If you are one of the couples who got engaged over the holidays, the entire year is stretched out before you, filled with possibility. At Bagoy’s Florist and Home, we had a great 2015 creating beautiful wedding flowers for many Anchorage brides and grooms – and we are looking forward to a new year and new couples to celebrate with.

A winter wedding is the epitome of formal elegance when you choose classic red roses interspersed with white; accented with white satin and pearls. Fill your room with glass and candlelight for a glittering venue that exudes luxury.

Your spring or summer wedding will overflow with country charm when you choose floral arrangements with bright, vibrant colors reminiscent of wildflower bouquets. Choose a varied selection of flowers in complementary shades, and scatter the flowers throughout your setting to tie the theme together.

Fall brings a color palette all its own, and allows for wedding themes that are warm and homey. Vintage furniture, homespun accents and hot apple cider create a cozy atmosphere for family and friends; while rustic flowers from the countryside are a natural choice. Wildflowers and greens create fall bouquets, hair pieces and centerpieces perfect for this picturesque time of year.

And when 2016 is winding down, maybe you’d like to take some inspiration from one of our favorite weddings of 2015, which took place just last month. Browse these gorgeous photos taken by Sugar Six Photography, and let your imagination soar. How can we help you create your dream wedding? No matter what month you choose for your 2016 nuptials, the floral experts at Bagoy’s Florist and Home are looking forward to helping you – stop into our Anchorage flower shop for more ideas, and let’s make your wedding day the most memorable one yet.

If you are planning a winter wedding ceremony, you already likely know the benefits to a snowy landscape – one-of-a-kind photos in all white, icy trees creating a magical glistening backdrop, and luxurious fur stoles adding glamour and warmth to the scene. Imagine pulling up to your special day in a horse drawn sleigh, covered in white blankets, or serving hot chocolate to your guests in front of a roaring fire.

The colors of a traditional winter wedding vary from pop of red against white and black, to bright, unexpected color palettes. But one of the hottest color schemes for winter nuptials is actually a bit more understated, yet beautifully elegant. Ivory and gray is showing up everywhere; vintage in feel and sophisticated in execution. Adding shimmering glitter to satin gray table cloths, draped gauze accents, suits and boutonnieres or even a pure ivory cake transform any venue into an icy wonderland.

Bouquets of ivory and champagne flowers can showcase a few flowers airbrushed gray for an artsy, frozen look. For centerpieces, fill a clear vase with crystal “ice cubes” and fill with ivory flowers. Pair with a tall pewter gray candle holder with ivory candles for illumination. Line the room with gray spray-painted branches covered in white icicle lights, or drape those same icicle lights from the ceiling along with silver stars.

To end the evening in wintry style, consider a single rose spray-painted in metallic gray for the women to bring home; and a white chocolate snowflakes dusted with edible silver glitter for all your guests. The ideas are endless! To create your own indoor winter venue, call Bagoy’s Florist. Whether you are looking for a dramatic cascading bouquet for your walk down the aisle, or delicate floral accents for your wedding cake and place settings, Bagoy’s Florist and Home of Anchorage has all the wedding flowers you desire. We live in a winter wonderland, what better time of year to celebrate?

You have probably heard that flowers have a “language” all their own. Each flower carries significance, and so choosing your wedding flowers an be far more thought-provoking than just choosing your favorite kind. The tradition of floral meaning dates back to Victorian times, when sharing your emotions was frowned upon; to convey their feelings, romantics developed a code to discreetly share their feelings with a loved one.

The mum signifies wealth, abundance and truth – three things every newlywed hopes
for in a new marriage. But this is not the only reason it makes a wonderful choice for wedding bouquets. The mum is the official flower of November, because unlike most flowers, it blooms well into autumn. This means this flower is still in season for your late fall wedding. Also, the mum is easy to blend with any other flowers; with little to no scent, and a full spectrum of colors and shapes – it is easy to find mums that will accompany other flowers beautifully.

The mum comes in over 2,000 varieties; and from bloom to bloom, can take on vastly different appearances. The football or viceroy mum is lavishly full in appearance, and can replace peonies or garden roses in large bouquets and centerpieces. At the other end of the scale are pompons, also known as button mums. These small, tightly formed flowers come in yellow, white and lime green and make exceptional accent flowers. They can also be utilized for boutonnieres, cake decorations and place-setting adornments. Spider mums, much like their name suggests, are much more exotic, with long, spindly petals; this tropical looking variety looks right at home in cascading arrangements and hanging décor.

Bagoy’s Florist can offer expert inspiration on how to best utilize this quintessential flower of fall into your wedding bouquets. Give us a call, or stop into our Anchorage wedding planning shop. We look forward to helping you to create gorgeous floral arrangements that convey just the right sentiment for your special day.

We live in a fast paced world. Every day we are introduced to something newer and faster. Is it any wonder that we yearn for simpler times? When you stage a vintage wedding celebration, the past blends with the present in an elegant and meaningful event. From fashion accessories to home décor, a vintage atmosphere allows us to slow down; a wedding is perhaps the best time to get a little nostalgic as family gathers together and a new chapter begins.

The term vintage can connote different things to different people, but most often celebrates a certain time period in our history. And there are so many ways to create the ambiance – for instance, an antique lace veil and dramatic crystal jewelry are reminiscent of earlier days; while a brooch, cameo or luxurious stole from your grandmother ties in the family legacy. Attire inspired by your parent’s wedding photos is an amazing way to honor them, and makes for a once in a lifetime photo opportunity.

Our rich cultural history – from flappers to movie starlets to classy First Ladies – provide ample inspiration for fashion and décor. Flowers also play a large part in setting the stage for your vintage day. For turn of the century weddings, a romantic cascading bridal bouquet with embroidered lace and pearl accents creates a gorgeous focal point Floral arrangements of lavish and luxurious peonies and roses remind us of garden tea parties; while an elegant grouping of calla lilies wrapped in pearls is the perfect accompaniment to a glamorous red carpet- inspired gown. A nosegay of tightly packed blooms will pair beautifully with a classic 1950’s dress; and a wildflower headpiece is the quintessential way to adorn a hippie-chic bride.

Bagoy’s Flowers has wedding experts to help you create a memorable vintage wedding day that reflects your unique personality. If you have ideas, Bagoy’s of Anchorage help you to bring them to life.

Selecting the flowers and color palette for your wedding day is one of the most influential decisions you have to make while planning – what you decide will affect every other design choice. Altar flowers to bouquets, the floral arrangements carry the emotion and ambiance of the day. If you are looking for a unique twist in wedding planning, look no further than one of the hottest trends in 2015 – the abundant use of greenery is showing up in weddings across the country. From simply elegant to charmingly romantic, greens are taking center stage.

Bridal bouquets crafted from herbal plants such as mint or rosemary are not only uniquely beautiful and aromatic, but when a few vivid blooms are placed in the arrangement, the color is showcased in dramatic fashion. Both your ceremony venue and reception space can be comparably adorned – covering wedding arches or lighting elements with lush greenery will add a gorgeous natural element that will set off flowers, candles or glass accents with rustic charm. For a truly special motif, succulents are an unexpected and sophisticated option to create natural table runners, centerpieces or guest favors.

If traditional flowers are still your vision, you can make your entire event seem more luxuriant simply by increasing the amount of greenery in all of your floral arrangements. The effect is that the arrangements look less planned and manicured, and more like the flowers were picked that morning. Bagoy’s Florist in Anchorage has the inspiration you need, whatever your wedding dreams are made of. From greens to vibrant hues; from bouquets to centerpieces – let Bagoys assist you in providing the color for your wedding day.