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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 flowers

We 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

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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 favours

Traditionally 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.