Hafner Florist Captures Winter Sparkle in Toledo Wedding Designs

Written by Abigail Sterling, Published on December 26th, 2011

This winter season, brides-to-be can explore a variety of colors and themes for both holiday and non-holiday weddings.  Pinecones, berries, winter greenery, and bare branching will accent any green, red, white, and metallic color schemes and evoke the coziness and sparkle of the season.  In order to maintain the romance and elegance of the special day and avoid a look resembling Santa’s workshop, brides should remember, “Less is more”:  utilizing full white blooms such as hydrangeas and red amaryllis will express both holiday glamour and timeless love.  The professional wedding consultants at Hafner Florist can easily create floral combinations that convey the sophistication and cheer of the season. 

 Many popular trends seemingly deemed “spring and summer only” can be accomplished easily with winter patterns, colors, and flowers.  Toledo wedding florists adapt the popular “green” floral trend with winter greens, branching, pinecones, berries, and other natural elements.  Such organic accents will not only add visually pleasing diversity, but also will captivate guests with the homely, fresh aroma of balsam, cedar, and other woodsy scents.  Warm candlelight provides a lovely balance for the chilly metallic tones and natural accents, warming the room and adding a sparkling quality to transparent beads and clear vases that reflects in glittering flickers across the tables.  In addition to traditional candles, Hafner Florist offers submersible LED candles that add a unique romantic glow to centerpieces.  Bathing flowers, greens, and accents in candlelight unifies winter wedding themes.   

Having a wedding in Northwest Ohio or Southeastern Michigan?  For additional information regarding Hafner Florist’s wedding flowers, visit the Hafner Florist Weddings website or find Hafner Florist on Facebook.            

Flowers for Weddings of all Colors and Sizes

Written by Abigail Sterling, Published September 26th, 2011

Wedding flowers are not a cookie-cutter product.  For years, Hafner Florist has worked alongside brides to bring the most exceptional floral creations to life in the Northwest Ohio area.  Big or small, fresh flowers or silk – wedding consultants at Hafner Florist produce creative designs and a “no headache, great finished product,” as a bride explains on WeddingWire.com.  The same bride acknowledges the professionalism with which Beth Hafner responded to her particular wedding flower needs:  “Beth never blinked an eye about taking on a smaller wedding order; in fact, she approached it as she would any other wedding order and made sure we got exactly what we wanted at a very fair price.”  Not only can Hafner Florist essentially work with any color scheme, but also, the wedding florist can adjust to different sizes without “blinking an eye.”

Unique situations, such as destination weddings, prove to be no problem at Hafner Florist.  “Hafner’s used silk flowers for my ceremony and then used real flowers for my reception back home,” another bride reveals in a review on TheKnot.com.  Unique circumstances surrounding each wedding are understood and accepted at Hafner Florist; wedding consultants eagerly seek to provide creative, breathtaking floral designs for every bride.  “Beth was the only one with an open door policy,” the WeddingWire.com review states.  In order to achieve the bride’s stylistic dreams, Hafner Florist’s wedding consultants are available by telephone or in person.  For initial consultations, brides can contacteither the Sylvania or the Holland store to set up an appointment.

Hafner Florist’s Allison Holmes learns from best Toledo wedding florist, develops own unique wedding design style

Written By Abigail Sterling, Published on June 30, 2011

Summertime Hafner Florist bouquet

Over time, employees foster their own floral creativity working alongside the best Toledo wedding designers at Hafner Florist.  Such is the case with Allison Holmes, a 1999 graduate of the floriculture course at the Toledo Agricultural Education Center.  Since her start at Hafner Florist in 2004, Allison’s cheerful personality, unique floral creativity, and extraordinary work ethic have transformed her from exceptional salesperson to cultured Hafner Florist wedding designer.  Skilled wedding designers, such as Beth Hafner and Kelli Baker, have helped shape Allison’s unique talent and passion, making her a valuable member of the Hafner Florist wedding team.  Recently, Allison has started taking wedding consultations with brides-to-be, tailoring her own wedding floral flair to unique bridal flower dreams.  Her personable, jovial approach to her work makes the wedding flower process enjoyable for any bride.  To make an appointment with Allison, Beth, or Kelli, visit the Hafner Florist Wedding Website and fill out the simple information form.          

Hafner Florist Offers Endless Varieties of Rental Items, Bouquet Accessories to Enhance Any Wedding Flower Look

Written by Abigail Sterling, Published May 16, 2011



Tree Votive Holder Centerpiece



For brides seeking cost-conscious convenience, Hafner Florist offers a wide variety of rentable items, such as vases of virtually any shape and size, disposable candles, and votive cups.  Renting these items allocates a bride’s wedding flower budget toward breathtaking, exquisite flowers instead of costly accessory purchases.  Instead of hunting for expensive, hard-to-find items such as a flower-adorned wedding arch, decorative mirrors, and pillars to exhibit large arrangements, Hafner Florist offers brides the option of renting these items, which eliminates the hassle and ensures a unified, one-of-a-kind wedding presentation for every bride.

The sky is the limit when it comes to vase options for centerpieces.  Hafner Florist presents many unique vase styles, including Eiffel tower vases for a sleek, soaring look, bubble balls for a short, round style, and pilsner vases, which are among the most popular wedding vases.  Rentable 6-foot tall table trees and wrought-iron votive trees create a charmed, enchanted look that is sure to make any wedding day memorable.  Regardless of a bride’s individual preferences, Hafner Florist offers various rentable vase styles to complement any unique look.

In addition to rentable items, brides can customize their bridal flowers with various trendy bouquet accessories, including butterflies, colorful wire, and rhinestones.  Eccentric accessories highlight the beauty of wedding flowers while contributing to the overall originality of the floral presentation.  For example, rhinestones and pearls placed carefully in the center of stephanotis blooms and roses add a touch of elegance to any wedding design.  Similarly, colored feathers are beginning to make a comeback, giving wedding flowers chic flair. 

Another option for wedding flower customization is the integration of a bride’s memorable keepsakes.  Hafner Florist often incorporates keepsake charms, jewelry, and other items into bridal flowers.  What better way to tailor wedding flowers to a bride’s personality and tastes than to integrate her own meaningful items?

Treasure Chest for your cards. Hafner Florist rents these
out and adds flowers to match your wedding colors.

From flower-adorned wedding arches to the most stylish bouquet accessories, Hafner Florist provides reasonably-priced alternatives for every budget.  Hafner Florist seeks to fulfill each bride’s wedding flower dreams by offering rentable items that eliminate the hassle of finding, purchasing, and handling.  Additionally, bouquets can be enhanced with the integration of trendy accessories and a bride’s memorable keepsakes.  Regardless of a bride’s tastes, these items surely unify and accentuate any wedding flower look.           

Spring Into Hafner Florist for the Most Popular Spring Wedding Flowers

Written by Abigail Sterling, Published April 4, 2011

April showers bring beautiful bridal flowers this spring at Hafner Florist!  The spring bride may select from stunning and bright spring wedding flower trends that create a fresh, cheerful look.  At Hafner Florist, brides have endless options of colorful, exciting accessories and accents that make any spring Toledo wedding fresh and fun.

Peonies bring good luck

Many popular spring flowers create unique springtime wedding flowers.  For instance, Sweet Peas, Tulips, Hydrangeas, and Hyacinths come in various pastel and vibrant colors and can create breathtaking wedding flower combinations.  For brides seeking to quite literally make a statement with their wedding flowers, many spring flowers have associated meanings and emotions.  Red and yellow Tulips powerfully convey a declaration of love, while soft Peonies bear good luck for a happy marriage.  Additional trendy bridal flower colors for this spring include a soft Robin’s egg blue contrasted with a vibrant red and cheerful yellow beside a neutral gray.  Lime green, black, and white create a refreshing, brilliant wedding flower look.  Aqua, green, and blue are also breathtaking tones that fashion a cool, fresh wedding day presentation. 

Year-round popular bridal flower trends, such as classic reds and whites, can be reinvigorated with spring accessories and accents.  Brides need look no further than Hafner Florist for unique wedding flower extras.  For instance, spring brides can accent wedding flowers with fresh grass and vibrant fruits, like lemons, limes, and apples, for a natural and fresh look.  Butterflies and rhinestones of every color can be added to bouquets to add style and individuality.  The wedding designers at Hafner Florist seek out the most creative accessories in order to make each bride’s spring wedding flowers distinctly her own.            

 For additional insight into the secret floral language, visit the Hafner Florist website.        

 

Ready or The Knot, Here Hafner Florist Comes

By Abigail Sterling, Published February 24, 2011

   The wedding consultants at Hafner Florist are excited to work with brides to create unique wedding flowers that fit well within individual budgets.  “[Beth] was able to supply me with everything I needed (bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and flowers for the cake) at about 70% of my budget, which was less than most of the other quotes I got,” one bride raves on TheKnot.com.  Hafner Florist understands that wedding costs can add up quickly, which is why the wedding consultants enjoy working with each bride to create wedding flowers that are both memorable and affordable.

Hafner Florist is a personable Toledo florist that is eager to work thoroughly, though efficiently, with brides throughout the Northwest Ohio area.  “Beth Hafner was the ONLY florist who gave me a quote on the spot!” the bride exclaims in her review.  Wedding planning can be a hectic process, and Hafner Florist wedding consultants seek to provide beautiful flowers and reliable service which allows brides to feel at ease.    

In order to ensure beauty, Hafner Florist uses the highest quality wedding flowers available.  Many brides are amazed by the longevity of their wedding flowers.  As the same bride observes, “the flowers were fresh, vibrant, and long-lasting – my bouquet was still in good shape when we came back from our honeymoon!” 

For brides looking for a florist who will add the finishing touches to that special day and preserve the elegance of their wedding flowers for years to come, Hafner Florist offers wedding bouquet flower drying and preservation.  Visit the Hafner Florist weddings website for additional information regarding these services and more!    

  

Meet the Hafner's - Toledo's Wedding Florists

By Abigail Sterling, Published February 16, 2011

For brides seeking a local florist in Toledo, Sylvania, and surrounding cities, many want to select the best wedding florist – one that is friendly, creative, and willing to work with their budgets. 

Hafner Florist is owned by Dan and Beth Hafner who, throughout the years, have created a fun-filled, welcoming environment in their stores in Sylvania and Holland, Ohio.  The Hafner’s are genuinely interested in their customers and seek to create breathtaking arrangements – flowers they would take home themselves. 



A custom floral creation by Hafner Wedding Designers

Beth has been designing wedding flowers for over 30 years and she continues to exhibit enthusiasm and excitement with each new bride.  Beth becomes emotionally-invested in each bride and her wedding day – so much so, that Beth is concerned with elements outside of her control, like the weather.  Recently, Beth has received assistance during consultations from her French bulldog, Jetta, who loves to sit in on the conversation.  (Now, Jetta doesn’t add much input.  Instead, she offers more “emotional support,” showing her excitement for the bride through her snores.) 

Kelli Baker, known as “Kelli B” around the shop, demonstrates a passionate concern for detail, which places her wedding creations in a class of their own.  Designing for over 20 years, Kelli keeps up with current wedding flower trends and views each bride’s wedding day as a unique opportunity to create memorable floral designs.    

 Beth Hafner’s wedding consultants strive to cater to each bride’s distinctive tastes, which is what makes Hafner Florist an outstanding local florist.  The wedding consultants understand that floral work is not a “cookie-cutter process”.  Instead, they aim to deliver wedding flowers tuned to each bride’s individual style and interests.          

Hafner Florist is the popular choice in Northwest Ohio for wedding flowers.  The wedding consultants at Hafner Florist design nearly one hundred weddings per year at the two locations in Sylvania and Holland. In order to maintain the same high level of design and service for each and every bride, they limit the number of weddings handled on historically busy weekends.  Although Hafner Florist operates in two locations, the florist is eager to cater to the Greater Toledo area – from Swanton all the way to Oregon.  Hafner Florist was voted by local brides for the second year in a row as “The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick” – solidifying Hafner Florist as a highly respected local wedding florist.  The Knot (www.theknot.com) interviewed thousands of brides across the U.S. and Toledo area to rate the vendors they used for their weddings.

Ultimately, Hafner Florist offers a quality product in which the wedding consultants take pride and personal interest.  Hafner Florist’s energized dedication to matchless wedding flowers encourages brides to trust the wedding consultant to produce an incredible look while remaining mindful of individual budgets.  As a respected local florist in Northwest Ohio, Hafner Florist invests time, attention, and concern above and beyond the bare minimum to ensure stunning wedding flowers for every bride.  For additional information concerning Hafner Florist’s wedding flowers, visit the new Hafner Florist Weddings website or find Hafner Florist on Facebook.

Wedding Flower Trends for 2011

By Abigail Sterling, Published February 9, 2011

From wedding flowers and accents to invitations and the wedding cake, the selected colors will unify many aspects of the wedding day.  When choosing Toledo wedding florists, brides should ask about current wedding flower trends in both color and design.  Like any aesthetic product, wedding flower trends are constantly evolving.  Today, there are dozens of different color schemes and designs that can be fashioned to cater to a bride’s distinctive tastes.     

Hafner Florist’s Popular Wedding Flower Trends for 2011:

“Going Green” – A natural expression achieved through organic form and color that produces an airy, free-flowing look.  Through contrasting and complementary foliages and branching, this wedding flower trend emanates a sense of elegant simplicity.  Mixing unique textures and colors of naturally-occurring flower colors, such as white and light green, creates a soothing, tranquil expression for bouquets, centerpieces, and boutonnieres.  Hafner Florist is eager to produce centerpieces in a bride’s own vintage containers, which allow the bride’s personality to permeate this elegant expression and contribute toward the soothingly natural presentation of organic variety. 

“Soft Romantic” – Soft and dainty garden flowers, such as pastel roses and peonies, create a dreamlike, fantasy look.  Graceful, exquisite petals gently bursting with romantic elegance transform any wedding day into a fairytale.  In addition to soft, pastel colors, Hafner Florist can enhance this beautifully elegant expression with the faint glow of submersible arrangement lighting and LED tea-lights, radiating the entire room with dainty, dreamlike charm. 

“Classic Allure” – For centuries, red has illustrated love and passion.  Brides can capture this timeless wedding trend with fragrant white and red flowers through traditional or contemporary design.  Recent wedding trends include toile patterns to these alluring colors for an ageless, charming appeal.  For a more modern reinvention of this look, brides can add black accents for a trendier, sophisticated presentation.        

“Playful Passion” – This eccentric and lively wedding flower trend conveys originality and spunk through unique color schemes and design.  A playfully bright color scheme, like hot pink, navy blue, and magenta, breaks free from traditional wedding styles for the exuberant bride.  This trendy, whimsical expression can also be achieved by choosing a brilliant, vivid color, like yellow, with accenting colors, like silver and black.  The mixing of different hues creates a vibrant presentation that will complement any radiant bride on her wedding day.  Hafner Florist offers many playful and trendy accents for boutonnieres and bouquets alike, like colorful bead sprays and ribbon, to create a matchless and energetic look that musters excitement on the special day.

Ultimately, there are endless possibilities for trendy Toledo wedding flowers. A bride’s perfect wedding flowers are those that complement her personality and tastes. Wedding consultants can modify color and design schemes and utilize trendy accents to create a one-of-a-kind floral presentation for any bride. Wedding consultants at Hafner Florist are prepared to help brides focus their preferences and create the most uniquely breathtaking centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, and cake flowers imaginable.