Bouquets and boutonnieres. They are as much of a staple in weddings as dresses, tuxedos, and cake. Without them, a wedding may seem a little less vibrant. Kathy and Dick of Medford, Wisconsin, agree. For this reason, they provide not only these two wedding musts, but in a different way. They are florists, and they […]

Shaw Florist is an institution in Grand Rapids. They have been covering the town and surrounding areas with their unique brand of greenery and floral arrangements since 1949. Based on my work with them, they are just as classic now as they were way back when. I have always been partial to Shaw’s. Having been […]

Kay Wilson of Kay’s Bouquets knows her flowers. They have been a big part of her life; she has been a floral designer for 23 years, and has been a business owner for over half of that time. I hope the couples of south central Minnesota know how lucky they are to have such an […]

It happens every single year. Guaranteed.  We wait and wait and wait, only to have our hopes raised and then dropped like snowflakes—just heavier and harder with a lot more uffda.   But then, it happens.   It’s suddenly summer in Minnesota.   When it decides to become summer, it does in fine style. Between […]