The Floriographer ™

Bouquet goals: elegant, lush, unforgettable. Photography by Erica Swantek Photography @ericaswantekphotography #floriography #floriographer #blomstrabrides #bendweddings #luxuryweddingflorals

So honored to have been interviewed for this piece in @thelexingtonline by @laurensmelks . I love sharing about floriography and I love that it’s becoming more and more recognized! #limcollege #floriography #languageofflowers #floriographer #blomstra #bloom #flourish #floralstoryteller

A love story written with flowers. Every flower chosen tells the couple’s story and is intentionally incorporated into their special day! Photographer: The Camera Witch | Lexsey Lanzotti @heyitszotti #floriography #floriographer #blomstrabrides #bendweddings #luxuryweddingflorals

Love grows best with a little wild in it. Photography by JJ Wilkins Photography @jjwilkinsphoto #floriography #floriographer #blomstrabrides #bendweddings #luxuryweddingflorals

When the flowers match the mountains. White orchids are perfect because of their symbolism of beauty and reverence. Photography by Jessica Hill Photography @jessicahillphoto #floriography #floriographer #blomstrabrides #bendweddings #luxuryweddingflorals

May is full of magic! The flowers have begun to bloom and one of my absolute favorites makes an appearance in May. The Lily of the Valley is May’s birth flower. In the language of flowers it can mean several things, such as humility and purity. My favorite is “return to happiness”. These sweet smelling flowers are deeply rooted in fairy folklore. Some stories tell tales of fairies using the bell shaped flowers as ladders or the love story between the Nightingale and Lily of the Valley. In Scandinavian traditions, Lily of the Valley flowers are used for good luck. Photography by Mathias Reding @matreding #floriography #floriographyfriday #blomstrabrides #bendweddings #luxuryweddingflorals

Beauty in the details ✨ Photography by Kayla Cindy @kaylacindyphoto #floriography #floriographer #blomstrabrides #bendweddings #luxuryweddingflorals

Take me back to the desert ✨ @captureworkshop Hosts: @juliadukephoto @catdossett @wildhouseweddings Shoot Design: @catdossettdesigns Car: @777exoticslv Hair: @headswillrollsalon @dotdotvee Makeup: @Meghan_ceallaigh Florals: @blomstrabend Models: @fayeal

“Flowers are love’s truest language.” — Park Benjamin Photography by The Camera Witch | Lexsey Lanzotti @heyitszotti #floriography #floriographer #blomstrabrides #bendweddings #luxuryweddingflorals

Alliums, a favorite among the bees. They’re the perfect flower for wedding installs such as deconstructed arches, aisle arrangements and more! These beautiful flowers also have a long vase life, when well cared for, of 10 days or more. In the language of flowers, Alliums can symbolize unity, patience, and good fortune. Alliums are part of a large family that includes over 200 species. In ancient Celtic times they were used to ward off evil spirits. Photography by @thegallivans #floriography #floriographyfriday #blomstrabrides #bendweddings #luxuryweddingflorals

In 2020, I made the decision to switch to a foam-free business. This choice wasn’t one I made lightly - nearly all my formal training used foam as a base for design work.  
However, I read an article in 2019 about the impact of floral foam on the environment and I just couldn’t use it in good conscience anymore. 
Foam was developed as a convenience for floral designers to help their arrangements last longer and to help speed the design process along. The idea was great - but the execution left something to be desired in my opinion because the foam is made of carcinogens (like carbon black and formaldehyde) and plastic. The plastic used in foam doesn’t ever biodegrade fully and leaves behind micro-plastics which get into the food supply at the micro level. These tiny plastic particles also find their way into aquatic ecosystems. Scientists have found tiny plastic particles in fish and other sea-dwelling organisms and I did not want to contribute to that. I am committed to sustainable practices as much as possible because I believe in preserving our planet’s resources and protecting the natural beauty that inspires my craft. 
I have learned, invented, and continue to learn new ways to create arrangements utilizing a more organic and natural approach. My goal is to contribute to the beauty of Mother Earth in meaningful ways with minimal pollution.  Photography by JJ Wilkins Photography @jjwilkinsphoto #floriography #floriographer #blomstrabrides #bendweddings #luxuryweddingflorals

Good morning flower friends, unfortunately I am going to need a little more time to get through emails and other responses that have come in the last few days. Our youngest has been sick and was in the ER over the weekend. She has made improvements, but we’re still dealing with the sickness. Thank you for your understanding and patience ❤️ Photography by Julia Duke @juliadukephoto #floriography #floriographer #blomstrabrides #bendweddings #luxuryweddingflorals