A Wedding of a Lifetime

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Carithers Flowers

Carithers Flowers recently had the honor of providing the flowers for Andrea LeClaire’s wedding. Our floral design team worked closely with Andrea to discover her favorite flowers and colors, and we reviewed the venue she had selected to ensure each flower and arraignment complemented her wedding style and design and was inline with her vision for her special day.

A Lasting Impression

Our design team began by selecting colors that would complement Andrea’s selection of bridesmaids’ dresses and her own gown. She had chosen a slick, strapless knee length dress for the bridesmaids in a stunning shade of red. Each dress was adorned with pleats and a gathered sash around the waist. We added to this lovely design with a simple hand-tied bouquet of varying shades of pink and light red roses. Woven within the bouquets are pink and yellow calla lilies and greenery that offered a counterbalance to the striking shades of pink and red roses.

The groom wore a stunning white calla lily in his boutonniere while his groomsmen wore a deep pink and yellow calla lily boutonniere that complemented and coordinated with the bridesmaids’ bouquets. The bride had chosen a classic strapless wedding gown with an elegant veil. To accent this timeless design, we put together a hand-tied bouquet in bridal white. This stunning bouquet features white and blush colored roses with white calla lilies and a range of other beautiful flowers. Delicate white satin was used to wrap the stems.

A Party to Remember

Andrea was looking for classic and lovely centerpieces as well as an unexpected use of flowers. Her wedding cake provided our design team with the perfect opportunity to put an unusual twist to a traditional use of roses. Her wedding cake was a white four-tiered box and round cake with pearl button appliqué. We gathered roses in varying shades of red and pink and fashioned them atop her wedding cake for her topper. In addition, red and pink roses were placed in front of the wedding cake to highlight and contrast with the white design scheme of the cake.

Andrea’s table centerpieces were a simple design of single roses in clear vases with pebbles in the bottom. For the bride and groom’s wedding table, a timeless setting was created with a grouping of roses paired with a range of other complementing flowers. These elegant centerpieces provided just the right touch of simplicity.

Book Your Appointment Today

Carithers Flowers has over 37 years of experience in the flower business and our experienced team of wedding design consultants is ready to assist you in creating the wedding of your dreams. You can fill out our request an appointment form on our website under our weddings tab or give us a call at 1.800.647.8182, and we will be happy to schedule an appointment to discuss your vision.

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Carnation: January’s Birth Flower

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Carithers Flowers

Traditionally, each month of the year has a unique flower designated as its birthday flower. January is honored with the carnation. This mysterious flower has customarily signified distinction and fascination.

Its colors are universally recognized and their appeal is unmatched. For those who share a January birthday, they are blessed with a flower whose history dates back to the ancient Greeks.

Carnation’s History

The carnation enjoys a varied and storied history. Its history began over 2,000 years ago when it began being cultivated in Europe and Asia. As the story goes, the ancient Greeks used carnations as floral garlands for their ceremonial events.

Thus, carnations derived their common name from the word, “coronation,” or “corone.” The carnation received its botanical name from the Greek botanist Theophrastus who named it “Dianthus,” which means “flower of the Gods.” Carnations have long been associated with St. Patrick’s Day, and green carnations have graced the boutonnieres of many Irish lapels during this March 17^th celebration.

Mother’s Day

Carnations hold the rank of being the official flower of Mother’s Day. The founder of Mother’s Day, Anna Marie Jarvis, designated the carnation as the official flower in tribute to her own mother. She lobbied for an official recognition of Mother’s Day and, in 1907, she sent 500 white carnations to the mothers in her own mother’s parish church. Her efforts paid off and, in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared Mother’s Day an official holiday.

State and National Flower

Carnations enjoy the status of being a state as well as national flower. The state of Ohio, in 1904, adopted the red carnation as its official state flower. This was to honor President William McKinley, a native of Ohio and frequent wearer of a red carnation on his lapel. Spain also designated the carnation as its national flower.

Carnation Care

Carnations come in over 300 species, and you can found them in colors, ranging from white, pink, green and red to almost everything in-between except blue. Carnations are a hardy species and do well when exposed to full sunlight.

Well-drained soil is a must, and they should never be allowed to sit in water. You can expect your carnation bloom to last several weeks. They are a fragrant flower and will fill a room with their distinctive aroma.

Order a Carnation Arrangement Today

Surprise your January loved one with an arrangement of carnations in their favorite color to honor them on their birthday. We have an array of styles and varieties that appeal to a wide range of tastes.

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National Hugging Day

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Carithers Flowers

January offers many opportunities to express your love and gratitude. There is nothing quite as special as letting someone know you care. January 21^st is internationally recognized as National Hugging Day and provides you with the perfect opportunity to display this love. Flowers go beautifully in conjunction with a hug as well as make a delightful replacement when you cannot be in physical proximity to your loved one to celebrate.

The History of National Hugging Day

The origins of National Hugging Day rest with Reverend Keith Zaborney. In 1986, he chose January 21^st as a day to embrace loved ones and show them how much they mean to you. The date was selected because it lies halfway between Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Zaborney believed most people were at an emotional low during this point and could use some extra love. National Hugging Day grew in popularity and has quickly spread throughout the world. Today, this international recognized celebration continues to grow in popularity.

The Bounty of January

January is blessed with an assortment of stunning plants and arraignments that will complement your hug or provide a beautiful replacement in your stead. Whatever your circumstances this year, show someone the meaning of love and present them with a gorgeous arraignment of flowers:

Orchids: Recognized for their distinct and beautiful shades of colors, orchids are available in a variety of types. Each type is blessed with a distinctive shape and color that are sure to please. For beautiful orchids, avoid leaving water in the bottom of your pot and take care to avoid direct sunlight during strong summer months.
Roses: Roses are known for their beauty and hardiness as well as make a signature statement with any display. Order a wrist or shoulder corsage as an extra-special accessory for any outfit and appeal to lady’s sense of love. Roses make stunning centerpieces and are sure to be a show-stopper.
Protea Garden: A plant is the gift that gives throughout the year, and the exotic Protea Garden arrangement is a stunning set of special plants and flowers. The arrangement is graced with red proteas, burgundy mini carnations, oregonia, bupleurum, hypericum and green button chrysanthemums.
Sunflowers: Give the gift of sunshine with an artful display of a distinctive sunflower head that is sure to lift any spirit. Their stalks typically are thick and sturdy and make sunflowers a beautiful standalone flower or team the sunflower with lilies, roses, blue delphinium, myrtle or variegated pittosporum for a striking display of color.

Put Someone in Your Good Graces

Whatever arrangement you select as a gift, each species of flowers and plants are sure to say, “I love you.” Celebrating National Hugging Day is a wonderful way to embrace and spread love, and sending flowers is just one way to express your token of love.

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Surprise that Special Friend or Loved One with Flowers on Secret Pal Day

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Carithers Flowers

There is no time like Secret Pal Day to show that special someone how much you care. January 11^th is National Secret Pal Day and it is a great reason to send flowers to show your loved one how much they mean to you. Having flowers show up unexpectedly at home or the office is a surefire way to put a smile on their face.

Around the World Celebration

Although the exact origins of Secret Pal Day are unknown, it is celebrated worldwide on January 11th of each year. But,just because we do not know the origins of Secret Pal Day does not mean we do not fully understand the reasoning behind the celebration. The idea is to think of someone: a friend, a co-worker, a current or former neighbor, a loved one, or anybody who has made an impact or worthy contribution and surprise them with some gesture of good tidings.

A Brilliant Way to Celebrate

Sending flowers on Secret Pal Day is a snap. There are a wide variety of seasonal flowers available and each one is unique and beautiful in its own right. Here is a partial list of some charming flowers that convey how much someone means to you:

Alstroemeria: Commonly called Peruvian lily or Inca lily, this vibrant flower dazzles with colors including yellow, orange, pink, red, mauve, lavender, apricot, purple, cream, and white. Its main stem is typically 2 to 3 feet long and will branch off into four to six pedicels. The Alstroemeria flower can last from one to two weeks.
Calla Lilies: Calla lilies are a favorite flower of many people with their delightful yellow, pink, or white funnel shaped bud. Calla lilies enjoy moderate temperature during the winter months and, if you send the potted variety, your Secret Pal can expect to enjoy their Calla lily bloom for up to 6 weeks.
Daffodils: Daffodils are the traditional flower of friendship and their vibrant yellow shade will be sure to put your Secret Pal’s in a lively mood. There are many varieties of Daffodils, but each one has a corona in the center which resembles a trumpet with a halo of petals surrounding it.
Daisies: The delicate white petals and vibrant yellow center make the Daisy a wonderful Secret Pal Day gift. The Daisy symbolizes purity and innocence and conveys the meaning of loyal love.
Gardenia: Gardenias are prized for their large, white blooms and strong and sweet scent. Gardenias always make a statement and are sure to add their distinct aroma to any room.
Roses: The shear beauty and variety of roses make them your go-to flower for any special occasion. Their hardiness and exquisite blooms can grace and enliven any space.

Their Special Day

Secret Pal Day is a wonderful way to show someone how much they mean to you. Sending a beautiful bouquet of flowers, a potted plant, arrangement or even a bountiful gift basket will make someone’s day all that more special.

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Holland Tulips Have Arrived!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Carithers Flowers

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Our first shipment of gorgeous Holland Tulips has arrived. They are absolutely beautiful! We will be featuring these incredible Holland Tulips, in our dazzling floral arrangements throughout Winter and Spring. The wonderful thing about tulips is the all the deep, rich colors that they come in. Check out the arrangement above and you can see what I mean.

Pink Tulips, Presented In A Glass Vase

Array Of Tulips & Colors, Presented In Glass Vase

Purple Tulips In Glass Vase

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It’s not too late to order your Christmas Flowers and Gifts from Carithers Flowers

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Carithers Flowers

You’ve been checking items off your shopping list all week… the tree is trimmed, the presents are wrapped, the stockings are hung… your house is looking it’s holiday best! But don’t forget to order your Christmas centerpiece from Carithers Flowers to add that final, beautiful touch to your holiday decor.

From traditional Christmas poinsettias to artfully designed Christmas flowers arrangements, the talented and creative staff at Carithers Flowers can create an elegant holiday arrangement filled with lilies, roses, and tulips in shades of red, white, pink, and burgundy.

Carithers also offers a wide variety of Christmas gifts from holiday baskets brimming with chocolates, nuts, and your favorite snack foods to Thomas Kinkade figurines. The leading Atlanta florist’s online Christmas catalog is sure to have something for everyone on your gift list.

Christmas is Sunday, December 25. Shop Carithers Flowers convenient new Atlanta location to choose your Christmas flowers or Christmas centerpiece – available for delivery now! Call Carithers Flowers at (404) 418-7443 today or shop online at www.carithers.com to place your Christmas flowers order.

Same-day flower delivery throughout Atlanta GA includes Acworth, Alpharetta, Austell, Buckhead, Canton, Conyers, Decatur, Duluth, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Norcross, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Stone Mt, Tucker, Woodstock. Deliver across the country with Carithers national same-day delivery through our proprietary ’best of the best’ family-florists with our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Earn Reward Points today with every Christmas centerpiece and gift order.

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Earn Petal Rewards Points from Carithers Flowers While Checking Items off Your Christmas List

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Carithers Flowers

Now when you’re shopping online for Christmas flowers or Christmas gifts from Carithers Flowers, you can get a little something special for yourself as well.

With Carithers Flowers’ Petal Rewards™ program, every dollar spent on merchandise is a point earned. Reward points can be redeemed at checkout for cash savings on future orders or exchanged for new merchandise like gift cards, jewelry, mp3 players, kitchenware, and much more! You can even donate your points to the charity of your choice. Register today at www.carithers.com and earn 25 points just for signing up!

Carithers Flowers offers same-day flower delivery to all its metro Atlanta customers. Whether you shop at the Carithers Flowers Marietta location or its new Atlanta location at 2030 Powers Ferry Road, Suite 450 or order your flowers and gifts online at www.carithers.com, the leading Atlanta florist will create a unique and tailored shopping experience just for you!

Voted Best Atlanta Florist, Carithers Flowers offers same-day flower delivery in Atlanta and across the United States. Call Carithers Flowers at (404) 418-7443 today to place your Christmas flowers order. Shop today and save an additional 10% off your order now through December 21st by mentioning special code “CM1221” at checkout.

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Deliver the Best Christmas Roses from Carithers Flowers Atlanta

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Carithers Flowers

Deliver a classic bouquet of Christmas roses or a custom floral arrangement from Carithers Flowers this holiday season. Flowers are a wonderful and often unexpected way to say “I love you” at Christmas. Carithers offers a variety of Christmas floral arrangements from festive poinsettias to their exclusive Grand Reserve Luxury roses. The award-winning Atlanta florist offers same-day delivery in the Atlanta metro area and throughout the United States.

Whether your loved one is 10 minutes or10,000 milesaway, let Carithers deliver that special gift to someone on your Christmas list. Carithers Flowers offers a variety of traditional red or white Christmas roses as well as artfully arranged Christmas bouquets filled with season flowers.

Visit our talented floral designers at our new updated Atlanta showroom location at 2030 Powers Ferry Road and let them create and let them create a unique floral design just for you.

Voted Best Atlanta Florist, Carithers Flowers offers same-day flower delivery in Atlanta and across the United States. Call Carithers Flowers at (404) 418-7443 today to place your Christmas flowers order. Shop today and save an additional 10% off your order now through December 21st by mentioning special code “CM1221” at checkout.

The Christmas Rose

A Rose has sprung from a tender root,
From Jesus, as those of old have sung,
And it bore a flower,
In the middle of a cold winter,

When half spent was the night.
Isaiah foretold it, the Rose I have in mind;
Is Mary the pure, the little flower has brought us.
From God’s eternal wisdom, she bore a child,
And remained pure.

The Flower, so small, whose sweet fragrance fills the air,
Dispels with glorious splendor the darkness everywhere;
True man and truer God, helps us out of all sorrows,
Saves from sin and death.

Oh Jesus, until we leave this misery,
Let your help guide us into joy,
In Your Father’s Kingdom, where we eternally praise You.
Oh God, allow us this.
(Translated from the early 15th century German poem “Es ist ein Ros’ Entsprungen.” Author unknown.)

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Save an Additional 10% off Your Christmas Flowers Order from Carithers Flowers

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Carithers Flowers

Send holiday cheer with Christmas flowers and gifts from Carithers Flowers and save an additional 10% off your Christmas flowers purchase for a limited time!

A hand-delivered floral bouquet is a great way to surprise your loved ones and create a magical holiday memory. With a large selection of Christmas flowers and gifts, you’ll be able to find something for everyone at Carithers Flowers locations in Marietta and Atlanta or online. When shopping Carithers Flowers online Christmas Catalog, simply enter code “CM1221” at checkout and save an additional 10% off your order from now until December 21^st.

Carithers Flowers has something for everyone on your list, from custom flower arrangements to gift baskets, to trees and holiday centerpieces, and Christmas Poinsettias. Take a look at some of the gift selections below:

Holiday Peppermint Tulips

Deliver a holiday classic featuring red and white tulips, scented holiday greens, and accented with Christmas Candy Canes!

“A Holiday Wish” By Vera Wang

Deliver Holiday Wishes with our Vera Wang Holiday Bouquet, featuring Christmas roses and scented greens in a chic treasured glass bowl to enjoy for years to come.

“Poinsettia Garden Basket”

Why send one poinsettia plant when you can send one in a blooming holiday basket that will bloom through the holidays and last all year?!

“Spode Holiday Express” Train

Limited Availability – The first of the collector’s series, this hand-painted keepsake Spode train is yours for years of enjoyment. Includes a gift box for safe keeping.

A Holiday Celebrations Gourmet Baskets’

Carithers Flowers’ Holiday Celebration gift baskets are all dressed up their holiday bests! Includes: Popcorn, pretzels, chocolate truffles, summer sausage, grained mustard, gourmet crackers, assorted cheeses, wafer cookies, and more.

Surprise and delight your loved ones with a custom Christmas floral arrangement or gift basket from Carithers Flowers. Call Carithers Flowers at (404) 418-7443 today to place your Christmas flowers order or order online at www.carithers.com and don’t forget to use code “CM1221” at checkout or by phone to save an additional 10% off your holiday order.

Same-day flower delivery throughout Atlanta GA includes Acworth, Alpharetta, Austell, Buckhead, Canton, Conyers, Decatur, Duluth, Dunwoody, Kennesaw, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Norcross, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Stone Mt, Tucker, Woodstock. Or deliver across the country with Carithers national same-day delivery through our proprietary ‘best of the best’ family-florists with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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