SATIRO EVENTS BY FLAVIA POLDI
Floral Design Advice By Amy Rivers
WINK DESIGN & EVENTS
their wedding day and whether it’s
are a lot of asymmetrical designs that are interesting for guests to
a simple walk down the aisle or rolling out the red carpets and
look at.” — Andrea Eppolito, Andrea Eppolito Wedding & Events
Every bride has a picture of
ornamental carriages, flowers usually place high on a bride’s list of priorities. With consideration to factors like wedding location, vari-
“Greenery is the true protagonist of the new trends, an extremely
ety of flowers, and the season, the average American bride spends
natural shade of green. It is a neutral color that wants to enhance
around 8-10% of their overall wedding budget on flowers.
the beauty of nature. It does not belong to a specific season but can be reproduced at any time of the year in combination with
But what if you want beyond average? Working with an event de-
other neutral, but still brilliant and intense shades, which will make
signer that specializes in floral design will help you transform your
versatile and impressive palettes.” — Flavia Poldi, Satiro Events by
wedding into something magical and unique. We spoke with flo-
Flavia Poldi
ral and event designers in a number of countries to get a feel for trends and innovations in floral design for the modern bride. Here’s
“The trend we are seeing more and more of and that is continu-
what they had to say.
ing on from the last couple of years is floral pieces and statement pieces, such as floral centerpieces, hanging floral chandeliers, floral
Trends
table runners, flower walls and floral entrance structures. We love
“Creativity! Wedding clients are moving away from standard flo-
sia Bridger, Celebrations by Alysia
these trends and believe they will continue for some time.” — Aly-
ral arrangements to create looks that show a personal reflection of their journey and who they are as a couple. Our clients want
“There is certainly a trend for organic weddings; using a lot of
their guests to walk in and say “OMG, that’s sooooo them!” We
greenery and making it feel that décor and florals are natural and
try to make each wedding uniquely special through dramatic light-
part of the actual venue. There is a also a trend for couples going
ing, designer inspired linens and exciting entertainment, to name a
beyond the standard simple vase of flowers on a table with choos-
few…but, we have to admit, the florals are our favorite! A current
ing nicer types of arrangements with big/colorful flowers — mov-
trend we love involves using distinctive vessels to take an ordinary
ing away from the all-white concept.” — Stella Chanioti of Modish
arrangement and turn it into an extraordinary focal piece showing
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the couple’s personality. Although still very beautiful, mercury glass and clear vases are no longer what our clients expect. They want
“The floral trend at the moment is definitely loose whimsical florals
to see dimension, drama and sophistication at every turn!” — Kim
that are lush and natural in composition. Brides are much more
Tran, Wink Design & Events
open to having greenery in their arrangements to add contrast and texture. There is also a trend in incorporating color into the florals
“One of my favorite trends is mixed centerpieces. Couples are de-
which steps away from the traditional white and blush weddings.”
signing table centerpieces of varying heights with mixed floral It’s a
— Cristina Barragan, Posh Peony Floral and Event Design
great way to keep the eye moving, and add life to the room. There