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		<title>Real Weddings: Sherri and Jason</title>
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I love theme weddings! The theme for Sherri and Jason&#8217;s wedding was spheres and it was a blast to create.

To start, Sherri wanted a sphere for her bridal bouquet instead of a traditional hand-held arrangement. Her colors were bright orange, hot pink and red.

Her girls were straight out of the 1960&#8217;s, perfect for the setting [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.azweddingfloral.com/2010/08/real-weddings-sherri-and-jason/</link>
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		<title>Floral Friday: Nerine Lily</title>
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Nerine Hybrids
Also known as Guernsey Lily, Spider Lily, Cape Flower, Jersey Lily, Japanese Lily
*Availability- all year
*Colors- white, redish-orange, deep red and pink
This pretty little flower is native to the mountains of South Africa. The Nerine Lily has a subtle scent and is a good choice when Asiatic or Oriental lily&#8217;s are too large.

Check out this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.azweddingfloral.com/2010/08/floral-friday-nerine-lily/</link>
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		<title>Real Weddings: Carla and Brandon</title>
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What a pleasure it was working with Carla and Brandon. I have to say, Carla&#8217;s sweet laugh was infectious. As I was working around the beautiful grounds of Sassi, I could hear her laughing and it was making my assistant and I smile and laugh so much. This is one of the great perks of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.azweddingfloral.com/2010/08/real-weddings-carla-and-brandon/</link>
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		<title>Floral Friday: Craspedia</title>
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Craspedia Globosa
Also known as Globe Yarrow, Billy Balls
*Availability- all year round except for parts of March and August.
*Colors- yellow only
Craspedia belong to the daisy family and are native to Australia and New Zealand. These cute little balls are so much fun to work with. They really add a whimsical quality to arrangements.

Check out this great [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.azweddingfloral.com/2010/08/floral-friday-craspedia/</link>
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		<title>Bragspot: Beautiful Carly</title>
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This past February I had the honor of designing a party for my niece Carly. In the Jewish tradition when a boy or a girl turns 13, they celebrate a right of passage called a Bat Mitzvah (for a girl) or a Bar Mitzvah (for a boy).
The night began with a religious ceremony where Carly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.azweddingfloral.com/2010/06/bragspot-beautiful-carly/</link>
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		<title>Floral Friday:  Peonies</title>
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Paeonia Lactiflora
*Availability- March, April, May and June. Sometimes seen in the fall.
*Colors- White, Pink, Red, Magenta, Burgundy, Peach, Yellow and Coral.
Ah, the sweet smell of peonies! To me they look like a GIANT rose with tons of petals, they are so incredibly feminine. Right now is the strong season for peonies (around Mother&#8217;s Day).

photo credit- [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.azweddingfloral.com/2010/05/floral-friday-peonies/</link>
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		<title>Floral Friday: Hyacinth</title>
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Hyacinthus Orientalis
*Availability- January, February, March, April, November and December.
*Colors- White, Blue, Lavender, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Peach and Yellow.
One of my favorite flowers is hyacinth (wait I say that for way too many flowers). The smell is intoxicating and STRONG so if you are allergic to flowers, this one would not be good for you to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.azweddingfloral.com/2010/04/floral-friday-hyacinth/</link>
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		<title>Floral Friday: Flowering Branches</title>
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Photo credit- Domino magazine.
Also known as Cherry, Pear and Quince.
*Availability- January, February, March, April and half of May.
*Special Care- obtain branches early because opening may take as long as 5 days.
Flowering branches are one of those flowers that have a short season. We really have to enjoy them while they are here because they are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.azweddingfloral.com/2010/04/floral-friday-flowering-branches/</link>
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		<title>Trendy Monday: Casual Weddings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I thought I would talk a little about one of the trends I am seeing in the wedding world- really casual weddings. Here are some great pictures I have found to show you a little bit of what I mean.
Let&#8217;s start with one of my favorites- casual shoes.

Look at these converse cuties for the bride [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.azweddingfloral.com/2010/03/trendy-monday-casual-weddings/</link>
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		<title>Floral Friday: Sweet Peas</title>
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Lathyrus Odoratus
*Availability- March, April, May, June, July and the first part of August.
*Colors- white, lavender, purple, pink and magenta
photo credit- Country Living Magazine
I love the delicate flower called sweet pea. It has a really short season and you sort of have to grab it while you can when it comes to using it for an [...]]]></description>
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