So you might have read our Three R’s of wedding flowers now here’s a little to help you along on your wedding flower search.

Research Your Options

Before you set out to get the roses, orchids, or daffodils of your dreams ask yourself if it’s the right time of year. You’d be surprised what your area has to offer! In fact, besides the internet the best person to talk to is the farmers at the farmers market. The florists there will be sure to know tons about seasonal wedding flowers. If you live in the Toronto area, make sure to check out the wonderful vendors at the St. Lawrence Market. Still Stumped? Look up Wholesale Flower Distributors and ask them for their advice. Don’t be shy, they love it!

Stay Seasonal

• Asters
• Calla Lilies
• Dahlias
• Daisies
• Delphinium
• Geraniums
• Hydrangeas
• Iris
• Jacobs Ladder
• Larkspur
• Queen Anne’s Lace
• Roses
• Shasta daises
• Stock
• Sunflower
• Zinnias

Seasonal Fall Flowers

• Asters
  
• Chrysanthemums
• Zinnias
• Gerbera daisies
• Marigolds
• Roses
• Sunflowers

Seasonal Winter Flowers

• Amaryllis
• Camellias
• Forget-me-nots
• Jasmine
• Orchids
• Poinsettias
• Holly

If you live in the Toronto area, check out our Talen Rated Florist Eco-Flora.

Using your Wedding Flowers after your Wedding

You paid for those beautiful flowers, don’t let them go to waste. We’ve found that some flowers can last up to TWO WEEKS after your event, so call around and see if others would appreciate some flowers.Some places you could contact:

• Hospitals
• Senior Citizen Homes
• Orphanages
• Homeless Shelters
• Family

Everyone loves flowers so be creative! Don’t let them go to waste.

That’s all for now! Enjoy your research.. and don’t hesitate to let us know if you’ve found a great eco florist that you’d love to share!

Until next time….

Happy Planning!

Tiffany & Amalia

Want to find a way to blend your eco - savvy style into your wedding day? Why not start with your flowers! Talen Events offers you some tips and advice on keeping the 3 R’s top of mind on your wedding day:

Reduce - The idea of walking into a room filled with flowers can be ever so tempting but how long are they really going to last? Finding local and in season flowers can be tough as it is, but don’t forget to ask your local florist about how you can reduce the use of flowers. Can your ceremony flowers be used at your reception? Can your bouquets be put in vases on your head table to add a little kick? Remember, sometimes less IS more and adding just the right amount of flowers can add that elegant, classy, and simple look most brides crave.

Reuse - Have beautiful bamboo that you’d like to showcase at your wedding? How about use a centerpiece that’s potted so that people can take home and place on their window sill? Finding new and unique ways to showcase your beautiful flower style can go a long way and really work to reduce the footprint on your special day.

Recycle - Don’t let those beautiful flowers go to waste. Find a way to redistribute them once your day is over and you’re catching some sweet rays on your dream honeymoon. Some great ways to reuse your flowers can be to give them away to guests, or find a hospital or retirement home who would be happy to take them! Some florists will even take back used or dead flowers to add to compost so that they can keep brides happy for centuries to come!

Enjoy your day & Happy Planning,

Tiffany & Amalia