Growing Joy with Plants - Wellness Rooted in Nature, Houseplants, Gardening and Plant Care
Maria Failla- Happy Plant Lady and Author of Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness
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Wedding Flowers 101: How to Choose Blooms That Last: Best of Growing Joy Replay
• 71 minWhen I got engaged, I figured choosing wedding flowers would be the easy part. I'm a plant person, right? Wrong. Wedding florals are an entire world of their own, and I was lucky to have a florist who walked me through all of it and built the floral landscape of my dreams. That florist is Corina of The Botaniste, and in this Best of Growing Joy episode, she's sharing the wedding flower crash course I wish I'd had from day one. We get into how to choose blooms that actually hold up and don't wilt (spoiler: several of my first picks were a hard no), why conditioning matters more than expensive stems, how to work with seasonal availability instead of fighting it, and how to lean on greenery to stretch your budget. Corina also covers the trends she's seeing, how to talk to a florist even if you don't know a single flower name, and how to repurpose arrangements so they outlast the ceremony. And if a wedding isn't in your future, don't skip this one because it all applies to backyard bouquets and dinner party tables too! In this episode, we learn: [02:22] Introducing Corina [04:16] What to expect of the last episode of My Botanically Inspired Wedding Series [09:29] Corina shares her experiences planning wedding florals with couples [10:33] Why Pinterest is every bride’s best friend AND worst enemy [11:52] How Corina became a plant lady and how she started The Botaniste [17:29] Corina’s biggest influences in floral styling [18:18] What are current and upcoming trends for wedding flowers? [19:46] What elements are there in a tablescape? [22:28] Is there a difference between wedding flowers and event flowers? [26:14] Maria shares her decision-making process with her wedding florals [28:02] How flowers elevate any event [29:26] How to preserve your wedding flowers [31:00] What are the best and the worst flowers to have at your wedding? [34:01] Which flower is an alternative to peonies? [35:54] New rose varieties to try in your wedding flowers [39:27] How to condition cut flowers [41:23] How to keep cut hydrangeas from wilting [42:58] Where to get the best organic indoor and outdoor gardening products [44:12] Planning to grow from seeds this coming garden season? [48:15] How to work with florists and where to start with your wedding flower planning [52:33] Building a trusting relationship with your wedding florist [55:08] Corina’s advice for couples planning to DIY their wedding [58:51] Maria’s garland and greenery vision [01:00:40] How to style a wedding with greenery [01:03:38] Incorporating bud vases in your wedding [01:07:55] Adding statement greenery to your wedding venue and reception [01:12:49] What you should know about greenery [01:14:38] Corina’s ultimate tip for wedding planners and contractors [01:15:15] Corina’s current favorite flowers and combinations [01:17:00] What Maria loved about blushing bride protea [01:18:08] Where you can hire Corina as your florist [01:20:25] Maria’s Wedding Series reflections Mentioned in our conversation: Check out Corina's video on how to arrange a big bridal bouquet! Lush Magnolia Flower Preservation artist DIY Wedding Copper Arbor blog BAGR Episode: 3 Plant Inspired DIY Wedding Ideas that Live on After the Big Day BAGR Episode: 26 Ways to Incorporate Plants Into Your Wedding BAGR Blog: 26 Ways to Incorporate Plants Into Your Wedding What flower would you love to have in your wedding bouquet? Check out the full show notes and blog for the blooms that actually hold up on your wedding day! Follow Corina: Website Instagram Facebook Yelp Follow Maria and Growing Joy: Order my book: Growing Joy: The Plant Lover's Guide to Cultivating Happiness (and Plants)by Maria Failla, Illustrated by Samantha Leung Join the Bloom and Grow Garden Party Community Platform & App AKA the plantiest and kindest corner of the internet! Get your FREE 2-week trial here! Take the Plant Parent Personality Quiz (Get the perfect plants, projects and educational resources for YOUR Lifestyle) Support Bloom and Grow Radio by becoming a Plant Friend on Patreon! Instagram: @growingjoywithmaria Tiktok: @growingjoywithmaria Subscribe to the Growing Joy Youtube channel! /growingjoywithmaria Website: www.growingjoywithmaria.com Pinterest: @growingjoywithmaria Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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