Françoise Weeks European Floral Design

April 17, 2010

Ceremony and Reception Site: Aquariva

Photographer: Alexis Achten with Jasmine Photography

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A five day wedding workshop is scheduled April 26-30 from 9:30 am to 4:30 (one  hour lunch break)

This workshop is intensive and inspiring, providing insights and techniques developed over many years of European floral design. Classes begin with a lecture and presentation, where your input and questions are welcomed.

After a demonstration of floral techniques and mechanics, you will design your own pieces. You will hone your artistic talents, and will be encouraged to listen to your intuition and further your own vision. Classes are limited to four students to ensure valuable individual attention.

Topics: wedding design, reception flowers, ceremony flowers, personal flowers, outdoor weddings.

Cost: $1,495 for the whole series or $300/day

For information, please call: 503-236-5829 or email: francoise@francoiseweeks.com

Here are some examples of what you will learn:

Eric Cable

Jamie Bosworth

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Jamie Bosworth

Jamie Bosworth

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Flower garlands embellish gazebos, archways, chuppas and partial walls beautifully.

They are striking centerpieces for long tables ; you can also hang small garlands on the chairs  the Bride and the Groom!

Joni Shimabukuro

David Barss

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December 5, 2009

Venue: Art Museum

Photographer: David Barss

Wedding Coordinator: Soiree

Catering: Vibrant Table

Cake: Dream Cakes

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July 25, 2009

Wedding Site: Abernethy Center

Photography: Shannon and Alec Varis with  Redcouch Photography

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June 20, 2009

Wedding site: the Oregon Garden in Silverton

Photographer: David Barss

Wedding Coordinator: Susan Adkins at Class Act Events

Cake: Bittersweet Cakes

A garland, embellished with citrus fruits and bright colored yellow and orange seasonal flowers decorated the archway behind the cake table

The garland that covered the  archway for the ceremony was enhanced with dozens of lemons and mandarins along with amaranthus, jasmine, seedpods and a variety of green texture

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June 27, 2009

Photographer: David Barss

Ceremony site: Leach Botanical Gardens

Reception venue: Avalon Hotel and Spa

Erin and Ken were married in front of the archway; we

hung sheer curtains on both sides and tied them together

with a leaf covered cone, filled with peonies and lots

of seasonal texture

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Flower garlands are so versatile! They make fabulous centerpieces for long, narrow or wide tables and they decorate the chairs of the bride and groom beautifully.

Embellished with flower garlands, entryways and archways look very inviting. Staircases, window sills and the top of half-walls look stunning with such flower decorations. And they are great to brighten up the bar at any event!

Joni Shimabukuro

Thomas Batty

Kristin Lee, Thomas Batty and I collaborated last August; we did the flower and tent decorations for a wedding on top of the parking lot of Hotel Deluxe

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Chair decorations that have been used for the ceremony are often moved to the reception.

Sometimes the Bride and Groom like a special decoration for their chairs at the reception. Whether it is a small hand-tied bouquet attached with ribbon, an initial or flower garland,  chairbacks are always a lovely touch!

Krista Kay

This garland made with roses, dahlias, chocolate cosmos, scabiosa, seedpods and figs created a stark contrast against the white chairs.

Jamie Bosworth

A couple of cobra lilies, fiddleheads, seedpods, berries and grasses have been tied together to fit the very textural theme of this wedding.

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