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At Fleur De Vie, our philosophy is that we don’t just arrange flowers, we design with flowers!  Fleur De Vie specializes in creating one-of-a-kind, exotic arrangements.  To make your flowers extra special, we love incorporating unique elements like branches, berries, bark, or bamboo, depending on the theme and style of your wedding. And, we’ll work with you and your vendors to ensure that our flowers correspond with your invitations, venue, and linens.  We love what we do, and we believe that our particular and exacting attention to detail and unique design style sets us apart from the rest!

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Matthew May Photography

Quite simply, Talin, of Fleur De Vie, rocks. I see many, many floral designs with all the weddings I shoot but it was Talin's work that had me stop and take a second, third, fourth look. Her work is so creative and unique. So if you are looking for something out of the ordinary... something that stands out and compliments the uniqueness of your wedding and your personality, then give Talin a call. But watch out: your guests will be fighting to steal all the table bouquets at the end of the night!

Jane Morba Photography

Talin creates beautiful designs, if you are interested in something different and unique check her hout. I also love that Talin works with her mother sometimes and is Armenian, she has a very stylish business.

Our preliminary consultation is complimentary. To schedule an appointment, please call 650.815.5557 or email us at flowers@florist-fdv.com.

During our meeting we will review the following items:
Pictures of your dress, and those of the bridal party;
Fabric swatches relevant to the wedding, i.e., table clothes, napkins, bridal party dresses, etc.; and
Pictures of designs and flowers featuring your design preferences.

Within one week of the consultation, we will email a proposal for your review. Once the proposal has been reviewed and finalized, a contract will be forwarded for your review.

In order to secure your wedding date, an executed contract and 30% of the total will be due. The balance of which will be two weeks before the event. All dates are reserved on a first come first booked basis. Two weeks prior to your wedding, we will confirm all arrangements, delivery times and delivery locations.

After years of working in the wedding industry, I’ve compiled a list of suggestions for my brides, and I’m happy to share them with you!

1.) Choose your color palate. It’s important that you do this first, as it will effect all of your decisions, the dresses, flowers, favors, cake, invitations, etc.

2.) Don’t be afraid of color! I find that most brides choose white, beige, silver and gold because they believe those colors are safer choices. Believe me, unless those colors truly represent you, there’s nothing more generic and bland than those colors at a wedding. They all end up looking the same, and over time, those weddings aren’t distinguishable from other weddings you’ve attended. Fortunately, color is very popular right now, so go for it! Some of the most popular colors with my brides are chocolate and sage, chocolate and orange, pink and mauve, earth tones-oranges, reds, and yellows, or bold color combinations like red and aqua, mustard and black. Just think about what colors represent you, and go for it!

3.) Choose your wedding theme and style. Is your event going to be formal, funky, retro, art deco, beach casual, earthy and organic, tropical, zen, rustic, wine country chic, the possibilities are endless!

4.) Choose your venue and make adjustments to your color palate and theme as needed.

5.) Choose your invitations. Make sure your colors and theme are represented. These invitations are making the first impression guests will have of your wedding so to speak. Again, go for it, don’t fall back on traditional designs because they’re safer. Be you!

6.) Choose the dresses, and again, incorporate your colors and style. For instance, choose something less formal for a beach wedding, or a funkier shoe and head piece for an avant guard wedding.

7.) Work with a floral designer and design flowers that work with your colors, style, theme, and budget. Remember, be unique. For instance, for a wine country wedding, incorporate grapes, vines, leaves, and other elements. Maybe use corks for hold the place cards. Or, for a beach themed wedding, use sea urchins for place card holders, and incorporate shells into the bouquets and centerpieces. Again, the possibilities are endless. Be creative and work with a designer that understands your vision.

8.) I'm a BIG fan of colored linens and contrasting napkins. If your budget allows it, definitely go for it. It goes a long way in delivering and reinforcing your colors and theme.

9.) When you're selecting your place cards, favors, and cake, remember your colors and theme. Be creative and keep your theme consistent throughout the entire event.

10.) Most importantly--have fun! Choose vendors that you feel comfortable with and trust. Give clear and specific instructions, provide a timeline if you have one, and then, let them have at it.

I hope this helps! Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions or need assistance. Happy planning!