Personally Arranged

02/15/2021

Happy Valentine’s Day! Congratulations to all who got engaged this weekend!

02/20/2020

Hosting a bridal shower? A simple, beautiful way to greet your guests! If you are the guest of honor, consider Personally Arranged to assist you in capturing your vision for your wedding day.

02/15/2020

Tips on how to make your Valentine’s Day Bouquet last longer -

Cut The Stems - One of the most common mistakes people make after receiving flowers is forgetting to cut the stems. Use garden shears or sharp scissors to trim one to two inches off and cut at an angle. Cutting the stems at an angle allows for better water intake since they aren’t sitting flat on the bottom of a vase. After the initial cut, be sure to re-trim your bouquet once every few days.
Prune - Remove any leaves below the water line. It will not only make your bouquet look better, but also prevent bacterial growth. Some flowers, like roses, have guard petals which are the two or three outermost petals of the flower. Removing these will allow your flower to open up fully. After your initial pruning, you should check your flowers daily for dead or loose leaves and petals in order to avoid bacterial rot.
Water Wisely - It’s not only important to get your bouquet hydrated, but to do so wisely. Your flowers won’t last long without water, especially once their stems have been cut. After picking out a clean vase, fill it with room temperature water and add in a packet of flower food. Make sure that the packet has been properly mixed and that the water is not too diluted or too concentrated. It’s also important to clean your vase thoroughly and change out the water and flower food every two to three days.
Avoid Direct Sunlight, Heat, Drafts and Fruit -Your flowers will last longer in a room with cool temperatures. Avoid displaying them in direct sunlight or near appliances that generate heat. You’ll also want to avoid areas like open windows, heating or cooling vents and ceiling fans as they can cause the flowers to quickly dehydrate. You also shouldn’t display your bouquet near fruit. That’s right, ripening fruits release tiny amounts of ethylene gas which can reduce the longevity of your fresh arrangement.

01/28/2019

04/05/2018

April Showers - Planning a bridal or baby shower? Consider Personally Arranged for assistance with the details of your upcoming event. www.personallyarranged.com

09/07/2016

The hunt is over for this bride and groom in this Fall Antrim 1844 Wedding by Mary Neumann Photography! We love this gorgeous countryside wedding with it's pops of vibrant fall colors in the foliage and subtle hunting and camo decor used throughout their big day. Mary from Mary Neumann ...

05/14/2016

Congratulations Rebecca and Chris - A beautiful, loving couple surrounded by a beautiful, loving family and friends - thank you for choosing me to play a part in one of the most meaningful days of your lives.

01/03/2016

Congratulations newly engaged couples! Pantone's 2016 Wedding Colors reflect a sense of mindfulness, relaxation and well being, incorporating colors that are reminiscent of the blue sky, green grass and with names equally as calming - Serenity. If you are seeking a relaxing, enjoyable, stress free wedding planning experience, I encourage you to consider Personally Arranged.

12/25/2015

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Personally Arranged!

08/25/2015

My cover photo reflects the qualities I found in this bride. She described her "vision, hope, taste, style, preferences" , as does and should every bride to be.My hope, in every bridal bouquet I create, is that I can portray precisely what they are asking me to do -reflect their character