Have you ever taken note of how flowers help make our special life celebrations just a little more memorable? Proms, weddings, birthdays, and even funerals – flowers add a depth and a level of emotion to an already momentous occasion. It’s a way of helping us convey that this event is a time to take note of, one of those special moments of grace we will want to remember.
Spring is a special time for many reasons and one of them are the high school and college graduations. In this natural season of renewal, graduations remind us of the hope to come. New beginnings. And flowers almost always play a part.
For several years I’ve had the honor of designing the dais and floral/greenery arrangements for the graduation ceremonies for two prestigious universities – Duke and East Carolina University. These events are always invigorating to do because of the momentous occasions and the emphasis on young people and their new beginnings. I approach each ceremony uniquely, but I always use a mixture of fresh flowers and our New Growth Design permanent botanicals. Using both gives me the range I need and results in an impressive outcome.
Enjoy these beautiful spring days and I hope you are experiencing new, creative beginnings of your own.
Ed Glenn
