There are several ways of decorating a pew end. Pew arrangements range from the extravagant to the small. Lavish cascading arrangements, attached to the pews or candelabras, create a sense of opulence. However, the budget-minded can decorate by embellishing only every third or fourth pew and by being creative. For example, by using more texture and greens and fewer flowers, the arrangements can be made less expensive, but just as eye-catching. Here are some examples:

During the spring, flowering branches can be very effective. Summer and fall offers such an array of berries, pods, fruits and amazing foliage; they can be used in fabulous hand-tied arrangements  for the pews. Later they can be transferred to chair-backs at the reception. In the winter, small swags of holly and evergreens will be wonderfully aromatic and they will add the perfect touch at the ceremony.

David Barss

The dark wooden pews were lavishly decorated with white and pale pink cascading arrangements.

Rebekah Johnson

Cones, covered with aspidistra leaves, are filled with hydrangeas. Later the cones can be hung on chair-backs or they can be placed on window sills or on the buffet.

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There are still a few spots available for the class next week Thursday, April 9. You will learn how to make variety of fun and creative arrangements for the holiday and you’ll have a fabulous time making your own flower basket! The class is from 6:30-9:00 at my home studio. Please call (503-236-5829) to reserve your place.

If you’d like to place a flower order, please call.

Ron Weeks

The handles of this  basket were made with curly willow, cherry blossom branches and larkspur.

The container can be covered with moss, foliage, rosemary, lichen or twigs or any combination of these textures.

Joni Shimabukuro

A terra cotta saucer (or you can use a dinner plate) was the ideal container for this bright spring arrangement, made with forsythia, tulips and daffodils, and lots of texture at the base. Want to embellish a buffet or entrance? Here is the answer!

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Fruit adds a great textural dimension to the flowers; they can be used to add interest to containers and/or they can be added in the arrangement.

Jamie Bosworth

Jamie Bosworth

A wreath covered with flowers sits on the rim of a compote, filled with scrumptious summer fruits. (more…)

Lauren Brooks

Initials for the Bride and Groom can be made in any size. Attached to a tree or an archway, they are a welcoming touch when the guests arrive! Smaller initials can be attached to the chairs of the couple at the reception.

Rebekah Johnson

This was such a fun and clever idea that the bride asked for! Instead of the traditional  guestbook, friends and family wrote notes on precut pieces of ribbon, which were hung on the branches of a curly willow ‘tree’. Lots of texture embellished the base of the tree.

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Here are some examples of tall centerpieces; they look great in rooms with a high ceiling. Mixing tall and short arrangements – using similar flowers – for a reception often is a good choice also.

Rebekah Johnson

Nicole Wickens

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From the simple and natural, to the bountiful and elegant, Françoise Weeks will honor your loved one with unique and thoughtful creations.

Following are examples of arrangements for Memorials.

Please contact Françoise to assist you in making your selection.

Jamie Bosworth

Joni Shimabukuro

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Joe Milton

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“More than anything I must have flowers always, always.”

Claude Monet

Joni Shimabukuro

Students frequently ask: “What do I need to look for when I buy fresh flowers?”

No matter how inexpensive they are, it never is a good idea to purchase open flowers; buy flowers that are in bud and are beginning to open. Stay away from buds that are droopy or show brown tips or ‘wrinkles’. Pay attention to the foliage: limp and yellowish  or blemished leaves are indications that the flowers are not fresh.

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Lea Wheeler

Soren Gaughlin-Glaser

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Brian Schumaker

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