Le mariage et l'harmonie

Featuring: Richard Salvaggio AIFD, AAF, PFCI

 

(Check out the Program Slideshow Below)

Richard Salvaggio AIFD has worked in the floral industry for over 43 years, and enjoys sharing his pursuit of excellence in the art of floral design with audiences across America. He owned and managed a flower shop for twenty years. Rich's long term participation in floral design and educaiton has brought him to the culmination of his career as a nationally recognized educator, designer and commentator.

Rich, Vice President of Industry Relations and Floral Publications for Teleflora, also serves as AIFD's National Treasurer.

Rich has won numerous awards in design competitions and has presented programs in all 50 states in the United States plus Canada, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. He is the floral design director for the Academy Awards. In 2006, Rich received AIFD's Award of Distinguished Service to the Floral Industry; in 2008; AIFD's AWard of Distinguised Service to AIFD; and in 2009, the coveted "Tommy Bright Award" from SAF. He has received lifetime achievement awards from the state floral associations of Michigan, Florida, Texas and Southern Retail florists.

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(Sponsored by Platinum Elite Partner Teleflora.)

 

 

 

 

NOTES:

As color is one of the most important areas of our lives, it influences our moods, surroundings, clothing, and how we choose to celebrate in our lives. This runway wedding bouquet program will examine color harmony and awareness related to wedding flowers. Centering on bouquet colors and styles, we will observe color choices and wedding trends for the future. Rich brought our floral revolution to a spectacular conclusion.

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SUMPTUOUS LUXURY:

The main colors in this trend are the royal colors - deep purples and vibrant reds accented with deep blue, strong plum and a hint of fuchsia. Paired up with brilliant gold, these colors are reminiscent of a visit to the royal court. Velvets, heavy fabrics, satins, tassels, chording and beading are all found in this trend. Ensure that color harmonies do not become too dark or overpowering.

FLORA AND FAUNA:

The main colors in this trend are the tobacco browns and the more yellow tones of green. Add touches of chestnut, chocolate, cook khaki greens, weathered beige and yellow. Paired up with the coppery metallic colors, these colors evoke island and jungle palettes in the mind's eye. Accents of wood, large leaves, animal fabrics, rattan, copper and brass materials all pair together in this trend. This trend is perfect for destination weddings at the beach or in the mountains and is also great for a summer sunset wedding.

ARCHITECTURAL:

The main colors in this trend are sapphire blue and deep ruby. Very clean lines and crisp colors with possible accents of platinum and copper are the characteristics of this trend. Graphic geometric prints, lines, dots, woven fabrics, braiding and accents of floral prints contribute to softening the harsh look. A tightly bound, hand-tied monochromatic, mono-floral bouquet would be softened by covering the stems with a patterened fabric bound in delicate eyelet lace.