What is LOVE?

 As you get caught up in the busyness of all the prep that goes along with getting married, ( one mother said to me,"I'll be so glad when all this is over...." , take a moment to think about what is   L O V E    and marriage and staying together in sickness and in health, till death do us part. Today we would like to share with you this video...http://cvcnow.com/portfolio/what-is-love/

Thoughts after watching this?? 

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The Camellia, for all your Wedding Flowers needs. 30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, On

(807)475-3551

toll-free 1-877-523-7444

The Camellia will be at the Thunder Bay Wedding show 2014.

Just engaged? Planning a Wedding? The Thunder Bay Wedding Show is coming up on Sunday March 2, at the Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Thunder Bay from 11am until 4pm. This is a great show to see many Wedding service professionals in one place. ( Gotta love that when it's minus 500 with the wind!!)

          Looking for flowers? Searching Pinterest for ideas? I made these from a post on Pinterest -       from coffee filters. Dangerous place for DIY'ers. is Pinterest.

 You don't have to have fresh Flowers - look at these lovelies which I made from fabric & Buttons. Come into our Booth # 41 ( next to Maverick )  to see lovely Bouquets made with these flowers and brooches. Best of all, they won't wilt after your Wedding, and will be a great keepsake.

 Come out our Bridal Open House at our store, the Camellia, on Sunday March 9th. 2014, for a free Make-and-take Workshop on Making a rolled Rose. We are at 30, Hacquoil Rd.

 Come see us on the Main stage at 1.50 p.m. when we will be demonstrating how we transfrom yard sale finds into masterpieces, like this gaint frame we picked up at a yard sale for a $1.00.

 This will be a great addition to your Wedding decor - you could do a storyboard of how you met...

Bouquets custom-designed by The Camellia - ask for The Marie Antoinette bouquet.

 Bouquet by The Camellia - La Petite Marie Antoinette.

Talk to Diane about fun Fishing Wedding Favours.

Shannon will be there with her beautiful custom Wedding Stationery.

Book appointments with us to receive a complimentary quote for your Wedding.

The Camellia, 30 Hacquoil Rd. ( 10  mins. from the Airport). p.807)475-3551

www.lakesuperiorweddings.ca

Kleinfeld, Hudson's Bay, Toronto.

Those who attended the recent Bridal Show at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto were treated to a sneek preview of Kleinfeld ( Hudson's Bay), a Bridal Salon like no other, scheduled to open in May, 2014. 20,000 sq. ft. of Bridal, to be exact.

Stunning Bridal Gowns, from famous Designers around the globe.

For most girls, it's all about THE Dress. One can appreciate all the dressmaker details in these dresses, and somehow I can't see an episode of Trash the dress with these gowns. Prices range from $7,000 to $12,000.

Some of these gowns were modelled in the Fashion Show at this event.

No outfit is complete without accessories, and these do not dissappoint.

Look at all the Flower details on this Gown ... they seem to float in air.

I'm currently working on some Navy blue satin roses for a bridal bouquet, so I can appreciate the hours of  work that would have gone into making the flowers for the gown above.

Here's another bloom I've been making... love the texture and Vintage feel of it.

They make a cute centrepiece for a Vintage themed Wedding - Mason jar is painted with Cottage Paint which you can purchase at The Camellia, or online at www.thecamellia.com

 When researching Kleinfeld's in New York, I came across this article. You can read it, and comment below if you have visited the New York Kleinfeld's . Judging from Kleinfeld's display at the Bridal show in Toronto, it looks like it will be a beautiful, top-notch Bridal Salon, and a great place to find your Vision.

 http://nypost.com/2012/12/20/kleinfelds-harsh-reality/

Kleinfeld Hudson's Bay is on the 7th. floor of Hudson's Bay Queen Street - 176 Yonge St. Toronto. On. Appointments will begin in May 2014 for Brides whose wedding date is November 2014 or later.  p.416-861-6600.    www.kleinfeldbridal.ca

If you need a custom Bouquet that is made to match your Dream dress, contact Camille at The Camellia, p-807) 475-3551, or toll-free at 1-877-523-7444. We offer shipping in Canada.

This is  the Petite Marie Antoinette Bouquet .. an exclusive Design at The Camellia, made with fabric flowers and high quality faux Botanicals, so your Bouquet will last.

The Camellia - 30 Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, Thunder Bay, Oliver Paipoonge, Ontario. 

p-807)475-3551

Pink Event decor, The Camellia

   Photo of Vases of varying heights filled with Fresh flowers, the Camellia

 Sometimes you're walking around, getting on with your To-do list, and you come upon a display of Flowers that is SO beautiful that it stops you dead in your tracks. These photos do not do it justice. If you are getting married, or have an important Event coming up, this would be a great display if your colour scheme is Pink.

 Photo of Rose arrangemenst in glass vases, The Camellia

 Flowers add so much beauty to your Event. Do not even think of not having Flowers  .. so much would be missing. Special events in our lives are marked by flowers - Birth, Engagements, Graduations, and so on. When people need to express grief at unexplained tragedies, there is usually a mass of floral bouquets at the site of the tragedy. In this display notice how the Florist has made use of varying heights of glass vases to add drama and interest, and to keep your eye moving.

 Hydrangea heads have been placed in colured dyes to achieve a soft pinkish beige tint. Flowers under glass seem like works of Art, and in truth, all flowers are works of beauty .

 Photo of Rose bouquets, The Camellia

 Large glass fishbowls - with rose heads, hydrangea blossoms, and dyed water. Beautiful in the centre of a table.

 Photo of Glass vases with roses, The Camellia

 Some people will say ..no Carnations, but look at them here, elevated by massing techniques and effective use of colour blocking, enhanced by the bamboo shoots. Oh-so-pretty!

 Roses massed with Hydrangeas, and placed at an angle in the Vase. Instant drama..

 Photo of Rose bouquets, The Camellia

 Romantic blush pink Roses, so suited to a pastel-coloured Wedding celebration.

 Photo of Rose Bouquets

I hope you are as inspired as I was when I came upon this beautiful display in an entranceway. 

For event flowers and Bridal Bouquets, visit The Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay. 

Book an appointment today , p-807)475-3551.

Visit our site at www.lakesuperiorweddings.ca

Wedding shoes in all their glory, The Camellia,Thunder Bay

Today I would like to share this great post from Alan Dickson on Shoes...http://www.alandickson.com/article/shoes-glorious-shoes-3594.asp

Shoes in Weddings now can mean anything from a fancy shoe to a  Cowboy boot or a rubber farm boot, to a Vintage shoe, and so much more. Not to forget colour co-ordinated runners, and  fun  flip-flops. When you are considering shoes, do take into account how much time you may spend standing on your feet. Those shoes may look great, but feel awful by the end of the night. Most Brides kick off their shoes and are dancing barefoot by the end of their event.

I am obsessing over YELLOW right now, and wanted to share with you this great site www.stylemepretty.com. So many cool Inspiration boards and Real Weddings

Love the POP of the Yellow - so bright and cheery.  

If you want bright and cheery, yellow is your colour and here at The Camellia, we do bright Wedding flowers, like these yellow tulips seen at Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, Holland.

Love these yellow Gerbera daisies and sweet smelling yellow freesias.

Not to be outdone, yellow blooms from our Summer garden at the Camellia. For bright yellow Wedding flowers and  DIY Wedding classes, Visit the Camellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Slate River, Thunder Bay, On. p-807)-475-3551

www.thecamellia.com

Green and Pink Wedding Inspiration, The Camellia, Thunder Bay

Today we are sharing with you our Inspiration board with 2 of our Fav colours : Green and pink.  What colour scheme are you planning for your Wedding?

 For all your Wedding Flower needs, Visit The Camellia at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Book a complimentary consultation with Camille, phone to arrange an appointment at (807)475-3551, 

or toll-free at 1-877-523-7444. 

The Camellia From Nature to Home, 30 Hacquoil Rd. 

Winter Wedding Flowers, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario

 Come see us at The Camellia for all your Wedding Flower needs.

We are at 30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, On.

Open Wednesday through Sunday, p -807)475-3551

www.thecamellia.com