Your wedding may be the single most important day in your life. Flowers are a beautiful compliment to celebrate the grand event and they should be chosen with care. Wedding flowers should be chosen to accent the happy couple’s taste but also to help set the mood of your wedding celebration. San Francisco is lucky in that it has a host of excellent wedding venues for receptions, beautiful settings for wedding photos and an excellent range of flower growers who can provide for our selection an enormous range of beautiful roses, lilies and tulips through to exotic and rare species.
We try to select organically grown flowers as well as focusing on locally grown product where possible in our efforts to provide for the most stunning and environmentally friendly wedding day. Your vision becomes our design with professional florists who can create the perfect arrangement for any event. We custom design each arrangement making sure that it is a unique expression of your style. Each bride’s bouquet is custom designed, hand crafted with entwining ribbons, wiring, beading and a variety of fabrics to create something that some may class as fashion rather than a bouquet. We will design complimentary bouquets for the bridesmaids and match them with flowers for the attending ladies. There are even boutonnières for the men in a style that matches the bouquets. Whether you choose a church, synagogue or outdoor ceremony we can help to create the atmosphere you wish. From a traditional setting with pure white flowers and European style arrangements set around the dais or perhaps a natural style with native flowers arranged in large or small designs to accent the setting.
vbkirk can also create a subtle Asian style with small or single flowers arranged around the venue that will shine in photos of the day. The reception venue is the celebration point of the day and we can help you to create an ambiance that you choose, whether it be sophisticated or elegant. We can help you select the perfect venue of which San Francisco has a host to choose from. Then we can help to organize your room to present an aura of elegance with dim lights and subtle flowers, or you could choose large table centerpieces that will get your guests talking. We also have the accessories to accent any floral designs you choose with urns, candles, sculptures, arches, candelabras and pedestals.
At vbkirk we are can do a lot more than just weddings. We can work with you to create the perfect function whether it is a corporate event, birthday, hotel or restaurant arrangements or you just want to purchase a unique creation for someone special. Our by appointment design studio is the premiere flower service supplying the entire San Francisco Bay Area, north to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, East Bay and the Peninsula. We are very proud of our design and we know you will be happy with choosing us too! We will work with you to create an environment for your function that will make it an unforgettable experience.
by admin on March 16, 2010
At vbkirk we are can do a lot more than just weddings. We can work with you to create the perfect function whether it is a corporate event, birthday, hotel or restaurant arrangements or you just want to purchase a unique creation for someone special. Our by appointment design studio is the premiere flower service supplying the entire San Francisco Bay Area, north to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, East Bay and the Peninsula. We are very proud of our design and we know you will be happy with choosing us too!
We will work with you to create an environment for your function that will make it an unforgettable experience.
by admin on March 15, 2010
How to Keep Flower Arrangements Looking Fresh
Fresh flower arrangements always get people’s attention.. well at least until they wilt. So
how do floral designers keep the flowers fresh? Read the following steps to learn how to extend the life of your
fresh floral arrangement.
Select flowers when they are in bud or half open. The color of the petals should be starting to show. Do not purchase buds that are too tight. They may never bloom such as Irises, Tulips, Daffodils and Roses. The bottom three florets for Gladioli should be opened and the top ones are in bud. The kelix for a Carnation should be firm and tight. The kelix is the green part beneath that keeps the flower intact.
Your container or vase must be clean and in proportion to the amount of flowers you are using in your arrangement. The leaves under the water level in your container or vase must be removed. If not, the leaves will rot and your flower life will be shortened.
Check your flowers daily: Keep the vase, container or liner filled with fresh water. Even if the container has floral foam, you should keep the water level high to promote long lasting flowers. The container’s water has a fresh flower food added to it. If you completely change the water, you should also thoroughly clean the container. Add fresh water mixed with a commercial fresh flower food. These flower foods may be supplied by the florist who delivered your order and they contain the correct ingredients to properly nourish the flowers, keep bacteria at bay (which can block the stems and prevent them from absorbing water), encourage buds to open, and lengthen the life of the bouquet. It’s one of the best—and easiest—ways to extend the life of your flowers, but be sure to follow the directions on the package correctly. Improperly mixed flower food can actually do more harm than good.
Always give your flowers a fresh angle cut with a clean heavy duty paring knife prior to arranging. This will enable the flower to absorb water properly in the stem. Every few days, remove the flowers from the design and re-cut the stems. Remove 3/4″ to one inch from the bottom of the stem and be sure to cut the stem at an angle to allow the flower the best chance to take up water. Use a sharp knife or sharp floral cutter or scissor. Avoid smashing or piercing the stems, as this can destroy the water vessels in the stem and prevent water absorption. Remove any spent or damaged blooms or foliage that falls below the waterline in the vase.
To avoid disturbing the stem placements in a vase arrangement, tie the stems with twine just above the vase’s edge before taking them out of their vase. Hold the tied arrangement at the twine-bound point to re-cut the stems. Then place them back into the clean vase with the fresh water and a flower food.
Even though your flowers are fresh, add flower preservatives to your water in your container or vase. Remember to change the water and flower preservatives every two or three days or when the water is not clear.
Spray your finished arrangement over the sink or outside with clear water to provide some humidity for your arrangement.
Heat will wilt your arrangement. Excessive heat either natural from the sun light or artificial from the heater will dehydrate the flowers. A cool environment will make your flowers last longer.
Take care of your flowers.
by admin on March 9, 2010
vbkirk offers customer flower arrangements for Greater San Francisco and Bay Area!
The most gorgeous flowers can create a stunning atmosphere at your ceremony. San Francisco is full of floral specialists that can provide you with flower arrangements and accent pieces that will take your breath away. You want your flowers to be a work of art and that’s just what you’ll get. You want both service and creativity, and these vbkirk can give you what you deserve. Don’t settle for anything less than the best.
Exquisite and elegant, stunning and refreshing. Wedding flowers are my passion, the flowers my art form. Your wedding will be magical and perfect.
Our style is natural, opulent and bold, with a European flare. We treat each event as a work of art, blending colors and textures producing arrangements that are visually unforgettable.
From the largest weddings in San Francisco and corporate events Bay Area, to the most intimate gatherings of friends and family-vbkirk’s sophisticated designs, extensive experience and professional service ensure that the dreams and visions of our clients are exceeded each and every time.
Call us Today: 415-558-8978
by admin on March 5, 2010
vbkirk flowers and events: Garden of Eden Event
by admin on March 1, 2010
Please find in this packet a complimentary wedding planning worksheet to help you organize your floral order!
You probably spent many of your childhood years dreaming of this one day…From the moment he slipped the ring on your finger, you finally could start planning your dream: your wedding day! Who will be in your wedding? Where will you be married and have your reception? What exotic location will you choose for your honeymoon? Once you have laid the foundation for your wedding, it is time to make the other important decisions. You must choose a photographer, DJ or band, invitations, a cake and a florist.
For most brides, choosing a florist and deciding what floral decorations you want can be a difficult and tedious process. How will you know what you want when you don’t even know the names or varieties of flowers? How will you know you’re getting a unique and beautiful floral expression without spending your entire budget? How will you choose the best florist for your particular needs?
Relax! Your professional florist can guide you through your entire wedding floral ordering process. A great florist will not only help you choose your floral decorations but will also educate you throughout the entire process, customizing your desires and tailoring them to your specifications. She or he will walk you through, step by step, the major decisions such as color scheme, floral selection, floral theme and budgetary concerns.
As a florist, the very first thing I recommend is to look through some bridal magazines and other bridal publications for initial ideas. Look through at least two or three magazines and pick out all the ideas and themes you like that pertain to what you may have already planned. Also, I encourage you to talk to your married friends and relatives and even attend some bridal shows and exhibitions to gain more ideas. You may even want to start a folder specifically for your floral decoration ideas. Bring this folder to your initial consultation. Further, have a clear and firm idea of what you absolutely DO NOT want. Additionally, have a general floral budget set. While you don’t have to know 100% what your budget is or what it will be, you should have a general idea. Setting initial parameters will give your florist a frame of reference to work with.
by admin on February 24, 2010
vbkirkflowersandevents donates to Valentines Day event in San Francisco “Love Letters to Parks”.
NPC is a non-profit park advocacy and stewardship organization, promoting equitable public parks and playgrounds. Our Love Letters to Parks campaign is all about showing appreciation for our city’s parks, by sharing special moments experienced in them.
at the event we will be having a “dating game”, kids crafts, love letter writing and offering giveaways.
Below is the web address to or organization and the event.
http://98.129.183.124/loveletters/
www.sfnpc.org
by admin on February 24, 2010
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