Philadelphia Flower Show Part II

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Wedding Consultations

This is the time of year when I have the opportunity to meet with couples who are planning their Weddings. It is an exciting time and there is so much to do.  I decided to do a few posts about consultations that you may find interesting and helpful.  I think one of the first questions I am asked is, "How soon do I make an appointment to come and talk to you?"  I like to answer that one with a few questions of my own.
When you begin your planning there are some very important things to have done before you talk to your floral designer.
Here is my list of what items should be done before we meet:
       Your Wedding Date Selected
       Your Ceremony & Reception Site Reserved
       Your Dress and the colors you plan to use

These are the building blocks that a floral designer needs to begin to create your wedding flowers.  When you have the above items confirmed and purchased, then it is time to come and talk to me.  There is also a lot of benefits to retaining the vendors you want to use especially when you plan to get married in the popular months of May & June. 

The next question I am asked is 'Do you offer Flower Packages?'
Weddings are such an important event and I believe that each one should be treated on a personal level so that the floral designs created will be a mirror image of the couple who plan to celebrate one of the most important events in their lives with family and friends.  When you begin one of life's grandest journeys allow the flowers to tell 'your love story'.

Well stay tuned for the next episode of Bridal Consultations and if you have any questions or comments I would love to hear from you.

The March Lion

The month of March arrives like a 'Lion' . . and I could not resist sharing one of my favorite lions with all of you.  March is such a great time of year here in Pennsylvania
full of events . . like the Philadelphia International Flower Show which begins this weekend . . I will be there on Friday, March 11th . . can't wait to share my pictures and stories with all of you .. . well let me know how your March arrived . . I would love to hear from you!!! 

International Floral Blogs

Networking is so much fun in the world of flowers - I just became a member of the International Floral Blogs . . .just click on the banner and check out this great source of information.

After the Valentine's Day Event

'The Magic of Love & A Cure For Cancer' Fundraising Event may be over but the memories of the day linger on.  So many of you to thank . . our supporters who came out and purchased roses & cookies, Chris Frey, Owner of Allentown Floral Company, who found some 'Magic' Roses that were still available during this very busy time in the Floral Industry, the media especially Blue Ridge Cable TV 13 who came to visit Best Buds on 2/8  and again on 2/11 to interview and record the Day's Events, Diane O'Donnell, Chairperson of the Carbon Tamaqua Unit of the American Cancer Society Relay FOR Life, who energized all of us,  Erica Heery, Cake Artist & Owner of La Mia Torta Custom Cake Studio, who created those YUMMO heart shaped butter cookies that would have made Martha Stewart green with envy & my family who shared me with all of you so I could help make Valentine's Day 2011 stand for more than the commercial holiday many make it out to be.  I would like to dedicate this first 'Magic of Love & A Cure For Cancer' Fundraiser to all of our family and friends whose lives have been 'touched' by Cancer & to the memory of our good friend, Ron Spagnoletti, who lost his battle with Lung Cancer in January -- your golfing buddies miss you!

The Magic of Love & A Cure For Cancer Fundraiser

Just wanted to share with all of you the gorgeous poster my friend and co-sponsor Erica, Owner of La Mia Torta Custom Cake Studio created for our Valentine Event which takes place on Friday, February 11th from 12 Noon until 6 PM.
Also more updates . . . Blue Ridge Cable TV 13  plans on visiting Best Buds on Tuesday, February 8th to interview Erica and myself regarding this event.  We are pleased to announce that we will have a special guest join us -- Diane O'Donnell, the Chairperson of the Carbon Tamaqua Unit of the American Cancer Society's Relay FOR Life!!!
So tune in and you will not only get to meet all of us but you will get a preview of the 'Magic' Series Roses & Cookies!!!
If you haven't ordered yours yet --- don't wait . . call today and join us in this very worthy Valentine Campaign!