A question we often hear in Autumn...Q: Is there an alternative to the traditional fall colors and flowers when planning a wedding on the New Jersey Shore? In short, can fall be fashionable?A: It is no secret the bold tones of fall can lend themselves to a more casual affair.... Continue reading →

The birth flower or flower of the month for August is the Gladiolus or Gladiola.There are more than 180 species of this, at times underappreciated, flower. The Gladiolus gets its name from the spear shaped leaves which resemble the Roman Gladius or "short sword". In the early 19th century, this... Continue reading →

When preparing to meet your florist for the very first time here are a few helpful tips:Firstly, have a color palette or range of color you are most interested in using in mind. Even if you don't have a visual aid, this will go a long way if the color... Continue reading →

Selecting a wedding or event venue is a personal process and the first step in planning for your big day. This should be done with care and reflect the style of the soon to be married couple or honoree, whenever possible. How you will endeavor to accent the existing décor... Continue reading →

What are the most popular flowers this time of year?Great question! At Narcissus, the top spring blooms for weddings at the New Jersey Shore include hydrangea, tulips, peony, garden roses and ranunculus.These tried and true signature wedding blooms can create a sophisticated, timeless, elegant style or a high style, more... Continue reading →

An Easter/Passover celebration is one of my favorites of the year. Early spring boasts new bursts of life from bulbs that have overwintered and are just now showing color ushering in a new season!  Blooming branches also abound as they begin their march from South to North. Forsythia, often the... Continue reading →

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, we find ourselves preparing for one of the busiest retail flower holidays of the year. The truth is, there is nothing quite like a surprise delivery of beautiful fresh flowers to your workplace or home. Fresh flowers evoke strong feelings of being loved... Continue reading →

A little Q&A for your favorite florist...Q: We are having a Cocktail style wedding. What type of flower arrangements should I incorporate?A: Cocktail style weddings are gaining in popularity and are often a great event for hosts and guests alike.Absent of formal guest seating, cocktail style weddings rarely require centerpieces... Continue reading →

This year we saw a striking increase in requests to use blue blooms in our wedding and event work.Blue is a gorgeous colorful choice and is naturally available in a wide spectrum of tones from soft powder blue to deep royal. Some of the most popular blooms used are hydrangea,... Continue reading →

The art of saying thank you is something we in the floral business have the pleasure of assisting in throughout the year. Arguably, many more people participate in giving gifts as a way of thanking co-workers, family, friends and business associates around the fall and winter holidays. At Narcissus we... Continue reading →