Happy 1st. Day of Spring! Pink Dogwood, and White Wisteria blooms, The Camellia, Thunder Bay, Ontario

 Sometimes when you are travelling on a roadtrip, you make an unscheduled stop, and you happen upon something so beautiful, you get out your camera and take a bajillion pictures, but none of them really do it any justice. This was the case with this beautiful, large white Wisteria Tree/Vine. The white blooms were massive and hung overhead in giant white clusters cascading towards you....never have you seen something more beautiful! The Wisteria was in a Garden Centre which sold stone statuary for Gardens. And so it is with Flowers and your Wedding,,,the two go hand-in-hand. Flowers add so much to your Wedding Day. Flowers are Magical.

The play of white against dark, soft blossoms against the hard edges of stone. Your Wedding would not be complete without Flowers. Can you imagine your Wedding photos against this lovely Wisteria backdrop? Photographers are taking Wedding photos in unconventional places... just take a look at Pinterest, and you will see the most interesting and who-thought-of-that photo backdrops. 

While you are driving around Vancouver Island, in the Spring, you will come across Flowering Dogwood, in white and Pink. Pink dogwoods would make a beautiful photo backdrop for your Wedding...the entire Tree is almost covered with Blooms! 

Don't they look like someone has meticulously painted them with a Paintbrush? Pink and White is a classical colour scheme for Weddings. What colours are you planning for your Wedding? 

Flowers add so much to your special Day... these are Gerbera Daisies, they come in a wide array of colours.

Here at The Camellia, we design beautiful faux Botanicals  like this Tulip & Amaryllis Bouquet. 

Come see us here at #TheCamellia for the best in faux Botanical Wedding Flowers. We are located at 30, Hacquoil Rd. and we are Open from Wednesday through Sunday. P (807)475-3551. 

www.thecamellia.com

www.lakesuperiorweddings.ca

Thunder Bay Wedding Show 2017, Victoria Inn.

Thanks to all of you who visited our booth at the Thunder Bay Wedding Show at the Victoria Inn, in Thunder Bay. It's exciting to see all the vendors and their inspiring displays, with everything from Wedding venues, to Caterers, Event planners and Decorators, Photographers and so much more. This is one of our custom Wreath designs at The Camellia, and if you like to DIY, you can take a class and make your own Wreath! Our classes are listed at www.thecamellia.com 

Burlap is still popular for Weddings, it's that mad mix of Elegant and Rustic. This bag looks easy to DIY, but who would want to when you can buy it from us, finished, for $39.00? At The Camellia, we have many styles of Handbags, ranging from Crossovers to Bling. 

Flower Crowns are so popular, you can take a class and make-your-own with faux ( silk-like) Flowers, this class is offered on April 20, 2017, and again on May 31st. 2017. You can let us know when you register about your colours. 

Here at The Camellia, we design faux Bouquets for your Wedding. 

We also design #Brooch bouquets. 

Here is a Parisienne themed Burlap Wreath. 

There were many other vendors at the Thunder Bay Weddings Show.. SGM Designs. 

Kasper Minibus service - always a good idea when trying to arrange the logistics of transporting guests from Point A to Point B. 

Love this wooden sign from Daydreams Event Design. 

Photography services. 

Here are some of the models in beautiful Cinderella-style Ballgowns. Most girls have a picture in their mind of their special Wedding dress. 

If you have guests who cannot have Gluten, Peartree Bakery makes Gluten-free baked goods for your Wedding guests. 

Come visit us at The Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd. for the finest in faux Wedding Flowers, Bridal registry for linens, and Bedding, Purses, Spa Gifts, and DIY Classes. 

Open Wednesday through Sunday. P (807)475-3551

www.lakesuperiorweddings.ca

Why choose Faux blooms over Fresh flowers? See The Camellia at Thunder Bay Wedding Show 2017, Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay

Brides quite often choose Faux Silk-like Flowers for their Wedding Bouquets.  WHY ARE SO MANY BRIDES CHOOSING FAUX ( SILK-LIKE) FLOWERS FOR THEIR WEDDING?

•       Flowers don't wilt on hot days or freeze on cold days
•       Can be made way ahead of Wedding Day
•       greater Selection of Colours in artificial flowers
•       no need to worry about pollen allergies or sensitivity to smells
•       can be used after your Wedding in vases as decor
•       easy to transport to Destination Wedding sites
•       DIY your own Bouquets at The Camellia
•       can be sold after on buy & sell wedding sites
•       Vintage elements & Brooches are easier to incorporate into bouquets  

 If you are debating what to do, whether to get fresh flowers or you might be leaning towards artificial flowers, come see us at the Camellia at the Thunder Bay Weddings Show 2017, at the Victoria Inn, in Thunder Bay, from 11.00 to 4.00. We will be at Booth # 30 in the Main Ballroom. Here at The Camellia, we have been creating beautiful Faux Bouquets for 35 years, and we use the most realistic-looking Flowers. Brides usually tell us that Wedding guests will come up to them and say.."Don't you have to put your Bouquets in some water..? " Our Faux Bouquets look real! 

Here is a Wedding which took place on Valentine's Day in Thunder Bay, it was probably -30 that day. Bouquets stayed looking beautiful, made of dried Lavender grown on Vancouver Island, mixed in with faux grasses. 

This is a Purple themed Wedding in the heat of Summer...faux flowers used in the Boutonnierres means no crushing or wilting, blooms stay looking fresh all day and night. 

Faux corsages for the Bride's Mom and Dad. 

The lovely Bride's Bouquet - all made of faux blooms. 

These are the Bridesmaids Bouquets - all faux flowers, but they sure don't look it! And there is no last-minute worry, will my flowers be here in time for the photos, will they be wilted in all this heat...? 

     

And a Head Table Garland - all designed with faux Flowers - this is a Rental item from The Camellia. 

For the best in Faux Botanical Wedding flowers, Visit The Camellia, at 30, Hacquoil Rd.

Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

For more photos of Weddings we have designed Flowers for, visit http://www.lakesuperiorweddings.ca/real-weddings---the-camellia---kimberly--steve.html.

p807)475-3551

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A Visit to Kate Spade, Purses at The Camellia

Today we're visiting Kate Spade, a store where they sell Purses. Some of us love purses and will pay hundreds of dollars for them, while others carry around a well-loved, well-worn sort of purse. What is so special about a Kate Spade purse? Maybe those of you who buy them can leave a comment below, we would love to hear from you!

Are you in the midst of Wedding planning and thinking about a Kate Spade purse as a Gift for someone special in your Wedding party? Let's head into Kate Spade on Santana's Row in San Jose, CA, and see what's in store. 

A Purse is an essential part of an outfit, and they come in every price range, size, and colour imaginable. A fabulous purse will complete an outfit and make a girl feel special. Living in Northwestern Ontario, some of us spend the winter in flannel shirts, fleece leggings, and hiking boots. of course, we have hat-head ( for those of you who don't live in Winter, that's the drowned rat look you get from wearing a winter toque), as for our purses, we probably have some well-beaten up purse that can withstand the snow and slushiness of winter. So when we come upon a store like Kate Spade, we venture inside and stare at the beautiful colours and styles, and become aware of how sadly we are lacking in the style department. 

The Purses are laid out like beautiful pieces of Artwork, and they call to us....Buy me...buy me.... Purses make a great gift for your Bridesmaids.
Some of you have told us that your obsession with Purses started way back when you were a child. Maybe your Dad bought you Designer Purses as a Gift. Perhaps you would save up and buy a Coach purse every Payday. There is no denying that a beautiful Purse and shoes elevate your outfit, so even if you are wearing leggings and a T, you still look stylish!  Then there is the thrill of that look you get from others who recognize that you are carrying a ----------, or a Kate Spade. Of course, there is your significant other, who doesn't know what or who Louis Vuitton is, is that a new racecar, he asks...? 

Here we are at Louis Vuitton's store in Paris, on Les Champs Elysees.

This is the oldest, most recognizable pattern of Louis Vuitton.

These are the newer, more colourful patterns of Louis Vuitton. So do you prefer to save up and splurge on designer handbags or would you rather spend less on handbags and more on some other item? Leave us a comment below, we would love to hear your thoughts!

Notice there are the usual safe choices of taupes, creams and blacks. There are also the pops of pinks, oranges, and that mix between pink and red and orange. 

Here at The Camellia, we have the coolest blingy handbags for your Bridesmaids, and at a great price. Head into our store at 30, Hacquoil Rd. to see our selection, or visit the #Airlane window  where we have a display of purses. 

Look at this sophisticated black handbag with a great Fendi-style trim, priced an the Un-fendi price of around $79.00 . 

Our clutches ( with chain straps) are so instyle for weddings, priced at $39.00. 

A great carry-it-all Handbag, in a fabulous Red. This would make a good travel bag, since it holds a fair bit but still fits under the seat nicely. And it's pleather, so it will wipe clean. That reminds me of a time when I was travelling somewhere in the Caribbean, going through the Airport security, and the person behind me in line had a Louis Vuitton Travel bag, and was getting upset as it was being searched. Then she started to swear, which wasn't so great for her image, given  that she was carrying a Louis Vuitton. 

This is a fun clutch, colourful and holds quite  a bit. 

All right, I've convinced myself to ditch the old duffle handbag and switch to something far more stylish, even if I am in Thunder Bay and just heading out run errands! 

Visit #TheCamellia for all your wedding Handbag needs, and we also design Wedding Flowers and have a Bridal Registry for Bedding and Linens. 

Open Wednesday through Sunday. 

p(807)475-3551

30, Hacquoil Rd. Thunder Bay, On

www.thecamellia.com

Visit our booth at the #ThunderBayWeddingsShow2017 at the Victoria Inn, which is on the first Sunday on March. We look forward to seeing you!

How to make a Hand-tied Spring Wedding bouquet, The Camellia, Slate River Valley, On

You're getting married in the Spring, and wondering about Flowers for your Wedding. Should you hire a Florist or well, look at all those photos on Pinterest, how hard can it be to do your own wedding bouquets? 

YOU CAN DO IT ALL YOURSELF. BUT YOU DON'T HAVE TO. Unless you have years of Floral training, hire a florist. Take a look at this how to make a Spring Hand-tied Bouquet video from Mayhesh Flowers.  

https://youtu.be/sKIahNswlu4

A bouquet like the one in this video would start at $250.00 and go up from there. Want fabulous Flowers? Give your florist a decent budget to work with...do not go into a shop and tell them you have 11 Bridesmaids with a budget of $40.00 ea. Plan ahead and book your Florist, 6 months to a year ahead. 

Now you can move onto fun stuff like finding that perfect Tropical island for your Honeymoon. 

And you can get on with planning with other stuff - such as:  can planters with palm trees be rented? 

Come see us at The Camellia to discuss your Spring Wedding Flowers! 

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

p(807)475-3551

www.lakesuperiorweddings.ca

Making a Floral backdrop for your Wedding,The Camellia, Thunder Bay

Thinking about a gorgeous Floral backdrop for your Wedding? Maybe you are thinking of doing-it-yourself? After all, it looks easy, or what do you think? You're going to get the flowers from the grocery store, the same grocery where you buy your meat and oranges...? Florists get asked these questions all the time. Anyone who has made these Floral walls know that Floral walls are labour-intensive, use a lot of product, and are expensive. Flowers must be sourced from reputable Florists, and not from grocery stores. The mechanics alone are are quite difficult. 

Image via Pinterest (Wed Luxe ) 

These Flower walls use a lot of product, expensive product. Ranunculus as in the photo above, peonies, roses, hydrangeas, are just a few of the flowers needed to make a floral wall. 

Here are some videos to watch from Smithers-Oasis and Mayhesh which show you how it's done. 

http://oasisfloralproducts.com/Ideas/video/how-to-use-oasis-floral-foam-tiles/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjRXqS8zt-g

Visit us here at #TheCamellia for beautiful silk Botanical Flower Bouquets, & DIY Classes. 

Peonies are a classic Wedding Flower, Here are some we have grown in our Garden, and made into a lovely Bridal Bouquet. 

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

p(807)475-3551

www.lakesuperiorweddings.ca