You thought finding your soulmate and perfect partner was hard??
Try planning a wedding!
Caterers, marriage certificates, special occasions permit, toasting glasses, centerpieces,
the list goes on and on.
Not to mention all the people you’ve to invite – and really it’s because your mother says you’ve to invite them.
While we can’t help you with any of those things, we can guarantee you’ll have the most memorable flowers, unique wedding favours, and a stunning location!
Always in bloom flowersWe will create the bouquet of your dreams with fresh-look, faux, botanical flowers.
Why choose faux?Because it’s one less potential for disaster!
Let’s take a moment to explore the origin of flowers.
Last Spring, I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Flower Markets in Holland . One of my in-laws is a grower and that spring her specialty was Campanula – in White, Lavender & Purple. I got to help with picking the blooms, bundling them, packing them in crates, and then taking them to the Market. There, her crop was put into the Auction, bought, and then shipped to various countries.
Although Canada grows a lot of flowers, the majority of our favourite blooms travel many miles before they arrive at your local florist (check out the video at www.ontarioflowergrowers.ca for an overview of the flower growing & buying process).
Going with faux blooms offers you an environmentally friendly and sustainable option – something you can feel great about and have a fantastic custom bouquet that looks so real you’d have to touch it to know it wasn’t. It also leaves less room for disaster – for e.g. your flower of choice isn’t in season; poor handling resulting in crushed and/or wilted flowers. They also travel well (for those of you planning a wedding moon).
Faux arrangements are finished ahead of time giving you one less thing to worry about and they’ll last long after your wedding day is over, leaving you with a lasting memento and keepsake. Choose from roses, lilacs, sweet peas, calla lilies, daisies, orchids, dahlias, zinnias, and so much more. Luxurious ribbons add the final embellishment and sparkle to your bouquet.
I'll transform this
Into this
And this
If you’re like me – creative, crafty, and a DIY-er then consider signing up for one of my Wedding Flower classes here at the Camelia. We’ve DIY supplies and flowers close at hand; knowledge of wrapping stems in floral tape would help.
Visitg dreamweddings.thecamellia.com to book your complimentary wedding consultation today or come visit us at the store. Our hours: Saturday 11-5 & Sunday Noon-5. We're also open by appointment.
Valentine's Day Contest:
Enter the draw to win a Spa basket from The Camellia and Brunch for 2 at the
Travelodge Airlane.. Draw to take place Feb. 11th. Entry box is in the Lobby at
the Airlane on Arthur St.
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Wedding favoursTraditionally weddings were considered a lucky occasion and by passing out bonbonnieres or wedding favours onto wedding guests, the Happy Couple felt they were sharing their good luck upon their guests.
They are a time-honoured tradition and we’ve the perfect wedding favour for you, now that you’ve hooked your perfect partner.
"Get Hooked" are unique fishing lure wedding favours!
Each lure is hand tied and locally assembled with 25 lure colors available. We have several label designs to choose from along with two packaging options.
For more information please ring 807-475-5388 or email overmeer@shaw.ca.
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Location Location Location
Meander slightly off the beaten path (35mins from Downtown Thunder Bay) to Taiga Ventures for the perfect wedding location. Our location is one of the healthiest Conference Centres in the world and is the perfect setting for your for engagement and rehearsal parties, bridal showers, and of course, your wedding day.
Taiga, perfectly private and secluded, sits upon a glacial esker created during the last ice age and features a 100 mile vista, several kilometers of cross-country skiing and hiking trails. During the warmer months, tents of any size can be accommodated in the garden allowing for any number of guests.
Lindsey and Damon Crack celebrated with an outdoor winter wedding, and a day of dog sled rides and tobogganing for guests. Dawn Marie and Michael Sabaz exchanged wedding vows in the warmth and beauty of The Grotto.
Our on-site caterers are committed to creating an epicurean feast for your wedding – fresh, healthful ingredients, locally grown in season whenever possible.
Evelyne is also a Wedding Officiant with All Seasons Weddings and can be contracted to officiate at your wedding, no matter where it's taking place.
For details regarding any of our activities or to book an event, contact us at 807-577-6972 or taiga @tbaytel.net.
Join us at The Camellia on Feb 27 & 28 for our Wedding Open House - we'll have floral and bouquet samples, wedding favours, and sign up sheets for Taiga tours.
Have you ever stopped to wonder how this holiday came into existence? In 1906, a year after her mother’s death, a Philadelphia woman, Anna Jarvis, began campaigning for a day on which all Americans would celebrate their Mums. Jarvis’s simple description of the day’s purpose: “To let (mothers) know we appreciate them, though we do not show it as often as we ought.” After spreading the word through church meetings and writing letters to government representatives and businessmen, she had nearly all 46 states observing Mother’s Day within 3 years, and in 1914 it became a national holiday. Nowadays mothers come in all shapes and forms as our family units change. So whether you’re recognizing your mother who has been there for you from Day 1 when you uttered your first cry or your stepmother who you finally appreciate, or maybe your grandmother who always baked you cookies – whoever your mother figure is – take a moment to recognize her. Call me today (807-475-3551) to help you choose the right Gift for your special Mum. Here are some ideas: 
Lavender Gift set - $49.95 
Cotton Pajama set -loll around in these and feel like a Princess in a Chateau in France! $69.95 
Wooden Planter Box $ 45.99, add Trowel ( $4.50), Garden Gloves ($4.99) and Plants (call for prices) If your Mum has passed away my sympathies go out to you. There’s no way to ease the inevitable sadness that hits as Mother's Day rolls around. Have you thought about creating a Memorial Garden in her memory? We have several Memorial stones which you can use in the Garden around which you can plant Perennials or a tree in her memory. 
Call us at 807-475-3551, or Toll-free at 1-877-523-7444. Delivery is available and we're open this week : Wed. through Saturday 11-5, Sunday: Noon-4
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