Colonial House well I loved it. Thank you for sharing your insight, it’s appreciated by this future bride and many others I’m sure!

Yes! That would be so pretty!

Well, thank you!!!

You are so kind! Organic movement is delicious! Happy flowering!

Dear Robin, you are so kind! I am a mom of two. I love my family! Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I know it may be unusual. But, I like it "look" like it was just picked from the garden. I know it's not! And, I've been criticized that some of my designs aren't "florist-y" enough. But, I don't really like contrived, I honestly want to pretend someone gathered it in the garden! :) And, that's what my clients like -- so I'm good with it. Thank you for the kind words of encouragement! I mean, seriously you make my day!

We think it is beautiful, too! And, you are too! :)

I'm going to agree. You seem to be so genuine and unpretentious. I love how excited you are about the flowers. I have no idea what I'm doing with these gorgeous flowers for my wedding, but I'll keep telling myself that as it gets closer, "it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful." Thank you!

@@michellebaker6877 You are so kind! Have you made your bouquet, yet?

@@christygriner Your style is beautiful

We do, too! Do you have pictures of your bouquets? Feel free to share. We love inspiration! Thank you, Mayesh for letting us make a no-fence kind of bouquet... just the way we do in real life!

Colonial House I wish, I'm just an appreciative observer of other people's work :)

agree! that is a great video idea!

Those peonies are big! You are right!

It's tough. Time is hard to balance. Time is money. Sometimes, time is what's need to really inject a deep level of artistry, too. You are so kind. Your work is beautiful!

You are so kind. Thank you for the nice words! I love the colors, too!

Christy Hulsey I literally showed this to my florist. I know you listed the flowers but we can't seem to figure out what type of rose the large dusty lavender/Mauve. It's the same size as the white Ohara but looks to have a slight different undertone tone to them. Or are we just crazy??

I just double checked with Yvonne Ashton and Kelly Girard (my rep from LA that pulled the flowers). And, the it's the Cafe Latte rose. The large white one is the O'Hara.

Christy Hulsey Thank you!!

Did you make one? Show me!!

same

We are such flower friends! Thank you for the kind words!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Christy can answer herself; however, until she gets a chance to get on KZfaq. We can tell you! Once the stems are in place a zip tie goes around the bouquet. For a loose affect that allows movement. Does this help? If the bouquet is a large photoshoot-style bouquet two zip ties can be used together. However, one typically does the trick!

You are gorgeous! Thanks for the nice words!

Thats me that's why your inspiration photos wouldn't look like this.

It happens. But, that's okay! We'd send you a new one -- that would hopefully bring joy to your eyes!

That's why you specify what you want??? I don't get your comment.

We find it difficult to reach the asymmetrical, natural, imperfect, loose design using the spiral technique. We find that spiral gathering challenges the amount of movement we like to achieve. Parallel is counter productive for us, as well. It's true that others may be able to use the spiral and parallel technique and successfully master extreme movement; however, Christy nor anyone on our team has been able to do that while maintaining the effortless, whimsical nature of the design.We admit there's nothing prettier than stems spiraled. Ah! So pretty. But, we haven't been able to marry the design style and the gathering style, yet. We do, however, use the spiral technique in our designs -- just not for this style of bouquet demonstrated. We don't often use Parallel techniques these days, but have in the past. And, still do on occasion -- just haven't had brides with that design style in quite a long time. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment!! Happy flowering!

Colonial House thank you for the answer)

It’s current style-

gets us through the tough times -- :)

There are a couple, not sure which one but Elaeagnus also called Russian Olive (using the BACK side of the leaf for focal), Fruiting Olive, Silver Doller Eucalyptus are our go-to's and the one's Christy used in the recipe. We just request "silver-y" greenery in our Mayesh Pull and they send what's prettiest. If this helps? Does this help?

Excuse our punctuation and grammar above! :)

Yes! You grow any of those three silver-y things! Or purchase them. Mayesh's are really pretty. The comment from out team below is right -- I literally use the word silver-y when working on the pull with Kelly! The back side of the Elaeagnus (more polished name --> Russian Olive) can be so silver toned that it's almost white. I love it! It's inexpensive, nattural looking and beautiful.

Yes! Yes! Yes! You're singing our song. Speed is king. Money equals time. And, it's critical to success. Our shop is almost fifty years old. And, the man who started it, Elmer Phillips used to have speed contests. People still talk about those races! We all know, that it wasn't just for staff fun and games -- it is to improve designer speed, is to build the bottom line. So designers would practice off the clock to win that coveted title. A lot of our new team members though are intimidated, Christy is actually more seasoned and can make bouquets much faster than demonstrated in the video. When new people are starting, we encourage them to use all the time they need to get a feel for it... actually have a quote pinned in our shop "remember when you're over the hill, you begin to pick up speed - Arthur Schopenhauer." Speed is king. And encourage people to get over that hill, quickly!! If you want to see Christy sweat -- start going slow in our shop! :) Good words!

Yes! You're right! Know about the races... and, I'm sure I do sweat when you spend too much time on the clock making the bouquet!! :)

I love Protea and the farmer that grew that one as it is important to me. So, I chose to incorporate it into the design the mood board called for in a small subtle way... a kiss to Resendiz Brothers farm, what it stands for and the family that grow them. Yet, I wanted the story to be about beauty of the Ecuadorian Rosaprima Rose especially the O'Hara. A Protea can quickly take show -- and easily becomes the super star. I didn't think it was fair to the quiet, simple beauty of the roses. So, I tucked him in lower to let the garden roses be the main character in the final story. I know this is a long answer to your question. And, a little different. But, I just wanted to explain the meaning and intention behind introducing that handsome fella! Though not letting him interrupt the final message. Thank you for watching and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Have a great day!! Best, Christy

/thank you Christy for your nice answer... I get the story behind it :) I just felt it was hidden and maybe needed more importance. Thank you for sharing your work! ps- yes I know Resendiz Growers and Rosaprima, good choices :)

Oh, good! I am so happy that you like Resendiz and Rosaprima. And, I agree with you. You are right. I think the Protea would look better and more curated with more visibility. He is so handsome!!! If I did it again, I'd make sure to give him more sunshine!! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!

You can do it! :) They're the best kept secret.

:)

flower strong!! yes, for sure. and, hands!! :)

Goodness it doesn't sound like you are sorry at all! What happened to the floral industry is it CHANGED. It evolved and many florists are evolving with it, focusing on more nature inspired work. Beauty cannot be subjected like you have tried to make it. There are still many brides who want the posh glam look, but for those who want something different that speaks to them more deeply, it's a florist's job to be able to provide that! Maybe the stems weren't spun but to say there's no technique is ridiculous! You don't get into 50 years in business without method to madness.

Amelia Goodall I didn't say there was no technique. My point was not that change is bad or unnecessary, rather that we shouldn't overlook basic design rules and practices! As always, the bride (or customer) gets what they want. I would happily design this for anyone who wanted it. When ANYONE post a video on KZfaq, you open a forum for discussion and OPINIONS. That's all my post was...

She is very much on trend and I love her work! This is what brides want! Get with the program!!!

You are on trend. And, love your work! Thanks for the kind words. Have a great weekend!!

it changed for the best

Yes!

I agree with you

totally agree with you...