Foxgloves Flowers

Kirsten and Brent

2012-01-12T15:05:00.000-08:00

Joyce and Len

2012-01-12T12:47:00.000-08:00

Jocelyn

2012-01-12T12:41:00.000-08:00

Gillian

2012-01-12T12:38:00.000-08:00

Debbie and Chad

2012-01-12T12:35:00.000-08:00

Christine and Ryan

2012-01-12T12:23:00.000-08:00

Barbara and Stephen

2012-01-12T12:19:00.000-08:00

Satcey and Josh- July 1st - Sooke Harbour House

2011-10-20T15:42:00.000-07:00

Thanks Jen of Jen Steele Photography for providing these great shots of Stacey and Josh on their big day! And what a beautiful day it was!

Andrea and Tyler- September 24th 2011

2011-10-17T12:21:00.000-07:00

Many many thanks to Jen Steele of Jen Steele Photography for these amazing sneak peaks at Andrea and Tylers wedding over on Galiano Island a few weeks ago...can't wait to see the rest of the images when you are done!

Allison and Mark - June 18th 2011

2011-08-31T15:16:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much to Kip Beelman of Kip Beelman Photography for sharing his fabulous images with us of Allison and Marks wedding!

Summer 2011

2011-08-31T15:05:00.000-07:00

Wow, what a fabulous and fun summer season we have had here at Foxgloves Flowers! We've been keeping very busy with weddings EVERY weekend, so busy in fact that we haven't had time to post any pictures for you! Well that is about to change! I have a TON of images and notes and ideas to share with you all in the very near future! And keep checking back because wedding season is far from over!

Allie & Chris - June 25th 2011

2011-06-28T14:40:00.000-07:00

Roses, cymbidium orchids, freesia, hydrangea and echiveria complete this elegant bridal bouquet and bridesmaid bouquet.

Top view of the bouquets.

Hydrangea in shades of apple green, white and blue create lush full arrangements atop white pillars and urns to dress up The Inn at Laurel Points beautiful patio space for the wedding ceremony this past Saturday.

More Peonies & Roses!

2011-06-28T14:26:00.000-07:00

David Austen garden roses, pink peonies, white freesia and mini cymbidium orchids fill out this lovely "pretty in pink" bridal bouquet!

Peonies and Roses

2011-06-28T14:23:00.000-07:00

This bridal bouquet and bridesmaid bouquet of white peonies, proud roses and ladies mantle are simple and elegant!

These were too pretty not to share!

Andrea & Francesco - June 25th 2011

2011-06-28T14:17:00.000-07:00

What fun purple and blue bouquets! No dyed product here! These are all natural!

Pretty purple bouquets of hydrangea, sweetpeas, freesia, lisianthus and veronica.

Hydrangea, sweetpeas, veronica, freesia and lisianthus all in shades of purples and blues.

Top view. Hydrangea, freesia, lisianthus, sweet peas and veronica

Thanks for your note Anna! As always it is a pleasure working with you! Looking forward to our next adventure in wedded bliss later this week!

"Dear Colleen,

You have done an amazing job! The bride and groom today, Andrea and Francesco, loved their bouquets and bouts. Andrea's mother loved her corsage and it fit great! And they were impressed by the flower arrangements for the chapel...Great job!

Anna Holden

Wedding Planner"

Candi & Jeff - June 25th 2011

2011-06-28T14:03:00.000-07:00

Bridal Bouquet of posy callas, cymbidium orchids, hypericum berry, dendrobium orchids,lily grass and bent leaves

The bridal party flowers: bridal bouquet, bridesmaids and flower girl

The flower girl box of cymbidium orchids in a leaf wrapped box, so cute!

Bridesmaids bouquets of cymbidium orchids, hypericum berries and posy callas with tropical foliage

Tall and elegant tropical arrangements adorned the penthouse suite at the Regent Hotel.

Allison & Mark - June 18th 2011

2011-06-20T14:51:00.000-07:00

Just a few sneak peak images of one of this past weekends weddings! I couldn't wait for the professional images to share these ones...so you are stuck with my quick snaps for now! I'll post good photos as soon as I get some back!

Allison and Mark...you looked amazing and so very happy! Congrats!

Barbara & Stephen - March 31st 2011

2011-06-15T13:31:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day you were blessed with in MARCH Barbara and Stephen! If only the rest of our spring had been this gorgeous!

Thank you so much for your lovely thank you note and the photos that were provided by your talented photographer Devin Card. I hope everyone else enjoys seeing just how happy you both were that stunning day! ( And of course checking out your lovely flowers too!)

Hi Colleen,

I just wanted to let you know that we loved our flowers for our March 31^st wedding at the Butchart Gardens. I’ve had many comments on how beautiful they were.

Thank you for everything!

Regards,

Barb Hart (nee Galloway)

To contact Devin Card regarding wedding photography check out this website:

Victoria Wedding Photographer: Devin Card Photography www.devincard.com

Michelle and Oliver

2011-02-07T13:35:00.000-08:00

Michelle, your bouquet was so unique! I loved the sentimental broaches from your family that we included!

Thanks so much for submitting photos for the blog!

Jennifer and Mike

2011-02-07T13:24:00.000-08:00

Lisa and Bryce

2011-02-07T13:19:00.000-08:00

Thanks for sending in the photos Lisa! So elegant yet so young and fun!

And thank you for your kind words:

"Thanks again for your wonderful talent, everything looked so beautiful!

~ Lisa"

Kelly and Kelly - September 4th 2010

2011-02-03T11:45:00.000-08:00

Check out Kelly Corbett Photography! Thanks for the photos!

Sarah Tiede - July 17th 2010

2011-02-03T11:37:00.000-08:00

Thanks so much Sarah for sending me some of your photos! It looks like you have an amazing day!

And thank you for yourkind words in you letter:

" Dear Colleen,

Thank you for the beauftiful bouquets. I just loved them. They were exactly how I envisioned them. Here are some of the photos of the wedding and how the flowers added the perfect touch!

Sarah Mari

P.S. My mom has recommended your flowers to all!!"

Michelle and Oliver - October 10, 2010

2010-11-10T15:27:00.000-08:00

Michelle and Oliver tied the knot on 10/10/10 at the Victoria Marathon!

Thanks so much Michelle for your lovely note! You made my day when I received it!

" Dear Colleen,

Thank you so, so, so much for the beautiful bouquet you made for our wedding on 10/10/10. I was so surprised when I saw it, I wish some one had a camera! It was exactly what I dreamed of for my wedding day and more! And thank you so much for including my mother's brooches. So beautifully done.

Big thanks and hugs,

Michelle and Oliver Hohertz"

Kate & Adam - August 7th 2010 (more photos!)

2010-09-29T12:42:00.000-07:00

Amy & Leland - July 24th 2010

2010-09-29T12:36:00.000-07:00

Amy,

I thank you so much for your lovely note and sharing these images of your day! This truly is my favorite part of my job...seeing beautiful people on the most amazing day of their lives! Thanks again for sharing!

"Hi Colleen,

The flowers for our wedding day were just amazingly beautiful. I can't thank you enough!!

Hope the attached does them justice!! They were gorgeous :)

Thanks again,

Amy"

Kirsten and James - August 22nd 2010

2010-09-21T10:51:00.000-07:00

Ashley - August 27th 2010

2010-09-21T10:45:00.000-07:00

Lisa and Bryce - August 21st 2010

2010-09-21T10:40:00.000-07:00

You are such a sweet couple! I was honoured to be a part of your day Lisa and Bryce. Thank you for sharing your smiles and love.

Heather and Brodie - September 4th 2010 - A few more images.

2010-09-20T17:31:00.000-07:00

Jackie and Chris - August 14th 2010

2010-09-20T17:25:00.000-07:00

Melissa August29th 2010

2010-09-20T17:20:00.000-07:00

You had such a beautiful day Melissa and such a gorgeous setting at The Villa Marco Pollo, could it have been better!? I can't wait to see the professional photos!

Andrea and Ken - August 21st 2010

2010-09-20T17:17:00.000-07:00

Kelly and Kelly - Sept 4th 2010

2010-09-20T17:12:00.000-07:00

Thanks Kelly for your lovely note! It was a pleasure creating your flowers for you! I am so glad you loved them!

"Colleen

We just got back from our honeymoon and I wanted to send you a thank you for all your hard work. The room looked amazing! And we got compliments all night on the flowers. The bouquets were exactly what I wanted you did an amazing job! The golf club was perfect and looked so great. I even had staff members from the club saying how beautiful everything looked. They also said how great you were! Thank you for everything!

Kelly "

Christine and James - August 28th 2010

2010-09-13T15:57:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day you had Christine and James! And such a lovely choice for the ceremony out at Sooke Harbour House. I am so glad you loved your flowers!
Check out Cara Baldwin at Hollyoak Productions on Facebook! There is a new event photographer making her mark in the lower mainland! Thanks for the photos Cara!

Allison and Alex - May 22nd 2010

2010-09-13T14:59:00.000-07:00

Many many thanks to Gloria Bell of Island Expressions Photography for forwarding these amazing shots of Alex and Allison on their big day!

Heather and Brodie - September 4th 2010

2010-09-09T15:20:00.000-07:00

A fun corset wrap!

Thanks Mary Jane for these amazing shots. It is always so nice to get professional photos back so quickly! Thank you!!

To see more of Mary Jane's work check out her website at:

http://www.maryjanescamera.ca/

Tamara and Adrian - November 2009

2010-08-18T15:15:00.000-07:00

E/A Photography created some wonderful photos for Tamara and Adrian back in Novemeber. Thanks for sharing them with us!

Justine - July 17th 2010

2010-08-18T14:33:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day and a lovely spot in your parents backyard! That fog on the water was surreal! It felt like we were floating.

Kate & Adam - August 7th 2010

2010-08-18T14:31:00.000-07:00

Jenna and Caleb - July 10th 2010

2010-08-18T14:29:00.001-07:00

I can't wait to see the rest of the photos Jenna! You had such a beautiful day out at the castle!

Rhianna & Devon - May 15th 2010

2010-08-18T13:11:00.001-07:00

Thank you for the lovely photos Rhianna!

Kris- August 8th 2010

2010-08-18T12:30:00.000-07:00

Phoenix - July 4th 2010

2010-08-18T12:24:00.000-07:00

Many thanks to Mary Jane of Mary Jane Howland Photography for sending me these great photos from July 4th!

Melissa & Blair - August 7th 2010

2010-08-13T15:36:00.000-07:00

This is how you do a black and white flowers with style!
Eggplant callas, chocolate cosmos and burgandy scabiosa glow amidst the green hydrangea, spider mums, white calla lilies and roses!
The perfect way to pull off a black and white Parisian Styled event!
I am so happy that the flowers were one of the highlights of the day! Thanks for letting me be a part of it.

Sarah and Luke - July 17th 2010

2010-08-13T15:02:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day and a lovely couple.

You had me in tears Sarah - That lovely little locket with the picture of Luke's Mom you had me tie onto his boutonniere. All so he could have his mom with him on his wedding day - Wow! Still chokes me up now. Life really is in the details.

Jennifer and Mike - August 7th 2010

2010-08-13T13:53:00.000-07:00

Thanks Jennifer and Mike for letting me be a part of your day!

What a beautiful event you created! St. Annes looked amazing all decked out with kissing balls on every pew down the aisle and the Grand Ballroom at The Delta Ocean Point sparkled in pink and white!

I am so glad you loved your bouquet Jennifer...I thought it was pretty fun too!

Raina and Pravin - May 28th

2010-06-14T15:34:00.001-07:00

What a stunning event! The colours, the fragrance the ambience...

I had the pleasure of working with a fabulous team of people, some of whom include Lindsay Ullathorne of Annabel Lee Events, Sandy at Details Event Planning, Debbie from Cakes Galore, Melanie at Orange Frog Photography and the crew out at the Olympic View Golf Course. Everyone pulled out all the stops and created a stunning event for Raina and Pravin on May 28th. I wish the weather had cooperated a bit more for you guys, but what can you do?

Many, many thanks to Orange Frog for getting me these photos!

Jennifer and Aiden - May 29th

2010-06-11T15:25:00.000-07:00

Many thanks to E/A Photography for these great shots of Jennifer and Aiden! It looks like you guys had an amazing day! And great flowers too!

Kemp / Ryan Wedding - May 29th 2010

2010-06-10T16:09:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much Carole for sending along these great bout and corsage photos! I was so happy that you LOVED your mom corsage so much! I can't wait to see the photos of the bouquet! Keep us posted!

CRD EcoStar Awards

2010-06-09T12:07:00.000-07:00

We recently were honored to be apart of the Capital Regional District's EcoStar Awards night. What a beautiful setting at the Crystal Gardens!

Meaghan - August 21st, 2009

2010-03-05T15:14:00.000-08:00

Thank you Meaghan for the lovely photos. We were so excited to be a part of your day at the beautiful English Inn. It was great to hear how happy you were with your flowers and we hope you'll stop by for a visit the next time you're in Victoria!

Jacqui and John - July 18th, 2009

2009-10-30T17:00:00.000-07:00

Gillian and Bill - October 3rd, 2009

2009-10-30T16:40:00.000-07:00

A fairyale mascarade wedding in a castle! What fun!
Thanks for letting us share your day!

Daria and Chris - Aug 23rd, 2009

2009-09-24T15:05:00.000-07:00

Lindsay and Mark - July 11th 2009

2009-09-17T10:08:00.000-07:00

Melanie & Stephen - April 25th, 2009

2009-09-14T14:08:00.000-07:00

Lindsey & Jared - Sept 12th, 2009

2009-09-14T14:04:00.001-07:00

Lindsey (owner of Salt Spring Soap Work on Johnson Street) and Jared tied the knot earlier this year and then celebrated with family and friends up in Tofino this past weekend with a beautiful outdoor ceremony. I hope you had a fabulous time!

Rita & Bruce - Sept 10th, 2009

2009-09-14T13:22:00.000-07:00

Liza - August 25th, 2009

2009-09-03T16:26:00.000-07:00

Liza and her husband renewed their vows on August 25th (only originally taken just last Christmas!) because her mom was unable to make it to the original ceremony due to bad weather. What a great way to celebrate love and include mom too!

Jennifer and Alan - Aug 29th, 2009

2009-09-03T16:22:00.000-07:00

Simple, elegant and classic! That says it all.

Mae and Nate - Aug 30th, 2009

2009-09-03T16:18:00.000-07:00

Christina and Tony - June 6th, 2009

2009-08-28T11:25:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much Christina and Tony for sharing your day with us! What a beautiful family, day and event! Hatley Castle was the perfect backdrop for a fairytale day.
I hope you created memories of a lifetime!

Peter and Rosie - Aug 8th, 2008

2009-08-25T11:31:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the images guys! It looks like you had an amazing day and created some wonderful memories!

Daria and Matt - Aug 23rd, 2009

2009-08-25T11:23:00.001-07:00

Anna and Taylor - Aug 22nd, 2009

2009-08-25T11:22:00.001-07:00

Vivian and Dusty - Aug 22nd, 2009

2009-08-25T11:19:00.000-07:00

Jackie and Gerry - Aug 22nd, 2009

2009-08-25T11:17:00.000-07:00

Anne-mette and Dan - July 25th 2009

2009-07-24T17:16:00.000-07:00

A sneak peak for you guys...we couldn't wait to post these ones!
I hope your day tomorrow is absolutely amazing...nothing less than you deserve!
We hope you love your flowers as much as we do.

Jacqui and John - July 18th 2009

2009-07-23T13:31:00.000-07:00

What an incredible environment to get married in!

Jacqui and John tied the knot at Sooke Harbour House on July 18th 2009 on the waterside terrace under a hand crafted organic huppa surrounded by family and friends. Then the party moved inside to the dinning room which was outfitted with chandeliers and candleabras, chiffon drapings and of course tons of our fabulous flowers just for the event.

It was great working with Angela and her team from Relections Events as well as my amazing team here at Foxgloves to create a one of a kind day for Jacqui and John.

Lindsay and Daniel - May 16th 2009

2009-07-23T13:24:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the photos Lindsay! We were very happy to make your day so special!

Scarlett and Bern - July 11th 2009

2009-07-21T13:13:00.000-07:00

Thanks for letting me share in your joy and laughter! What a stunning setting on the beach in Fanny Bay to celebrate a wonderful occasion!

Savanna and Dan - May 16th 2009

2009-07-20T10:12:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the beautiful photos Savanna!
Your bouquet just captured the essence of a gorgeous spring day! The lilac, stock, roses and blue bells! I am so glad you loved every detail...we sure enjoyed being a part of your day.

June 22, 2007 - Jamie

2009-07-06T15:44:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much Jamie for submitting your wedding photos! We are always happy to see images of beautiful brides (and our fab bouquets) on the big day...even if it took you 2 years to get them to us! :)

I am so glad that your flower experience was the best part of planning your wedding day and we always appreciate referrals! We are so looking forward to being a part of your sisters day next spring!

Thanks for sharing your beautiful day with us!

Helen and Michael April 25th, 2009

2009-06-22T11:38:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day in April and what a wonderful way to spend it!
Thanks Helen and Michael for letting us be a part of your day!

Victoria Bridal Guide Cover Shoot

2009-06-18T10:07:00.000-07:00

Recently, we were thrilled to be asked to participate in the Victoria Bridal Guides' photo shoot for next seasons cover.

We were honoured to work with John Archer of John Archer Photography, Dennis Eyjolfsson, producer of the Victoria Bridal Guide and Alida of Alida's Gowns who provided the beautiful wedding dress. The shoot took place at Averill Creek Vineyard, what a stunning setting for a wedding or photo shoot! Many thanks to John Archer for the beautiful photos! I can wait to see the finished product!

Michelle and Mike January 7th 2009

2009-03-03T14:27:00.000-08:00

What a way to extend the holiday season...by getting married and continuing the celebrations into January!

2009-02-26T14:57:00.000-08:00

Going Green - The Irish Way

For this Irish girl, I can't let the "green" day pass without a nod to my familial heritage. It seems nowadays that everyone gets into the spirit of things on St. Patricks day. Wearing a touch of green, heading down to the pub for a pint of Irish ale, and listening to the "gift of the gab!"

A few facts to get you into the spirit:

Over 40 million north Americans can trace their ancestry back to Ireland.

The first St. Patricks day parade was held in New York City on March 17, 1762

The Shamrock sybolizes the rebirth of spring in Ireland

"Erin Go Bragh" is a phrase heard often on St. Patrick's Day. It means: I Love Ireland Forever.

Gift of Gab! Irish tradition says that anyone who kisses the “blarney stone,” which is located near Cork, will be blessed with the Irish gift of the gab

Some of my favourites at the flower shop for St. Paddies Day:

Oxalis:

Bells of Ireland:

Elegant white a green monchromatic handtied bouquets:

Victoria Magazine

2009-02-26T14:28:00.000-08:00

We got a great little shout out in the New York magazine, Bliss Victoria! They were doing an article on Victoria and the Empress Hotel, as a side bar we were mentioned as a great place to check out!

Jennifer and Adrian ~ August 8th, 2008

2009-02-06T09:57:00.000-08:00

Elegant and fresh!
What a beautiful day you had. Gorgeous sunshine, a beautiful view and a stunning bride! I was so happy to get to see you as you were getting ready!

Janie and Slade ~ July 4th, 2008

2009-02-06T09:38:00.000-08:00

Thank you for letting us share in your wonderful whimsical day! What fun you had with the cotton candy machine on the lawns of the Empress. So much love and laughter!

A good place to start is the beginning...

2009-01-26T20:38:00.000-08:00

It's time to move into the cyber age. So I find myself writing my first ever blog. Who knew?

After eight years in the floral industry in Victoria (and many more elsewhere, but we're not counting are we?) I wanted to make some time to reflect on where I started and take a peak into the future and see where we are headed.

The new millennium started with me and a little (and I mean little) flower shop, I didn't even have a bathroom! The first year I did 3 weddings and thought this was so exciting. I was thrilled to be chosen to be a small part of 3 brides special days, helping to create memories that would last them a lifetime. I worked seven days a week and did I have a social life...um, no. Just my four legged furry, Loki dog to keep me company. She has claimed the shop as home and has a fan club all her own!

After a few years of dedicated loving labour my team expanded, grew and changed into what it is today, a great crew that love what they do and are good friends too. There is something very passionate and uniting about people who truly LOVE flowers, I believe they call us kindred spirits. The shop grew too, it actually tripled in size to incorporate a great studio space for us to work our magic in. Now instead of 3 weddings per season we cap it off at 3 weddings(size dependant of course) per weekend! Loki is still around and greeting customers everyday while patiently waiting for her daily visit from her true love, the mailman.

We've established an online presence and an ecommerce site as well with great photos of our original work that can be purchased right off the website as well as portfolio images of some of our different events and parties that keep us so busy.
You can check it out at http://www.foxglovesflowers.com/

Lately we've been getting some great press as well. "Real Weddings" ran a four page spread on a wedding we decked out with flowers at Hatley Castle and The Island Bridal guide published many of our images as well as featuring 3 of our weddings in it's Real Wedding section.

One of the weddings that got a two page spread was my own to my love Brandon Devnich. So apparently I did manage to find the time to establish a social life!

I consider myself very lucky to be looking into the future with a great crew, a wonderful space to work, beautiful blooms and creative hands, my four legged furry face and my new loving husband at my side. This is a amazing life that we are all co-creating while adding a little bit of beauty along the way.