Why I Developed Bridal Blossoms

Here are just 5 of the many reasons I developed Bridal Blossoms.

1.     A September bride wanted to use flowering cherry blossoms for her centerpieces because she wanted to plant the branches after the wedding and grow trees.

2.     Another bride brought me a photo of a bouquet in a bridal magazine that she wanted me to make for her wedding.  Unfortunately I had to tactfully tell her that it was impossible to make that one because one of the flowers in it was on the endangered species list! 

 3.     A lovely young lady wanted those blackberries she saw in a bridal magazine to be included in her bouquet.  Why would any bride want berries that could burst open from a simple touch and drip staining juice on her beautiful wedding gown? 

 4.     Stargazer lilies are gorgeous, but they can trigger an asthma attack!  I suggested that bride consider lisianthus which has absolutely no scent and is perfect for someone with allergy sensitivities.

 5.    Sorry but I can’t get peonies in October – they’re not in season.  But why don’t you take a look at Football Mums?  They look a lot like peonies at a fraction of the cost.

 Hello.  I’m Leslie White owner of Whimsical Welcomes Floral Design, a home based design studio in Skippack, PA.  I am a former elementary school teacher who in 2013 decided it was time to educate brides about wedding flowers. I wanted to make them a little more knowledgeable about their wedding flowers and also teach them valuable ways to save money on flowers and other aspects of wedding planning. 

I hold these forums in various unique venues where brides can learn, ask lots of questions and take lots of notes.  It is absolutely not a bridal show!!!  I charge a minimal entry fee of $2.00 for the two hour event which goes directly to a charity of the venue’s choice.  I want beautiful flowers to be available to every bride – not just those who have a lot of money to spend.  My goal is to teach them how to make it so.