury. We see that Kate Middleton carried a white bouquet in her royal wedding, Kiera Knightly in The Duchess and Pirates of the Caribbean movies and also who could forget the gorgeous ivory bouquet that Sarah Jessica Parker carried in the Sex in the City movie.

They are great for a winter wedding, giving the feeling of snow, and yet they also fit wonderfully with a summer wedding, having a clean light sunny feel. You can go so many different directions with the idea of using white or ivory bouquets! Elements like pearls & lace, rhinestones & crystals, satin or grosgrain ribbon, and any type of elements of nature can all be used to suit your style. These all blend in well with a white color palette.

Ideas for flowers include roses, peonies, lisianthus, ranunculus, lilacs, sweet peas, calla lillies and of course as always, lilies of the valley have one of the most wonderful aromas ever! White flowers also look particularly nice on top of a wedding cake. This website shows some nice white wedding floral arrangements http://www.weddingchicks.com/wedding-color/white/ Let us know if you would like us to do your wedding or event flowers. We are happy to work with you on any ideas you may have and customize them for your big day. No matter the budget, large or small, this is just what we love to do!

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Color Series: Orange & Peach Flowers

Jan20

Women today seem to love the warmth and energy that the color orange presents. The many wonderful tones, like terra cotta, peach and rust, are very appealing to many. This color stimulates activity and encourages socialization, so it perfect for a wedding or event! In addition, orange flowers visually tend to come forward, making a large room feel cozier.

Peonies are fantastic flowers to consider when one likes the orange color palette. Peonies are known as the flower of riches and honor, and are absolutely stunning in shades of peach. With their lush, full, rounded bloom, peonies embody romance and prosperity and are regarded as sign of good fortune and a happy marriage. Calla lilies and roses are also a favorite among the flowers in orange. Take a look at the flowers from this “Orange Crush” wedding: http://simplyposhdesign.com/tag/orange-wedding-flowers/

Flowers are also such a delightful way to express gratitude or feelings of love, so sending peonies as a bouquet from our flower shop is admirable. The soft elegant feel of the peony in the color peach, is sure to make anyone melt!

More in this series: Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange & Peach, Red, Yellow, Green and Rainbow Multicolored Wedding Flowers. Now is the time to book a florist for your spring wedding!

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Great Potted Plants for the Fall: Chrysanthemums

Oct24

As the weather gets cooler and autumn leaves begin to change colors, we should remember that there are still many opportunities to enjoy flowers in the fall. Potted plants are a fantastic option from your local flower shop because, they not only are substantial in size, giving you an abundance of blooms, but they will faithfully return back to you each year!

Mums were originally cultivated in China. They used the chrysanthemum as their symbol of royalty, and consider this bloom the highest of all flowers. The Japanese were so taken with this flower, that they embraced it as the crest and official seal of the Emperor. In addition, there’s even a “Festival of Happiness” to celebrate this flower each year. Later, mums were then introduced into the United States during colonial times. Their artistic allure has grown in such popularity that they are considered to be “Queen of the Fall Flowers.” On the contrary, in Italy, these flowers are associated with death.

Chrysanthemums are daisy-like having a decorative “pompon”. They are as durable as they are delightful and are one of the longest lasting of all cut flowers. Years of artful cultivation have produced a full range of colors, many of which are traditional for autumn. Deep reds, purples, oranges, yellows and bronzes are among their many colors. This season though, the most fashionable without doubt, is the vibrant yellow mum. We just can’t seem to get enough of this fun great color, as it has been spotted in nearly every fashion opportunity! Take a glance at “The Looks We Love” on J.Crew’s website: http://www.jcrew.com/womens_feature/lookswelove.jsp, and also how this bride had her wedding planner use yellow mums throughout her wedding décor: http://www.projectwedding.com/post/list/decorating-with-mums.

Symbolism: The chrysanthemum is a symbol of the sun. It’s said that a single petal of this celebrated flower placed at the bottom of a wine glass will encourage a long and healthy life. Mums are Chicago’s official flower, the November birth flower, and the flower for 13th wedding anniversaries. Other meanings include: laughter, optimism, joy, cheerfulness, friendship, peace, loveliness, abundance and wealth. Red pompons profess love, yellow means new opportunity and white speaks only of truth.

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The Meaning of the Red Rose: Love & Romance

Aug19

So often we think about the type of flower, how it looks and smells. Maybe even just the price alone is what we are concerned with, but do we think about the meaning? When at the florist, why are we even buying the flowers and what are we trying to say? The type of flower itself says a lot, and a rose embodies a wealth of significance. It is ultimately a symbol of love.

Red roses in particular have a primary significance of love, romance and passion. They were first introduced to Europe from China in the 1800’s, and have been expressed throughout history in numerous works of art, from classical paintings and poetry to modern day music and drama.

In Christian love, a rose bush grew at the site of Christ’s death on the cross. His blood is often associated with a red rose, combined with its thorns symbolizes the ultimate sacrifice.

Some of the earliest cultures often decorated wedding ceremonies with red roses. So they became known as a symbol for love and fidelity, as we see here at this beautiful red rose inspired wedding in Oahu, Hawaii http://www.oahuwedding.com/2007/12/inspired-by-rose-winter-wedding.html. As the custom of exchanging roses and flowers as gifts of affection continued, the red rose naturally became the preferred flower to send the strongest message of love.

Meanings of the Red Rose Include: Love, Romance, Beauty, Passion, Desire, Admiration, Immortal Love, Health, Memorial, Courage, Respect, Power, and Sacrifice.

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Fall Wedding Season: Flower Trends

Aug12

Summer is almost over, and autumn will be here before you know it! With 2011 fall wedding flowers, often the colors are just as important as the flowers themselves. Love is in the air this season, with warm rich hues of reds, oranges and golden yellows.

Roses continue to be a favorite foundation for a wedding bouquet, and they are available in a variety of hues. Ranunculus are another popular spicy autumn flower. Layering in your own personality with the primary flowers is the key. Brides wanting a more natural look for their big event and may want to add elements such as bunny tails, feathers, and berries. The glamorous brides can go in a different direction adding in fun beads, crystal rhinestones, and brooches. Of course, the absolute best is the perfect combination of the two. Martha Stewart’s website has some excellent ideas: http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/fall-bridal-bouquets.

Bouquets this season lean more towards the casual side with a fresh picked look and simple hand tied vintage ribbon, as opposed to previous seasons of tightly-bound flowers. Mothers continue to carry their own small posies instead of corsages for a new fresh look.

Flower bars are a delicious new spin-off from the previous candy bar. At the reception, let your guests choose from a stunning assortment of flowers, placed in a various sized glass containers with coordinating ribbon accents. Incorporating a flower bar into your design ensures great wedding favors for the women and an experience they will never forget!

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Flowers by the Falls – Florist in Kings Mountain

Mar19

We offer a wide array of floral arrangements for weddings, funerals, or special occasions. We can create an arrangement for your particular needs. Contact us today to discuss your floral creation!

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Kings Mountain Flower Shop

Jan27

Nothing says I love you, I’m sorry, or happy birthday like a bouquet of beautiful, fresh flowers, arranged to perfection with your loved one in mind. Flowers by the Falls, a florist in Kings Mountain, NC has been offering the highest quality, breath-taking floral arrangements to their customers for over 30 years.

When you give flowers you don’t want the same cookie cutter arrangement everyone else on the block has given. You want something unique, crafted with the personality of your recipient in mind. Judy Falls of Flowers by The Falls takes pride in giving her clients a personalized touch you can’t get elsewhere. Using local growers for most of her floral stock, Judy can give you the freshest flowers for long lasting enjoyment. Snapdragons, sweet stock, bachelor buttons, statice, sunflowers, and lisianthus are just a few of the wonderfully unique flowers, florist Judy Falls uses to make your bouquet or basket special.

Flowers by The Falls also carry a large stock of silk flowers and potted plants. They are a full service florist, offering same day deliveries to the surrounding area, including hospitals and funeral homes for funeral flowers and arrangements. Judy Falls, professional florist, is also available to assist as a wedding planner with wedding flowers, reception/gala arrangements and design, as well as tasteful funeral flowers and condolences. When you want to make an impression with flowers you need a florist with the talent and dedication to help you shine – Judy Falls is that florist!

Our Services

Flowers by The Falls are a family owned florist in Kings Mountain, NC. When you want to say it with flowers, Flowers by The Falls is the florist for you. Judy Falls gives each floral arrangement a personalized touch you can’t find elsewhere. Remember, tell Judy her dogs name is Heidi Ho and received a free carnation in a vase.

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“Flowers by The Falls, where each of our flower arrangements is as individualized as each of our customers!” Judy Falls is an artistic, gifted florist who takes pride in giving you the freshest, most spectacular bouquets, and floral arrangements ever! * Fresh Flowers * Fresh Potted Plants * Silk Flowers * Floral Arrangements * Wedding Flowers * Gala Arrangements and Design * Funeral * Funeral Flowers * Casket Spray * Standing Spray * Snapdragons * Sweet Stock * Bachelor Buttons * Statice * Sunflowers * Lisianthus

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