Page 60 - South Mississippi Living - February, 2017

ROMANCE & WEDDING floral expressions
LemonWTree Flower Shop
story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster photos courtesy of Lemon Tree
eddings are one of the get an understanding of their taste, but most important events in a ultimately I prefer to curate something couple’s life together, and original and unique for each bride,” are comprised of countless said Owen. “Pictures are great, but this different elements. From is your wedding, not someone else’s,
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Lemon Tree Flower Shop
100 Cleve Street, Gulfport 228.832.7440
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form an event that is tailored to fit each couple.
Floral arrangements are one of the biggest decorative details when it comes
to weddings. According to Chris Owen, owner of Lemon Tree Flower Shop, it’s the flowers that make the biggest statement. “Flowers are so important in a wedding because as the bride walks down the
aisle, the flowers are what are accenting her view,” said Owen. “As she’s walking towards her future husband, she’s carrying a bouquet and walking down an aisle decorated with flowers. Chances are, her groom is also wearing a boutonniere. All
of these elements will become a big part of her memory of that moment.”
Getting to that moment is the light
at the end of a tunnel of planning and coordinating, but Owen has wedding flowers down to an art. “When brides come in to go over plans for their wedding, it’s great when they bring pictures of things they like so that I can
For Owen, his passion is doing just that: creating something special for each event. “I love what I do because I love to create,” said Owen, who is known for designing arrangements that make a statement.
“Flowers make the wedding and they should have a certain amount of shock factor,” Owen continued. “It could be pouring down rain outside, but with the right flowers a wedding can’t help but be beautiful and vibrant inside.”
As a designer, Owen has a knack for pinpointing what a bride is envisioning and bringing that vision to life. “All you need to do is bring your colors, a good attitude and an open mind,” he said. “Whoever provides the flowers for your wedding, let them be the creative ones. That’s what you’re paying them for! They’re going to know what’s available in each season and be able to make you something beautiful that will perfectly accent your big day.”
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