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This weekend we get a wonderful review of an amazing florist, Blossom and Basket
Boutique located in Mt. Airy, Maryland.
Not only was Rene a dream to work with at my own August wedding, the Boutique
is also a 2009 & 2010 Wedding Wire’s Choice Winner as well as The Knot 2010 &
2011 DC Area Best of Weddings and The Knot 2011 Best of Baltimore Weddings.
Rene Bonde of Blossom and Basket got involved in floral design by taking a floral
design class in high school. She also worked in local floral shops and entered many
floral design competitions through 4-H where she snagged the prestigious award of
“Grand Award Winner” of the competition. These experiences fueled her passion she
hasn’t looked back.
Katie-Where do you find inspiration for your floral arrangements?
Rene-The flowers themselves, fabrics, paintings, magazines, etc.
K-What kind of “homework” should a bride do before meeting with a florist?
R- *Bring swatches and photos of fashion for bride and bridesmaids as
well as have color schemes picked.
K-How can a bride incorporate the holidays into her wedding flowers?
Blossom and Basket Boutique
3 N. Main Street
Mount Airy MD 21771
301-829-8300
www.blossomandbasketboutique.com
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/blossomandbasket
Twitter http://twitter.com/blossombasket
Not only was Rene a dream to work with at my own August wedding, the Boutique
is also a 2009 & 2010 Wedding Wire’s Choice Winner as well as The Knot 2010 &
2011 DC Area Best of Weddings and The Knot 2011 Best of Baltimore Weddings.
Rene Bonde of Blossom and Basket got involved in floral design by taking a floral
design class in high school. She also worked in local floral shops and entered many
floral design competitions through 4-H where she snagged the prestigious award of
“Grand Award Winner” of the competition. These experiences fueled her passion she
hasn’t looked back.
Katie-Where do you find inspiration for your floral arrangements?
Rene-The flowers themselves, fabrics, paintings, magazines, etc.
K-What kind of “homework” should a bride do before meeting with a florist?
R- *Bring swatches and photos of fashion for bride and bridesmaids as
well as have color schemes picked.
- Bring a general list where you want to have flowers – i.e. bridesmaids, mothers, fathers, alter, centerpieces, church, etc.
K-What flowers would you recommend for a winter bride?R-Roses, lilies, tulips, branches and winter greens.
K-Do you have any favorite winter color schemes for weddings?
R-I just did a black, white and silver theme with pops of dark burgundy with lots of sparkle and gems – absolutely awesome!
K-Do you have any favorite winter color schemes for weddings?
R-I just did a black, white and silver theme with pops of dark burgundy with lots of sparkle and gems – absolutely awesome!
K-How can a bride incorporate the holidays into her wedding flowers?
R-
*Ornaments as favors hanging on a tree in the reception room
- Have guests sign ornaments instead of a guest book – ready made decorations for the 1st Christmas together.
- Embrace the colors of the season – if your church will be decorated with red poinsettias for your day, don’t pick orange and yellow for your scheme. You will have to do too much to hide what is already there.
K-How can clients get in contact with you?
R-Phone and email are the best!
R-Phone and email are the best!
Blossom and Basket Boutique
3 N. Main Street
Mount Airy MD 21771
301-829-8300
www.blossomandbasketboutique.com
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/blossomandbasket
Twitter http://twitter.com/blossombasket
My Bridal Bouquet! We incorporated flowers and crystals. We also included feathers in various centerpieces and in my husband’s boutonniere as a surprise .
I think it’s time my husband put a call in for birthday and Valentine’s day flowers.
-Katie
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