Wofield Designs

Helpful information about cost of wedding flowers

2010-01-25T15:45:00.000-08:00

http://moderndayfloral.com/blog/2010/01/19/wedding-flowers-and-cost/

Latest work

2010-01-24T15:45:00.000-08:00

New Baby!

2009-10-26T13:13:00.000-07:00

Another friend had a baby!

Open House

2009-10-25T17:55:00.000-07:00

hydrangea, alstromeria, spray roses

Open House

2009-10-25T17:47:00.000-07:00

In order to grow my business I have been participating in some open houses. These are a few pieces I did for promotion.

sunflowers, millet, mums, Lilies, seeded eucalyptus,

spray roses, hydrangea, and seeded eucalyptus

Candle Lighting Bat Mitsvah

2009-09-13T18:41:00.000-07:00

This table was for a Bat Mitsvah candle lighting ceremony. During the candle lighting, the bat mitzvah girl honors significant family and friends, many of whom are called up to help and light a candle. Her late Grandmother and namesake was honored with the use of the sunflowers which was her favorite flower.

Candle Lighting Table

2009-09-13T18:40:00.000-07:00

Details

2009-09-13T18:38:00.000-07:00

For the dinner that followed the candle ceremony I kept the centerpieces simple and white so that they would pop on the brown tablecloths. I added the fiddle head ferns to accent the brown. They added a little height and seemed to quite to conversation piece. Everyone kept asking if they were real.

Shabbat Dinner

2009-09-13T18:37:00.000-07:00

Shabbat Dinner

2009-09-13T18:33:00.000-07:00

September Wedding

2009-09-12T11:44:00.000-07:00

A beautiful wedding of orange and white. The bride loves Lilies and we incorporated them into everything. My house was FILLED to the brim with them. It still smells! That is right, that is our bathroom! It is huge and that is generally where I work! But only for another month since we have bought our first house and I will have my own studio there! Yay!

My husband has become very proficiant in packing up the car! He has devised a genius way to carry the vases inthese boxes and making sure nothing tips over. We have decided however that we are definitly in need of a bigger car for these events!

September Wedding

2009-09-12T11:40:00.000-07:00

It was at the Memphis Botanical Gardens in the Asian gardens.

Everyone in the bridal party wore converse! Including the bride. LOVE it!

September Wedding

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September Wedding

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Bridal Bouquet. I hope to get copies of the professional pictures.

bridesmaid's bouquets

groomsman boutonniere

groom's boutonniere

September Wedding

2009-09-12T11:31:00.000-07:00

Details

Whitton Farms

2009-08-30T19:22:00.000-07:00

I love using flowers from local growers. Whitton Farms has an amazing selection every. I am looking for the perfect bride who would love to do a Harvest bounty wedding!! Jill makes beautiful arrangements for you right there at the Farmer's Market.

Check them out here
http://whittonfarms.com/
They are at the Memphis botanical Gardens on Wednesdays after 2 and The Memphis Farmer's market on Saturday mornings.

I used this Saturday's bounty to make an arrangement for a friend that had a baby! and a little one for me!

2009-07-30T12:59:00.000-07:00

Rutgers: Flowers Improve Emotional Health

The Emotional Impact of Flowers Study was published in the April 2005 issue of Evolutionary Psychology. Click here for the academic paper (PDF).

With today's high-tech and fast-paced lifestyle taking its daily toll on our lives, experts advise exercise and other personal lifestyle changes to relieve stress. According to behavioral research conducted at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, nature provides us with a simple way to improve emotional health - flowers. The presence of flowers triggers happy emotions, heightens feelings of life satisfaction and affects social behavior in a positive manner far beyond what is normally believed.

"What's most exciting about this study is that it challenges established scientific beliefs about how people can manage their day-to-day moods in a healthy and natural way," said Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology at Rutgers and lead researcher on the study.

Research Findings

A team of researchers explored the link between flowers and life satisfaction in a 10-month study of participants' behavioral and emotional responses to receiving flowers. The results show that flowers are a natural and healthful moderator of moods.

Flowers have an immediate impact on happiness. All study participants expressed "true" or "excited" smiles upon receiving flowers, demonstrating extraordinary delight and gratitude. This reaction was universal, occurring in all age groups.
Flowers have a long-term positive effect on moods. Specifically, study participants reported feeling less depressed, anxious and agitated after receiving flowers, and demonstrated a higher sense of enjoyment and life satisfaction.
Flowers make intimate connections. The presence of flowers led to increased contact with family and friends.

"Common sense tells us that flowers make us happy," said Dr. Haviland-Jones. "Now, science shows that not only do flowers make us happier than we know, they have strong positive effects on our emotional well being."

Sharing Space

The study also explored where in their homes people display flowers. The arrangements were placed in areas of the home that are open to visitors - such as foyers, living rooms and dining rooms - suggesting that flowers are a symbol for sharing.

"Flowers bring about positive emotional feelings in those who enter a room," said Dr. Haviland-Jones. "They make the space more welcoming and create a sharing atmosphere."

Summer Color

2009-07-22T19:49:00.000-07:00

I do love Summer color!!!

July Arrangement

2009-07-22T19:26:00.000-07:00

Birthday arrangement for standing account.

Sunflowers, protea (pin cushion), snapdragons, tulips, and horsetail

June wedding

2009-06-29T18:36:00.000-07:00

Bouquet of peonies, lisianthus, stock, tulips and magnolia leaves

Boutonnieres

Corsages

Theresa and Paul's Wedding

2009-06-17T19:59:00.000-07:00

My very good friend Theresa got married last month in Clearwater Florida. I was so happy she included us in her big day. I was her Maid of Honor and my daughter was her flower girl. I also had the pleasure of doing her flowers!

With a mostly white and hints of peach, we incorporated seashells and greenery from her parents' beautiful yard. It was quite an undertaking with tropical storms for three days prior but we managed to get it all done in time. Thanks to her gracious parents providing space in their home out of the rain and in the air conditioning.
The giant alter pieces got to ride in style!

Bouquets

2009-06-17T19:58:00.000-07:00

In her bouquet I used orchids, spider mums, roses, cala lilies, tulips, succulents, and monstera leaves. The lace is the same that is on her dress handmade by her mother.
(click photo to see closer)

Ceremony

2009-06-17T19:57:00.000-07:00

The weather ended up being perfect!

Details

2009-06-17T19:24:00.000-07:00

Close up of the centerpieces. I used Lilies, roses, lisianthus, hydrangea, spider mums, succulents, seashells, and spanish moss. All the greenery, including the moss was taken from the yard.

Theresa is an amazingly talented print maker and she had her hand in every detail of this beautiful wedding. She designed and hand printed the invitations, place cards, menu card, wrappers for chocolate favors, hand sewed the table runners, and made these shell wreaths. Her mother made her beautiful dress and her fiance took this fantastic photo of them for their guest book. AND they made the chocolate seashells on the cake!

Reception

2009-06-17T19:15:00.000-07:00

alter pieces did double duty as decor at the reception.

Rehearsal Dinner

2009-06-17T18:46:00.000-07:00

Recently my very good friend Theresa Haberkorn http://theresahaberkorn.com/
got married. I was delighted to be her Maid of Honor AND floral designer. I did these arrangements for their rehearsal. I was quite fond of them!

I used peonies, roses, alstomeria, magnolia blooms, wax flower, and was able to use wonderful greens from her parent's yard.

Baby shower

2009-05-31T18:50:00.000-07:00

I helped throw a baby shower for two friends. I did two centerpieces for the table. I used hydrangera, tulips, spider mums, button mums, and clipping from the yard. I added little baby washcloths gathered up to look like flowers and a baby bottle in the middle.

Baby shower

2009-05-29T12:16:00.000-07:00

I also made the cake! It was really fun.

Baby shower

2009-05-29T12:12:00.000-07:00

It is hard to see but these are in baby food jars.

Valentine's Topiary

2009-02-13T14:53:00.000-08:00

I have a friend whose husband has been asking me to do some work for him. I have really enjoyed putting together arrangements for them! This is what I did for Valentine's. I think it is my all time favorite arrangement so far! I love it.

Alstromeria, Gerbera Daisies, Hyacinth, Lisanthus, Magnolia leaves.

Wedding Samples

2009-02-13T14:50:00.000-08:00

My friend Theresa is getting married in May! I am so excited for her. She has asked me to help her with her flowers and we are having so much fun putting ideas together. It will be a beach wedding with the reception at a lovely restaurant. beach weddings can be pretty cliche so we are avoiding the traditional. She is in Colorado and I am here in Memphis so we have been doing most of the planning online and over the phone. I decided to play around with the collection of shells I have and silks I got from the Dollar store! I LOVE the dollar store!

More ideas

2009-02-13T14:48:00.000-08:00

Yes those are silk orchids from the Dollar Tree!

Silk Boutonniere

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More Ideas for Wedding

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Girls Night Out

2009-02-13T14:24:00.000-08:00

Everyone brings wine or food as a hostess gift. I always come with flowers. What hostess doesn't like flowers? I brought this to a Girls Night Out event.
Alstromeria, Gerbera Daisies, Mums, and Godetia.

Christmas party centerpiece

2009-02-13T14:16:00.000-08:00

This was a sweet little centerpiece for a Christmas party. It was truly economical. I used grocery store flowers. Carnations, Lilies, Bells of Ireland, Button Mums, and evergreen cuttings from our own tree. It was a Dollar Tree container! Accented with candy canes and more dollar store sprigs.

Glitter and Glam

2008-09-27T18:43:00.000-07:00

stock, roses, sunflowers, lily grass, magnolia pods

2008-09-12T13:18:00.000-07:00

I had a lot of extras from the arrangements I recently did. I rather like the things I throw together with "left overs"

Glitter and Glam

2008-09-12T13:17:00.000-07:00

I did this piece for the Grand Opening of an adorable new boutique here in Germantown. I will do an arrangement for her every two weeks. Her signature color is hot pink and leopard print so I found this great ribbon just for her!

2008-09-12T13:14:00.000-07:00

roses, alstroemeria, china berries, magnolia pods, bear grass, elephant ear

2008-09-12T12:22:00.000-07:00

roses, alstroemeria, stock, bear grass, elephant ear leaf

dahlia, roses, china berries, stock, magnolia leaves, alstroemeria, bear grass, elephant ear

Get Well Bouquet

2008-09-12T12:05:00.000-07:00

This is all the same bouquet. It is different from all sides.

roses, dahlias, gerber daisies, alstromeria, stock, bear grass, magnolia pods, china berry, and elephant ear

Summer Color

2008-08-18T07:15:00.000-07:00

I picked up some flowers at our local Farmer's Market this weekend. I love the vibrant colors of the textural Cockscomb and Zinnias.

Summer Color

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Summer Color

2008-08-18T06:51:00.000-07:00

World Breastfeeding Week Donation

2008-08-10T15:58:00.000-07:00

I did this piece as an example of a fall centerpiece along with a donated a gift certificate
for the La Leche League World Breastfeeding Week picnic.

Birthday gift

2008-08-04T18:12:00.000-07:00

I made this arrangement for a mom from my mommy and me class. It was her birthday as well as her twins who turned one. I figured that deserved flowers!

Spring

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Spring

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Spring

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Spring

2008-07-28T11:02:00.000-07:00

Jacalyn and Shaun's Wedding

2008-07-28T10:43:00.000-07:00

I did this wedding for a friend in my husband's MBA program. It was a small, sweet, simple wedding. I got a few things from wholesalers but for the most part the bride and groom bought all the flowers from the grocery store! (note-this comes with some challenges ie. lack of color choice and quality control, but it can prove to be cost effective for a DIY wedding)

Jacalyn and Shaun's Wedding

2008-07-28T10:40:00.000-07:00

Jacalyn and Shaun's Wedding

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Jacalyn and Shaun's Wedding

2008-07-28T10:36:00.000-07:00

I did this display at the last minute for the gift/guest book table.

Jacalyn and Shaun's Wedding

2008-07-28T10:34:00.000-07:00

Roses

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Silk Display

2008-07-28T09:45:00.000-07:00

I worked at a flower shop briefly while we lived in South Carolina. I was able to learn from some amazing woman. They taught me so much. Thanks Robin, Anna and Adaire!

I was also able to do some displays in the store. I am not a big silk flower fan, but it was fun.

Fall party 2007

2008-07-28T09:34:00.000-07:00

I love to have people over in the Fall for a potluck. I also love to use store bought flowers mixed with yard clippings. This season is the best for this. Someday I think I might get arrested for taking things from people's yards!

Fall party 2007

2008-07-28T09:33:00.000-07:00

Thanksgiving 2007

2008-07-28T07:22:00.000-07:00

I love Thanksgiving at my sister's house. It is always full of family and friends. This year there were four tables. She and her family do a fabulous job on food and hospitality. She set this beautiful table and I wanted to thank her with a few centerpieces. Once again, the majority the flowers in the above arrangement were from the grocery store. I mixed in leaves and cuttings from my sister's yard! The following pieces are of just the cuttings.

Fall party 2006

2008-07-28T07:14:00.000-07:00

Fall is my favorite time of year. Everything in these arrangements I got from our yard and neighborhood. It was all totally free!

Thanksgiving 2005

2008-07-27T08:45:00.000-07:00

Our wedding April 29th 2006

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Transformation

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Before

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Details

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Bouquets

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Corsage and Bouquet

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Reception

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