Here at Beneva Weddings, we’ve watched the flower crown trend escalate over the last several years, reaching a level of popularity not seen since the 1960s (and maybe ancient Greece before that). Songs like The Cowsills “I Love The Flower Girl” and Scott McKenzie’s “San Francisco” perfectly captured the free-spirited attitude of the last time […]
Such Great Heights
By Beneva Flowers & Plantscapes on March 12, 2018 in Floral Centerpieces, Floral Trends, Uncategorized
Wedding and reception flowers are scaling new heights—again. Brides and their floral design teams have given themselves over to a sense of fantasy and flight, a less-grounded approach to floral decor than ever before. And that includes the 80s, when everything from pedestals bearing an opulent spill of flowers (and ivy, lots and lots of […]
Flower-Inspired Cocktails For Your Reception Menu
By Beneva Flowers & Plantscapes on March 6, 2018 in Alternative Floral Ideas, Floral Trends, Uncategorized
We’re used to seeing flowers on the cocktail tables at wedding receptions, but what about in the cocktails themselves? Sure, it’s de rigueur to pop a sprig of rosemary or lavender into your signature drink, but these days, brides are getting even craftier about their craft cocktails. Floral alcohol is showing up on bar menus […]
2018 Trend Forecast: Wedding Bouquets
Here at Beneva Flowers, we love the bridal bouquet trends we’re seeing for 2018 so much we want to marry them. We now pronounce these the top 5: ONE: Bouquets are changing shape. We’re seeing designs that are elongated, rectangular and flat at the top, a kind of shelf of flowers that stretches farther than […]
Winter’s Wedding Flowers: A Tale Of Two Approaches
By Beneva Flowers & Plantscapes on February 19, 2018 in Floral Trends, Uncategorized, Wedding Planning
If you’ve never been to a winter wedding before and you’ve scored an invite to one this year, you’re in for a treat. Whether you find yourself traveling to Telluride or simply crossing the bridge to the Key for a ceremony in the sand, the cooler months entail a whole other nuptial style—and we here […]
Big Deal Backdrops
By Beneva Flowers & Plantscapes on February 7, 2018 in Floral Backdrops, Floral Trends, Sarasota weddings
Floral backdrops are having a moment, and it’s a big one. Gone are the traditional swags of flowers draped just so in favor of boldly artistic arrangements that say a lot about a couple’s style. And it makes sense. A wedding backdrop typically frames the ceremonial spot, so it’s a major focal point and a […]
Fall Weddings Edge out Summer Nuptials
Summer weddings have always been a bit iconic. In fact, #SummerWedding has been a trending hashtag for years. Perhaps there was a romantic reason, like the long, lingering evenings which allowed for extended receptions. Or maybe it was a more practical reason, as guests are more likely to be free to travel in the summer […]
Least Popular Wedding Traditions
Over the years, some wedding traditions will come and go, while others are here to stay. Lately, though, the wedding experts at Beneva Flowers have noticed some things changing. Observances that were once seen as standard at most weddings are giving way to fresh, current trends. Here is a list of some well-known wedding rituals […]
Regional Wedding Traditions
There are plenty of wedding rituals to choose from when planning your nuptials. Some may be part of your heritage and so non-negotiable, while others may just sound fun! As you prepare for your big day, the experts at Beneva Weddings have gathered a list of some regional wedding traditions to consider. Who knows? Maybe these ideas […]
Snapshot of 2017 Wedding Trends
Halfway through the year, the wedding community has seen some predictions regarding the hottest trends play out – and others fizzle out. But with 6 months of wedding days behind us, we can observe what is truly hot with couples. According to the wedding site theknot.com, here are just a few of the many 2017 […]