Time to start planning your 2023 Wedding Flowers, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On.

Are you planning your 2023 Wedding? It's not too early to plan your Wedding flowers! With ongoing supply chain problems, more lead time is required to get the colour and specific flower that you want. 

Ask about Kiara Roses... real roses that stay fresh forever. These are a great alternative to fresh, especially for Winter weddings. 

 Summer seems far away, especially in the Winter, especially when all you want to do is curl up by the fire. 

The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River ( off Hwy. 61)

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Why not order Wedding Flowers with Fresh & Permanent Botanicals? The Camellia, Thunder Bay

2022 is predicted to be a very busy year for Weddings, which is understandable given the number of people that have postponed their weddings due to the pandemic. Enter the Micro-Wedding. This is the current trend of smaller guest lists and unconventional venues. 

The Fresh flower industry continues to be hit with flower shortages, delivery issues, and numerous other problems. Gone are the days when a Bride can demand a certain colour of Rose, in fact, Florists are closing their doors at an alarming rate across the United States and Canada. Even Oasis, the foam used in fresh flower arrangements, has been scarce this past year. 

Time to think about wedding bouquets made with fresh greens, faux botanical flowers, and dried flowers. Click on this link to read more:https://www.floristssupply.com/how-to-design-a-bouquet-using-fresh-and-permanent-botanicals/ 

    This beautiful bouquet is designed with fresh flowers and dried grasses. 

What flowers are you planning to use in your Wedding bouquets? It is nice to dream and look at Pinterest Wedding boards for inspiration, however, most of the ideas shown require a big budget. There are many costs involved, and it is impossible for Florists to supply extra services without charging you additional fees. Expect that Quotes for Wedding flowers will change, due to Supply chain issues. ( At the moment, Canada just required all Truckers entering Canada to be double vaccinated. There are many shipments stuck on trucks which cannot enter Canada, causing huge delays). 

Silk/Faux Botanical flowers are a perfect choice when you are looking for a specific colour, which may be difficult to obtain this colour in a fresh flower. Most flowers are flown in as cargo on passenger jets, and flights lately have been reduced, or cancelled, or late. Choosing faux botanicals means less stress for you. 

During the summer, we grow as many Flowers as we can, however, our growing season is quite short, and our weather is unpredictable. Here are some Sweet peas which we grew in our garden. They had to be started indoors in March!

Contact us if you would like us to design your wedding Flowers !   

The Camellia, 30, Hacquoil Rd. 

Thunder Bay, Ontario

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Coping with a Flower shortage and what it means for your Wedding, The Camellia, Thunder Bay.

 

There is a shortage of fresh flowers for all occasions, including Weddings. In various parts of Canada , we have had a very dry Summer, with many forest fires. Worldwide, there is a shortage of Flowers, due in part to the cancellation of many events , because of the Covid virus. Growers and Wholesalers have gone bankrupt, and transportation of fresh flowers has been compromised. 

To fully understand the crisis, read this article: 

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/home-and-design/article-a-flower-shortage-is-causing-florists-to-scramble-while-prices/

What does this mean for your Wedding? It will be difficult for any Florist to promise you will have those exact coloured Roses that you so want to have in your Bouquet. Scarcity causes price increases, so there is no way to quote a price for your Wedding a year in advance, as prices are changing weekly. 

Then there is the problem of transportation .... getting the flowers to your Florist in minus 21 C. winter weather. Trucks break down in cold temperatures, winter storms happen, and highways are closed. Staff become sick, and shipments don't arrive. And don't forget, Flowers need a heated transport. In Thunder Bay, fresh flowers are shipped from Toronto, or from Winnipeg, Mb. This leads to some nail-biting moments, especially during winter, when icy roads lead to overturned transports and closed highways. The stress faced by Flower shops during the pandemic, has been intense. 

Then there are the restrictions on size of Indoor and outdoor Gatherings ...this will change with 2 days notice. Your Florist has to order your flowers at least 1 month in advance, then Covid rules change, and your Wedding cannot happen, let's say, (worst case scenario). Your Florist still has to pay for your Flowers, unless you cancell two and a half weeks to 3 weeks ahead of the event. It is up to you to ask your Florist about their policies regarding cancellations.

What can you do? Source out flowers and plants from a local Greenhouse, for Table decor, (if your Wedding is in the Summer). Do arrange this with your local Greenhouse, a year ahead. If your Wedding can't take place, you can use the plants in your garden. 

Think about a mix of fresh foilage and silk flowers, with dried accents. Foilage is fairly easy to get, with most greens coming from Florida or California. Faux flowers come in many colours, and look very realistic. Bouquets can be made ahead, and placed in water, which leads to less stress. 

 

Visit us at The Camellia, for your Wedding flowers. 30/32 Hacquoil Rd.  Slate River, Ontariop. 807-475-3551. 

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Southern Spring wedding - how Flowers enhance a wedding celebration.

 You're getting married and in an effort to stick to your budget, you may make the decision to axe the Floral budget, after all, how important can Flowers be in a Wedding? Click on this link to see an incredibly beautiful wedding celebration. 

 https://www.zimmermanevents.com/blog/southern-spring-wedding

Ok, so Flowers are an impotant part of a Wedding. How can you afford them? Read on for some ideas. A few blooms in a vase looks lovely.

What about some greenery? This could be a more cost-effective solution. 

Potted Muscari plants are great for a Spring wedding. 

Amaryllis blooms are so showy, one or 2 stems is all that's needed. 

Gerbera daisies come in a wide assortment of colours. Getting married in the Thunder Bay area? Visit us here at The Camellia for faux botanical floral bouquets. We have some of our bouquet packages on 40%off. 

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Getting enough sleep when getting married ...tossing at 4am. The Camellia, Thunder Bay Wedding florist.

You're getting married! Congratulations! As your Big Day draws near, you have so much to do, you drop into bed absolutely DONE, exhausted, finito. You wake up during the night, a bazillion things start floating around in your head, and you CANNOT GET BACK TO SLEEP. Does this sound familiar? Click on the link below for some great advice. 

http://www.footnotesandfinds.com/2015/10/5-ways-to-better-sleep.html

You start worrying about how can you know how many centrepieces to order for the Tables when over half of your invited guest have not RSVPed. 

Did you order enough wedding flowers, are these colours going to look weird? 

And then you remember about what is really important, being Happy together. At the Camellia, we carry essential Oil of Lavender, which has been proven to help with relaxation and sleep. We also have Lavender Sleep wands, from White Oak Lavender Farm, these are so easy to use, no messing with oil, just roll-on, and small enough to keep 1 in your handbag. 

Lavender bushes at White Oak Lavender Farm, in Virginia. 

Here at The Camellia, we make Lavender sleep pillows, which help you have a better sleep. They are stuffed with lavender buds. 

At White Oak Lavender Farm & Winery, they have beautiful grounds and a Wedding gazebo, where you can hold your wedding ceremony. 

The view from inside their Wedding gazebo. 

Visit us here at The Camellia in Slate River, Ontario for Wedding flowers, and Lavender sleep products. Open Wednesday through Sunday. www.lakesuperiorweddings.ca

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What's in style for Wedding Bouquets in 2018? the Camellia, Thunder Bay Wedding Florist

Wondering what's in style for wedding Bouquets in 2018? One word...Cascade Bouquets. Beautiful, free flowing, cascade Bouquets. Flowers are the most important part of a Wedding. 

Magnolia leaves are my favourite...you can make the most trendy designs with them. 

Here is a simple, but beautiful design from the Camellia. Faux flowers mixed in with fresh flowers, giving you the best of both worlds. Stop in at The Camellia  for the best in Silk flower wedding bouquets. The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, Slate River, On. 

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How to have a Camp Wedding in Thunder Bay & Slate River Valley, On

Sometimes you just want a simple ceremony without a lot of fuss and expense. Check this link here to see how it's done. The Canoe Arbour is a great idea! 

https://www.theknot.com/content/how-to-have-a-camp-wedding?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_content=may2017&utm_campaign=planning

Via Pinterest. 

Simple centrepieces of Ferns are a lovely addition to your Celebration. 

Boat rides and Lifejackets are a must. 

Visit www.yourperfectcatch.blogspot.com for Fishing themed Wedding favours. 

A simple Bouquet of Peonies...Come visit us here at #TheCamellia  for lovely Wedding Flowers! 

The Camellia, 30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, On

Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

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Couple lay in coffin for Engagement shoot

What sort of Engagement shoot are you planning? 

Most couples like to go back to the place where  they first met, or to their favourite hangout, or fishing spot, or the Restaurant where they had their first meal together.

They pose with cute, Pinteresty wooden sayings between them. 

Flowers are usually involved. 

But not too many use a casket as a backdrop.

Take a look at this couple: click on the link. 

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2015/07/13/couple-lay-in-coffin-for-tastefully-done-engagement-photos.html

Yes, death is part of Life. What do you think? 

Would you use a casket in your Engagement shoot? 

For Headstones and Memorial stones, visit The Camellia. We are a rep. for Elliot Lake Monuments.

30 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On

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The Second Wedding

Most people getting married for the first time go all-out - a fabulous dress, the perfect shoes, hair, make-up and the perfect venue. And they say their vows...promise to love each other, forever, in sickness and in health, and so on. 

Reality is that over half of marriages will end up not lasting forever. The Happy ( formerly Happy) couple splits up, and each of them go their separate ways. Then, a miracle happens and she finds someone else, and they're getting married. 

This time the Wedding planning goes something like this....it's our second Wedding, and we just want a small bouquet, nothing fancy, nothing elaborate, and again they say...it's our second time around. It's as if they have already made up their minds that this too may not work. Not a good start, second Wedding or not. Have confidence....everyone gets a second chance...plan a wonderful celebration of your Love. Invite only the people that matter. 

As for your Bouquet..go ahead and splurge, no small bouquet for you!

Visit The Camellia for Wedding Flowers, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On. 

p.(807)475-3551

Open Wed. through Sunday. 

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Springtime Marsala cascade bouquet

Marsala Red - Pantone's colour of the year. Wine and red are not traditional Spring colours but look at how this designer from Mayesh uses Marsala in this beautiful cascade design. 

https://youtu.be/sKIahNswlu4

For lovely wedding flowers and floral designs, visit the Camellia at 30, Hacquoil RD. Slate River, On. p.(807)475-3551

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Top wedding Trends for 2015

Getting married in 2015, and wondering what are the latest trends in Weddings? View this report by The Knot.

 http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-knot-unveils-the-top-10-trends-in-weddings-for-2015-300014210.html

Come visit The Camellia for the best in Wedding Flowers. Book an appointment with Camille today at 475-3551.

For unique Fishing themed Wedding favours, contact http://www.yourperfectcatch.com/

Of course, peruse all the Wedding themed magazines.

Contact Shannon for lovely Wedding  Stationery, at Letterelle, check them out on Etsy.

Happy 2015!!
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