Peonies, Peonies, Peonies

It's wedding season and love is in the air. What is a great concern of the brides that will be walking down the aisle? Flowers. Whether it's the flowers that make up their bouquet, the flowers covering the pathway leading to their men-to-be, or the flowers arranged on the tables at the reception, couples spend serious time choosing the flowers that will adorn their ceremony of love. Many brides go for classically beautiful flowers, like roses, while some turn up their noses at the norm and choose crazy and fun arrangements. So which flower seems to be most popular at weddings, chosen across the board by almost all brides? Peonies. Because peonies are such loved and desired flowers for events, and especially for weddings, we decided we'd take the time to do some research and find out more

about the mystery behind what makes this flower so popular.

According to Greek myth, the peony flower is named after Paeon, who was the student of the Greek god of medicine and healing, Asclepius. As the story goes, the teacher became jealous of his student, so in order to save him from the wrath of Asclepius, Zeus changed Paeon into the peony flower.

Moving from myth to reality, peonies are native to Asia, southern Europe, and western North America. There are several different forms of peonies, but they all have at least five outer petals, called guard petals, and they come in just about every color but blue: ranges of pink, mauve, yellow, red, orange, white, and the list goes on.The peony has been used for centuries in ceremonies and has been prized by many cultures, even named the national emblem of China at one point. If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I would say virtually all who behold this flower find it beautiful.

As a floral company, we are asked by several of our customers to include peonies in arrangements, especially weddings, and it is our delight to make gorgeous bouquets, etc. for the people who share our love for this flower. Below is a picture of a peony bouquet we made for one of our brides.

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Coastside Couture

I was so excited to share our big news yesterday! Today I want to start telling you a little more about Couture's new direction. In addition to the fabulous weddings we plan and coordinate, we are excited to expand our services to all events from anniversary parties, baby showers to corporate retreats. We will now be available for daily concierge services as well, from errand running to thank you cards we give you only the best customer service. The newest addition though is the Couture House, our Wedding Lounge and Library. Beginning in January, Engaged Couples (or Bride's and their families) can book a two hour appointment, where while sipping Champagne they can find all the Sites, Vendors and Services that fit with their budget and style. They will have a personal Event Concierge at their disposal throughout the appointment while sampling cake, looking through Photo albums and listing to Band demos. By the end of the appointment they will leave with a personalized budget breakdown, to do timeline/checklist and scheduled appointments with the vendors they chose in their Couture Bag. Sound interesting? Call us for pricing information, to buy Gift Certificates (great Christmas Present for those Engaged Couples) and to make your appointment today- 831-600-8206.

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Fresh Flowers & Food Prepared with Love

Our Wedding Anniversary and Jason brought me these beautiful Roses & Sweet Peas

Then he prepared dinner with a little help from Paul Rowley, you may notice there are three plates, Olivia was invited as my mum would say "There's no show without Punch"

Happy Anniversary Jas!

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