It is a great time of year to look back on the 2019 season. When we started in 2007, we saw mostly round bouquets. The odd Bride would have the courage to break up the ball bouquets with greenery but not many. Rounded rose bouquets, which in my eye, are still a classic were the norm. Through the years we saw the ball bouquets move to a more textured look. Then about 4 years ago garden style took over. Greenery was it.
We saw garden style weddings most of the year with lots of laid garland on the tables. Such a great look and luckily it does not look like it’s going anywhere for 2020. A few new touches we saw were the addition of dried, earthy elements like pampas grass and dried foliage and flowers. Bridesmaids’ bouquets and pew decorations with just silver dollar eucalyptus were abundant this year.
Colour wise blush pink, white & cream are still at an all time high with deep red thrown in as an accent. Classic all whites were present and stunning as usual. Bright’s seem to be making a comeback in reds, bright pinks, purples, oranges, and yellows. We had some phenomenal weddings where they allowed us to use bright colours. So fun! Antique colours in blush pink, tan and taupe were still in the mix but not as prevalent, sadly as they are stunning. Yellow and whites did not make an appearance this year for us again sadly such a fresh mix.
Head tables covered in bud vase size arrangements in varying colours and sizes were something new we saw. I mean covered from tip to toe and 2 or 3 deeps. A single rose in a bud vase in a square pattern made a big hit at the Parq Hotel this year.
We have amazing venues we work with such as Brix and Mortar, Brock House, Cecil Green, The Loft at Earls, UBC Sage Bistro and Koerner’ Pub was a big addition this year. Hart House, Swaneset and Westwood Plateau were abundant but so were more personal venues such as family homes, local pubs and gardens. The best thing about your wedding is to pick somewhere that means something to you.
We are quoting steadily for 2020 and have a few weekends that are filling up fast, but we are excited to see what is booking. Tall table centers that are more garden style seem to be back. Lots of greenery and not very round. Garland on tables whether made or laid is always lovely. Bouquets are garden style but with more flowers than greenery, it does increase costs but it is a stunning look.
We are excited to see what else 2020 brings. Each year is a new experience, new challenges, and memories.
