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Choosing colors for your wedding!

All the preparation involved in planning a wedding can be stressful and overwhelming.  Specifically, choosing the colors of your flowers, decorations, and bridal party can pose a significant challenge.  Whether you are contemplating one, two, or numerous colors for your wedding, FiftyFlowers.com is here to help make your decisions a little easier.

Adobe Kuler is a free internet software that can be very useful to brides in determining their color scheme and/or color palate for their wedding.  This program is broken down into different sections and menus which make browsing the database of color themes a little less painless and trouble-free.  What makes this program so useful to brides is that the color schemes and palates have been compiled and submitted by your community of peers and professionals.  If you are a bride and at a loss when it comes to picking colors for your wedding, go to http://kuler.adobe.com and begin your search with the help of the community by looking at the newest, most popular, and highest rated color themes.

Once you have narrowed down the colors for your wedding, go to FiftyFlowers.com to search by color to find the most beautiful and elegant flowers available only a click away.  If you have any questions or need help determining what color or flower you are interested in for your wedding, remember you can chat live with our friendly customer service representatives or give us a call at 877-50ROSES.

What you did not know about Ecuadorian Roses!

Here are some interesting facts on Premium Ecuadorian roses.

• Ecuador is located on the equator and provides approximately 13 hours a day of sunlight for roses
• Roses are planted in over 3,500 hectares throughout the Andean provinces at an altitude between 2,500 and 3,200 meters above sea level.
• In 2005, a flower show was held in Russia and Ecuadorian roses received a gold metal for quality surpassing countries such as the U.S., Holland, Germany, and Columbia.
• Ecuador is a key element in the flower market accounting for the highest percentage of flowers being exported.  Countries following Ecuador are Europe consisting of 20% of the market, Russia 14%, and various other countries making up 5%.
• The U.S. is the largest country that imports Ecuadorian roses.

Fiftyflowers.com sells an extensive variety of roses in various sizes (stem and bloom) and colors.  We are now approaching fall and will soon be experiencing the even cooler temperatures of the winter months.  Our website has been designed to allow customers to easily search for roses by season, color, or type.  Shop online now for rose colors that complement the fall season such as dark orange roses and peony rose pink piaget or for winter colors like black magic rose and latin lady red and white rose.

Halloween and Thanksgiving ~ Flowers for holidays

The end of the year is filled with various events spent with family and friends.  Are you decorating for Halloween?  If so,

make sure you look at some of our extravagant flowers to decorate the outside or inside of your house such as Burgundy and Yellow Novelty Flower, Bronze Football Mum Flower, Hocus Pocus Rose, or Protea Fresh Tropical Flower.  Carnations, daisies and greens are also very popular this time of the year. These flowers will surely add a unique touch to your Halloween theme.

Thanksgiving is special time of year spent with family and friends.  Whether you are sitting around the table eating turkey and stuffing or watching football, the time spent with people you love is priceless.  We have beautiful fall centerpieces that would look great on your dining room table, coffee table, or placed throughout your home.  Take a look at our Fall In Love Fresh Table Arrangements, Hocus Pocus Fresh Table Arrangements, and Falling Leaves Fresh Cut Centerpieces.  These arrangements have vibrant fall colors and will emit that “fall feeling”.

Fiftyflowers.com has an enormous selection of flowers for weddings, holidays, and special occasions.  Our customer service is always available to assist you in choosing flo0wers that best suit your needs.  Shop online now or call us at 877 50ROSES.

Featured flowers ~ Shop now!

We have over 50 varieties of classic and modern hydrangea flowers available for your event or special day.  Whether you are a classic diva or you prefer a more modern theme, check out our hydrangeas today.

If you are having a beach or modern style wedding, orchids are perfect for a late summer or fall wedding.  Please look at these orchids which will surely be a beautiful addition to any arrangement: Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium (and Minis), and Dendrobiums.

Tulips are a great addition to classic, glamorous, or modern events.  At Fiftyflowers.com, we have tulips available in a variety of colors and varieties like French, novelty, or standard.  Place your order today for beautiful tulips and, remember, free FedEx delivery is included.

Lastly, don’t forget to check out our selection of roses available in over 200 varieties.  Whether you are looking for roses that are romantic, classic, or beach casual, you will no doubt enjoy browsing through our extensive collection.

Shop now at FiftyFlowers.com.

September ~ Hot Selling Flowers

Fiftyflowers.com is continually offering the best prices along with an extensive variety to our customer’s year around.  This month we are offering 15% off select flowers that will surely enhance any arrangement or bouquet that you are creating for your special day.

Red Tinted Sunflowers – A fresh red flower, this Sunflower has a disk-shaped center surrounded by many ray like petals. Known for following the sun across the sky, the sunflower has come to mean “adoration” and “loyalty.” A perfect flower for outdoor events, this unique red Sunflower would add an informal touch to any wedding bouquet, table centerpiece or flower arrangement

Novelty Gerberas Farm Mix Flower – Bulk Farm Mix Gerbera Daisy Flowers have colorful daisy heads that are nearly flawless in form. Our Gerberas are known for their award winning premium quality and long lasting vase life. Mixed Color Gerbera Daisies are bold and beautiful fresh flowers that would adorn any table centerpiece, wedding bouquet or flower arrangement.

Anastasia White Rose – A fresh white rose, Anastasia has crystal white blooms with a high petal count. This stunning white rose has an exceptionally large head that opens into a lovely semi u-shaped bloom and would add a special touch to a wedding bouquet, table centerpiece or flower arrangement.

Lily of the Valley Flower – Bulk Lily of the Valley flowers are beautiful bell-shaped flowers with a sweet scent. Its small white blooms are extremely fragile and delicately rest upon broad basal leaves. A very popular wedding flower, the white Lily of the Valley would add an elegant touch to any table centerpiece, wedding bouquet, or flower arrangement.

Shop online now at Fiftyflowers.com to take advantage of 15% off these select flowers.

Gorgeous Rainbow Roses!

Can you think of a more vibrant way to add color to your wedding, company get together, or school function than Rainbow Roses? Have you ever looked at a rainbow and stood there in awe at its beauty? Warm colors such as red/oranges stimulate your body into action while cooler colors such as blue/violet are very soothing and calming.

Colors fuel all kinds of emotions that can lift your spirit or create an environment that is serene and peaceful.

Blue – spirituality and peace
Yellow – wisdom and clarity
Red – strength, energy, and security
Orange – creativity and sense of balance
Green – harmony and health

At Fiftyflowers.com, you can purchase fresh flowers in rainbow colors. Even better, you can choose your own colors. We offer packages of 50, 75, 125, 150, and 200, with the option to select up to 5 colors on each rose. These flowers represent a unique statement. Customizing the shade of your rose is a fun way to put a little “you” on each flower. Place your order online now at Fiftyflowers.com.

Fresh, beautiful flowers vs Silk Flowers

Times are constantly changing in various aspects of our lives; technology,     economy, medicine, and even weddings. Traditional weddings have moved to more informal celebrations of two people’s union together in honor of their new beginning. More and more brides are researching DIY and even fresh flowers are being replaced by silk. There are advantages and disadvantages to our every changing world and remember to weigh the pro’s of using fresh flowers from Fiftyflowers.com before your purchase silk.

Fresh flowers are always the best to use. Nothing can top the beauty of a natural mini calla, the amazing scent of the grape hyacinth or the texture of a velvety rose petal. It is true that silk flowers won’t die, however, they lack the natural beauty a real flower has. The benefits of fresh flowers include their fragrance, natural beauty, ability to be freeze dried, soft to the touch, and look radiant in photographs. Also, silk flowers are not always cheaper than fresh flowers. Real looking silk flowers can be many times more expensive than a natural flower, especially when you compare them to wholesale bulk real flowers.

Before you make a decision to purchase silk flowers, please take a look at our extensive selection where we have a variety of fresh flowers that will be shipped right to your doorstep. Go to Fiftyflowers.com now!

Carnations: The overlooked beautiful wedding flowers

Despite their undeniable beauty, carnations have gained a bad reputation leading many people to think of them as no more than a “cheap flower”. Who can forget that episode of Sex and the City when Charlotte and Carrie scoffed at the idea of a man bringing carnations on a first date? Well… that actually reflects the opinion of most women about this flower. In many wedding forums I’ve seen how brides ask for approval before considering using them for their big day. It actually seemed like it was a crime to even think of carnations as an option for your wedding flowers! But should we hate them just for being more affordable than other flowers? My answer to this question is definitely no.

Carnations are called “The flowers of God” and the reason is both scientific and religious. The scientific name of these flowers is “Dianthus” that comes from two Greek words “dios” that refers to the god Zeus and “anthos” that means flower. They also make part of a Christian legend that says carnations first appeared on Earth when Jesus carried the Cross. From where Virgin Mary’s tears fell a carnation would suddenly sprang up. That’s one of the reasons why carnations are also known as a symbol of a mother’s never-ending love.

Besides their symbolic meaning, there are many other reasons to consider carnations as a good option for any event or simply as a gift. These flowers are available year around so no matter when you need them you will always be able to get them. They come in all imaginable colors and there are even bicolor varieties and all natural. They don’t need to be tinted to have just the perfect color you wanted to use. And last but not least, they are one of the strongest flowers out there and have the longest vase life.

But if words are not enough, take a look at some of the wonderful things that can be done with these humble flowers before you say “no” to your florist when she suggests them as an option. The amazing look they have when bunched together would make anybody think twice before saying you used “cheap flowers” for your wedding.

Beautiful carnations are available at wholesale prices at www.Fiftyflowers.com.

Bridal Bouquet Ideas

Creating your own bouquets or flower arrangements can be challenging yet exciting.  Fiftyflowers.com has an extensive variety of beautiful bright flowers available for you to pick from and your guests will surely notice the vibrant colors in your bouquets or arrangements.

Take a look at some of our beautiful summer flowers such as Peruvian Lilies, Orange Freesia Flower, Spider Mum Yellow Flower, Hot Pink Dahlia Flower, or Organic Bright Sorbet Rose Petals.

When using larger flowers consider using the following stem amounts to create the following bouquet sizes. Small 10-15, Medium 15-25, and Large 25-30 stems.

When using smaller flowers consider using the following stem amounts to create the following sizes. Small 12-15, Medium 15-20, and Large 20-30 stems.

A bridesmaid’s bouquet will typically be half the size of the bride’s bouquet. Of course, keep in mind that the total bouquet size will grow if you incorporate fillers and greens.

Order your flowers online today at Fiftyflowers.com and remember we are always here to give you suggestions or answer your calls.

Wiring flowers – Brief Workshop

Floral wire is not required for most of our products. Our flowers are of premium quality with sturdy heads and stems. However, certain flowers have a natural bend or may follow the light. For these flowers you may choose to use floral wire. Please note that when you introduce a foreign object into the stem of a flower, you block the flow of water to the bloom, thus shortening the flower’s vase life. How short the vase life becomes will depend on how well the flower responds to this change.

Most flowers do not require wiring. We encourage brides to wire their flowers if (1) the flowers are going to be exposed to rough circumstances or extensive travelling, (2) if flowers have short or no stems, such as orchids and gardenias, or (3) if you are arranging with spray flowers. Please keep in mind that you can damage the flower if the wiring is done incorrectly. We recommend practicing prior to your wedding day.

Most flowers can be wired simply by wrapping the wire around the stem and covering with floral tape. It is not necessary to pierce the flower.

WIRING ORCHIDS:

To wire your orchids, clip the orchid bloom from where it connects with the stem. Near the base of the individual bloom, where the bloom meets the stem, thread the floral wire perpendicular to the stem through its center. Gently pull the wire until half its length is through the stem. Then use your thumb and index finger to bend the wire straight down, so that both ends of the wire now run parallel to the stem. Next wrap floral tape around the stem, starting at the base of the bloom and work your way toward the end of the stem. Depending on your design, you may wrap the floral tape around the wire, even after the stem has ended. To apply the tape, hold the end in place with your index finger and gently pull the tape while rotating the flower stem so that the stem receives a complete coverage.

WIRING SUNFLOWERS:

Sunflowers are one of the few flowers that usually require wiring to stand straight up. We suggest starting at the top of the stem and coiling the wire downward.

Fiftyflowers.com is here to assist you, not only with ordering flowers, but any questions you may have in regards to arranging or designing flowers for your special day.