Each year, the Pantone company delivers its top picks for the most popular colors of the upcoming year. Their Color Matching System is used worldwide, referenced by professionals ranging from printers to painters to standardize shades of color, These colors often end up trending for weddings as well, evidenced in bridesmaid dresses and decor, as well as flowers. This year’s finalists include colors ranging from the bright and cheerful Primrose Yellow to the muted and romantic Pale Dogwood (a soft pink). The winner of Color of the Year for 2017 is Greenery, a yellow-green color similar to chartreuse, and we can expect to see a lot of this olor in upcoming trends. However, all ten of these colors are expected to be popular in 2017, especially in wedding design and planning. Those planning spring weddings may find the perfect color right here at Ah Sam Florist.
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Wedding Details that Make the Difference
Planning for your wedding day is made up of a series of decisions large and small. At Ah Sam Florist, we are experts not only at providing the main elements of the day – bridal bouquets and centerpieces – but the smaller wedding details that can make all the difference. In San Mateo, we are the premier wedding florist to call; from the flower girl’s entrance to the final dance, we have the ideas and inspiration you’ll love.
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A Few of Our Favorite San Mateo Wedding Flowers
Are you planning a wedding in 2016?
Ah Sam Florist has assisted hundreds of San Mateo area couples with creating beautiful, elegant or whimsical settings and backdrops for their dream day – and we look forward to helping you. As you embark on choosing your venue, color palette and dresses, we’d like to offer some inspiration. These photos represent some of our favorite past wedding flowers, and we look forward to including your photos next year!
Rich palettes that incorporate jewel tones bring a luxurious ambiance to any venue or setting; red gerbera daisies and roses mixed with purple accents and wispy black feathers create a sophisticated look. For a more simplistic, yet equally opulent bouquet, choose exotic white blooms with a single accent jewel tone.
Show off your originality with a creative and unique centerpiece that defies convention. These brides chose towering calla lilies in orange or white to bring a stately elegance to the reception.
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This wooded setting was illuminated in pink stargazer lilies and roses; cascading bouquets of white flowers adorned the sides of the wedding gazebo. Complementary arrangements fill the setting with vibrant color and beauty.
This stunning cake was part of a white winter wedding; while the bride carried an all-white bridal bouquet, the venue arrangements added splashes of color to the elegant neutral palette.
From San Mateo to San Jose, Ah Sam is your premier wedding florist. Congratulations to all newly engaged couples – we look forward to working with you to create your dream wedding in 2016.