New Products from Smithers-Oasis!

OASIS® Floral Foam StakesWelded to a 20" wooden stake, they come ready to be designed. Available in Sphere and Brick shapes. Extenders sold separately.

OASIS® Floral Foam FloatsMade with OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife fused to a *STYROFOAM® base for a stable floating arrangement. Available in 12", 18" and 24".*STYROFOAM® is a registered trademark of The Dow Chemical Company.

OASIS® European Bouquet HoldersA stable back and sturdy, translucent handle make these easy to design in and for the bride to hold. Available in 7 ½" Round and 8" x 8" Square shapes.

See more new product information at www.oasisfloral.com/wedding.

OASIS® Floral Foam SpheresTwo inches of OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife surrounds a non-absorbent core to reduce weight by as much as 50%, complete with metal hook for easy rigging. Available in 12" and 16".

NEW SIZES!

OASISTM Cutting ToolsSlip-resistant, soft-sided grip, yellow handles ensure they won’t get lost on the worker’s bench. Suited for both left- and right-handed users. Made of quality stainless steel.

SEE MORE TOOLS ONLINE AT www.oasisfloral.com.

OASISTM Flat WireOffers a strong, modern line in structures such as ribbons and armatures. Now available in ½" and 1" widths in Gold, Silver and Copper, with Matte and Metallic finishes.

NEW SIZES!

Made with OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife!

Ideas, Information and Inspiration May 2012 | Volume 11 | Issue 1

Your idea guide for everything BRIDE!

The Wedding IssueOASISTM Bind-ITTM TapeA self-fusing floral binding tape for stems and structures with a water-tight seal that can withstand 500ºF to -85ºF. Now available in Clear.

NEW! OASIS™ Flat WireNow available in ½" and 1" sizes

LOMEY™ Wire Collar

A modern twist on a woodland feel.

A] Cylinder Bud Vases with a single bud are modern and sleek.

B] OASIS™ Flat Wire adds a structured metallic accent to a tiered cake.

C] Lilies stay fresh in an ELEGANT® Bouquet Holder. OASIS™ MEGA Beaded Wire adds whimsy and dimension.

D] An OASIS™ Flat Wire structure gives a cascading bouquet clean lines.

E] OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife in an ESSENTIALS® Container provides a sturdy base for a tall centerpiece.

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Loann Burke AIFD, PFCI

Mario Fernandez Frank Feysa AIFD

Neville MacKay CAFA

Sharon McGukin AIFD, PFCI

Kevin Ylvisaker AIFD, PFCI

This IDEA Magazine matches six 2012 color and design trends, as shown above, showing you how to bring your brides’ visions to life through flowers.

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Smithers-Oasis Design Directors

The arrangements and ideas seen in IDEA Magazine, IDEA Mail, IDEA Channel and at www.oasisfloral.com come from the Design Director team – renowned floral designers from across North America.

Visit us online to see additional design ideas and sign up to receive our monthly IDEA Mail eNewsletter.

The Smithers-Oasis Wedding Tool Kit has ready-to-use tools to bring your bridal consultations to life. Quickly turn consultations into booked business!

Visit www.oasisfloral.com/wedding to download the order form now!

WEDDING CHECKLIST

BOUQUET SIZER

ONLINE PORTAL

Assists with showing flower applications in unexpected places and helps organize the flowers needed.

Helps brides visualize the size of their bouquet and talk through flower colors.

Provides access to all the tools online.

3 Urban Natural

4 Vineyard6 Midnight Sun

8 Countryside

9 Neo-Pop

10 Escape

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Urban Natural

Centerpieces

head table/sweetheart table

Cake/Cake table

Cake Knife and server

place Card table

guest Book lectern

gift table

place Cards/place settings

Car/limousine

ladies’ room

photo Frame of Bride & groom

other reception areas Bannisters, Mirrors, pool, garden, Bar, etc.

Chandelier

Windows & doors

additional table treatmentsnapkin, Flowers, votive, vases, etc.

thank you arrangements

pews/seating

altar/Chuppah

sconces/lectern

entrance or Window decoration

hanging arrangements

Candelabra

program Basket

unity Candle

table vase

Visit www.oasisfloral.com/wedding for more ideas and resources.© 2006-2011 Smithers-Oasis Company. All rights reserved. OASiS® and VERtiCAL BAR DESiGN® are registered trademarks of Smithers-Oasis Company.

Ceremony

Reception

Finishing Touches

Wedding ChecklistWedding Colors

Bride

grooM

Wedding style/theMe Favorite FloWers

Mothers

The Bride – Bouquet options

Bridal Party – essentials

MetalliC Bouquet holdersBouquets With a Water sourCe

For flowers needing to last more than four hours.

Bouquet eMBellishMents

FloWer types

FloWer Colors

Bouquet siZe

Bouquet shape

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

More Colors Available More Colors Available

no. oF attendant Bouquets

hand-tied Wraps

Colors

no. oF FloWer girls

Small Bouquet

Corsages

Visit www.oasisfloral.com/wedding for more ideas and resources.

Details

Other Details

Groom

Boutonnieres

Details

Groomsmen Details

Fathers Details

Other Details

CEREMONY LOCAtiON Bride’s height

Gold

Silver

Leaf Pattern

Hammered Pattern

twist Pattern

Gems & Pins

Wire Collars

Round

teardrop

Cascade

Ring Bearer(s) Details

siMilar to Bride’s Bouquet?Yes

No

FloWers

eMBellishMents

Sphere

Corsage

Headpiece

Basket

Other

Corsage Magnet Corsage Pins

Corsage pins

CEREMONY tiME

CONSULtAtiON DAtE

CELL #

RECEPtiON LOCAtiONRECEPtiON tiME

Visit www.oasisfloral.com/wedding to access all of our wedding tools and resources, including high-res images of designs and recipe cards to recreate them in your own shop.

“Like” us on facebook to be among the first to hear about new products, see daily design ideas and interact with florists. www.oasisfloral.com/facebook

Watch our Design Directors on IDEA Channel talk about the 2012 wedding color trends and how to create designs to fit every wedding. www.oasisfloral.com/IDEAChannel

Follow us on Twitter at @OASISFloral for daily ideas and information.

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Vineyard

OASIS™

Flat Wire OASIS™

Diamond Wire

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Majestic touches, influenced by the grandeur of a country estate.

A] This cascading bouquet stays structured and sturdy in an OASIS® European Bouquet Holder, while OASIS™ Flat Wire and OASIS™ Diamond Wire leaves add texture and sparkle.

B] A tiny arrangement in an OASIS® MINI-DECO™ Holder decorates the inside of a Footed Cylinder, while the top arrangement stays fresh in an OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife brick in a LOMEY® Designer Dish.

C] Clusters of beads on OASIS™ MEGA Beaded Wire mimic grapes in the Round OASIS® European Bouquet Holder.

D] Flowers effortlessly float on water in the OASIS® Floral Foam Float.

E] An OASIS® Floral Foam Stake adds height to this centerpiece which is anchored by an OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife brick in an ESSENTIALS® Container.

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NEW! OASIS® European Bouquet Holder – Round

NEW! OASIS® Floral Foam Float

NEW! OASIS® Floral Foam Stake

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Rich and luxurious metallics mixed with elegant black.

A] OASIS™ Flat Wire ribboned around the base of cake tiers and tops of Grand Cylinder Vases tie a table together and catch the light in a different way.

B] Bundles of OASIS™ Midollino Sticks secured with OASIS™ Diamond Wire among bunches of OASIS™ Angel Hair Wire add depth to a metallic ESSENTIALS® Container.

C] Small pieces of OASIS™ Decorative Accessories, such as OASIS™ Flat Wire, OASIS™ Beaded Wire and OASIS™ Midollino Sticks, add value and visual interest to boutonnieres.

D] A Square OASIS® European Bouquet Holder provides a sturdy base for rows of flowers to sit in a sleek, modern design.

E] An ESSENTIALS® Container arrangement stays fresh in OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife and provides a floral pop to cake tables and other reception areas.

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LOMEY™ Wire Collar OASIS™ Beaded Wire

OASIS™ Midollino Sticks

NEW! OASIS® European Bouquet Holder – Square

Learn more about designing with new OASIS® European Bouquet Holders at www.oasisfloral.com/IDEAChannel.

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A romantic combination of English cottage and seashore styles.

A] Iridescent OASIS™ MEGA Beaded Wire wrapped around a bouquet handle adds character while allowing the bright flowers, OASIS™ Flat Cane and cascading OASIS™ MEGA Beaded Wire to shine.

B] Turquoise, Pink and Natural OASIS™ Midollino Sticks and OASIS™ Flat Cane are the perfect backdrop for complementary boutonnieres.

C] LOMEY™ Retro Flower Pins pop against a pink bridesmaid bouquet.

D] Small OASIS® Floral Foam Spheres embellished with accessories inside a Bubble Ball make the perfect intricate centerpiece.

Countryside

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Straight lines and architecture, mixing bright colors in a different way.

A] A series of Tapered Cube Votives with a few vivid stems and OASIS™ Flat Wire swirled inside make for linear composite arrangements.

B] OASIS™ Flat Wire wrapped around a bouquet base add color and dimension to a long-stemmed handle.

C] A bunch of OASIS™ Midollino Sticks tethered with OASIS™ Bullion Wire disguise the handle of an OASIS® Super Wet™ Bouquet Holder, so flowers are continuously receiving water through OASIS® Floral Foam Maxlife.

D] A mix of OASIS™ Midollino Sticks and OASIS™ Flat Wire create a napkin decoration with texture and shine.

E] Create an architectural feel and clean lines with stacks of ESSENTIALS® Containers, tall rows of OASIS™ Midollino Sticks and OASIS™ Flat Wire.

Neo-Pop

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OASIS™ Flat Cane

LOMEY™ Retro Flower Pins

OASIS™ MEGA Beaded Wire

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OASIS™ Flat Wire

OASIS™ Bullion Wire

OASIS® UGlu™ Adhesive

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EscapeA blend of oranges and reds, with an unexpected pop of turquoise, blending island with Asian flair.

A] OASIS™ Midollino Sticks tied with matching OASIS™ Aluminum Wire add height and glamour to a bride’s bouquet.

B] Composite arrangements made with a few lilies and OASIS™ Flat Cane wrapped inside Lily Bowls perfectly fuse Asian influences with beach style.

C] Soak OASIS™ Flat Cane for a minute or two to make it flexible enough to wrap around a bouquet holder.

D] Float Pin Cushion Proteas in a Poppy Vase decorated with bits of OASIS™ Midollino Sticks, secured by a strip of OASIS® UGlu™ Adhesive, for a vase centerpiece.

E] Simple vase arrangements can be dressed up with weaves of multiple OASIS™ Flat Wire and succulents.

F] Fuse Bud Vases together with OASIS™ MEGA Wire and OASIS™ MEGA Beaded Wire for a row of little blossoms.

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OASIS™ Flat Cane

OASIS™ MEGA WIre

OASIS™ MEGA Beaded Wire

Poppy Vase

OASIS™ Midollino Sticks

Learn more about designing with all six color palettes at www.oasisfloral.com/IDEAChannel.

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