Winter Wedding in Pewaukee

Ted + Mary = LOVE

Ceremony: Galilee Lutheran Church, Pewaukee
Reception: Red Circle Inn, Nashotah

Florist: Bank of Memories & Flowers
Month: January

The two words Mary and Ted kept emphasizing during their bridal consultation were wintery and intimate.   We were able to at least help them with the “wintery” part.     Mary’s bouquet was a combination of winter greens, white roses and garden roses, stock, lisianthus and heather.  Silver brunia berries and dusty millet carried the silvery tones throughout the bouquet.  Tiny pine cones added to the wintery look.  Mary’s granddaughter carried a smaller version of the bride’s bouquet and Ted’s white rose boutonniere finished the ensemble.

For the Altar at Galilee Lutheran Church we created two pieces in pedestal containers that continued the wintery romance feel of the day.  Using the same mix of flowers as those in the bridal bouquet, the arrangements we finished with birch branches for a little height.

The intimate reception was held at the Red Circle Inn inNashotah.  The tables were topped with a bubble bowl of branches and the same mix of flowers as those at the church, white roses and lisianthus, winter greens, silvery brunia and dusty miller and pine cones.

Thank you and congratulations to Mary and Ted for allowing Bankof Memories & Flowers to be a part of your wonderful day.

Luan M. Kurriger, ~Pewaukee Manager

Calandivas Care

We are in love with these calandivas that just arrived. They remind us of summer and are so easy to take care of. They thrive in a more sunny location and do very well indoors. 

Calandivas are part of the kalanchoe family and originate from the Netherlands. They should be watered infrequently and allowed to dry out slightly between watering. Make sure your container has proper drainage so the roots are not sitting in water.  Soil sould be more consistent with a sand base. 

As the flowers die off, pinch or cut them off to encourage new growth. During the resting period, you don't have to water the plant as much. They prefer a dark place to re-blossom.  When you start to notice new buds, bring the plant back to its sunny area.

Here at Bank of Memories & Flowers, we have these beauties in white, yellow, light pink, fuchsia, red and orange shades.  Stop in to take a peek!

Care and Handling (and a little History) of Easter Lilies

When you think of scents of Easter, besides the warm, yummy aroma of ham in the oven and sweet chocolaty bunnies, the most iconic is the wonderful fragrance of the Easter Lily. When I was little every Easter my Dad would get an Easter Lily from the local florist and it was my job to make sure its pollen was removed and that it had enough water. 

A native of the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, Easter Lilies were brought to the United States by a World War I soldier from Oregon.  He filled his suitcase with the bulbs which he gave as gifts to friends and relatives.

When the importing of these bulbs was cut off immediately after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, many who were cultivating Easter Lilies as a hobby went into business.  By 1945 there were 1200 growers producing bulbs.  Cultivating the Lily bulbs turned out to be an exact science with demanding climate requirements. Today there are only 10 farms in an isolated region on the California/Oregon border designated the “The Easter Lily Capital of the World” that provide the majority of the bulbs for the blooming plant market.

Tips for Taking Care of Your Easter Lily: 

• Be sure it receives bright indirect light and water when the soil is dry to the touch.  Do not let it sit in water either.
• Remove the pollen (the bright yellow dust) from inside the bloom.  Removing the pollen will help the plant live longer as well as keep it from staining the bloom and anyone who brushes into it.
• When each of the blooms has faded cut it off with a sharp knife.  Enjoy your plant until the last blossom is spent.  At this point allow the leave of your plant grow as long as possible and then let them wither naturally.  
• After cutting back the greenery, leave the plant in its pot and keep it in a cool dim place until it can be planted in the spring after the last frost.
• You can plant an Easter Lily in your garden to try to get it to bloom again either in the same season or for the next.  

Be sure to stop in at either location of Bank of Memories & Flowers, the Menomonee Falls or Pewaukee store, for our beautiful selection of Easter Lilies as well as other bulb and blooming plants.

Luan M. Kurriger, ~Pewaukee Manager

Celebrating Easter with Flowers!!

Easter will be here before you know it.  Can you believe it?!?  To go along with your family dinner and Easter egg hunt, don't forget your table centerpieces and Easter lilies!!  We also carry many other beautiful blooming plants that are perfect for a hostess gift.  

At Bank of Memories & Flowers, we love to incorporate nests, eggs and even butterflies...anything that will add a little Spring to an arrangement!  Happy Easter from my family to yours!

Krista Roskopf ~Menomonee Falls Manager

  

Wedding Show Recap // Part 2

Our second wedding show of the year was that of the 15th Annual Washington County Bridal Fair in West Bend, Wisconsin. The day was bitter cold but we still had a huge turnout and so much fun sharing our creative designs with brides-to-be!

 
This year bouquets created at Bank of Memories & Flowers were also featured in the fashion show put on by Amelishan Bridal. All of the women looked beyond beautiful in their dresses -- so fun to see it all come together with the bouquets!

Thanks to all of you who came out and stopped by our booth -- we'll most definitely keep all our future brides up-to-date on upcoming wedding shows!

Krista, Menomonee Falls manager

Gestures of Love

It's almost Valentine's Day and it's no secret that people LOVE receiving flowers. But just what flowers are you going to send? Are you stumped this year because you're tired of the same old boring arrangements? This year decide on something as unique as it is beautiful. The secret to getting the perfect flowers is in thinking more about the recipient than the flowers themselves. A custom arrangement that fits your Valentine's personality and style will show them just how well you know him or her!

Our compact red rose arrangements are designed for the person who loves red roses, but appreciates a more chic, modern approach.

Or perhaps you want to skip the red roses all together and go with something completely unique! These types of arrangements also are the perfect choice when sending a Valentine hello to a friend or relative.

 

No matter who your Valentine is, Bank of Memories & Flowers can always create a custom arrangement to express your love. Give us a call to tell us about the lucky recipient of your flowers and we'll be happy to suggest a design with all of the "wow" factor you can handle!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Krista, Menomonee Falls Manager

Wedding Show Recap // Part 1

We had a wonderful time chatting with brides-to-be (and even a few grooms!) at the 46th Annual Wonderful World of Weddings Show at Wisconsin State Fair Park on Saturday, January 10th. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth! 

The Bank of Memories & Flowers team worked hard in preparing the bouquets for the booth. The goal was to create bouquets packed with varying textures, color combinations and styles. We had so much fun creating! 

 

 

 

Thanks once again to all who made it out -- even during the Green Bay Packers playoff game on Sunday! We are so excited to talk more with each of you about your vision for the Big Day!

 Violet, Social Media Coordinator