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Holiday Ribbon Designs With Chris Norwood

Chris Norwood joined Melinda Mayo on air for KATV Channel 7’s morning show to spread some holiday inspiration; the kind of inspiration that involves ribbons, candlesticks and easy DIY decor. Chris shows how you can put together a decorative Christmas display using different ribbon combinations, old ornaments and even pine cones if you’re low on material. The product is an elegant holiday ribbon design you can place in your home for simplistic, yet unexpected decor.

And don’t forget to visit our locations for all of your “Elf on the Shelf” needs. We have the full box set with doll and story book, with a wide variety of dolls to choose from, even a few accessories to customize your family’s newest tradition. Tipton & Hurst has one of Arkansas’s largest collections of holiday gifts and decorations, so stop by before Christmas gets any closer.

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Tis the Season: We Bring Out Our Biggest Christmas Tree Yet

CAPITALHOTELTREETipton & Hurst recently made the front page of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, featuring a photo of the Capital Hotel’s Christmas tree. The Little Rock florist coordinated both the tree’s installation and its decoration, which took a team of more than 20 people. The tree is part of an annual collaboration between Tipton & Hurst and the Capital Hotel, one of Little Rock’s most historic and beautiful hotels. The tree stands at 28 feet (30 if you count the bow), making it the largest tree the hotel has installed yet, and the largest indoor living tree in Arkansas. With over a thousand ornaments, the Capital Hotel’s Christmas tree is a sight you simply cannot miss this holiday season.

Be sure to see it yourself at the Capital Hotel at 111 West Markham in downtown Little Rock.

Watch the tree’s pick-up by helicopter below and watch Christmas tree’s installation and raising in the hotel on Arkansas Online.

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Valentine’s Day: A History

Saint Valentine’s Day, commonly known as Valentine’s Day  is observed on February 14 each year. It is celebrated in many countries around the world, although it remains a working day in most of them. It is the second most celebrated holiday around the world second to New Year’s Day.

St. Valentine’s Day began as a celebration of one or more early Christian saints. The most popular story associated with Saint Valentine was that he was imprisoned for performing weddings for soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians, who were persecuted under the Roman Empire; during his imprisonment, he is said to have healed the daughter of his jailer. Legend states that before his execution he wrote “from your Valentine” as a farewell to her. Today, Saint Valentine’s Day is an official feast day in the Anglican Communion as well as in the Lutheran Church.

The day was first associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. By the 15th century, it had evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers and sending greeting cards.

The history of giving your loved one Valentine’s Day flowers comes from the old-fashioned custom of sending floral bouquets to pass on non-verbal messages. Introduced in the 18th century, each flower had a specific meaning attached to it, making it possible to have an entire conversation using only flowers. Today, people continue to send flowers on special occasions or to express sentiments of love and admiration.

See our Tipton Hurst exclusive Valentine’s Day collection here and send flowers to your loved one this Valentine’s Day.

 

 

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Wedding dress made of flowers

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Florist Ali Calver with her beautiful floral bridal dress creation in the Assembly House, Norwich. Photo: Steve Adams. From edp24.co.uk

What do you get when you cross a wedding bouquet with a wedding dress? You get a “a delicate floral masterpiece that not only looks beautiful, but smells divine.”

A florist in England created the one-of-a-kind frock for a wedding show. Sadly, it seems the dress, which is made of chicken wire, is meant only for display and not to be worn.

It took 10 hours to craft the stunning dress which has a base of chicken wire, white velvet and a bodice and includes hundreds of individual flower-heads each carefully added by hand.

It’s an amazing display of creativity, even if it won’t be walking down the aisle.

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All You Need is Love… and a Helping Hand

Sometimes, all you need is love… and sometimes, you need a helping hand.  Here’s a photo essay for you showcasing one of our beautiful bridal bouquets.

“Mr. and Mrs.” leave the church in a vintage VW convertible complete with shoes and cans attached to the back of their car.  Unfortunately, they get only a few blocks away when something goes wrong.  Ut oh!  Flat tire.

The bride waits patiently as the groom works on the car.   Can you believe this happened to us on our wedding day?  Geeze!  The bride has a moment to enjoy her wedding bouquet.  A base of creamy white hydrangeas, ivory roses with just the faintest hint of buttery yellow in the center, pure white stock which is very fragrant, a few frilly carnations, wisps of white alliums, and gray dusty miller.  The ivory satin ribbon falls to the ground with love knots and makes a nice contrast to the beautiful mermaid-style wedding dress.

Bride decides to take matters into her own hands by thumbing for a ride.  No takers so she ups the ante showing a little leg.   Cue the whistles!

Husband gets a little frustrated with wife’s silliness and takes a break.  Bride sees off the road a little gazebo and a pond and gets an idea.

She takes hubby’s hand and together they walk to a romantic spot where they share some time.  Flat tire?  Who cares!  We’ll call for help after we enjoy some quite time together on our wedding day.

Special thanks to our models Mr. and Mrs. Dane Stanage of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Brownsville, Texas; Proposals in the Heights who generously loaned Mrs. Stanage’s beautiful gown; and the Chrisman Family for the use of their adorable VW.  Story and Photos by Mandy Shoptaw.     

Source Guide: Proposals in the Heights, 5913 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 661-4696

 

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Can flowers make you a morning person?

Try adding flowers to your morning routine for a quick mood boost. Photo courtesy of Flower Power. Some rights reserved
Try adding flowers to your morning routine for a quick mood boost. Photo courtesy of Flower Power. Some rights reserved

Some people are naturally “morning people.” They wake up in a great mood, ready to tackle the day with a smile on their face and a song in their heart. I would venture to say, however, that most people are not inclined to cheerfulness in the AM. But there may be hope! A study at Harvard University showed that flowers may help some people feel “happier and more energetic” at the start of the day.

“The morning blahs, it turns out, is a real phenomenon, with positive moods – happiness, friendliness and warmth, for example – manifesting much later in the day,” says lead researcher Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D.“Interestingly, when we placed a small bouquet of flowers into their morning routines, people perked up.”

So, putting a some fresh flowers in your kitchen or bathroom or wherever you spend time during your morning routine can help kick start the day. I don’t think I’ll be getting rid of my coffee maker any time soon but this sounds like an easy way to get even more mileage from that cup of joe.

A good mood can be contagious so adding flowers to your home can even help your co-workers.

“What I find interesting is that by starting the day in a more positive mood, you are likely to transfer those happier feelings to others – it’s what is called mood contagion,” says Etcoff. “And, the kitchen is the place where families tend to gather in the morning – imagine how big a difference a better morning mood can make.”

Of course, adding flowers to the workplace has even more positive effects. It’s starting to sound like flowers are the miracle drug we’ve been looking for!

Seriously though, I don’t know many people who couldn’t use a mood booster in the morning and adding flowers is a simple solution that anyone can do.

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12 roses + random acts of kindness = happier world

How would you like to brighten the day of at least 12 people with one simple gesture? All you need is a dozen roses (or any flower for that matter) and the desire to make some fellow humans happy.

Instructions:

Give a dozen roses to someone — it could be someone you know or a total stranger — but tell them there is a condition for receiving the flowers. Instruct them to keep a single rose and give the remaining 11 roses to someone else. That person should then keep one rose and give the remaining 10 to someone else with the same instructions and so on.

It’s that simple. Not only do the recipients get the joy of an unexpected gift, they also get the added pleasure of making someone else’s day by giving an unexpected gift.

Obviously, you don’t have to limit yourself to 12 roses. The more you start with, the more happiness you can spread!

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Grandparents Day is coming up, don’t forget the flowers!

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Forget-me-not flowers. Photograph taken at the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, France by David Monniaux. (Wikimedia Commons)

Did you know that the first Sunday after Labor Day is National Grandparents Day? It’s a day set aside to honor our grandparents and appreciate all they have done for us. This year is it September 9.

Grandparents Day was officially recognized as a US holiday in 1978 by President Jimmy Carter. A tenacious woman by the name of Marian McQuade was the driving force behind the official recognition of our elders. She wanted to “champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes” as well as “persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide.”

The official flower of Grandparents Day is the forget-me-not but when it comes to showing Grandma and Grandpa how much you love them, most any flower will do. Here are some ideas for incorporating flowers into your Grandparents Day celebrations.

  • Order an arrangement for their home. If they live in a retirement center, be sure to check with the staff about any restrictions regarding flowers.
  • Give Granny a corsage and Papaw a boutineer that they can wear to church.
  • If your grandparents have already passed on, this is a perfect time to honor their memory by visiting their graves and leaving some flowers.
  • Donate a flower arrangement to your grandparents’ church in their honor or memory.
  • Ask your grandmother what her favorite flower is and surprise her with a corsage or arrangement featuring that flower when you take her to lunch.
  • Volunteer at a nursing home and give a rose to each of the residents.

Got any more ideas? leave them in the comments!

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Chris Norwood: AIFD Fellow

Chris Norwood, AIFD, CFD, Vice President at Tipton Hurst Florist was recently recognized by the American Institute of Floral Designers’ (AIFD) National Board of Directors with the Award for Distinguished Service to AIFD.  The announcement was made on July 14th during the Institute’s 2012 Awards Ceremony held in conjunction with the 2012 National Symposium in Miami, Florida.

Now recognized as a Fellow of the Institute, Norwood, a past president and CEO of the AIFD Foundation, received the award for his tireless and continued support of AIFD as a leader, mentor, supporter, promoter, volunteer and friend.  This is the highest award offered in the floral industry.  Chris became one of the youngest Fellows in the organization’s history as well as the first person from Arkansas to ever receive this designation.

This award is only given when the Board feels there is someone deserving of the honor.  Chris attended the event unaware that he was going to be receiving an award.  The commentator began making references to the honoree in basic ways, however eventually Chris realized the remarks being made were directed at him.

“I was completely shocked and in awe that I was being recognized by the Board,” Norwood said of the experience.  “I was even more shocked to turn around and realize my family had secretly flown to Miami to be there for this honor.  To receive the highest award in the industry was a dream, but to have my family and friends there made the evening even better.”

Chris began his florist career at the age of 14 working in a small flower shop in his hometown of McCrory, Arkansas.  He relocated to Little Rock to attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and worked at several local florists.  In 1990, Tipton Hurst President Howard Hurst recruited Norwood to come to the company as his Vice President and Lead Designer.

“I recognized Chris’ fantastic design and merchandising talents early in his career.  What I didn’t know was his incredible work ethic and business acumen,” says Hurst.

“Howard gave me an opportunity to try new things and integrate new ideas into the business.  What we have built today is a mix of old and new,” says Norwood.  “We are still a true design company, however by adding accessories and gifts to our showroom we are able to offer a full variety of services.”

“We all know Chris Norwood as a great designer here in Little Rock, but outside Arkansas, Chris is a leader in the industry,” says Hurst.  “People from New York to Los Angeles, Dallas to Atlanta, even Europe and Asia, call on Chris to pick his brain about floral design, party planning and merchandising.  He has really made his mark on the industry and the awards and honors he receives are well deserved.  All of us at Tipton Hurst are extremely proud.”

“I am truly blessed to enjoy what I do,” added Norwood.  “I don’t think of my job as work, but more as an opportunity to share my talents with others. I have built a career on complete customer satisfaction and the offering of timeless and beautiful flowers.”

Chris Norwood has been with Tipton Hurst for 22 years and is the past National President of the American Institute of Floral Designers, as well as the past CEO and Chairman of the AIFD Foundation.  He is very active in community affairs in the Little Rock area, and has enjoyed working with the Arkansas Cancer Research Center, the American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Arkansas, and the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.  Chris’ work has been featured in Flowers &, Florists’ Review, and numerous wire service publications.  National Publications have included Southern Accents and Veranda.  Chris is also featured weekly on KATV Good Morning Arkansas

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My Loving Louise

Tipton Hurst has long given back to charities in the Central Arkansas area.  Often the charities we choose are dear to us for personal reasons.  Tipton Hurst Vice President Chris Norwood, AIFD, created a beautiful arrangement to commemorate his mother, Louise, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease prior to her passing.  20% of the sale of the “My Loving Louise” bouquet go to Alzheimer’s Arkansas.

Featured in the bouquet are daisies, lilies, roses, stock, dahlias, and solidago in shades of pink and yellow.

“My mom always loved bright colors,” said Chris.  “She was an avid gardener along with her mother, in fact, they were really involved in garden clubs.  I just always think of her when I put together these arrangements because of the bright, fun colors.”

The Alzheimer’s Arkansas site provides some information which we wanted to share with you, including the starting statistics that 100,000 Arkansas are living with this disease and at least five-million Americans.

As the disease attacks the brain, memory, thinking and behavior are impaired.  The rate of progression varies from case to case, which means that some will live with the disease for only a few short years where others can feel the effects slowly over 20 or more years.  Sadly, the end result is the same.  The person with the disease is no longer able to care for themselves often relying on family and caregivers.

“We were so fortunate to have Briarwood to care for mom, but especially my sister, Gala, who showed up every day,” said Chris.  “Gala was a great source of comfort to us.”

We’re all aware of memory loss and “Oh, I lost my keys!” (forgetting where you put something) as symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease, but carriers can also suffer from disorientation, poor judgement, problems with abstract thoughts, difficulty performing familiar tasks, changes in mood, behavior and personality, as well as loss of initiative.

If you or a loved one are exhibiting any of these symptoms, visit with your doctor. While there is no one test which can definitively determine if you have Alzheimer’s, early intervention and some drugs can help treat many forms of dementia.  This will also help your doctor prepare for treating common side effects such as anxiety and depression.

“Having experienced the disease first hand with my mother, I wouldn’t want anyone to have to go through this with their loved one,” said Chris.  “I just really encourage people to continue supporting Arkansas Alzheimer’s so that we can find a cure for this dreadful disease.”

To order the My Loving Louise Bouquet click here

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Feeling down? Flowers are a natural pick-me-up

Hand-tied bouquet of fresh flowers
Hand-tied bouquet of fresh flowers. Photo Courtesy Society of American Florists www.aboutflowers.com

You probably don’t need a scientist to tell you that receiving flowers makes people feel good. But did you know that there’s a scientific research that backs this up? It’s not necessarily the gift-giving that boosts your mood but the flowers themselves that are a natural mood enhancers.

Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., professor of psychology and director director of the Emotions Laboratory at Rutgers University has spent a lot of time researching the way that flowers make us happy, as well as make us generally more satisfied with life.

“Common sense tells us that flowers make us happy,” says Dr. Haviland-Jones. “Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well being.”

A study by Nancy Etcoff, Ph.D., of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, found that people feel more compassionate toward others, have less anxiety, and feel less depressed when they have flowers in their home.

“As a psychologist, I’m particularly intrigued to find that people who live with flowers report fewer episodes of anxiety and depressed feelings,” Dr. Etcoff says.

What does this mean for you? If you are feeling blue, buy some flowers! You don’t have to wait for someone to give them to you. Keep a fresh arrangement or two (or more!) in your house not only to beautify your house but to for lasting mood enhancer.

And if you know someone who is feeling down or just had a bad day, give them the gift of a better mood. It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant, a simple bunch of fresh flowers will do the trick!

 

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Gifts that keep on giving

Flower arrangement in a decorative, reusable pitcher
Flower arrangement in a decorative, reusable pitcher. Courtesy of Society of American Florists, aboutflowers.com

Flowers make wonderful gifts, no matter the occasion, but their beauty is temporary. All fresh flower arrangements will eventually whither and die, even if you follow your florist’s recommendations for keeping them looking good. There are alternatives, however, that still have the beauty of flowers but are less temporary.

If you really want to give fresh flowers—they are always a good gift after all—consider the container in which they are arranged. You don’t have to use a standard glass vase. Container choices are as endless as the flowers they hold. Your florist likely has teacups, coffee cups, bamboo pots, baskets, ceramic vessels, silver bowls, and other less-than-traditional containers already on hand.

There’s no reason to limit your creativity to what is in the floral shop, however. Your florist can most likely order anything you can dream up, with a little notice, and may even let you bring your own container to use for an arrangement. Here are some idea’s to get your creative juices flowing:

  • A flask or beaker for a doctor/researcher/lab technician
  • Pyrex measuring cup for a cook or baker
  • A Mason jar for someone with a country decor or someone who likes to make preserves
  • A silver ice bucket for a wine lover (maybe include a bottle of champagne if the occasion calls for it)
  • A watering can for a gardener

Another option to consider is giving a plant instead of fresh flowers. Plants can last for years with proper care and can remind the recipient of your generosity every time he or she looks at it. Whether the plant is intended to live in a pot inside the home or be planted in the yard, some are easier to take care of than others so talk to your florist about the best plant for the recipient of your gift, as well as the occasion.

With a little outside-of-the-box thinking (a wooden box might make a good container!) you can come up with a gift that is both beautiful and long-lasting. Don’t be afraid to ask your florist to help you come up with the perfect container or plant to make your gift memorable. After all, that’s what they are here for!

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Modern Bouquet

The second in a series of three wedding-bouquet tutorials.
Chris Norwood, AIFD and VP of Tipton Hurst, creates a “modern” bouquet that focuses on the concept of “color blocking.”
Next in the series: a bit of a twist on the “traditional” bouquet.

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Diary of a Bridal Bouquet

Generic BouquetHave you ever wondered what goes into creating a beautiful bridal bouquet?  We recently followed one bouquet designed by Tipton Hurst’s Chris Norwood, AIFD, from the cooler to the photoshoot.

“It’s great to give your florist guidelines and inspiration photos, but let the experts be the designers so that you get the freshest flowers arranged in the most artful way for your special day,” suggests Chris.  “Our bride wanted all white flowers with one caveat, no roses.  Those are perimeters I can certainly work with!”

Chris peruses the assorted white flowers available, looking for the right textures and color contrasts.  Lilies, carnations, mums, daisies… so much to choose from!  That’s be beauty of the Tipton Hurst cooler.  Our wonderful Ms. Freda keeps it stocked with all the good stuff.  Chris selects creamy white hydrangeas, peonies, lisianthus, and white orchids.

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Hydrangea BaseIf you’ve never seen Chris work, try to catch him on one of his live TV segments on KATV or KATV.com or one of his great video blogs here at tiptonhurst.com.  He is fast!  Quickly assembling a base of hydrangeas into a round mound, he has the form for his bouquet.

“I like to start with a hydrangea base on round, clutch style bouquets because it gives you a structure for supporting the rest of the blooms,” Chris explains as he works away bringing the bouquet to life.

The designer then adds in peonies, a favorite of our bride.  These peonies are in various stages of bloom so the ones that are fully blown out are frilly and show faint hints of pink inside while the ones that are still tight look more ball-like, giving a completely different contrast to the white hydrangeas.

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Opening DoorThe lisianthus also benefits various stages of bloom.  The tighter the bloom the more green you can see in the flower, but the more open ones have an ivory tone to them that’s charming.  Bright white orchids are plucked individually off the stems and wired and wrapped.  Orchids are long lasting blooms and are lovely in an arrangement such as this white-on-white textural mix.

Chris finishes with a collar of greenery and an ivory ribbon wrap before the bouquet is loaded in the delivery truck and taken to the salon where the bride is having her hair done before her photoshoot.

Moved to tears, the bride receives the bouquet and expresses her delight.  Thumbs up!Thumbs Up!

Then it’s off to the photoshoot (and no, we’re not giving the dress style away).

Only a few days left until this young lady’s big day and Tipton Hurst is so proud to be a part of her wedding.

 

Bouquet Photoshoot

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Flowers as art

Flowers as Art. Photo Courtesy Society of American Florists, aboutflowers.com
Flowers as Art. Photo Courtesy Society of American Florists, aboutflowers.com

Most people would agree that flowers are pretty to look at. Countless artists have used flowers in art, Monet’s paintings of flowers perhaps being the most famous and recognizable. But have you considered the flowers themselves as art? You can bet your florist has.

When you look at art, whether it is an abstract painting, a photorealistic drawing, a sculpture, or any other form of artistic expression, it is meant to evoke an emotion. The same is true of floral arrangements. A talented florist uses color, texture, and form to to evoke an emotional response from those who see her work.

Unlike what you might think of as traditional art, however, the art of flowers is fleeting. The florist knows his masterpiece will only last for a few days to a couple of weeks at best. How frustrating that must be!

You don’t have to be an art scholar to enjoy a painting and you don’t have to be a a florist to appreciate the beauty of an arrangement. The next time you see a floral arrangement, stop and consider how the florist’s choice materials and shapes makes you feel. And the next time you buy an arrangement, remember what you are really buying a piece of art.

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Hot Colors Are So Cool

To welcome summer, you might not think of bringing in something “hot,” but two hot colors sure were cool at a ladies night party recently in Little Rock.  Designer Chris Norwood, AIFD, of Tipton Hurst blended fresh oranges with hot pink flowers for a color explosion that was the talk of the neighborhood the next day.

“As guests came in off the hot golf course, it was so fresh and cool and welcoming,” Nicole McCain said of the Little Rock, Arkansas, party she attended.  “I went to a lot of events this week where there were beautiful flowers, but I really thought these arrangements mixed with the citrus were beautiful, fresh and festive.  Very fitting for the event.”

And if you think carnations are just a “grandma” flower, think again.  Pairing clusters of these blousy little ladies together with the oranges gave the arrangements some pop.

Sitting lower on the tables were cubes of lilies and gerbera daisies in shades of hot pink, yellow and orange.

Towering overhead were hot pink gerbera daisies and a crazy little wax flower (that, if you rub it, smells like a bad perm… seriously).

“One thing I notice at parties are flower arrangements that get in your way,” McCain continued.  “If you can’t carry on a conversation with your friend across the table, that’s a problem.  I liked the way Tipton Hurst had a combination of both low and tall arrangements throughout the event and having the flowers over-head allowed you to talk freely.”

On the buffets, Bells of Ireland and chartreuse viburnum provided a green contrast while big orange lilies and roses brought the orange theme up into the pinks and greens.  Pink tulips spilled over and gave guests a wink during the night, as if to say goodbye to spring and hello to summer.

If you love these hot colors as much as we do, why not take some home with you. You can find more arrangements with these hot hues here

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Rose colors and their meanings

June is National Rose Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the beauty and charm of this illustrious flower. Throughout history the rose has been used as a symbol of everything from war and politics to love and friendship, often depending on the color of its petals.

While the meanings may change over time—yellow roses symbolized jealously in Victorian times, for instance—the table below shows the generally accepted contemporary meaning of the various rose colors. Whether its a gift from a secret admirer or appreciation for a job well done, there’s a rose for every occasion.

Color Meaning Image
Red Roses Romance, Love, Beauty, Perfection, Passionate Love Red roses
Pink Roses Admiration, Appreciation, Elegance, more subtle than red Pink roses
White Roses Purity, Innocence, Secrecy, Reverence, Honor, popular for weddings White roses
Yellow Roses Friendship, Joy, Congratulations Yellow roses
Orange Roses Desire, Enthusiasm, Passion Orange roses
Lavender Roses Love at first sight, Enchantment Lavender roses
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Going to the Chapel

The month of June is by far one of the most popular months wholesale jerseys for a wedding. At Tipton Hurst this has never been more true than this June. We don’t know if it’s the sunny skies or the fact that peonies are in season, but we’ve got a few favorites to share with you.

Thanks to The Hudsons Modern Photography for these stunning shots of one of our recent weddings wholesale Arizona Cardinals jerseys in Fayetteville, AR.

This bride loved color and lots of glitz and glamour.

White columns flanked the dance floor topped with cylinder vases of orchids and Bells of Ireland.  The bride asked for all bright citrus colors– and she got them!  Watermelon, orange, lemon, lime… it was a wash of color and the touches of rhinestones added drama in key places throughout the event, including the bride’s brilliant bouquet.

 

Sparkle and charm were everywhere throughout the event, thanks to Tipton Hurst’s own Chris Norwood, AIFD. The round buffets were topped by silver urns, a new rental item to Tipton Hurst brides, and pulled all Notification) of the bride’s favorite wedding elements together. The amazing oversized paper lanterns and white twinkle lights made the dance floor complete.  The lanterns are available for rent to Tipton Hurst brides.

Our friends at Rick’s Bakery placed rhinestone bands along the wedding cake.  What a “wow” effect!

These are a few of Wedding our June favorites from all over Little Rock.

           

Galvanized French watering cans lined the walkway Miami Dolphins Jerseys to the Roger’s House in downtown Little Rock.  Each was filled with billows of white baby’s breath, a central theme cheap NFL jerseys for this bride’s event.  The front door was festooned with a baby’s breath wreath created by Tipton Hurst designers.

One of our favorite elements of the entire wedding was the amazing bridal bouquet.  It was filled wholesalenfljerseyslan with cabbage roses, peonies, hydrangea, and Dusty Miller.  The collar of curly willow added a very dramatic touch, but kept the bouquet grounded with the bride’s mix of “shabby chic” charm.

Citrus was again a popular theme at a wedding party, celebrating a bride and groom who slipped away for a private wedding, then returned to celebrate with friends and family.  The temporibus Greek Orthodox Church was the setting of the event and guests were greeted by the bright citrus hues used throughout.  This is a great example of having fun with your table linens and really playing up the colors.  We enjoyed working with coordinator Debbie Murphy to make this special occasion happen.

 

 

     

Last, but not least, blue linens were set off by tall vases filled with both cut and whole lemons topped with large floral sprays of citrus colors.  Low blue and white porcelain bowls held lower arrangements on tables.  The Chenal Country Club was decked out both in the lobby for the bride’s cocktail hour as well Looks as in the ballroom.

 

This summer, we’ll bring you more on some of these amazing events Review and others in the works!