Spring Wedding Florals

The start of peak wedding season is almost here! Spring weddings are the quintessential

Wedding Floral

matrimonial event - new life and warmth returns to the cold weather states, everything is in bloom and newly lush and green; even the air smells cleaner in the spring. Bridesmaids are clad in pretty pastels and brides wear fairytale gowns while carrying bouquets of soft pinks and creams.

Spring flowers are arguably the prettiest - fun but traditional, and always ultra-romantic. If you’re a bride looking to follow this year’s hottest trend in florals, the 2016 spring season projects wedding flowers to look a little wilder. Bouquets and centerpieces will use funkier blooms in more than one color (expect lots of green!), accented with interesting details like vines or fiddlehead ferns.

Are you more of a traditional bride looking to keep things timeless? These spring flowers are six popular choices that never go out of style:

●       Peony - An all-time favorite for brides, pink peonies are gorgeous and romantic. They have that perfect, delicious mix of softness and texture, and easily complement many wedding palettes. Here’s your fairytale bloom!

●       Rose - This flower is universal. It works in any season. It works in weddings. It works on Valentine’s Day. It works on your anniversary. This is one hard-working bloom! For spring weddings, you can keep your roses romantic by ordering yours in beautiful blush and cream shades. Accent with some strategically-placed green leaves, a bit of baby’s breath, and voila! You have the perfect springtime bouquet and centerpieces.

●       Lilac - weddings aside, is there any flower that reminds you more of spring than lilacs? One whiff of this sweet-smelling flower can whoosh you right back into your childhood. Want a vintage or nostalgic feeling for your spring wedding? Use lilacs in your ceremony and reception florals and treat your guests to a walk down memory lane.

●       Hydrangea - A favorite for centerpieces, this bountiful bloom gives you lots of volume for less (cost, that is)!

●       Tulip - Another classic springtime flower, associated more often with windmills than with weddings. Be a bride who breaks the mold and use these in your bouquet or centerpieces!

●       Gerbera Daisy - This is a great option for those fun-loving, shabby-chic brides. Having your reception in an old barn with burlap table runners and drinks served in mason jars? These are the flowers for you!

Welcome to Carousel!

Whatever flowers you choose for your spring wedding, make sure you choose Carousel Floral Gifts & Garden to do your arrangements! We’ve been proudly serving the Rochester area for 25 years and are the ideal choice for weddings, Valentine’s Day, or any occasion.

Help Your Holiday Plants Survive Winter

Poinsettias, Peace Lily Plants, Orchids… chances are, you will be giving or receiving a holiday plant during the Christmas season.  Indoor plants can be a great way to accent your home with color and life.  While indoor plants should last year-round, this isn’t always the case.  Low temperatures, shorter days and dry air are all challenges that take a toll on indoor greens and flowers. 

To provide the right conditions for your indoor plant to thrive in, follow these tips:

Water – Believe it or not, indoor plants need less water during the cold winter months because they experience a slower rate of growth.  Because they don’t require as much water, it is extremely important to look at the plant directions and water accordingly.

Humidity – In order to let your plant thrive in the dry winter weather, place your plants by a humidifier.  You can also place your plants in the kitchen or bathroom and they will accumulate moisture from showers and boiling water.  If these options are not feasible, you can easily place a tray of water next to a plant to soak up. 

Temperature – Winter means cold drafts and heaters blazing.  To keep your plants alive, keep them away from drafty spots, frosty windows, or sources of heat.

Sunlight – The weather might be cold but your indoor plants still need sunlight.  Relocate your home plants to a window spot that remains sunny the majority of the day.  Just be careful that they are not too close to a frosty window! 

To keep your plants vibrant this season, ask for instructions from the team at Carousel Floral Gifts & Gardens!  We offer a full selection of green plants, festive flowers, decorative bushes and gift baskets for your convenience.  With free delivery, we are the perfect choice for your holiday floral needs!

For more information, please visit our website or call (507) 288-7800.  

Who Are We?

Since 1991, Carousel Floral, Gift & Garden Center has been providing the greater Rochester,

Minnesota area with superior floral arrangements and assortments.  Jack Hawkins, Founder and lifetime employee, has established Carousel Floral, Gift & Garden as a business with incredible customer service, quality products, and excellent value.  When you choose us, you can expect to be treated more like a family member rather than just “another customer”.

When you need an appropriate gift for a funeral, family gathering, holiday, or special occasion, Carousel Floral, Gift & Garden Center can help.  We offer a variety of fresh flower arrangements specified to your needs.  With hundreds of choices available, the possibilities are endless.  Our specialty services include sympathy and funeral arrangements, Mylar balloons, plant leasing and more.  Looking for something out of the ordinary?  Let us create a delightful gift basket full of fruits, goodies, flowers and charming one-of-a-kind gifts.

Carousel Floral, Gift & Garden Center’s convenient delivery service is available during all open hours and ensures you will receive the professional floral delivery you deserve.  We are proud to serve all Rochester Hospitals and are happy to locate Mayo Clinic patients and employees for you.

Co-owner and General Manager Mike Zander and his staff of floral professionals are ready to help you with all of your needs!  Along with the freshest, most beautiful flowers in the area, our floral designers can help you choose the right arrangement for any occasion.  Our deep-rooted passion for flowers and our dedication to service makes Carousel Floral, Gift & Garden Center your go-to shop. 

To learn more about Carousel Floral, Gift & Garden Center, call 507-288-7800 and let our professionals answer all of your questions.  You can also visit our website to browse through our hundreds of floral arrangements.