Flowers for Fall Weddings in Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado - Edwards Florist

Autumn in the Colorado Rocky Mountains is magical.  The weather, the colors, the impossibly blue skies.  This season a favorite for many who live in the Vail Valley as the mild temperatures and perfect landscape provide the perfect backdrop for hikes and bikes rides as well as festivals, cultural events and of course, weddings. The beautiful scenery and abundance of weekend activities in Vail and Beaver Creek make this a perfect venue for your romantic day.

Flowers from Edwards, CO’s premier flower shop are the essential accessory for your wedding dresses and décor.  They are like jewelry - the perfect arrangements can add a tone to your wedding, whether it is sophistication and glamor or casual coolness.  New trends in fall arrangements and bouquets eschew the fall cliché of orange and auburn color schemes.  Try one of these beautiful ideas for a fresh, savvy look to your floral adornments.

Deep, Rich Hues

Purple, aubergine and garnet can make a stunning counterpoint to white dresses.  Evoking the same mood as deep, vibrant fall colors, but a bit more glam, these regal hues are a beautiful counterpoint to a white wedding dress, sparkling china and gleaming silver.  Choose stunning varieties of orchids such as Purple Vanda or Purple Phalaenopsis to create this effect.  Fuschia and deep purple Calla Lillies have a modern shape and unmistakable smoky rich color that can achieve an amazing effect when grouped in monotone bouquets, or in contrasting arrangements with chartreuse greenery. 

Earthy Elements

Try adding a little bit of harvest- invoking earthiness to your wedding arrangements.  We can add nontraditional versions of organic elements such as herbs and berries to achieve a complexity of shapes and colors in a bouquet.  Fiddlehead ferns, with their naturally swirling shape, are one way to achieve this dramatic effect.  Herbs like Sage,  Lavender and Rosemary add a fragrant garden-inspired addition to flowers.  Brunia berries in nontraditional shades of silvery grey, or the foggy white woodsy snowberry, available August – November, beget an organic, modern air to arrangements. 

Gold & Saffron

Skip the sunset sunflowers and instead think outside the box with Orange Makara and Speckled Tiger Orchids, Orange Ranunculus and Mango Calla Lilies to create a sexy take on this fall-inspired color way.  By modernizing the shades of gold and orange as well as the shape of the flowers, we can put a new spin on a traditional theme to make it mod.

Grey

“Grey s the new black” is a common quip amongst fashion and home designers.  This trend is taking hold for good reason- grey has a polished llok and complements every color from bright to subdued.  There are many approaches to getting the refined look of grey in flowers.   Sweetheart Graden Rose in Quartz is a pewter-lavender grey that look amazing with ranunculus and creamy Hypericum Berries or sterling Brunia Berries for a lavish bouquet.  Slivery grey foliage adds to the understated drama when combined with classic creamy white flowers.  Hydrangeas are another classic fall flower perfect for wedding arrangements, and are available in complex, muted shades of grey-purple.  And one of our favorites of late- truly modern, stunningly simple white Anemones with a dark charcoal-grey center.  Tie up your bouquet or vase with rich silvery satin ribbon to complete this sultry look. 

Texture

Fall’s harvest of garden flowers and foliage is abundant with texture.  The architecture of your flowers is as important as the color, as it helps creates a mood and set the stage for your wedding theme. Crysanthemums are abundantly available in fall, and are often considered to be the quintessential fall wedding flower.  The pom-pom like shape can be packed into a clean, compact arrangement, or interspersed more loosely in a casual bouquet.  Try chartreuse and pink mums in combination for a preppy crisp colorful bouquet.  Dahlias are another stellar structural blossom and are available in vibrant hues of stunning magenta, red, brilliant orange and even deep purple.  They represent garden beauty and fall as they bloom from late July through the fall.  In addition to the flowers, pods, succulents and branches are classic, trendy ways to step up your arrangements and make them complex and intriguing. 

Whatever you can dream, we can make it happen in flowers for your perfect Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado fall wedding!

Cedar’s Flower Shop – pretty, simple. Vail flower shops and Edwards florist that delivers from East Vail to Eagle, CO with same-day delivery service and worldwide delivery available. Call us at 970-926-6566, email us cedarsflowershop@comcast.com, or visit www.cedarsflowershop.com today.

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Floriography by Cedar's Flower Shop in Edwards, CO

Floriography: The Meaning of Flowers

“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”…  true!  But, it would not then be a rose.  Cedar's Flower Shop not only knows Colorado flowers, but knows all flowers and why they matter.

Everyone loves getting flower delivery at their home or office. Did you ever wonder why and what emotion do they invoke?  What thoughts do they inspire?  And in the end, what do they mean?  Flowers are not just meant to look beautiful.  They are meant to tell someone what you mean to them.

Floriography: Double Bloom Azaleas symbolize Passion

The language of flowers is called floriography.  It was a Victorian-era method of communication.  Much of the language of the Victorian- Era has been lost, but it still remains that floriography of today exists, just not as extensively.

The floral guide is complicated yet not unwieldy. Each different flower means something, and each different color of each different flower means something different.  In fact, the list can include flowers that some people have never heard of, even flowers that wouldn’t normally be considered flowers - like lemon balm or shamrock.

To make it easy, we will stick with some of the basics.  That way you can easily understand why purple lilacs or azaleas are good flowers for weddings.  Or why buttercups and yellow poppies make good flowers for events. 

Floriography: Yellow Poppies symbolize Success

A purple lilac symbolizes the first emotions of love, azaleas are passion.  Buttercups symbolize riches while the yellow poppy means success.  To make it easy we can work with some of the basics: 

Roses

Red	True Love
White	Silence or innocence, purity, humility, false love
Yellow	Friendship, jealousy, infidelity, dying love
Pink	Grace
Burgundy	Unconscious beauty
Coral/ Orange	Desire, passion
Red and White together	United
Red and Yellow together	Joy, happiness, excitement
Thornless	Love at first sight

Carnations

General	Fascination, love
Red	Deep romantic love, passion
White	Sweet and lovely, innocence, pure love, faithful
Pink	A woman’s love, mother’s love
Yellow	Rejection, disdain
Purple	Whimsical, changeable, unreliable
Striped	No
Solid color	Yes

Other Flowers

Begonias	Beware
Bird of Paradise	Liberty
Daisy	Innocence, loyal love, purity
Hollyhock	Ambition
Iris	Good News
Lily	Purity, desire, passion
Orchid	Refined beauty
Tulip	Undying, hopeless love

Floriography: Purple Lilacs symbolize Love

While flowers have a multitude of different meanings, what remains about them is no matter what the underlying theme may be- receiving or sending flowers is truly a gift.  Whether you are looking for flowers delivered to your best friend for having a baby, your favorite love because of a birthday, or even your mother on Mother’s Day - flowers are a gift that gives at the very least a smile. Now you know what you mean when you send them.

Floriography is fun!  So is receiving a beautiful bouquet, so let Cedar's Flower Shop in Edwards, CO deliver flowers for your wedding in Vail, CO, flowers for your special events and celebration, or just deliver flowers.  They can design a beautiful bouquet full of meaning.

Cedar's Flower Shop - Pretty, Simple.  Located in Edwards, Cedar's Flower Shop has the Vail Valley's largest selection of fresh cut flowers.  Call 970.926.6566 or visit www.cedarsflowershop.com.

SUMMER WEDDINGS AT CEDAR’S FLOWER SHOP IN VAIL AND BEAVER CREEK, CO

You’re getting married!  There is not a more exciting time in life than planning weddings in Vail, CO - one of the most memorable days of your life.  Flower are a large part of your big day, expressing the unique beauty of your wedding day, coordinating colors of your bridesmaids’ dresses, serving as décor during the ceremony as well as the party, and can also be party favors for your guests.

Summer weddings in Vail and Beaver Creek, Co are riddled with beauty - colors range from bright pinks to yellows, whites to reds, greens to purples, and all of those in between.

Summer is a wonderful season for wedding as the possibilities and variety of floral arrangements is endless. Choose a florist carefully when choosing your flowers as they should be able to understand your needs:  Where will you be getting married?  Is it indoors or outside?  How long will your flowers need to keep?  What style are you looking to portray?  What is your budget?  Once you and your Vail florist understand the answers to these questions, choosing flowers will be an easy task.

Roses, hydrangeas, calla lilies, all kinds of daisies, ranunculus, hyacinth, tulips, iris, orchids, and more are readily available romantic flowers for summer weddings.  For a more modern twist, incorporate tiger lilies, poppies, or even Birds of Paradise.  Of course, the ultimate summer wedding flower, the Peony, is both beautiful and fragrant.  The trick with choosing wedding flowers is to know your theme, your personality, your guests, and most importantly your budget.

Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts offer beautiful backdrops for weddings. From both the Vail and Beaver Creek Chapels, to the wedding deck atop Vail Mountain, or the multitude of hotel options that fit all budgets, there are few places in between where you would like to say your “I Do’s!”  Your flowers will simply add to the beauty of the natural back drop.

Cedar’s Flower Shop specializes in bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, ceremony flower arrangements, centerpieces, and flowers for your wedding cake.  Cedar’s Flower Shop encourages you to enjoy the day while they help make your Vail Valley wedding beautiful.

Cedar’s Flower Shop – pretty, simple – with over 15 years of experience in the floral industry and acute knowledge of the Vail Valley.  For more information or to inquire about wedding flowers, visit www.cedarsflowershop.com or call (970) 926-6566.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT CEDAR’S FLOWER SHOP IN EDWARDS, CO

Spring is so wondrous in so many ways: the snow begins to melt, the days are longer and the spring flowers begin to bloom.  For many of us, spring flowers may conjure up images of pastel colored tulips or perhaps the bright yellow of a daffodil.  But there are so many other flowers that are synonymous with spring - orchids, hyacinth, freesia and peonies.  With so many beautiful blooms in season, no wonder so many Vail and Beaver Creek brides choose spring weddings!

Cedars Flower Shop, conveniently located in Edwards, Colorado, also comes alive in spring.  Our coolers are filled floor to ceiling (literally!) with the brightest, freshest most scintillating blossoms and blooms in the Vail Valley.  Let us create a rich combination of all that spring has to offer for you or someone you love. Here is a sampling of what spring has to offer at Cedar’s – not just tulips and daffodils…

Amaryllis – Known for their deep red hue, amaryllis, with their broad petals, can truly make a monochromatic arrangement pop!

Daisy – We all know a daisy! This sweet and simple flower is an all-American favorite for adults and children alike. Their petals come in a variety of hues: traditional white, yellow and lavender.  Nothing welcomes spring like the feminine daisy.

Dahlia – These beauties can bloom to be as large as a dinner plate!  As a member of the daisy family, they have similar petals in many more clusters.  The simple yet elegant Dahlia come in a wide-variety of colors.  We happen to fancy the pink!

Freesia – With their trumpet-like petals and long, lanky stems, the delicate freesia can add height and drama to your arrangement or add a subtle touch to a man’s lapel on the big day!  Freesia comes in the softest white, golden yellow, orange, red, pink, mauve, lavender, purple and bi-colors. Because of its notable fragrance, freesia is a favorite in many fragrance oils, candles, soaps and aromatherapy.  This is a spring flower that will add beauty and elegance to any in-home arrangement or bridal bouquet –you’re your most relaxing massage! 

Hyacinth – Not too many flowers can boast a day in their honor – unless you’re the hyacinth.  Mark your calendar as March 7 is World Hyacinth Day!  They come in a variety of colors from the whitest white, to the lemoniest yellow, heavenly hues of blue and lavender, hot and light pinks and corals. These sweet smellers are also very popular candle scents. With their thick emerald green leaves and petals that resemble a star burst, the hyacinth is a sure crowd pleaser year after year. 

Peony – The peony epitomizes beauty and grace.  The Audrey Hepburn of flowers.  The elegant peony is most popularly known for its small, tightly closed buds, but when the peony blooms, the flower explodes into a large, round ball overflowing with the sweet smell of spring!  Light pink, hot pink and white are the most popular shades of the peony.  This is an absolute favorite among spring brides. 

These are just a few of our spring favorites.  We hope you’ll stop by our shop and welcome spring to the Vail Valley with us.  Give us a call and let us create a beautiful spring palette for you or create the wedding of your dreams.  You can see some of our creations on the web at www.cedarsflowershop.com   You’ll be glad you did!  Cedar’s Flowers Shop -  Pretty. Simple