Has your wedding been cancelled due to COV-19? The Camellia, Thunder Bay

It's March 26, 2020. It seems like our whole world has been turned upside down. Those of you who planned on getting married in Spring of 2020, well, who could have anticipated that our world would be shut down by Covid-19? 

Wedding venues and restaurants have been ordered to close up. Most of you have already paid deposits on your Wedding venue - hotels, restaurants, Florists, and the list goes on. Flights have been cancelled, international borders are closed, and in Canada, provincial borders are closed. Fresh flowers are imported from all over the world, especially from Holland, Belgium, and Columbia, and these flowers come over on flights. As so many events have been cancelled around the world, the flower auctions in Holland were showing images of beautiful fresh flowers being dumped, a lot of flowers.

Royal FloraHolland said that between 70 and 80% of Hollands' total annual production of flowers is being destroyed. It's so sad.  https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/dutch-destroy-millions-of-flowers-as-coronavirus-wilts-sales-1.4861612. In Canada, we have some local Flower growers, but with Flower shops being closed, who knows how the public will be able to get their Easter and Spring blooms. In Thunder bay, we may be able to offer contactless delivery at www.thecamellia.com. 

What is Coronavirus? Click on this link which explains. 

https://www.almanac.com/news/home-health/natural-living/when-new-virus-threatens-prudent-planning

Destination weddings are popular, and some of you may have arranged your wedding in Mexico, or Jamaica, or some other Caribbean island. Due to the covid-19 virus, your destination wedding is now cancelled. Of course, you would have paid for all flights and hotels upfront. Read this article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/covid-19-travel-plans-refund-credit-air-canada-pandemic-flights-1.5510167?fbclid=IwAR3l8AiWoqCk61k6_9Ijg_0XNnjI-40FJ7yjUNlH1fsgZAiDfAdL6BkVJ4E. This couple and their guests had booked all-inclusive vacations with Sunwing, and collectively paid a total of $57,600. Sunwing is not giving refunds, except in the form of a travel voucher which has to be used within 24 months. What the  ###??? We don't know if this virus will peter out, or when. 

Here is a really great article on this subject from Stonehouse Weddings.com, https://www.stonehouseweddings.com/blog//what-you-need-to-know-about-postponing-your-wedding-due-to-corona-virus?fbclid=IwAR1r2Htp54wMh8d3rylMc031hzU4q2CamHfr56TsLyMHJVgNXhGgPvZDlMc

Here at The Camellia, we have been designing wedding Bouquets for 35+ years. Here is a Rose and lime green fresh Bridesmaid Bouquet. Below is a beautiful Bride's Bouquet of top quality faux flowers. 

Follow us on Instagram @camelliafromnaturetohome, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/The-Camellia-From-Nature-to-Home. We are closed at the moment, practicing social distancing, during the Covid-19 crisis.

The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On. 

p.807-475-3551

Relationship advice in 2018.

So you're planning a Wedding and you start cruising the internet for ideas, and looking on Pinterest, and talking to friends....and......you reach the point of overwhelm. You ask your partner for advice and you get a ....huh..what? I dunno know...!" 

You pick up a Bridal magazine and there are the most fabulous gowns and flowers and you want it all. But wait, what about the budget? 

A great video to watch on relationship advice is this one:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FbyyuYglQA

Expectations. Reality. Emotions. These all come into play when planning your Wedding. 

Here at the Camellia, we can help you with Floral decor and Wedding bouquets. We have bunches of dried Lavender & Lavender sachet supplies. 

This is a fresh bouquet of peonies, zinnias, sunflowers and roses. We specialise in faux flowers, but we also design in fresh. 

Relationships and Wedding Planning are a constant balancing act. 

The Camellia for Wedding Flowers and decor. 

Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On

p 807.475.3551

www.lakesuperiorweddings.ca

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. 

The Camellia, 30 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On

Open Wed. through Sunday. 

p (807)475-3551

www.lakesuperiorweddings.ca

Vintage Weddings Lab at Junk Bonanza, Part 2. The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On.

 Today, we are going to share with you the charming vignettes at the Weddings  Lab  ( Part 2) at Junk Bonanza. Are you planning a Vintage Wedding? What theme are you leaning towards?

 Vintage crates are handy for so many things  - they help with keeping everything organized.

 Love this idea! What do you think?

 Rentals  of Vintage Furniture from On Solid ground Vintage Rentals, Minneapolis, MN. and/or from The Red Bench Vintage Event Rental & design.

 I never thought to use an old frame in this way.  Jeff loves Jessica Photography.

 I have an old typewriter, now I know what to do with it. That's the whole idea behind this Weddings Lab, once you see all the vintage items displayed in Vignettes, you begin to really see how you can incorporate Vintage into your Wedding celebration.

Heather Dempsey from GetMarried.com

And Elizabeth was there signing copies of her lovely book, "Vintage Wedding Style."

 This book is jam packed with ideas and DIYs for your Vintage Wedding. Come into The Camellia to take a peek!

 Chalkboard paint on mason jars...cool!

 Whiskey barrels with Floral arrangements.

 And Vintage dresses and jewellery from Andrea's Vintage Bridal , https://www.facebook.com/pages/Andreas-Vintage-Bridal/212865958730915

 Inspiration galore in all these photos from Weddings Lab at Junk Bonanza. For Vintage linens, Burlap linens, and fabulous Wedding Bouquets , Visit The Camellia, 30 Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, On. p -807-475-3551.

Shop online at www.thecamellia.com
Please note that from May 15th. 2013 to June 2nd. 2013, we are on reduced hours.
Wed. 1-3, Fri. 1-3, Sat. 1-4. Normal hours resume on June 5th.2013.

Vintage Weddings Lab at Junk Bonanza, Part 1, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, On

Today we're sharing with you our Visit to the Weddings Lab at Junk Bonanza, 2013 - Inspired looks for down the aisle style!!  Are you thinking about incorporating Vintage elements into your Wedding celebrations? Then you've come to the right place!  The Lab focused on 3 distinct looks - Modern Glam, Bohemian Romantic, and Funky Geographic.

So great to see old items being reused and repurposed. On today,  Earth Day, reusing instead of throwing away, makes so much sense for the Earth. This vignette really appealed to me, as I love mossy green.

         This is part of the Funky Geographic Lab, " What better way to start a life together than a wedding inspired by the "World" that awaits you? Styled by Heather Dempsey of                       GetMarried.com  and Jane Hall of Mustard Moon.

Vintage -looking paper Flowers add  a lot to your celebration, you can purchase these at The Camellia. They would look lovely on the back of Chairs.  Or hanging from the ceiling as a backdrop to the Head table. Don't you just love the ruffled burlap table cover in the background?

Lace Tablecloths fit well into the Bohemian Romantic look.

As a Wedding favour, why not plant succulents? Add a Thank you tag and a care tag for plants, and give to your guests .

Loose, wildflower looks are the thing for a Vintage Wedding. Come into The Camellia to discuss your Wedding Flowers. Book early! Call Camille at 807)475-3551.

Vintage Sap pails filled with branches, and Flowers will add a special touch your decor, we have these for sale ( a limited amount) at The Camellia.

Keep an eye out for letters, keeping in mind what you would like to spell  out.

Old Birdcages can serve as the Gifts holder, or you can fill it with candles ( battery operated flickers).

Do not overlook foilage, it's what makes the Flowers look interesting! Usually, quite cost-effective, as leaves cost less than flowers.

Burlap Love - We have Burlap ribbons in various widths, burlap table runners, burlap chair ties, etc. 

And we can stencil your date or initials on them.

Cake Pops Cake : from Cake Poppin' MN, Chaska, MN.

Chalk Art by Bear Fox Chalk, Stillwater, MN.

Such a different Ring-bearer Pillow, what do you think?

Part 2 of Junk Bonanza, Weddings Lab, to be continued. 

For all your     W E D D I N G        F L O W E R   needs and   V I N T A G E     Decor, visit us at The Camellia, 30 Hacquoil Rd. p (807)475-3551, or Toll-free at 1-877-523-7444.

Shop online at The Camellia website www.thecamellia.com

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