Forte Florals, Lancaster, PA (2024)

12/22/2021

And that’s *almost* a wrap! 😆🎊 We have one more New Year’s Eve wedding which will wrap up our 2020 and 2021 wedding season.

We had wayyy more weddings than I originally planned for especially having little man #3 last January, but it’s been an incredible, fast past season, with such lovely brides.

We are incredibly honored to have served all our brides this year. I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: it makes my heart so happy to celebrate and serve our clients in this special time in their lives.

Thank you to each of you for entrusting your florals to us. We love you!!!!

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12/11/2021

12/11/2021

MARKET UPDATE: 2.5 million nuptials will be taking place in 2022, which has nearly doubled since 2020. 🍾🤍 say WHHAAAT?!?!! 👇🏻👇🏻

We saw a huge increase last year, with a whopping 1.9 million weddings from the post Covid 2020 year.

So while this is exciting news, the floral industry is still impacted (and can I say hurting?) from the Covid impact.

Shipping lanes are down. Product is sitting at airports - meaning we can get more damaged items, and higher flower costs for you. Flower farms have transitioned over to fruit farms. Everyone wants product. But inventory is low and supply was at an all time high this year.

But congratulations to all you couples getting married in 2022!! What does this mean for you??

Book your vendors now friend (if you haven’t already!!)! It’s never too early to book. But it may be too late for that favorite vendor who you have been secretly stalking their feed.

Tag your friend who’s getting married this year!!! Or that bride who may need to hear this! 🤍🎉

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12/11/2021

12/08/2021

Hey bride, are you sticker shocked at the price of your florals?!! Consider this! Your wedding flowers are an investment. 😳

Sure they may die within hours of being out of water. And most likely will be droopy by the end of the day.

What you are paying for are all those BEAUTIFUL images your photographer will capture during the day. It’s what makes your day, YOU!

The team said it best: “your flowers will die but you’ll have your photos forever.”

If you’re on the fence about what you really want for your day, consider the atmosphere you want to create for your guests. The florals play a big piece in this visual element. And even though they will die, you’ll have your images and memories which WILL last forever.

If you agree, give us your thumbs up 👍🏻 in the comments below!

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12/08/2021

Hey bride, are you sticker shocked at the price of your florals?!! Consider this! Your wedding flowers are an investment. 😳

Sure they may die within hours of being out of water. And most likely will be droopy by the end of the day.

What you are paying for are all those BEAUTIFUL images your photographer will capture during the day. It’s what makes your day, YOU!

The team said it best: “your flowers will die but you’ll have your photos forever.”

If you’re on the fence about what you really want for your day, consider the atmosphere you want to create for your guests. The florals play a big piece in this visual element. And even though they will die, you’ll have your images and memories which WILL last forever.

If you agree, give us your thumbs up 👍🏻 in the comments below!

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12/03/2021

To be completely frank, we get pretty excited about our brides gowns. Maybe just as much as their florals!

It’s part of your signature look for the day. And we couldn’t be more over the moon about this gown from
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11/28/2021

There’s so much I’m thankful to the Lord for this season, including all our amazing brides! Thank you for entrusting your wedding dreams to us. I’m incredibly grateful from the bottom of my heart for you.

Thank you for “shopping small”. I get to live my dreams thanks to YOU! 🤍🤍🤍

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11/22/2021

11/15/2021

Creating that wow factor that perfectly shines your personality is what we love. Double tap if you agree!!

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11/08/2021

I’m calling this color palette “golden hour” from Jeannette and Ryan’s wedding. Wouldn’t you agree???

11/01/2021

Brides, did you know spring is one of the best times to get married?!?!
Ok I’m biased for sure. ☺️ But spring blooms are just so exquisite. Let’s talk tulips, sweet peas, trailing bridal veil vines, peonies…I mean come on! They are perfect for a textured and feminine look like this bouquet.

This bouquet was filled with seasonal blooms and I suuuurely cannot get enough of them. 😆

Do I hear an “Amen!?!!” Comment below if you agree!

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10/22/2021

Hi friend! It’s me, Kate. -> Surrounded by my boys. The snuggles, laughs and hugs are usually just on our couch with day(sssss) old laundry piled everywhere, books still not put away from morning snuggles, and train tracks scattered on the floor. -> can you mompreneurs relate?!!

But the real hero is behind the camera. Making us all laugh. And faithfully helping the house run smoothly when it’s a wedding week. I truly couldn’t run my business without my man, Jonathan.

It’s a rare occasion when I get beautiful photos of my work. And I cannot say enough about the super talented Erika Brown] who gave me a vision for this arbor, and let me do my thing. Ohhh and took the cuuutest pictures of my fam. Erika Brown] girllllll you are truly so talented!!! 🤍

I cannot believe our 6th wedding season is coming to an end in just about 2 months. It’s been a crazy year with more weddings than planned (thanks to Covid). Flower shortages. Supply chain issues making it difficult to get supplies, vases, foam, etc. But that’s life. We adapt. And learn to get creative!

Sooo if we haven’t yet met, “hello!” Please tell me about you. I’m so honored you follow along our floral creations. 🤍

10/10/2021

Because details. They count. They matter. They tell your story. And I love when they are shot so beautifully like this thanks to

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09/22/2021

I’m pinching myself and asking “is this real?!” We are featured on with an incredible vendor team. This pretty spring countryside inspirational shoot will make you wish spring is here.

Brides, bookmark this post for your spring inspiration!

What’s your favorite part of this shoot? Give me an emoji what you’re feeling below!!

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09/21/2021

Hey bride, here’s the honest truth: the more people at your wedding, or the higher your guest count, the more you will [likely] spend on your wedding.

If you’re like me and have a serious case of FOMO and all your guests are on your A list (because of course you wouldn’t want to miss anyone!) get ready to spend some dollars!!

Naturally the more guests you have the more centerpieces will be needed. Or ceremony chair flowers. Or your space is now bigger to accommodate your guest count and now you need more floral installations to make a BIGGER IMPACT for your guests.

Totally nothing wrong with a big wedding - I had one! - just factor these costs into your planning.

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09/16/2021

Pretty prefect distant drums.

Wasn’t sure how I would feel about them with my color palette this weekend…but letme just say, they’ll be stealing the show this weekend. 😆

09/16/2021

Distant drum rose steeling the show this weekend.

Wasn’t sure exactly how I felt about it when I ordered it. But I admit! I’m a total fan!!

09/01/2021

Hey you, beautiful soon-to-be-bride!

Do you know your wedding day STYLE starts with your invitation suite? It’s the first touchpoint for your guests. It gives them a glimpse of what your day will be like.

Formal or laidback. Colorful or classic.

Regardless of your style. Or what you choose as your invitation suite, it’s sure to be celebrated!

So give a set to your photographer. We’ll provide all the pretty florals. 🤍

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08/24/2021

Sweetheart table goals. 🤍🤍

A beautiful installation finished with light blue and precious pink tassels and ribbons inspired from Charie’s childhood days of ballet.

Design vision from Danielle and perfectly captured by team.

08/13/2021

Hey bride, if I can share a piece of advice, it would be this: build slow moments into your day.

Take time to sit and enjoy that drink with your girls as you get ready. Breath slowly for a few moments before you walk down the aisle. Take a little extra time whispering sweet nothings in your new hubby’s ear during pictures.

The day will go by so fast. Make it a priority to cherish each moment.

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07/21/2021

I was dying to play with flowers this spring. And here are just a sneak peek of the beauty captured by 🤍

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07/02/2021

I am incredibly grateful I get to bring dreams to life.

And this sweet English Garden editorial shoot reminded me today of how grateful I am.

Brides, I cannot wait to share more of this inspirational shoot with you!!

In the meantime, give me your thoughts on what you are grateful for today!!

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07/02/2021

The sweetest color palette. 🤎

I wish these pretties would be available all year.

06/30/2021

To be honest…I don’t think I thought twice about an invitation suite prior to working with florals.

But I’m my opinion, they speak this beautiful, magical language. And help to express YOUR unique styling details.

And this suite says it all. So much prettiness here friends! Just wait for more coming soon!!

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06/29/2021

There’s something about summer weddings that thrills my soul.

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06/29/2021

To be honest…I don’t think I thought twice about an invitation suite prior to working with florals.

But I’m my opinion, they speak this beautiful, magical language. And help to bring perfect styling details together.

And this suite says it all. So much prettiness here friends!

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06/29/2021

There are tooooo many amazing photos to share from this English Garden Inspired shoot.

And I can only share *one*…so here’s your sneak peek until I can share more of this special day!!

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06/26/2021

Hey brides! Still need a dress?!?

Come see us at Blush Bridal’s open house, tomorrow June 27th from 12pm-5pm for an afternoon of browsing beautiful gowns, meeting the amazing Blush team and connecting with some pretty fabulous wedding vendors 😉

Think food trucks + catering, cocktails 🍸, raffles, a photo booth 📸and even a DJ 🎤🎶

🔗Link below to register. We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blush-bridals-open-house-tickets-154847157015

Art director and creative :Martine Cajas
Dream wedding magazine spring feature
Florist : Forte Florals
Photography Katy Trefry
Location : Rotunda at Lauxmont Farms
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06/03/2021

The sneak peek is here from our Lake Como inspired shoot, and I’m pretty much over the moon!

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