Your bridal bouquet is talking. Let Beneva Weddings explain. Floriography, the study of the language of flowers, has been around since Victorian times, when full-blown expressions of love weren’t the convention. Lovers communicated their feelings and intentions instead through flowers, creating small bouquets that spoke volumes—symbolically. A romantic pursuit might have to refer to her […]
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7 Questions To Ask Your Wedding Florist
As established wedding floral designers, Beneva Weddings has been asked every question in the book by potential clients, and we’re here to tell you, not all of them are created equal. We get it. The process of selecting vendors who will be trusted to execute the biggest details of your biggest day is daunting. Whether […]
Have A Wedding Inspired By The Subtropics (because you probably live in them)
We live in paradise. There, we said it. Beneva Weddings has no compunction about calling a spade a spade, or in this case, a subtropic a subtropic. Because that’s what our climate is, and it is directly responsible for the flora and fauna that thrive here. The character of our landscape is defined by the […]
Discovering Fall’s Floral Landscape
By Beneva Flowers & Plantscapes on May 7, 2018 in Bouquets, Cakes, Floral Backdrops, Floral Trends, Uncategorized
September and October are the most popular months to get married in the U.S., excepting the South in general. For us here in Sarasota, October is a glorious month for marriage, as is November. Sure, our Fall may look a little different than everybody else’s, but it’s got its own kind of beauty. The kind […]
Add A Little Floral Flavor To Your Dinner Table
If we here at Beneva Weddings told you you could serve your entire wedding reception dinner in flowers, would you believe us? Flowers have been used as a culinary item for millennia, and now they’re back, appearing on menus as a major ingredient. Sprinkle a candied violet on a cupcake and watch it transform into […]
And The Bride Wore Flowers In Her Hair
Every bride will tell you, wedding hair is a major deal. They spend months finalizing their look with a stylist, turning to Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration until finally bringing the fantasy to life. One of the most popular adornments to any style, from boho waves to complicated braids, is flowers. Since ancient times, women […]
Pinterest-Worthy Wedding Flowers
Let’s talk Pinterest. Specifically, the brides and grooms who use it. According to a 2017 Pinterest blog, 40 million people use the site annually in wedding planning, saving nearly 900 million Pins every year. They’re looking to build vision boards for everything from wedding gowns to reception lighting. In fact, 38 million boards on the […]
Finding Favor With Flower Favors
For centuries, we’ve been giving favors at weddings. It began as a way to include nuptial guests in the good vibes associated with the bride and groom, as well as a means to exhibit wealth and prosperity. Today, it’s understood to be a polite gesture of thanks and a way of offering wedding guests a […]
Riveting Ways To Display Those Flowers
By Beneva Flowers & Plantscapes on March 31, 2018 in Floral Centerpieces, Uncategorized, Wedding Planning
So you’ve selected the gorgeous blooms for your wedding ceremony and reception, working with your floral design team to make your wildest flower dreams come true on the big day. But beyond the bouquets and boutonnieres, there’s another important consideration to be had: how will those table flowers—especially the ones at the reception—be displayed? Flower […]
Five Spring Bouquets We Love
It’s that time again. Fresh, delightful spring is back, and its wedding bouquets are better than ever. We here at Beneva Weddings have narrowed down the field (pun intended) to five of our favorite styles, along with the bride they’re best suited for. Read on to discover your dream spring bouquet. The Natural Big, wild […]