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Let me introduce to you… Lee Forest Design. Starting out our Vendor-Spotlight series with a bang is a talented florist with fall inspiration. If you’re in the Central Florida area, please do not miss opportunity to visit his cute downtown office.

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Let’s throw in some winter white inspiration too…

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Guest Blogger: Sara Burg

Centerpieces can be very expensive and it is a shame to have to throw them out after a wedding. Instead of using flowers that just sits there and wilts, consider edible centerpieces for your wedding reception instead.

An edible centerpiece is a perfect choice for a couple that is on a tight budget. It will not only give an attractive appeal to your reception, but also make your tables look festive and provide a desert to your guests at the same time.

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Thanks Sarah, the apples and color of cranberry get me excited for fall :)

Blame it on my Botany class or blame it on my interest in the real meaning behind peoples’ names, but I think every bride should read this list before choosing her flowers!

Baby’s breath = Everlasting love

Bachelor’s button = Celibacy, delicacy

Calla lily = Magnificent beauty

Carnation (pink) = Woman’s love

Carnation = Pure love

Cornflower = Delicacy

Crocus = Cheerfulness

Daisy = Innocence

Dogwood = Duration

Fern = Magic

Forget-me-not = Remember me

Freesia = Innocence

Fuchsia = Confiding love

Geranium = True friendship

Hellebore = Calming

Hyacinth = Sport and play

Iris = I have a message for you

Ivy = Friendship

Jasmine (pink) = I attach myself to you

Jasmine (white) = Amiability

Lady’s mantle = Comfort

Lilac = First emotions of love

Lily-of-the-valley = Return of happiness

Mint = Virtue

Myrtle = Love

Oak leaf = Bravery

Orchid = You’re in my thoughts

Peony = Bashful

Peppermint = Warmth of feeling

Primrose = Youth

Ranunculus = Radiant with charms

Rose (white) = I am worthy of you

Rose = Love

Rosemary = Remembrance

Snowdrop = Hope

Sweet pea = Delicate pleasures

Sweet violet = Modesty

Sweet William = Sensitivity

Tulip (pink) = Caring

Tulip (variegated) = Beautiful eyes

Tulip = Declaration of love

Violet (blue) = Faithfulness