Thursday, May 21, 2020

Planning your wedding during these times of uncertainty..., The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Vineyards in the Fall

It's May in Thunder Bay, and in normal times, there would be Spring weddings, and also many of you would be planning to get married during the Summer. However, with Covid-19 and the ban on large social Gatherings, it makes for some difficult Wedding planning. A second wave of Covid may happen in the Fall, so there goes the idea of maybe postponing your Wedding until the Fall. 

orange leaf on ground

It's so difficult when you cannot make plans, as the future is uncertain. We are so used to booking our venue, music, food, and more. 

blank wedding invitation


How can you send out invites when you can't set a date? Everything seems to be on hold. 
Here's a good article to read , about how Covid-19 will change Wedding celebrations for years to come. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/05/coronavirus-could-change-weddings-years-come/611716/
What do you think? Are you planning a mini-ceremony now, with plans to do a big wedding later? 

purple and lime faux botanical bouquet The Camellia


    Here at The Camellia, we design beautiful Bridal bouquets, made of faux botanical Flowers. Many 
couples are turning to silk flower bouquets as opposed to real Flowers. Our Bouquets can be used at your mini-ceremony, and then later on, can be used at your regular Wedding celebration. You can place them in a vase and use as a centrepiece in your Home. 

Visit The Camellia today, by booking an appointment at 807-475-3551. During Covid-19, we have gloves for you to wear in-store, please bring your own mask, and maintain a 6ft. distance as much as possible. All our store windows  open, ensuring a supply of fresh air. 
We are Open Wednesday through Sunday ( 11-5, or 12-5). 

wedding flowers on sale The Camellia.com



Thursday, March 26, 2020

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? 

couple on their wedding day walking on beach holding shoes

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.

fresh hydrangeas and amaryllis blooms The Camellia

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. 

fresh flowers in vase at the Camellia, thunder Bay



sunwing plane on runaway at airport

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. 

catamaran on sandy beach in Caribbean



flowchart of decision whether to cancel or reschedule your Wedding



red rose bouquet The Camellia Thunder Bay


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. 


faux floral bouquet in purples and greens The Camellia Thunder Bay

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


Sunday, March 1, 2020

Wedding Floral trends for 2020, Thunder Bay Wedding Show 2020, the Camellia.




The Thunder Bay Wedding Show is on today at the Victoria Inn, in Thunder Bay, On. It's an exciting place to connect with wedding vendors and see what is trending in the Wedding market. 

One thing we always get asked is:What's trending in weddings? What colour is in this year? Are bouquets roundy-moundy or are they wild and untamed? Is cake-cutting a big thing or can we do a cupcake bar? Click on the link below to see what the Wedding Floral Trends are for 2020. 
















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Do visit us here at #TheCamellia at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. for Wedding Flowers, supplies, Cottage Paint, Decor and Photo props.
Open Wednesday through Sunday. 
p 807-475-3551

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Hello to those getting married in 2020, in Thunder Bay, On.Canada.

January calendar image via unsplash.com


It's the start of a New Year - 2020!! Maybe you got engaged over Christmas, and you're starting to plan your Wedding. How exciting! Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed by all the wedding details you have yet to arrange....?? 


couple showing rings on hand, image via unsplash.com

No need to feel overwhelmed, this is an exciting chapter in both your lives. You can start your own 'Our Wedding...' Pinterest board. This will give you a space to save ideas for decor, dresses, table settings, and more. 


palm tree in garden, image via unsplash.com

Are you thinking about a Tropical wedding?



snowy birch trees in Thunder Bay, The Camellia


What about a snowy, Northwestern Ontario wedding? 



apple trees in bloom on Hacquoil Rd. The Camellia


Or maybe a Summer Wedding in Thunder Bay? 


The 1 question we often have to answer is "what do wedding Flowers cost?" It depends on so many things. Click on this link and read carefully. 

What's trending for Wedding Flowers in 2020? https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-flower-trends

bridal bouquet of roses and other flowers, image via Rosa Flora

For more information, click on these links below. 
In order to save time, (yours and the Wedding consultant), have a list of what you need, and the services you require, and an idea of your WEDDING FLOWER BUDGET ($). 

For Wedding Flowers and DIY Classes, visit The Camellia at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay. 
p. 807-475-3551


Friday, November 1, 2019

Christmas is coming.....to the Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario

evergreens and magnolia in planter at The Camellia, thunder Bay


Hello there! Are you planning a Winter wedding in Thunder Bay? Have you started thinking about your outdoor decor? Now is the perfect time to DIY your outdoor planters with fresh evergreens and magnolia leaves. These large planters have red Dogwood in the middle....so pretty! 

girl holding gift, unsplash.com

Here at The Camellia, we have a lot of gift ideas for everyone, for the Bride, for the wedding party, for Moms and sisters, and for everyone who has done so much to make your Wedding Day special. 

Paarizaat bed in a box, the Camellia, thunder Bay

For the Bride, we have Organic Cotton sheets, Paarizaat  Bed in a box mattress, weighted blankets and cooling gel Pillows. We also have Clara Clark 1800 thread count sheet sets, you can feel the softness. Come into our store, the Camellia, at 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. to try out this mattress, and a 15 lb. weighted blanket. 



Clara Clark 1800tc Bedding at The Camellia

weighted blankets at The Camellia, thunder Bay





hubby and wifey snuggling under blanket, unsplash.com

There is nothing better than snuggling under a warm blanket with your loved one, all relaxed because you started your Christmas Shopping early this year! 

We have all of our Wedding and Event Decor on SALE now at The Camellia. 
The Camellia, 30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, On
Open Wed. through Sunday. 
p 807-475-3551

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Staying together in Marriage for 40 years.




bride walking down the aisle, photo from unsplash.com

In traditional Wedding vows...there is this phrase....
'.....for Richer or poorer, in sickness and health, till death do us part." Fourty years ago, when I said my wedding vows, I was full of many emotions. Most Brides & Grooms will wonder if they are doing the right thing, if this person is THE right person for them. So many things come into play... attitudes towards money, raising children, her family, his family, jobs, stepchildren and so on. 

couple showing their hands with wedding rings

Well here we are 40 years later. Every married couple has their joys, triumphs, and their failures and not-so-great moments. No-one is perfect. We are led to believe by the media that the Perfect One exists for us, in reality, staying together requires patience, communication, compromise, and more patience. Marriage is hard work. 

couple saying vows in church

Having a renewal of Wedding vows at 25, 30, 40, or 50 years is a wonderful idea. It's something happy and positive to celebrate! 

ceremony flowers with wine barrel

Here at The Camellia, we design Wedding flowers and Flowers for Renewal of Vows ceremonies. You can also take one of our Floral Design Classes and make your own creations. 

purple and white wedding bouquet with silk flowers the Camellia

We also do Weddings for those getting married later on in Life....like this beautiful Bouquet for Miss L. One of the themes for this celebration was Butterflies, and we were able to work this sparkly Butterfly into her Bouquet. Here at the Camellia, we specialize in faux Botanicals. 

purple and white wedding bouquet with silk flowers the Camellia



couple making heart shape with hands, unsplash.com

If you're getting married, we wish you many years of Happiness! Visit us here at The Camellia for Wedding Flowers, special event flowers, wedding gifts, and much more. 
30/32 Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay. Open Wed. through Sunday. p 807-475-3551

mmap of how to get to The Camellia Highway 61, Thunder Bay, Ontario