Perfect for a wedding any time of the year, but especially taking place in autumn, chrysanthemums are the quintessential fall flower. Though they are known for their blooms featuring autumn-inspired colors like blazing red, fiery orange, and golden yellow, chrysanthemums actually bloom in almost every color of the rainbow in nearly every shade and combination imaginable. Available in hues ranging from light peach, vibrant green, and deep purple to wedding white and gold, violet blue, and hot pink with white tipped petals, you can be sure a variety or two of chrysanthemums are available to complement your wedding theme’s colors. In addition to the wide variety of petal colors, the various shapes and sizes of the blooms make them a perfect choice for bridal bouquets. Chrysanthemum heads range from small to large and feature blooms of hundreds of petals which can be button-like, daisy-like, or even like large feathery pompons akin to the dahlia in appearance.

The chrysanthemum’s great variety creates endless bridal bouquet possibilities. Chrysanthemums can be used to arrange traditional bridal bouquets like cascading and hand tied arrangements in addition to tightly arranged nosegay and modern bouquets to complement an elegant, whimsical, casual, or formal wedding. Used alone or in tandem with other types of flowers, chrysanthemums provide brides with dynamic, modern bouquets in their favorite colors from pristine white to deep crimson to complement their white dresses and carry down the aisle.

At Blossom Flower Shops, our professional florists specialize in floral decor for weddings. We can help you incorporate chrysanthemums into timeless floral arrangements for your wedding day. Used alone or paired with almost any flower like roses, lilies, daisies, or carnations, chrysanthemums make the perfect addition to any fall wedding floral arrangement from bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres to centerpieces, floral accents, and aisle treatments. Our florists look forward to sprinkling your wedding day with beautiful floral memories.

Although vintage weddings are always popular, they can take many forms. Vintage refers to anything from a different generation, whether a few decades or 100 years ago. So whether you’d like to channel the classic style of Jackie Kennedy in the 60’s, or capture the crazy party style of the roaring 20’s, a vintage wedding is anything but predictable.

At its heart, a vintage wedding is elegantly wistful, remembering and celebrating a simpler time. It I the partnering of memories and new life, in a celebration as romantic as the day itself. Antique white, champagne and blush flowers such as roses and lilies make traditional wedding bouquets that exude vintage vibes; adding accents of classic pearls is a sophisticated touch.

The vintage in your wedding is evident not only in floral arrangements, but the style of dress, the décor and the venue can all lend to a sense of tradition and legacy. Outdoor weddings can be surprisingly vintage, hearkening to a time before chic wedding halls and colored lights. After an outdoor ceremony draped in luxurious dahlias or hydrangea, strings of Edison lights or rows of candle lanterns can create a romantic, natural garden atmosphere.

To add the final touches on your vintage day, consider asking the older women in your family to look through their closets. Antique lace tablecloths for the gift or head tables; a mother-of-pearl cameo brooch or strings of pearls an all create traditional accents sure to make your day memorable.

Come into Blossom Flower Shop in Yonkers or White Plains, and discuss your wedding with one of our expert wedding consultants. No matter the mood, theme or desired ambiance – we have the bouquets, centerpieces, aisle flowers and ideas that are sure to make a lasting impression.

When it come to classically romantic weddings, the color pink immediately comes to mind. From the innocence of blush rose petals to the passion of a deep pink cascading bridal bouquet, the shades and nuances of the pink shade can define the emotion of your wedding day. Elegant pink and ivory roses create this dreamy and nostalgic arrangement which will add a touch of grace to any ceremony. From color palette to design, this bouquet exudes love and adoration.

Whatever your chosen venue, pink accents placed throughout will weave that sense of romance into every aspect of the décor. Candles illuminating a welcome table strewn with blossoms ensures a warm entrance to your event, and can be coordinated with centerpieces, lighting elements and a sophisticated dessert table – heavily frosted with pink icing, of course.

Some of the most popular blooms used in classic weddings include lush and lavish peonies, whimsically colorful tulips, and graceful, opulent lilies and roses. From aisle flowers to bridesmaid bouquets, creating combinations of pink, white and ivory blossoms is a sure way to blanket your venue with a romantic aura. If you need ideas or advice, the expert florists at Blossom Flower Shops are ready to help.

Browse our gallery for photos of past events sure to provide inspiration, then give us a call. Throughout Westchester County and the surrounding areas, we are confident that your wedding will be beautiful; with the bouquets, corsages, arrangements and floral accents available from our Yonkers or White Plains flower shops.

The peak season for outdoor weddings lies ahead, and with endless possibilities, ranging from casual to elegant, you can ensure your wedding’s theme fits you and your fiancé’s personalities, creating a day of memories you will cherish forever. The following five outdoor wedding trends will have you ready to take your wedding out of the reception hall and into the great outdoors.

Rustic – Think of the romance of the wild west, cowboys riding into the sunset. Usually set on a ranch or in a picturesque barn, rustic weddings incorporate distressed leather, antler motifs, hay bale seating, and cocktails sipped from copper mugs. Like the old west, keep your floral arrangements wild with flowers like lupine, sunflower, and primrose. Though this theme takes place in a casual setting, elevated details like leather accents and oil lamps will keep the atmosphere special and elegant.

Beach – Set your wedding next to the water and incorporate the theme throughout with anchors, starfish, and breezy linens. If there’s sand, hand out flip flops as wedding favors.

Bohemian – Capture the mood of your favorite music festivals and artwork with a modern take on the bohemian wedding. Use lanterns, feather accents, and casual language on invitations to maintain a relaxed vibe for this outdoor wedding theme. Hang floral arrangements from trees using woven macrame planters and an empty frame to create a makeshift “photo booth”. Ditch the traditional veil for a floral crown and ask your bridesmaids to wear mismatched dresses. For the groomsmen, suspenders are a must and bow ties will bring their look up a notch.

Afternoon Tea – Inspired by the British tradition, this outdoor theme creates a sophisticated, romantic atmosphere. Make your wedding into a garden party with tea sets at each table, large billowing floral arrangements, and a pastel color palette. At the dessert table, include an array of tea cakes, macaroons, and other pretty confections to pair with a variety of tea and pretty cocktails.

Picnic – An outdoor wedding with a picnic theme is all fun and relaxation. Include picnic baskets and seating with cute pillows. For this theme, yellow and white daisies hit the right note, picnic table style seating, and plenty of backyard games.

No matter your wedding’s theme, Blossom Flower’s expert florists will provide you with the perfect floral elements to pull off the perfect outdoor wedding.

Traditionally, the bridal shower is a time for the bride to be treated to a special party courtesy of her friends and family, but some modern brides are actually planning their own showers alongside their best friends.

Sometimes a bridal shower might be something grand like a dinner at a banquet hall. Other bridal showers might happen in a backyard, like a little garden party among friends.

Flowers are one feature you’ll want to plan for the bridal shower whether you’re the bride planning her own party, or you’re the bride’s best friend and are looking to surprise her with something fun and beautiful.

Cool and Trendy Flower Ideas

One of the easiest ways to choose flowers for the bridal shower is to think about flowers that match the ceremony. Has the bride chosen to plan a beautiful white wedding? Fill the bridal shower with arrangements of white roses. Or, if the bride is a little less formal in her arrangements, something Boho chic like white daisies are also a beautiful choice for bridal shower flowers.

One fun idea for bridal shower flowers is to let everyone wear them at the party. Seeing a beautiful vase of roses on each table adds some class and elegance to the gathering, but it’s also fun to think about how those roses might look in each guest’s hair.

Consider This: Want a beautiful and unforgettable party favor for the bridal shower? Have each guest make floral garlands to put in another guest’s hair. It’s a beautiful and fun activity for any bridal shower, particularly if you’re not into the silly gags usually featured at bridal showers.

Choosing Flowers for the Shower

There aren’t any particular rules you need to follow for choosing flowers for the bridal shower, but an easy way to choose the right flowers is to think about the location where the shower will be held and choose accordingly.

For example, if you’re holding the bridal shower in a backyard with a garden party theme, you might think about arrangements full of wildflowers and a lively mixture of a half-dozen types of flowers. On the other hand, if the party is to take place indoors in a formal setting, you can never go wrong with classic flowers like roses.

No matter who plans the bridal shower flowers, make sure to make a call in advance to order the flowers so you can make sure the flowers you want are available. Planning is particularly important if you’re looking at a summer wedding and a spring or early summer bridal shower.

Every month has a representative color, and January’s color is red. The word red immediately conjures up mental images of passion, intensity, and a reminder that it is also the color that symbolizes heart health.

While a read heart may not appeal to everyone as a theme for a wedding, there are many unique, traditional and unexpected concepts that any couple can choose as the theme for their wedding. The trick is to incorporate red into that theme and decorating scheme in a way that goes beyond the obvious.

Consider Using Jewel Tones

Think about some gorgeous precious gems. Rubies are spectacularly beautiful, garnets are equally gorgeous, and emeralds, amethysts, tourmaline, aquamarine, even diamonds are all incredibly elegant and would work very well as the colors for a wedding based on sheer glam and glitz.

To avoid the obvious, consider using red crystals. You can use these in your ceremony décor, including the flower arrangements, the jewelry the bridal party wears, or by glamming up belts they add to their dresses. You can also string crystals so they hang over the ceremony area, or along the aisle for the ceremony. If you add those crystals to the reception or cocktail space, they will cast a beautiful reflection off some dramatic lighting.

Play up the red by using it in your lighting. Soft red lighting can create a dramatic, but romantic setting for the reception area.

Use Red on Tables

The obvious way to use red would be in the table linen, but doing the obvious and expected isn’t going to turn the wedding into something uniquely your own. If you don’t want to overdo it with the red, use splashes of it. Instead of using gold or silver chargers under the plates, use red ones. Instead of using traditional plates, consider using plates that have a red border or red design around the perimeter or in the center. Use napkin rings that are lacy red metal.

If you want to have candles on your tables, use red ones. You can even use red votive or tea light candles to add a touch of red without going overboard. Create red shadows on your tables by adding red glass to your tall floral centerpieces that may or may not include red flowers. If you want some red in your centerpieces, add bling red accents that will shine or cast a red reflection onto the table with creative lighting.

There is no limit to the way you can add red to your wedding décor. Everyone at Blossom Weddings wants to help you create the most spectacular wedding you could ever imagine – one that surpasses anything you could have imagined in your wildest dreams. We’re ready to help you turn your ideas into a spectacular event that everyone will remember for many years.