Fantasia Blooms Blog

Tricia and Keenan-congratulations! A beautiful wedding (and bride) at Poppy Ridge. More photos later

2010-10-24T19:02:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Suneera and Getty-beautiful ceremonies at the Purple Orchid Inn-More photos later

2010-10-17T07:56:00.000-07:00

Lisa and Scott's Hot Pink Wedding at Casa Real-Photography by Harry Who Photography

2010-10-10T11:08:00.000-07:00

2010 Livermore Valley Wine Country Wedding Faire-Photos for those who missed it (thanks, Mom)

2010-09-13T21:53:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Laura and Charlie-a summer wedding at the Purple Orchid Inn and photography by Secrestweddings.com. Thanks, Stephanie!

2010-08-23T08:37:00.000-07:00

Summer's here! Come by our booth at the Livermore Valley Wine Country Wedding Faire on September 12th.

2010-08-23T08:32:00.000-07:00

Here are Heather and Zach's Photos-thanks to Trudeau Studios!

2010-08-16T09:29:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Lisa and Scott and Judieann and Romeo-Two July Weddings

2010-08-01T16:19:00.000-07:00

Lisa and Scott had a hot pink and black color scheme-striking at Casa Real!

Outdoors, by the fountain at Martinelli Center with a nature theme-lovely!

Congratulations to Janelle and Jimmy (and thanks for the photos!)

2010-07-26T12:33:00.000-07:00

A summer wedding at Deer Ridge Vineyards

Livermore Shakespeare's Associates 2010 Benefit Dinner

2010-07-11T10:34:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Livermore Shakespeare's Associates for opening another season. If you haven't been to a production, you should attend this year. These are professional productions with professional actors. Always very well done and easy to understand. Check out "Romeo and Juliet" or "The Real Thing". More information at http://www.livermoreshakes.org/.

Two April Weddings and "Rent" at LPC

2010-04-11T20:58:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Karen and Randy and Kevin and Michelle! Two of our April weddings with very different themes-"blueberry and raspberry" and "spring tulips".

By the way, if you haven't seen "Rent" at Las Positas College, you really shouldn't miss it. We went to the matinee on Sunday and were amazed by the professionalism and talent of the entire cast and crew (not to mention the content of the play). Amazing! There are five performances left and it is the last production that will be held in the current theater.

Red Feather Winery Bridal Faire

2010-03-22T14:03:00.001-07:00

Here are some photos from this weekend's bridal faire at Red Feather Winery (in case you missed it!)

What's your floral personality?

2010-03-13T18:36:00.000-08:00

Here's a quick quiz to learn about your own floral personality or customize a perfect arrangement for someone you love. Just answer the questions with you or the recipient in mind and click submit to find your mix.

www.aboutflowers.com/floral-signature-quiz

Red Feather Winery Bridal Faire, March 20th!

2010-02-18T14:33:00.000-08:00

See samples of our work and pick up a coupon at the Red Feather Winery Bridal Faire on March 20th from 1:00-5:00 p.m. It will be set up like an actual wedding, with food and champagne samples and a fashion show! Red Feather Winery (www.redfeatherwinery.com) is located at 5700 Greenville Road in beautiful Livermore wine country.

Fall Wedding at Rodrigue-Molyneaux Winery, Photography by Ultra-Spective Photography

2010-01-16T12:01:00.000-08:00

Deep reds and burgundy, mixed with gold, pearls and grapevine wreaths are the perfect compliment to a fall wedding in the vineyard at Rodrigue-Molyneaux Winery in beautiful Livermore Valley.

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-23T10:44:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays to everyone. I can't believe this year is coming to a close. The Livermore Valley Wine Country Wedding Faire was a great success and dates are booking fast, especially in July and August. Our Bridal Faire promotion ends December 31, 2009 (book your date with deposit and get 10% off the entire order).

Best wishes for a great holiday and a fantastic 2010!

Summer Cornflower Wedding-Photography by MichaelHawkinsPhotography.com

2009-10-20T10:37:00.001-07:00

Bright blue cornflowers, cymbidium orchids, roses, hydrangeas and shells for a beach-themed summer wedding in Livermore Wine Country.

Stern Grove Organic Wedding

2009-10-14T09:59:00.000-07:00

A San Francisco Wedding at Stern Grove, with California-grown organic and veriflora certified flowers. An eco-concious bride, reducing the carbon footprint one step at a time (no pun intended!).

Livermore Wine Country Wedding Faire

2009-10-02T14:58:00.001-07:00

Thanks to all of you who stopped by our booth at the Livermore Valley Wine Country Wedding Faire last weekend. The Faire was a huge success! Just so you know, the wedding flower package was won by a person in Pleasanton. Here are some photos of our booth.

Livermore Valley Wine Country Wedding Faire

2009-09-19T17:37:00.000-07:00

Come visit our booth at the Livermore Valley Wine Country Wedding Faire. See samples of our work, pick up a coupon and enter our giveaway for a complete wedding flower package. Hope to see you there!

Livermore's Harvest Wine Festival

2009-08-27T19:43:00.000-07:00

Look for our work Labor Day Weekend (Sunday and Monday) at Rodrigue-Molyneaux Winery on Marina Avenue in Livermore!

A fresh color scheme of blue, green and white (with a touch of apricot) at Rios-Lovell Winery. Photography by Cameron Ingalls.

2009-07-12T13:51:00.001-07:00

Move over Tiffany Blue, Pink is in......

2009-02-09T07:48:00.001-08:00

I'm a firm believer that whatever style you want for your wedding or event, it's in vogue.

Having said that, there are trends that are more popular than others. Tiffany Blue and Chocolate have been a popular trend for the last few years. Now we are seeing a move to pink and chocolate. I have to admit it's a luscious, romantic combination, rich and innocent at the same time.

Some other trends that are expected to be big in the next few years are: Green/Organic-shades of green and brown with natural elements; Ethnic-with rich jewel-tones; Modern-combinations of black, white and brown; "Whisper"-soft tones of creams, grays and blues paired with browns (California Cut Flower Commission); and Value-arrangements that do double-duty, flowers that are cost-effective (like the carnation-out of style for years, but making a come-back).

All in all, it's an exciting time in the floral business. As the economy changes, so does business. We need to provide exceptional value for every customer dollar. We're looking forward to the challenge.

Wedding Trends for 2009-Organic and Socially Responsible

2009-01-31T18:50:00.001-08:00

Interested in having an organic or socially responsible event? You're not alone. One of the trends we're seeing in every industry is the moving forward on the environmental and social fronts. In the floral design industry, this translates to using organic and socially responsible materials. There are more and better options for these materials that ever before as growers and manufacturers scramble to keep up with the new demand; flowers, containers; preservatives; ribbons; you name it. Have you heard the buzz about bamboo? Bamboo is a sustainable crop, easy and quick to grow-in fact, I've always thought of it as a weed. Well, I'm changing my mind (maybe it's a good weed). It seems like almost anything can be made from bamboo. You can have a beautiful event and keep your impact on the environment and people as minimal as possible. Check out our website for examples of organic and socially responsible materials. www.fantasiablooms.com

Next week's trend: Is Tiffany Blue and Chocolate Out?