Be Our Guest! A Luxurious Beauty and the Beast Wedding

We recently partnered with Julie Albaugh of Wedding Market to help style a spectacular Beauty and the Beast themed wedding shoot. A lot of people enjoyed our last Beauty and the Beast post. Feast your eyes on these beautiful new photos!

Watch the video!

Julie also appeared on Living Dayton to talk about flowers and wedding trends inspired by Beauty and the Beast. Watch it here!

More images from Wedding Market

Check out all the great vendors that helped put this together:

Bridal gowns by Ysa Makino Couture

Cake by Jan Kish of La Petite Fleur

Invitations by Ceci New York

Jewelry by Debra Moreland of Paris 

Lighting by Party Pleasers

Linens and tableware by Prime Time Party Rentals

Makeup by Ruby Randall using MAC Cosmetics

Photography by Simon Yao Studio

Tuxedos by Menguin

Location The Phoenix in Cincinnati

Video by Julie's Videography 

And flowers by Schneider's Florist

Should I DIY my wedding flowers? Six Reasons to Hire a Professional Florist for Your Wedding

DIY weddings are an enormously popular trend in the United States right now. A lot of brides want to save money and have more control over the process. When it comes to your wedding flowers, is it really a good idea to do them yourself? Here are six reasons why you should consider hiring a professional florist to handle your wedding flowers.

Cost: It's not uncommon for DIY brides to spend as much on raw materials as they would have spent on finished products designed by a professional.

Waste: Flowers are fragile. A person with little to no experience is more likely to damage them and you'll wind up with fewer useable flowers than you paid for.

Difficulty: Suppose you wanted to learn to paint, and on your first day you decide to paint The Mona Lisa. Will your first attempt look like the original? Of course not! It's the same with that bouquet you love on Pinterest. Floral design is a complex skill set that takes years to master. Professionals have the skills already. Allow yourself the benefit of their experience. A professional florist will get you more "look" while using fewer stems, saving you money.

Time: You probably don't want to prepare and serve all the food at your wedding. It's your day, do you want to spend it working on flowers? Don't add another layer of stress to your wedding. Let someone else worry about it.

Quality: Your Florist has access to a greater selection of fresher, higher quality flowers and greenery than you can buy from the warehouse club. Your florist also has a gigantic cooler to store everything so your flowers will be dewy fresh for the big day.

Creativity: Professional florists have the knowledge and creative skills to turn your ideas into something even more beautiful than you imagined.

As you can see, there are a lot more variables to consider besides cost. The total value includes the quality of the finished product and the time and stress you will save yourself. Before you commit to DIY your flowers, talk to your local florist. You might be surprised by what they have to offer!

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Summer Wedding Decor at Windy Knoll by Schneider's Florist

We decorated a beautiful wedding at the Windy Knoll Golf Club for Labor Day Weekend. The weather was absolutely perfect for an outdoor ceremony. Check out the photos!

This was the first time we've had a chance to decorate the pergola at Windy Knoll.

Another view. I think the fabric looks like shafts of light breaking through the clouds.

Detail of the foliage sunburst in the corner. We used locally grown grasses to complete the look.

The centerpieces were a combination of green hydrangea and pink roses with yellow rose petals scattered around.

One for the bar. Cheers!

We topped the cake with garden roses and hypericum berries.

Fancy

Is there a wedding in your future? Contact us at 937-323-4634 to schedule an appointment with our wedding consultants!

If you know someone who's going to homecoming this year tell them about our 2016 Homecoming preview party. Thursday, September 8, from 6-8pm. We'll have snacks, prizes, demonstrations, and other fun stuff. Don't miss it!

Images from the 2016 AIFD Symposium

Every summer the American Institute of Floral Designers gather together for their annual symposium. Florists from around the world demonstrate cutting edge design ideas. I wanted to share some images of the fascinating installations that were created. Some of these photos come from the Symposium Facebook page. There's plenty more to see if you want to check it out! 

A giant wall of paper flowers

"Mirror, mirror, on the wall..." Inspired by the Evil Queen from Snow White

Just a few butterflies on this branch

Another Disney design. Can you guess the film that inspired this?

Floral couture. A skirt, hat, and handbag all crafted from fresh flowers 

A beautiful asymmetric wedding creation

A modern design using driftwood and white orchids

Detail of a large foliage installation

This one takes the cake

A stunning bridal concept

I hope you enjoyed these photos today. At Schneider's Florist, we're constantly learning and seeking out the best ideas to serve our clients better. Until next time.

Pop Up Wedding? We Can Do That! Wedding Flowers On the Fly from Schneider's Florist

Wedding traditions in the United States are changing. While large, elaborate ceremonies and receptions are still very popular, small, improvised, pop up weddings can be equally special and memorable. My readers already know our consultants can help you plan your wedding and we have fabulous wedding packages for people who want to simplify the ordering process, but what about a pop up wedding?

We can do that! We have created bridal bouquets on the fly for same day wedding ceremonies with very short notice. 

Need a location? Talk to us! You can get married right here. We're in the process of restoring a room on the second floor with twenty foot ceilings, a giant fireplace, and beautiful north light from towering stained glass windows. This room could easily accommodate an improvised ceremony and a handful of guests. 

We can announce your wedding on our gigantic marquee sign out front. Parking and a restroom are available. We can even chill your champagne in our cooler! All of this and more can be accomplished with very short notice for a very reasonable price.

Our clients give us the best ideas. Visit the shop or call us at 937-323-4634 to discuss your plan, or lack of a plan, to see what we can do for you. Thanks for reading, see you next week.

How to Make Flowers the Easiest Part of Your Wedding with Amazing Packages from Schneider's Florist

I'm pleased to announce a new, exciting, stress free, blissfully simple way to order perfect wedding flowers with a single phone call or quick visit. We are now offering incredible Wedding Packages in a variety of styles and colors to suit your taste and budget. These packages are an excellent value and ordering couldn't be easier.  Simply call 937-323-4634 or visit our historic location just north of downtown Springfield. Each order includes the bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, a toss away bouquet, and a vase arrangement as an added bonus. 

Our Classic Charm collection is designed with roses & spray roses and includes an accent flower. Pictured, hypericum berries are used. Lush green foliage frames the bouquets. Bouquet tie-offs with tailored bows included. This collection gives you the traditional rose wedding. Elegant and classic.

Our Sweet & Simple Collection is designed with carnations and miniature carnations, and is accented with delicate flowers. Pictured, traditional baby’s breath is used to soften and frame the bouquet. Bouquet tie-offs with tailored bows included. Simple and beautiful.

Our Grand Romance collection is designed with beautiful roses, garden roses and spray roses. The garden roses add extra beauty and fragrance. The foliage softly frames the bouquet. Bouquet tie-offs with tailored bows included. Romantic and enchanting.

Our Pure Elegance collection is designed with roses, garden roses, spray roses and calla lilies. The misty foliage frames the bouquet and adds the perfect touch to these premium flowers. Bouquet tie-offs with tailored bows included. The Pure Elegance Collection is our top-of-the-line choice for your big day.

How cool is that? Wouldn't you love to have the peace of mind that comes with getting a major task checked off of your wedding to-do list? We can make it happen. Visit our Wedding Packages page now!

Simply Stunning Centerpiece Ideas for Your Wedding Recption from Schneider'sFlorist

Lavender Roses in a Tall Pilsner Vase Filled with Clear Marbles

Wedding reception centerpieces don't always have to be gigantic arrangements with tons of flowers and an astronomical price tag. At Schneider's Florist, we can create extremely dramatic and modern designs with tons of impact using just a few flowers. Here are a couple beautiful examples of what can be accomplished by utilizing our extensive selection of event vases.  

When you plan your wedding with Schneider's Florist, we take you to our comfortable, private suite, away from the daily activities of the shop. During your consultation, we can show you many options for every aspect of your ceremony and reception. 

Red Roses in a Tall Rectangular Vase filled with Marbles

The images I'm showing you today barely scratch the surface of what is possible. We have dozens of interesting vases available to rent for your reception. The beauty of renting vases is that we take all the worry out of the process. You simply pick the ones you like and we do all the legwork. We deliver the flowers for the reception, and pick up the vases when your event is over, leaving you to enjoy your day. 

Of course, we also do fantastic flowers for your ceremony. No matter how big or how small, we can custom design everything just for you. 

I hope you're inspired by these unique centerpieces. Keep watching. We're working on an exciting new way to shop for wedding flowers that I will share with you in the coming weeks. 

Love's in Bloom! A Spring Wedding in Pink and White from Schneider'sFlorist

Love's In Bloom! A Beautiful Spring Bride Decorates Our Chalkboard Wall

I've been talking a lot about weddings lately.  We met our new wedding specialist, Ashley Nienaber, and talked about your wedding consultation. Today I want to show you some photos of wedding flowers so you can see the high quality design work we're known for. I don't have too much to say, I'll let the photos speak for themselves. 

Above we have a group shot with the hand-tied bridal bouquet on the left, a bridesmaid bouquet on the right, two boutonnieres, and a corsage. We used pink hydrangea, pink and white roses, white spray roses, stephanotis, and pink wax flower to complete the look. I love the way the color pops against the blue background.

Close up of the bridal bouquet, hand-tied with satin ribbon. The star-shaped stephanotis are decorated with tiny pearls that catch the light. Multiple stems of pink hydrangea are gathered together then we fill in the bouquet with the other flowers and just a touch of variegated greens.  

The Groom's boutonniere featuring a pink rose, pink wax flower, stephanotis, and variegated foliage.

  

The Groomsmen wore white rose boutonnieres with pink wax flower and variegated greens. 

Corsages were done with white spray roses, stephanotis, and pink wax flower. 

I hope you found inspiration in these photos. We can do your wedding in any colors, completely personalized to your theme, with premium flowers from the world's best growers. Our experienced consultant will take you to our private bridal room and show you beautiful fresh flowers, fantastic vases for centerpieces, candelabras, and other rental items you can use to make your ceremony and reception a one-of-a-kind experience that you and your guests will never forget.   

Your Wedding Consultation With Schneider's Florist

Wedding dreams become reality at Schneider's Florist

Last time I talked about wedding planning at Schneider's Florist. I showed you the beautiful stained glass window in our brand new Bridal Consultation room and I introduced our wedding specialist, Ashley Nienaber. Today I want to let you know what to expect and how to prepare for your wedding consultation.

Setting up your appointment: Call 937-323-4634 or email schneidersweddings@gmail.com to arrange a date and time. Our hours are 8-5:30, Monday through Friday, and Saturday 8-2. 

When you arrive: You will be taken to a private room away from the daily activity of the flower shop. Your wedding is important to us. We want to make sure you are given the appropriate level of time and attention in planning your day. 

Warm and inviting. Our private consultation room is where your ideas come to life.

What to bring: The most important thing to bring with you is color swatches for your wedding. We will also want to know the venue for your ceremony and reception. Bring along contact information for the other vendors you are working with so that we can coordinate with them as needed. There's no such thing as too much information!

We want to see your ideas! What is your inspiration? What is your theme? If you have a Pintrest page or your own website, we want to see it! Bring along any photos you have or you can email them to schneidersweddings@gmail.com in advance if you prefer. 

The consultation process usually takes an hour or two. We will spend time getting to know you and gathering as much information as possible about your wedding and all the participants. We will look at everything you provide for us and show you lots of beautiful flowers and any rental items you may be interested in. 

A beautiful bouquet is just the beginning

Ashley has a great personality and she is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to wedding flowers. She will have great ideas for you. We always want to exceed expectations and I'm confident we can do that. 

After your consultation, we will craft a proposal for you based on your needs and the availability and pricing of the flowers and anything else we will be providing. We partner with wholesalers from all over the world to bring fabulous flowers to our brides. Within a few days, we will email the proposal with an estimate for your consideration. If you decide to accept the offer, we will take a $150 deposit at that time to save the date, with payment in full being required three weeks in advance of your wedding date. 

It's been really exciting to create this new space and bring a specialist on board for our wedding services. After meeting with us, you will understand why we are the only choice to execute your unique vision!

Plan Your Wedding At Schneider's Florist

A beautiful stained glass window is the focal point of our fabulous new private consultation room.  

Weddings are such an important event in people's lives. Beautiful fresh flowers are viewed as a must-have for the big day. We understand the need for brides and their families to have confidence in their florist. To that end, we have created a new private space on the second floor for brides to meet with our designers. The room itself is stunning. Twenty foot ceilings, a large stone fireplace, and beautiful north light coming through gigantic stained glass windows let you know that brides hold a special place in our hearts and we are dedicated to helping make your day perfect.

A room is just a room without people. We now have a wedding specialist who coordinates all of our weddings and meets with all of our brides.

Meet Ashley Nienaber, Our New Wedding Coordinator at Schneider's Florist

Ashley Nienaber got her start with us in 2004 while she was studying Graphic Design at Clark State. She fell in love with with weddings and became an ABC Certified Bridal Consultant in 2006. After getting married and moving to Cincinnati in 2009, she worked as head Floral Designer, Buyer, and Wedding Consultant at Jungle Jim's International Market. In 2011, she moved to H.J. Benkens Florist and Greenhouse to take over their wedding department. During that time she planned over 450 weddings and won Wedding Wire's Brides Choice Award every year, placing H.J. Benkens in the top 5% of all wedding floral vendors.

After becoming a mother in 2013, she continued working part time for H.J. Benkens and Wedding Market News. In 2015, she moved back to the Springfield area and we snapped her up. She is our new wedding consultant. We are excited to have her back on the team!

Ashley meets by appointment. You can contact us at 937-323-4634 or schneidersweddings@gmail.com to arrange a day and time. We look forward to hearing from you!

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