At Big Apple, we strongly believe in matching the floral décor to the according season. With winter wrapping up, we wanted to remind you of an innovative floral concept that is perfectly appropriate for wintertime: Birch. Whether it’s an actual birch tree, or birch bark, birch is a fresh new element for floral design arrangements. Birch is emblematic and indicative of wintertime and is a stylish new trend in contemporary floral design. Birch trees and birch bark are a great way to make a winter event special and unique. Using birch as part of your floral décor for your occasion is a great way to change the mood and overall look of a space.
Birch Trees & Birch Bark for Weddings
For your chupah, try using birch trees as the backbone that can have other floral elements wrapped around it to create a varied effect. Birch trees as centerpieces, or as elements of centerpieces, have been a floral design trend for a long time now. While this concept may not be ‘new’ it is still relevant and will help you achieve a wintertime ambiance.
Birch Bark Vases, Wallpaper, & Arrangements
Additionally, using birch bark to wrap around vases, to cover tables, or even to cover entire walls for a birch bark wallpaper effect, can add a new element that might surprise your guests. The birch bark creates another dimension and adds texture in a simple and effective way.
For smaller floral design arrangements, inserting birch branches, birch twigs, and smaller pieces of birch bark, can help create the same effect on a lesser scale.
Floral Design with Birch for You
These are just some of our ideas of how to use birch bark and trees for your floral décor needs and seasonal flower bouquets, if you have any other suggestions or advice or ways in which you would like to see birch used let us know! We’d love to hear from you!
Pink Flowers
Pink flowers are a romantic and amiable choice as winter thaws and spring romance fills the air. The color pink symbolizes gentleness and admiration and is often associated with femininity and fertility. From the palest and most subtle pink to fiery hot pinks, pink flowers can convey a range of feelings and sentiment. Pink floral arrangements are a stylish choice for the everyday, or for that special occasion. There are a multitude of flowers available in pink. Some of our favorites are unique and distinct pink flowers that commingle a variety of shades and tonal ranges.
Pink Hydrangea’s are a tricky flower to grow and conditions must be perfect for them to change and maintain their pink coloration. For this reason, they can have an array of variance even within a single petal creating texture and character. Expressing love, gratitude and enlightenment, these pink flowers, with their globe shape, are worldly and sensual.
Pink Anemone’s are robust and animated and can bring a lighthearted spirit to any environment. Often referred to as the wind flower, because it is believed that the wind blowing against the petals is what causes it to bloom, the often contrasting and colorful dark centers makes a bold statement . Pink flowers and bouquets of anemones make an eye-catching statement.
Pink Roses are some of the oldest roses in existence and appear often in early works of art. Their assorted gradations cover a breadth of values from the palest of pinks such as peachy and coral pink, to mid-tones like mauve and true pinks, to the deepest pinks that range from magenta red to violet blue. Lighter colored pink roses signify gentleness and admiration while the dark pink roses denote gratitude and appreciation.
Pink Lilies bring harmony and joy to any surrounding and symbolize wealth and prosperity. Their sweet and subtle fragrance can stimulate the senses. Both bold and graceful at the same time, they can bring peace and tranquility and make a statement all at once.
Pink Dahlia come in a wide range of shapes and sizes with many bloom varieties, each one more impressive then the next. Petals can be wispy, pointed, round, or tubular, making flowers that can be used to create decorative pink floral arrangements. With a wide diversity of meaning they are a flower to use when you want to take a walk on the wild side.
Pink Fresia’s are highly perfumed funnel or goblet shaped flowers. Most often symbolic of innocence, these wiry stemmed and delicate blooms, create flower arrangements that dance. These magnificent flowers make great accent flowers and exude sweetness and certainty.
Pink Floral Arrangements
Any pink floral arrangement can be an embodiment of grace and elegance. Pair up pale pink roses with yellow roses to express admiration and happiness. Create stark contrast by partnering hot pink tulips with deep green cabbage ribbons. You can create pink floral arrangements that are subtle and gentle with subdued variations of lurid pink, or add spice and flavor to your setting with sultry deep hues that are flirty and sensuous.
Pink Wedding Bouquets
Like pink floral arrangements, pink wedding floral bouquets can delight the hearts of those we love on that special day. For a more traditional wedding, add a touch of color with a white and peachy pink wedding bouquet of roses. This elegant mix breathes new life into old customs. Blend reds with pinks for sultry and captivating arrangement that will impress and enchant. Pink wedding bouquets mingled with either refined or adventurous colors can add youth, innocence and joy to any event.
Pink Flowers & Bouquets Anytime and Anywhere
Pink surrounds us in our everyday lives and expresses the variety of meaning that the color can encompass. From the famous pink campaign for intimate apparel, ribbons to raise awareness for breast cancer, a rock ’n roll singer stylized in the color, a magazine for career women, pinking shears being named after pink flowers, and so many more, the color pink can indulge emotions, from the gentle to the sassy. Always contemporary and extraordinary, pink flower arrangements and pink wedding bouquets enhance any occasion or space they fill. Tickle me pink!
March 7th, 2010 by Mike Candullo
Candullo Wedding at Bridgewater’s NYC
We are happy to report that the Kim Candullo Bridgewater’s wedding was a complete floral success. We [the bride and groom] have not stopped talking about how many of our guests kept commenting on the extraordinary flower arrangements. From the creation of wedding floral bouquets, floral table centerpieces and a custom alter, to the fine job your crew of 5 workers did setting up the day of our wedding, we were truly blessed with the “best New York City florist shop” says groom Michael Candullo.
Guests were ushered into the ceremony area at Bridgewater’s NYC which was transformed from a large industrial open space to a very warm and beautiful ceremony room. The standard wood wall panels provided by facilities were decorated with sheer white fabrics. A truly stunning alter of flowers was built in the front of the room with white orchids draping down from the custom 3 pillar structure that Abu, our Creative Director and his crew designed and built.
The Bridgewater’s NYC cocktail room was made more festive with Abu’s suggestion of Palm Trees that were placed in each corner of the room. Smaller wedding floral table centerpieces were created especially for cocktail hour. They were a subtle way to add a personal touch to this room.
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February 28th, 2010 by Ashley
An Interview with Big Apple Florist Professional Floral Designer Brianne Knarr
Great flower shops require top floral designers. At Big Apple Florist, it is not just about the flowers themselves, but about how the flowers can be personalized for the individuals needs. Here we interview Brianne Knarr, one of the top floral designers at Big Apple Florist in NYC, to find out how she makes unique and imaginative floral arrangements.
1) How did you become a professional floral designer?
Originally I was hired at Big Apple Florist to, help coordinate special events, meet with our clients, AND as a floral designer to pull each event together. After a few months, the professional floral designer I worked directly with married and moved out-of-state, so I took more of a hands-on role when it came to the design aspect, in addition to handling the logistics of each event. So although I wasn’t hired as a floral designer, with many months of observing and practicing, I learned to be a REAL floral designer!
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February 23rd, 2010 by Bri
National Friendship Month and Friendship Flowers
“The only rose without a thorn is friendship.” - Anonymous
What better time of year to celebrate friendship then during National Friendship Month in February. Friends provide a support system that is so important in our daily lives. Friends are there, to lend a helping hand when things get rough or to call when you want to liven things up. Friends can provide us with an appreciation for ourselves, knowledge about our world, respect, and the motivation to live life to the fullest. The gift of friendship flowers can be a sublime way to show someone how much they mean to you and the importance place they have in your heart. Use this National Friendship Month as a time to reflect on the friendships that are important in your life.
Spend Time with Friends
“A friend is one who walks in when others walk out” -Walter Winchell
We have many different friends throughout our lives, some we learned how to walk with, some we learned how to kiss with, and some that have only been in our lives for a short time. No matter what types of friends you have today, these relationships are relationships that are formed in trust and loyalty and can become bonds that are impossible to break. National Friendship Month is the ideal time to tell your present day friends that you are there for them because they have been there for you.
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February 12th, 2010 by Bri
Find the Perfect Flower Bouquet Arrangement for Your Type of Love
As the cool crisp winter air tickles noses, hearts are warmed this Valentine’s Day in a celebration of love and affection for one another. There are many different types of love such as romantic love, puppy love, or unconditional love. What type of love do you have in your relationship? Knowing what type of love you possess, can determine the types of flowers that are perfect for expressing that love. Below are some examples of well-known love stories from movies and the flowers which can best symbolize that particular type of love. Be it love for a partner, a family member, a coworker or a best friend, the perfect flower bouquet is waiting for you.
The Princess Bride: Westley was a mere stable boy, but Princess Buttercup saw that his heart was warm and their love soon fostered caring and devotion towards one another. When they were driven apart by the selfish and arrogant Prince Humperdinck, true love is what brings Westley back to life to rescue Buttercup and live happily ever after. True love stories like these call for a traditional flower bouquet of dramatic, deep red roses. The beauty and aroma of these classic flowers will leave your loved one saying. “as you wish”.
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February 1st, 2010 by Bri
Show Your Love With Flowers for Valentine’s Day
The Valentine’s Day flowers tradition comes at a time when the weather is cold, but love and warmth are in the air. That thing we call “love” has been the central part of so many stories and yet continues to be a mystery for so many of us. But consider this… “love” is also an action. So let’s start loving! One sure bet is to show love with Valentine’s day flowers.
Valentine’s day flowers may be for a new love that has entered our lives and gives us those familiar butterflies making us feel lighter than air. For others, it is someone that we’ve known for years and we want to show them our gratitude with flowers for Valentine’s day that we know will bring a smile to their faces. Oftentimes, there is a person that has no idea of how much he or she is loved. This is one of our favorite recipients for a Valentine’s day flower delivery!
History of Valentine’s Day Flowers, Love Letters & Cupid
Some of us may not know that the tradition of Valentine ’s Day flowers and love letters actually has a profound history. Valentine was a priest from Rome who secretly performed marriages during a time when Claudius II actually outlawed this practice, seeing it as a distraction for young men serving in the military. When this was discovered, Valentine was put in prison, during which time legend has it, he fell in love with the jailor’s daughter. He wrote her a letter that ended with “From your Valentine” to his love before being beheaded on February 14. Later this day was declared St. Valentine’s Day. Another legend tells of her son, Cupid, the Roman god of love. [Read more →]
January 22nd, 2010 by Bri
Purple Wedding Flowers
Purple Flowers for Weddings in Every Season
Purple wedding flowers are a trendy choice with a plethora of unique flowers to arrange with. The color purple is an exotic hue. No matter how many purple wedding flowers pictures you look at, it seems that each one reveals a striking image of beauty and splendor. Dark purple wedding flowers also exude luxury, similar to the sensation conveyed with dark purple velvet curtains. Let’s digress for just a moment and look at what purple wedding flowers may convey in symbolic terms.
Purple is a mix between hot red and cold blue, which creates a sense of balance. Historically, purple is often associated with nobility and power. Some say that if purple is your color of choice, you are sensitive and creative. It is said that purple helps to spur creativity and peace. When choosing purple flowers for weddings, there is so much room to use your imagination to create stunning arrangements for flowers.
Seasonal Purple Wedding Flowers
Purple wedding flowers come in a spectrum of tints including lavender, violet, lilacs and electric purples. If you’re interested in seasonal purple flowers for your wedding, below are some ideas to help you get started. [Read more →]
January 12th, 2010 by Bri
How Winter Flower Arrangements May Brighten Your Mood
Winter flowers may be the perfect way to help those of us who struggle with mood swings as the weather gets colder and the sunlight less frequent. As the holidays wind down, some people find themselves struggling with the winter blues. “Seasonal Affective Disorder”, as it’s called, affects more of us than we may realize. Women are more prone than men to suffer from feelings of lethargy, difficulty concentrating, finding motivation as well as weight gain.
However, research has shown that over 85% of people that endure the winter blues can actually beat them with different therapies. Flower therapy is one such method seeing as winter flowers can help brighten your mood! Certain people tend to be more affected than others. This includes women and college students. [Read more →]
Popular Choices for Wedding Flowers for January
January wedding flowers are perhaps the most representative of a new beginning with the coming of the New Year and the new season. Colors of white, light blue and purple come to mind, which intermingle beautifully with the snow and evergreens outside. And of course, the lovely bride’s dress, white as a lily.
If you’ve ever been to a January wedding, you know that despite the winter season, beautiful flowers still abound. Whether you’re considering shades of white or red or green or purple, you’ll find your perfect choice for flowers.
White Wedding Flowers for January
White wedding flowers in January make for a stunning picture. While orchids in general make for beautiful wedding flower arrangements, white cymbidium orchids, in particular make for a beautiful January wedding flower bouquets. White roses and tulips also create a wonderfully bright flower display for January weddings. Lillies, such as calla lilies and star gazer lilies, which both come in white varieties, are also a soft and classic look for a white winter wedding.
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