There are many reasons that a couple would choose the holidays to get married. The winter is a beautiful and elegant time to host a wedding celebration, and the unique elements of the season allow the bride to create a magical winter wonderland.

With love in the air and the ambiance of the holidays all around, it is an ideal time to tie the knot.

As we bask in the bliss of summer warmth and sunshine, thoughts of holiday planning may not be top of mind, but for the prospective bride and groom, they should be! At this point, approximately six months before the event, details should be finalized for the major elements of the day – venue, bridal party, and color scheme, for instance. Once the couple has this information in hand, it is time to book an appointment with their wedding florist – but which one? Not every florist is experienced in staging weddings – in Louisville, your best choice is Nanz & Kraft Florists. Our floral designers don’t just provide flowers; they help you to create the vision you have been dreaming of, and they have done so for hundreds of couples over the years.

Because not all flowers are available in the winter, our floral designers say that it is better to come to the planning table with an overall vision of the look and theme. Having a color palette is more important than expecting a specific flower which may not be readily accessible. In that way, we can show you a selection of gorgeous alternatives that will be visually stunning, but keep you within budget.

Red, white, or a combination of both is a popular choice to mirror the hues of the holidays, while deep magentas and purples are also used. For a pristine winter white wedding, white roses and orchids make a beautiful bouquet. Traditional holiday elements, such as evergreen, poinsettias, red berries, wreaths, and pine cones also naturally add to your bouquets and arrangements, subtly adding seasonal elegance and charm. White branches strewn with lights, lanterns for illumination and crystal ornaments also add to the warmth of a holiday gathering at your venue.

The holidays are a popular time not only for weddings but for corporate events and society parties. As such, resources are booked far in advance – so call us today for a wedding consultation. We can reserve your event, and guarantee that your flowers will be almost as beautiful as the bride.

As a mother, your responsibilities change as your children grow older. What starts as caring for a young child grows into a mentorship as they mature; and on that special day when your daughter is getting married, you are by her side as her strongest source of love and support. Though specific roles may evolve throughout one’s life, the love of a mother will never change.

Traditionally, mothers have always played a key role when it comes to planning the perfect wedding celebration. Moms often are tasked with helping coordinate the details of the day – such as guest lists and vendors – and to stay on top of these tasks for the bride. This ensures that the planning will run smoothly, and the bride and groom can focus on many of the other elements that go into wedding preparation. It’s not all work for mom, however, as she is one of the only guests invited to help the bride pick out her gorgeous white dress, which many mothers say is one of their fondest memories.

Mothers have a reputation for getting things done, and that is why having Mom assist you in your wedding plans is a huge asset! From giving her opinion on different venues to calling all the local caterers just so you will have your favorite dish – she truly is your biggest fan on your biggest day. On the day itself, Mom will be the last one walked down the aisle before the bride; and will have a traditional dance just after the bride and groom.

Another timeless wedding tradition is the inclusion of flowers, which has been a custom since the earliest of ceremonies. At Nanz and Kraft, we love working with brides and their mothers to come up with bouquets and centerpieces that perfectly align with your vision and style. Classic or contemporary, floral arrangements are always a part of the wedding tradition.

When planning your Louisville wedding day, allow our florists at Nanz & Kraft to create something beautifully one of a kind that will live in your heart, and your photographs, for years to come!

Getting engaged and planning your wedding is an exciting time – and in contemporary culture, friends and family get to see it unfold in real time. From YouTube videos of elaborate proposals to reality TV shows about picking the perfect dress; our modern day rituals have certainly not always been the norm. Over time, traditions truly do change; and our traditions would likely look as strange to people from the past as theirs do to us.

Choosing a wedding date can be challenging. It is important to find a time that works best for your family and friends; fits into your personal and work schedule; and is open at your venue of choice. But in the past, there have been many superstitious ways to choose your wedding day. For instance, although Friday and Saturday are the most popular wedding days in modern culture, these days were considered the unluckiest of the entire week centuries ago. Also, a wedding performed after sunset was taboo; as that ceremony would doom the marriage before it began.

Throughout history, people have looked for good omens to assure them that their marriage would be successful. There have been many signs thought to foresee a successful marriage – seeing a rainbow or a black cat was good luck; being married on a sunny day was an auspicious start; and meeting a chimney sweep on the day of your ceremony was sure to assure a successful union. These may seem slightly absurd to us, but we can be a bit superstitious as well. Many still believe it bad luck for a bride to be seen by the groom in her gown before she walks down the aisle, a remnant from medieval practice.

Whatever your beliefs and traditions are when it comes to your wedding ceremony, Nanz and Kraft Florists are here to create the floral arrangements, bouquets and centerpieces that will make your day memorable in the best possible way. Traditional or innovative, we look forward to being a part of your unique and special day!

It’s that time of year again – time for couples to begin making final selections for all their summer wedding details! At Nanz & Kraft, we are honored to have been a part of so many Louisville area summer weddings in the past – and look forward to helping you choose the seasonal flowers and arrangements that will stand up to the heat beautifully.

Creating floral arrangements that will hold their own during your outdoor ceremony and reception is easier than you may think. There are some flowers known to the experts to withstand the heat better than many – for instance, tropical blooms feel right at home in hot and humid weather. Lilies (especially callas), sunflowers, roses and orchids are the most commonly used; however one of our favorite new trends for the season is the use of succulents as décor and centerpieces. These desert plants are extremely hardy and hold plenty of water in their thick leaves, which gives them a great advantage when being outside in direct sunlight for long periods of time. These unique beauties can liven up any table or bouquet with a trendy and interesting summer flair.

Although this year’s springtime weddings leaned towards muted hues; we are now seeing more bright and bold colors trending for summer. These colors reflect all the fun and adventure of the hottest season – when placed in an outdoor setting, arrange the floral displays in large glass containers filled with water to ensure that they will look fresh and vibrant all day long!

Expert Tip: Just as your flowers need extra water to keep from wilting, so do your guests! Provide cold, non-alcoholic drinks to your guests from the moment they enter the venue; keep them coming all day. From fountains with ice cold punch to buckets offering water bottles, your guests are sure to be refreshed and hydrated.

Everyone dreams of the perfect summer day; and your wedding day should be the most perfect of them all. Allow Nanz & Kraft Florists to provide the floral backdrop that will set the stage for your big celebration – in the summertime, and all year round, we are Louisville’s premiere wedding florist.