Pearls are truly timeless. You might notice that pearls and other vintage-inspired looks have never gone out of style when it comes to weddings, prom, and other formal events – in fact, they’re even increasing in popularity for those who prefer classically elegant accessories. Learn how to ...

Ranunculus continues to be a popular choice for a range of purposes from home décor to bridal work. Pioneer Imports & Wholesale stays on trend by offering a couple of different styles of silk ranunculus, each one with its own distinctive strengths. In this quick video, Vonda LaFever AIFD, ...

Find your new favorite accent for permanent botanical arrangements with this video demonstration featuring Vonda LaFever AIFD, PFCI, CFD.Vonda introduces an especially versatile pick from the Pioneer Imports & Wholesale catalog – the silk dusty miller stem, a gorgeous soft green silk foliage ...

There are so many interesting ways to handle wedding seating charts. In this video, Vonda LaFever AIFD, PFCI, CFD offers up one stylish idea that easily incorporates with the floral themes used throughout the venue. Each place card or escort card is made from beautiful wholesale real touch calla ...

Wedding design and marketing ideas from Vonda LaFever AIFD, PFCI This relatively new idea has quickly taken hold with brides across the country. Instead of referring to a seating chart, guests look for their names printed on cards or tags, displayed near the entrance to the reception. The card ...

Wedding design and marketing ideas from Vonda LaFever AIFD, PFCI It goes by many names (sweets table, sugar bar). “But no matter what your wedding customer calls it,” says Vonda, “perk up and listen. This is when, during the consultation, you can plant a seed.” Paint a picture to your ...

To maintain a cohesive look and feel throughout a wedding environment, it helps to decide on a set of permanent botanical options that will serve as a unifying feature across the entire range of accessories used. In this video, Vonda LaFever AIFD, CFD, PFCI discusses why the silk Sydney eucalyptus ...

Wedding Design and Marketing Ideas from Vonda LaFever AIFD, PFCI“Here’s a question you always want to ask your bridal customers these days,” says Vonda: “Are you planning to have a sweetheart table?”“If the answer is yes, that’s an opportunity for you as a florist to create a floral ...

Learn how to create a stunning brooch bouquet using a bouquet armature with the help of this easy-to-follow video demonstration by Vonda LaFever AIFD, CFD, PFCI.  Vonda begins construction by attaching a pair of simple rhinestone chains to the armature using small lengths of wire for security, ...

A powerful addition to any designer’s toolbox, soft cream tones are a mainstay of wedding season and a range of everyday themes. But, as Vonda LaFever AIFD, CFD, PFCI points out, finding that true cream color often proves to be quite a challenge.  Not only is it rare to find that perfect shade ...