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November 20, 2018

The Ultimate Birthday Party Planning Guide

Does a special friend or loved one of yours have a big birthday coming up, but you aren’t sure what to get them? Finding birthday gift ideas can be a challenge, especially when you really want to make sure the friend knows how much you love them! Sending out a birthday flower bouquet is a good start, but maybe this year you want to go above and beyond for whatever reason. One of the best things you can give your friend is letting them relax and not do any heavy duty lifting when it comes to planning the party for their special day. If you are sitting there thinking, “I don’t know where to start when it comes to planning a birthday party, and I don’t want to get it wrong,” don’t worry. Planning a birthday party is not hard as long as you get certain details right, and as usual, Bouqs has you covered with this ultimate birthday planning guide.   Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute Birthday party planning is a lot of fun, when no one is in a rush. If you wait until the last minute to throw something together, you will be rushing around to […]

November 20, 2018

The First Date: Ideas & Some Last-Minute Tips

You did it. You’re about to go on a first date. Maybe you met them when they happened to sit next to you in the lecture hall, when you spotted them in that one coffee shop by work, or when your friends happened to invite them to one of your outings. Regardless of where you were swept off your feet, you managed to ask out that one cutie you’ve had your eye on! We know there’s a lot to prepare when it comes to a first date. Other than dressing to impress, you might want to look into what your date might be interested in doing. Are they adventurous? Are they more reserved? If you’re not sure, don’t be afraid to shoot them a text and ask! Sometimes, they might appreciate that more than an unwarranted surprise. Now that you have that figured out, it’s time to dive straight into some ideas for your upcoming date that are sure to land you a second one (along with a quick run-through of any first date tips, of course)!   Dinner and a Movie: Revamped We hear you: grabbing dinner and heading out to a movie after isn’t anything new. But it […]

November 19, 2018

A Perfect Pairing: Tasty Sorrel Punch

The sounds of glasses clinking together as you cheers the holiday season is what we’re most looking forward to this Thanksgiving (that, and farm-fresh Bouqs of course). All month we’ve been sharing our favorite crowd-pleasing side dishes to accompany that much-anticipated turkey, as well as the Bouq that pairs most perfectly with them. Now that dessert has been served, let’s keep the good times going with a tart and tangy drink that’s steeped in tradition. Your Thanksgiving friends will be pleased as punch once they take a sip of sorrel, a fruity drink that’s steeped in tradition. This recipe comes to us from our Social Media Manager, Sam. Her family makes sorrel for every holiday party, which is a traditional holiday drink in Jamaica. Ingredients: 8 cups water 6 ounces sorrel (dried hibiscus flowers) 5 ounces sliced fresh ginger 4 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 3 scrapes from a whole nutmeg (optional) 1 cup Jamaican white rum (optional) 1 to 1 1/2 cups simple syrup Juice of 1 orange (about 1/2 cup) 1 teaspoon lime juice Ice Orange slices, for garnish Directions: Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat and […]

November 19, 2018

Planning the Best 50th Anniversary: A Checklist

Being married for 50 years has always been quite a milestone, but these days it has become somewhat of a rarity. That’s why, when a couple makes it to their golden anniversary, it’s cause for major celebration. If you have a special couple in your life who’s coming up on this auspicious occasion, you’ve got some planning to do – not to mention possibly some golden anniversary flowers to buy. Whether you arrange a gigantic shindig or an intimate celebration, a golden anniversary party needs to include some special elements. Most of us don’t get the chance to  attend a lot of 50th-anniversary celebrations, which makes it hard to swipe amazing anniversary party ideas. If you’re searching for incredible ways to honor your loved ones on their special day, then read on to get some tips for planning a memorable golden anniversary party.   Familiar Venue A lot of couples move over the course of their marriage, often multiple times. If that’s not the case for the anniversary couple, though, consider holding the golden anniversary party in the same venue as they had their reception (if it’s still a viable option, that is). If the couple got engaged at a […]

November 19, 2018

A Perfect Pairing: Red Berry Bundt Cake

Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays because it includes three of our favorite things: family, food, and flowers. All month long we’ve been sharing our #Bouqsfam’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes, and we hope you left some room for dessert. This Red Berry Bundt Cake is a sweet follow up to those savory dishes that you’ve been enjoying thus far, and it goes great with the sweetest seasonal Bouq of them all: Cranberry Delight! Our wedding specialist, Aimee, is a baking extraordinaire and she whips up this bundt cake for her family every holiday season. You can customize this recipe to your liking by using your favorite berries: try out cranberries or even blackberries for a lovely twist! Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray, oil or butter, for greasing the pan 2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring the pan 2 teaspoons orange liqueur 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup fresh raspberries 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 1/4 sticks (18 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a bundt pan. Mix together the orange zest […]

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