Introducing OASIS Floral Foam Maxlife The first and only floral foam proven to provide as long, or longer, flower life than flowers in a vase of water. Ideas, Information and Inspiration May 2011 Volume 10 Issue 1 The Wedding Issue Bouquets and centerpieces to style your event. Standard Deluxe Instant Deluxe Springtime Flowers live longer in OASIS Floral Foam Maxlife than in any floral foam up to 50% longer. Available in all OASIS Floral Foam products. Seeing is believing. Visit www.oasisfloral.com/maxlife/us to learn more.
What s Inside: 3 Sanguine 4 New Natural 6 Nightlife Wedding Design 2011: These six palettes reflect the 2011 through 2012 color and style trends of today's brides. Sanguine New Nightlife Daring Island Natural Zen Mystic 8 Daring 10 Island Zen 11 Mystic An OASIS ELEGANT Bouquet Holder adds a metallic touch while continuously delivering water to flowers long after the I do s. Flowers define an event, and weddings are no exception. It s the details that make or break everything from the bride s bouquet to the table centerpiece at the reception. This IDEA Magazine matches 2011 trends and shows how flowers can create your bride s desired look. Visit www.oasisfloral.com/wedding for all your wedding resources! Buds at the ends of OASIS Midelino Sticks add drama to any bouquet. Use this as a look book in consultations to bring your bride s ideas to life. From the bold, fearless bride to the chic and classic customer, IDEA Magazine is here to inspire. About the Smithers-Oasis Design Directors The arrangements and ideas seen in IDEA Magazine, IDEA Mail, IDEA Channel and at www.oasisfloral.com come from the Design Director team renowned floral designers from across North America. Visit us online to see additional design ideas and sign up to receive our monthly IDEA Mail enewsletter. Special thanks to: Like us on Facebook to see Daily Designs, receive new product information and interact with florists around the world. Watch us on IDEA Channel for how-to videos and more about the color palettes and this season's trends. www.oasisfloral.com. Download high-res images in our Design Gallery to use for your own marketing materials, and print recipe cards to recreate the designs yourself. Sanguine Ruby with gold accents project confidence and depth. OASIS Midelino Sticks coming Arranged tulips in OASIS Floral Foam Maxlife atop a Hurricane bring height and draw attention to wire detailing. All Brides Beautiful Loann Burke AIFD, PFCI Mario Fernandez Frank Feysa AIFD Neville MacKay Sharon McGukin AIFD, PFCI Kevin Ylvisaker AIFD, PFCI OASIS Floral Foam Maxlife and Low Cylinder Vases allow you to create different sizes. Group together or use alone for varied looks at the reception. 3
New Natural ESSENTIALS Candles OASIS Rustic Wire Structured dark metals and woods, along with chocolate accents and strong lines, give the New Natural look European flair. OASIS Floral Foam Riser OASIS Floral Foam Risers keep candles dry while surrounded in flowers. Dark decorative and beaded wires provide accents to gathered stems. OASIS Midelino Sticks coming OASIS Super Wet Bouquet Holder OASIS Table Deco Holders OASIS Aluminum Wire Sticks wired together give intricate detailing to any bouquet. An OASIS Mache Square Wreath is the perfect frame for candles at an altar or on a reception table. Go to www.oasisfloral.com/ideachannel to see more about this color palette. OASIS Table Deco Holders wrapped in Decorative Wire add intrigue for individual guest cards or table designs. 4 5
Nightlife OASIS Floral Foam Maxlife Spheres OASIS Table Deco Holder Metropolitan drama meets evening elegance. Clean lines and dark colors give Nightlife weddings a rich feel. Hydrangeas and carnations stay fresh in OASIS Floral Foam Maxlife Spheres atop any decorative base, long after the last glass of champagne. A Metallic Twist Elegant Bouquet Holder and OASIS Flat Wire give architectural form. The OASIS Floral Foam Maxlife provides a base to place flowers perfectly and keep them structured. OASIS Table Deco Holders come ready to design for easy day-of arranging. Wrap in OASIS Beaded Wire to add sparkle. OASIS Floral Foam Maxlife inside a chic, Onyx ESSENTIALS Plastic Container allows flowers to stay fresh and vibrant on a reception table. Wire accents allow you to have unique designs while achieving a cohesive look throughout an event. OASIS UGlu Adhesive LOMEY Classic Wrap Wristlets OASIS Mega Beads coming Pearl OASIS MEGA Beads and OASIS Metallic Wire give a metropolitan flair to a simple bridesmaid bouquet. Find out how to make these wire circles at www.oasisfloral.com/ideachannel. 6 7
Daring OASIS MEGA Beads coming Experiment with texture and depth with different OASIS Decorative Wires, such as OASIS MEGA Wire, OASIS MEGA Beads and OASIS Aluminum Wire, to appeal to the bride s adventurous side. Outdoor bazaars, carnivals and electric flea markets appeal to an exotic and playful bride. ESSENTIALS Plastic Containers and a variety of flowers create whimsical statement centerpieces. OASIS TM MEGA Wire ESSENTIALS Plastic Containers OASIS Elegant Bouquet Holder An Elegant Bouquet Holder provides a sturdy base to perfectly place every flower and wire for a full, structured look. Add dimension inside a clear Hurricane Vase with colorful Midelino. OASIS Midelino Sticks coming 8 Think out of the ordinary with Midelino Sticks and wire for a colorful spot for an orchid to sit. See more boutonniere ideas online at www.oasisfloral.com/wedding. OASIS Flat Wire Flat Wire swirls add a pop of color in a Bubble Ball. Hurricane Vase 9
Island Aluminum Wire and Midelino Sticks cascading down a bouquet add visual interest and dimension. OASIS Midelino Sticks coming Handmade materials and hand-pounded metals meet the look of the artisan islands, such as Bermuda and Trinidad. Amethyst jewel tones and accents of neutral grays keep Mystic themes youthful, yet still traditional. OASIS MEGA Bead accents give intricacy and flair to a cascading bouquet. LOMEY Wire Collar A LOMEY Wire Collar at a bouquet base frames flowers and adds a pop of color. Flowers stay fresh in OASIS Floral Foam Maxlife within OASIS Bubble Balls. Add romance with a candle. OASIS Mega Beads coming OASIS Decorative Accessories make every vase unique, yet pull designs together. Create arrangements for any height with Taper Holders and OASIS UGlu Adhesive. 10 OASIS UGlu Adhesive Check out more boutonniere designs at www.oasisfloral.com/ideachannel. 11