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Kick Off Women’s History Month at Gillespie Florists - March 1st

Posted by Fri, Feb 21, 2025 @ 11:32 AM

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A Day of Fun & Creativity!

Women’s History Month is just around the corner, and we’re kicking it off in style! Join us on Saturday, March 1st, from 12 – 4 PM at Gillespie Florists for a special event celebrating women-owned businesses, creativity, and community.

This event is FREE to attend (additional fees apply to some activities), with exciting activities, exclusive savings, and hands-on workshops to enjoy!

What’s Happening?

🌟 Get Creative with DIY Workshops

  • UV Resin Jewelry Workshop (Starts at 12 PM) – Design and create your own beautiful jewelry piece! $30 per person – Register Now
  • DIY Spring Flower Bouquet Workshop (Starts at 2 PM) – Work with a Gillespie Florists designer to craft your dream bouquet! $50 per person – Register Now

🌸 Build Your Own Bouquet

  • DIY Bouquet Bar – Your first 5 stems are FREE! Build a gorgeous wrapped bouquet with additional stems available for purchase.

🛍️ Shop & Support Women-Owned Businesses

  • Vino Mobile Bar (12 – 4 PM) – Enjoy a selection of wine and beer while you explore the event. (pay-per-beverage) – www.vinomobilebar.com
  • Chair Massages by Blue Lotus Massage Therapy (12 – 4 PM) – Relax with a 10-minute massage for just $10 – www.bluelotusmassagetherapy.net

🍪 Enjoy Light Refreshments – Complimentary snacks will be available while you shop and create!

🏷️ Exclusive In-Store Savings!
Enjoy 20% off storewide on giftware, candles, plush animals, chocolates, silk arrangements, and décor. (Excludes fresh flowers and plants.)

Join Us!

This is a perfect opportunity to celebrate women, support local businesses, and get creative. Whether you're joining a workshop, shopping, or just stopping by for a bouquet, we can’t wait to see you!

📍 Where: Gillespie Florists
📅 When: Saturday, March 1st, 12 – 4 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE (workshops & select activities require payment)

Don't miss out—mark your calendar and bring a friend! 💜

Spaces are limited for workshops. Register today to secure your spot!

UV Resin Workshop - 12-1:30 pm - Register Now

DIY Spring Bouquet Workshop - 2-3 pm - Register Now

 

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Which Wedding Bouquet Style is your Favorite?

Posted by Tue, Apr 19, 2011 @ 04:33 PM

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There are 19 different bridal bouquet types, so which style is perfect for you? Bridal bouquets are a thing of beauty and as they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  Your wedding flowers are going to be centered around the style that you find most beautiful. 

Start by browsing books, magazines, and the web for different looks and offerings in your colors.  Below are the most common bouquet styles and a brief description.  

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The posy bouquet is round and small and can easily be held in one hand.   The natural stems are wrapped in a beautiful satin ribbon and can be embellished with pearl pins and beads and other accessories.   The clutch type of bouquet consists of a simple gathering of flowers, bound and tied with ribbon with stems left exposed.  This is a beautiful choice for an outdoor wedding with that just picked from the garden look.   This style is a favorite with our briDSCN8200 resized 600des. 

The Arm Sheaf Bouquet

They are long stemmed flowers and foliages that the bride carries cradled in her arm, also known as a presentation bouquet.  It is a lovely alternative to more traditional styles of bouquets.  It can be simple or elaborate.

The Crescent Bouquet

The crescent bouquet appears in the shape of a quarter moon, a soft arch, using distinguished flowers with definite shapes, often orchids, wired together to form a slender handle that you can hold in one hand.  This style is perfect for sophisticated and contemporary weddings.

Cascading Bouquet

A cascading bouquet, which is the most formal and most traditional of bouquets, is designed to spill gracefully over the bride's hands as it flows downward for a sophisticated and stylized look, almost any flower can be used in this style.
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The Pomander Bouquet or Kissing Ball

The pomander bouquet is also known as a kissing ball. A pomander is a ball of flowers suspended from a loop of decorative ribbon.
Adult attendants can carry pomanders, but young attendants such as flower girls and junior bridesmaids most often carry them.

Come in and talk with our Wedding Specialist for more information. 

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