Lovely, sweet, and creative – words that describe Confetti Floral Design and words that describe the girl behind the flowers, Kari Dueck. I’m so excited to share a little Q&A Kari and I did via email; a look into wedding flowers, insightful to brides and photographers alike :) On more than one occasion I’ve had the pleasure of working with Kari and her pretty creations – it’s always a treat because not only are her flower arrangements uniquely gorgeous (aka fun to photograph), I love that Kari has a desire to be different and a passion for what she does. I worked with her on our autumn styled bridal shoot and came to her with vague ideas, but she knew exactly how to make them come to life using amazing textures (love!) and colour. Just chatting with her, be it in person or through email, you get a sense of the love and care that she brings to her business…she’s also an LPN at an extended care home, and mother of two adorable little girls, so I think that love and care is a common theme! How did you come to be a floral designer? I was first introduced to flowers by my Mom who is an avid gardener and have been interested in flowers ever since. I have always enjoyed creating things, and have always had art projects on the go, so following my high-school grad I was feeling the draw get my floral design certification. I loved it! From there I did countless weddings for friends and family, and even my own wedding, and when I was asked by people who I did not know, I decided the time had come to start my own business. How do you approach a wedding and its floral designs? I love weddings and feel that they definitely should reflect both the Bride and the Groom. At the consultation I gather as much info about both of them and then try to channel their personalities into designs that reflect them. Floral designs can be dainty, vintage, romantic, vibrant, simple, loud and the list goes on… Who is your ideal bride? My ideal bride is someone who values floral design and who is looking for something as original as she is. I love taking on a challenge or trying something new, so a bride with fun ideas is always welcome to come my…
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