Romantic and Dreamy

If I were to hold my wedding again, I would want to hold it outdoors, garden- like, but with a romantic and dreamy feel. I want to feel like a princess, having union with my prince, and surrounding us, colourful flowers from spring.

As such, I created something simple today, but with a romantic feel. A simple hand bouquet which consists of hydrangea, ivory roses and surrounded with baby's breath. Baby's breath might seem common, but the effect it has on bouquets is really amazing! Kind of favour it more and more nowadays.

The next picture is a table arrangement for solemnisation tables. Especially for brides who want simplicity, yet not losing the romantic feel. Pink and ivory roses. And the baby's breath is doing wonders again!

Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blue

In the western wedding culture, it is a tradition to get something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.

The 'old' will symbolise the 'previous' life and ties with families. A piece of jewellery, or family heirloom is usually used for this.

The 'new' means the journey after the wedding, into the new life.

Why something borrowed? The newly weds will have good fortune if they manage to borrow something from a couple who is happily married. Blessings in other words.

And finally, the 'Blue' is thought to ward off evil spirits as it has long been associated with loyalty and devotion. A hinge of Blue flowers to your bouquet or table arrangements can easily fulfill this requirement!

Nice little testimonial for Hanabee!

Very honoured to have a little testimony from Angeline, a member of the BNI- excellence chapter. She was one of the ladies whom I had the privilege of making a wrist band for. :) Thank you Angeline! :)

Wedding head dress and wrist bands

Wedding themed party on BNI Night- 6 September 2012.

 

 

As I was part of the Excellence chapter and our group theme was Wedding, I took up the honour to beautify our ladies and gentlemen.

Head dress of roses, dendrobiums, baby's breath and asparagus mint fern

 head dress with ribbon at the end

 Head dress made of hydrangeas, baby's breath, roses and asparagus mint fern

 made some wrist bands too. Had blings for the bracelet which was loved by all the females!

 I made a total of 9 wrist bands and 5 head dresses, not including 16 corsages for the guys. It was a long process because I had to accomplish all by myself. Nevertheless, it was truly a great experience as I could produce designs that made my wearers beautiful and happy!

A Logo for Hanabee!

Hanabee finally has a logo of its own!
With a little bee at the top of the words Hanabee Flowers, the little bee is a hardworking bee that is dedicated to produce the best arrangements for its clients!

Life 3 Demonstration in Singapore

9 Jul - 11 Jul

 This is a long due post on the workshop that Life3 held in Singapore at the beginning of July 2012.

Life3 is made up of 3 very famous and accomplished floral designers- Per Benjamin, Max van De Sluis and Tomas De Byrune.
They came together after a World Cup floral competition and have worked together ever since to bring wonders to the floral world.

 It was a rare opportunity for the 3 of them to turn up together in Asia and thus, it was a MUST-ATTEND workshop for me. We had a fun-filled 3-day session with theories and hands-on. Of course, the 3 of them did many arrangments which were eye-opener for us who attended the workshop.

Per Benjamin's session was mainly on colours- how colours can be in harmony. He also used materials such as wool for his arrangements and this thought us that we can use many other materials other than flowers.

 Max awed the participants with his creative and magnificient bridal bouquets which were really beautiful. His pieces really inspired and motivated me a lot to want to create equally stunning pieces for my brides.

Tomas showed us how table arrangements could be done creatively with structures. His pieces were stunning and I would love to be seated at a table where the arrangements are done by him.




It was really a wonderful and fulfilling 3-day session with the masters. How I wish they can be here in Asia more frequently so that we do not have to wait for another 10 years before they come together.

I am now more confident to bring better and more creative arrangements for my customers!

Long- style bouquets are suitable for almost any kinds of occassion. Birthdays, performances, farewell.
There was an order for 2 long- style bouquets and I made a bouquet that consisted mainly of sunflowers and the other, Oriental lilies and gerberas.

Long- style bouquets are elegant and can look huge. So if you want to give a 'huge' and elegant bouquet, this is the kind.




Sunflower bouquet

Oriental Lilies and gerberas

 

 

Small tip: Remove all the wrapping of the bouquet and find a long vase for the flowers. The bouquet becomes a table arrangement instantly! Remember to change the water daily so that the flowers can last.

 

 



23 June 2012- Wedding of Mical and Josephine

After 11 years of a boyfriend and girlfriend relationship, Mical and Josephine decided to tie the knot on 29 June 2012.

A solemnisation ceremony was held and a sumptous buffet lunch was served at the Italian restaurant, Gattopardo of Hotel Fort Canning.

A ring arrangement which consisted mainly of pink and champagne coloured roses was placed on the reception table, together with some baby's breath, hypericium and sweet william. The couple had chocolates in the middle of the arrangement for their guests while they waited for lunch to begin.

Each guest table had a gazebo floral centre piece to create a sweet and garden feel.

As Mical is a Peranakan, the couple wore the traditional peranakan costume when they had the tea ceremony. Gorgeous!

The colour theme was champagne and pink, and thus, the main flowers used were pink and champagne coloured roses. The solemnisation took place outdoors, just outside the restaurant, overlooking from Fort Canning.

We wish the couple eternal bliss and sweetness in their marriage! :)

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Calla Lilies with Purple Freesias

Had a chance to help a friend with a Bridal bouquet for one of her very good friend's ROM in April.

A bouquet of calla lilies with freesias was designed.



White and green calla lilies were used, with purple freesias to create an elegant bouquet. Baby's breath was used to surround the bouquet and finally with a round of foliages. The stems were wrapped with light lavendar- coloured organza ribbon to match the freesias. Elegant and sweet, that was what the bouquet looked like.

About Hanabee

Hana, which is Japanese for flower, is what Hanabee is all about.

Having come from a finacial background, I took up floral arangement classes to relief my stress at work initially. Working with flowers made me a happier person. I had less complaints, my world was prettier, and I realised that I actually LIKE flowers!

Thus, I quit my job and started pursuing my passion for flowers- floral arrangments and designs. I want to create beautiful and special bouquets and I would love to see those carrying my bouquets, happy and satisfied. These motivated me to start Hanabee.

Hana is flower in Japanese and bee, is just bee. Therefore, Hanabee is literally "Flower Bee". Hanabee sounds like "Hanabi" which means fireworks in Japanese. Therefore, Hanabee strives to be like fireworks, beautiful and impactful, brings colours and happiness to the people around.

Focusing on bridal floral services, Hanabee also takes in normal bouquet and table arrangement orders. Therefore, drop me an email if you are interested in any of Hanabee's designs or even wish to take up my floral services.

Everything Green!

Green, often associated with gardens and freshness is often a popular choice during weddings. Soft on the hues, a green bouquet will look fabulous but not taking away the glamour and limelight from the bride.


A bride with long style calla lilies bouquet always looks elegant and great on her big day.


Green calla lilies, with green hypericium and baby's breath.

Green calla lilies with white roses, surrounded by baby's breath and folded cordyline. Wrapped with white organza, the bouquet gives a dreamy feeling and grace.

White roses, accompanying green cymbidium accentuated with green hypericium and baby's breath, will take your breath away. Zesty and fresh, this is how fabulous the bouquet will make the bride look.

Just white and green

White and light green calla lilies together with white freesias and surrounded with baby's breath. This posie form calla lilies bouquet creates a different kind of feel from the normal long style call lilies bouquets.

9 calla lilies which sounds like "long" in Mandarin, symbolises that the marriage will last eternally.

Classic look of white roses with pearls surrounded by baby's breath and foilages.

Simple yet not loosing its elegance.

Pictures show a total of 12 roses.

White roses are beautiful

White and green has always been a popular combination for weddings. White represents purity and elegance while some greens make the bouquet natural without loosing the grace.









This particular bouquet is mainly made up of white roses with beads to create a dainty feel. They are surrounded by Abrot Anoides, green hypericium and finally pittosporum leaves. The stems are tied using strings which resemble ropes for a different feel and look.

Suitable for poolside or garden weddings.

Of Pink and Green

Pink is a sweet colour and it is a popular choice of colour for many brides- to- be. Some greens are usually added to bouquets for a more natural touch.



A bouquet of pink hydrangea with green cymbidium and gold phoenix, decorated with satin green ribbon gives a garden feel for the wedding.

A reverse of the colours of hydrangea and cymbidium changes the feel of the bouquet. A ball of green hydrangea with pink cymbidium surrounded by ruscus leaves is a sweet bouquet for brides who want a bouquet which consists of flowers that are exotic and exudes an air of elegance.

Pink and green bouquets can look pretty if some whites are added. The next bouquet is composed of sweet pink and white roses, surrounded by pittosporum leaves. The stems of the flowers are decorated with pink satin ribbon and white beads. The white roses are further decorated with white beads for a dainty feel.

Finally, green hydrangea can be paired with sweet pink roses, surrounded by pittosporum leaves for the classic pink and green feel.