F l ow e r G e n e r al b y Ca r l s t e dt’s
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ALMANAC summer 2017
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volume 2
Welcome Summer is all about vacations, balmy evenings, and sizzling days. Tropical flowers were a heavy inspiration, as the heat hardy blossoms and foliage are perfect for our Southern heat and humidity. From vivid brights, to bold tones to carry your designs into fall. Welcome to Almanac.
CONTENTS
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SUMMER CALENDAR
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GLAMPING WEDDING
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FLOWER RECIPE
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TROPICAL TRENDS
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DRIFTWOOD ELOPEMENT
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sum mer
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j u ly 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY 16 ICE CREAM DAY 23 PARENT'S DAY
au gu s t 3 WATERMELON DAY 8 INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY 21 SENIOR CITIZENS DAY 26 DOG APPRECIATION DAY
s e pt e m b e r 4 LABOR DAY 10 GRANDPARENTS' DAY 18 NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY 21 ROSH HASHANA 22 FIRST DAY OF FALL 26 LOVE NOTE DAY (send flowers)
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GLAMPING RO MAN C E a tropical elopement in the woods photography Izzy Hudgins event design and styling emily burton designs
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EDITORIAL TEAM Photographer: Izzy Hudgins Event Design & Styling:
Emily Burton Designs
Venue: Coldwater Gardens Dresses: Ivory & Beau Accessories: Two Friends Bedding, Vessels & Tabletop: West Elm Catering: Tasteful Tempations Groom's Hat: Goorin Bros. Invitations: Fogliopress Barefoot Sandles: Forever Soles Wedding Rings: The Makery
FLOWER GROWERS Orchids, Anthuriums, Tropical Leaves:
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National Orchids
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FlowerRecipe
S 11 - garden roses ingredients:
6 - pheasant feathers heavy gage wire f loral tape
wire cutters
f loral snips
f loral adhesive
ribbon (optional)
fabric scissors (optional)
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flower Recipe
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wire ends around each other so it
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can easily be adjusted to fit.
then bend the sides down. Use
Cut your wire to fit around your head. Leave a few extra
inches for adjustments. hook
For extra stability, wire your roses with a hooked
wire pulled down at the center, and across the bottom make a T, floral tape to anchor in place.
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Be sure to switch directions so
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they all face forward.
Ribbon can be added to cover it.
Continue to layer and stack your roses and leaves
as you go around the wire frame.
Use some floral glue to tuck in feathers at the
end. Be sure you leave the joint in the back open to adjust.
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Tropical flora and foliage have been ubiquitous with summer, ocean side weddings. Typically the vibrant colors of yellow, coral and orange are used, but consider using them year round. National Orchids has a gorgeous selection of orchids, anthuriums, and foliage in beautiful, nuanced hues. Bring a little exotic into your events and arrangements of early autumn with shades of burgundy, rust, and mustard.
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exotic elements styling by emily burton designs
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Drift Away photography izzy hudgins
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EDITORIAL TEAM Photographer: Izzy Hudgins Photography Location: Jekyll Island, Georgoa Invitation: Wedding Paper Divas Cake: A Squad Bakeshop Lasercut Sign: Nic Roc Designs Dress: Blue Swallow Bridal Hair and Makeup: Studio Bleu Teepee: Lovelane Designs FLOWER GROWERS Silver Brunia and Wax Flower:
Sunburst Farms
Salal: Hopkin's Quality Foliage
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INSTAGRAM & PINTEREST
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